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'Lost' bird reappears in West Africa's forests after more than a decade
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'Lost' bird reappears in West Africa's forests after more than a decade

So: after 13 years without a confirmed sighting, the Ghana cuckooshrike has been spotted again in Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park. This vibrant bird, with its striking orange body and colorful wings, was captured on camera thanks to the perfect teamwork of researchers Stephanie Bartlett and Paulo Ditzel. Now, this rediscovery highlights the importance of protecting West Africa’s fragmented rainforests, which face threats from logging, mining, and hunting. And here's the thing - it took close collaboration and deep knowledge to find this elusive bird, reminding us how valuable conservation efforts really are.
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