microrobert
06-28-2013, 12:25 PM
Conservationists discover new bird species in Cambodia
http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/4782668-3x4-340x453.jpg (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-26/cambodian-tailorbird-orthotomus-chaktomuk/4783024)
A Cambodian tailorbird, or orthotomus chaktomuk, was a surprise find in Phnom Penh.
Conservationists say a new species of bird with a distinctive orange-red coloured tuft of feathers on its head has been found in Cambodia's populous capital city.
The small bird, which has a black-feathered throat and is the size of the more common wren, lives in thick, lowland scrub in Phnom Penh and other sites in the nearby floodplain, which the WCS said had kept it concealed for so long.
Known for its distinct plumage and a loud call, the bird was discovered by scientists from conservation groups, including WCS and BirdLife International.
Conservationists discover new bird species in Cambodia - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-27/flame-headed-bird-species-discovered-in-phnom-penh/4782978)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/4782668-3x4-340x453.jpg (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-26/cambodian-tailorbird-orthotomus-chaktomuk/4783024)
A Cambodian tailorbird, or orthotomus chaktomuk, was a surprise find in Phnom Penh.
Conservationists say a new species of bird with a distinctive orange-red coloured tuft of feathers on its head has been found in Cambodia's populous capital city.
The small bird, which has a black-feathered throat and is the size of the more common wren, lives in thick, lowland scrub in Phnom Penh and other sites in the nearby floodplain, which the WCS said had kept it concealed for so long.
Known for its distinct plumage and a loud call, the bird was discovered by scientists from conservation groups, including WCS and BirdLife International.
Conservationists discover new bird species in Cambodia - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-27/flame-headed-bird-species-discovered-in-phnom-penh/4782978)