A new bird species has been discovered in Japan after 45 years

Mongabay
Apr 13, 2026, 4:15 am84 ptsTrending
For decades, the research community thought that the small, olive-green songbirds found on two Japanese islands were identical. But a new study has revealed these birds are actually two distinct species, ones that have been evolutionarily isolated for millions of years and are now facing the risk of extinction.…

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