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Photograph helps identify a West African bird not seen in 13 years

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Briefings

Researchers identified a rare Ghana cuckooshrike in Côte d'Ivoire's Taï National Park after the species had not been seen in 13 years. The bird, featuring an orange body and black-yellow wings, was spotted by field researchers from the International Bird Conservation Partnership. This discovery highlights the need for continued monitoring of West African bird populations facing habitat loss from logging and agriculture.

Key points

• The Ghana cuckooshrike (Lobotos lobatus) was last documented in Ghana's Atewa Forest in 2013.
• The bird was spotted in Côte d'Ivoire's Taï National Park by researchers from the International Bird Conservation Partnership.

Context

This finding addresses a long-term conservation challenge where the Ghana cuckooshrike has been absent from its range for over a decade, prompting renewed interest in its recovery efforts.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single photograph and two researchers' accounts; habitat loss and specific population trends remain unquantified.

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