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

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