DNA and Song Analysis Reveal New Bird Species in Japan — the First in More Than 40 Years

A nearly identical bird has been reclassified as a new species in Japan, thanks to advanced DNA analysis and song comparisons ...

Scientists Just Discovered Japan’s First New Bird Species in Over 40 Years

For decades, birdwatchers in Japan thought they were looking at the same little green songbird flitting through mountain forests on two far‑flung island chains. It took high‑tech DNA tests and ...

Rare Bird Species Discovered in Japan After Hiding in Plain Sight for Decades

A new species, the Tokara Leaf Warbler, was identified using DNA and song differences, splitting the Ijima’s Leaf Warbler ...
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Where are the most bird species found in the world?

The world is home to over 10,000 bird species, but one country stands above all in bird diversity. With more than 1,900 species, it hosts nearly 20% of the planet’s birdlife. Its unique geography, ...
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What does ‘endangered species’ mean and what protections does US give?

Protections for the western burrowing owl in the Las Vegas Valley will remain after the Clark County Commission last week ...