Discovered extinct birds in Thailand

Scientists have said large bigheaded warbler, a swamp bird that is thought to have become extinct for over 130 years, is still living in Thailand.

The bird was last seen in India in 1867. According to Philip Round, a British researcher, director of the wildlife conservation program at the Mahidol University in Bangkok, he happened to meet. this bird in March 2006 in Phetchaburi province.

'We think they are extinct, but now we have proven that this bird still exists. I believe there are more researchers looking for them in India, Nepal and even Burma, ' he said.

Round also said his discovery was published in an international bird magazine. The point distinguishes this bird from other warbler species located in long beaks and short wings.

Weighing only 9.5 gr, 14 cm long, the male is thought to have a life span of only about 1 year. Currently the bird's DNA tests are being conducted at Sweden's Lund University.

Big beaks. Photo taken on March 27, 2006 (Photo: AFP)

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