Detecting strange colorful birds

Scientists have discovered new birds with vivid colors in the tropical forests of Peru.

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This colorful bird has just been announced after it was found in Peru.

The bird has a bright red coat, found in September 2008, but it was not until July last that researchers published the results. This bird is officially named in the list of strange birds in the world.

Newly discovered birds often live in pairs. Their main food is berries or some other nuts. The coat is bright red with white on the top of the head and pale yellow on the body.

Experts call this bird according to the scientific name Capito Fitzpatrick . They often live in humid environments, in dense forests.

Through the study, experts said, this bird has many characteristics similar to the Barbe red bird. However, the newly discovered bird has a lighter and brighter color.

Not long ago, scientists also found a colorful, endangered lizard species in this rainforest area.