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March 15, 2025
New research reveals new bird species in Indonesia
A groundbreaking study has upended long-held assumptions about the Banda Myzomela (Myzomela boiei. This striking honeyeater is found across three remote island groups in Indonesia. Previously considered to consist of two subspecies, researchers now propose that these vibrant nectar-feeders actually represent three distinct species, based on significant morphological and vocal differences that suggest reproductive isolation....