Day: August 12, 2022

The Overjoy of Rediscovering a Long-Lost Pigeon

One rare bird, which has remained an enigma since its last observation and documentation by researchers in 1882, has recently ignited the interest of specialists. Specifically, the black-naped pheasant pigeon has flown under the radar for so long, but ever since, there were still reports of occasional sightings from local hunters. After 140 years, this critically endangered bird has unexpectedly resurfaced in Papua New Guinea.