Unseen, unheard for over a decade: Five ‘missing’ bird species found in 2025

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Five bird species absent from records for over a decade have been rediscovered in 2025, boosting global conservation efforts. The Bismarck Kingfisher was photographed in Papua New Guinea after 13 years, while the Biak Myzomela was sighted in Indonesia after 21 years. These rediscoveries demonstrate that missing species are not necessarily extinct and highlight the importance of habitat protection and continued research.

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