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‘Lost’ bird reappears in West Africa’s forests after more than a decade

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Briefings

A vibrant Ghana cuckooshrike was sighted in Côte d'Ivoire's Taï National Park after over a decade, prompting immediate photo documentation by field researchers. The bird features a vibrant orange body with yellow and black wings, a dark head, and copper-colored cheek markings. Researchers noted the bird's elusive nature, often requiring camera assistance for identification due to fear of close contact. The sighting occurred during a six-month bird survey period supported by the International Bird Conservation Partnership.

Key points

• A Ghana cuckooshrike with a vibrant orange body, yellow and black wings, dark head, and copper cheek markings was sighted in Côte d'Ivoire's Taï National Park.
• Researchers from the International Bird Conservation Partnership documented the bird immediately after sighting, noting the bird's elusive nature often requiring camera assistance for identification.

Context and limitations

The sighting occurred during a six-month bird survey period supported by the International Bird Conservation Partnership. Specific dates for the bird's return are not provided, and the article does not contain quotes from the bird or other observers.

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