New bird species discovered in 'cloud forest' of Peru
Monday, August 6, 2012 - 16:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The Sira Barbet, Capito fitzpatricki, has been discovered and named by Cornell University graduates following an expedition to the remote Peruvian Andes. A colorful, fruit-eating bird with a black mask, pale belly and scarlet breast – never before described by science – has been discovered and named by Cornell University graduates following an expedition to the remote Peruvian Andes