Insanely-Rare Bird Photographed For First Time

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Mar 30, 2020 12:00 PM EDT

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The South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher was first discovered 130 years ago in 1890.

Since then, it's eluded scientists for over a hundred years because of how difficult it is to see and how is quietly darts from perch to perch, seemingly invisible.

In March 2020, a Filipino biologist, Miguel David De Leon, was able to capture the ultra-rare and mysterious bird. 

Photographed for the first time in the history of mankind, presenting the South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher! 

Story via Esquire Mag

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    Adaptation - amad TM @amad_dot_png Sharing some positive news today: after 130 years the rarest and mostly thought to be extinct dwarf kingfischer was photographed in the Philippines living her best life. Out to Miguel David De Leon and his team for making this happen and bringing some light into this world. 2:03 PM · Mar 26, 2020 · Twitter for iPhone
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    Bird - amad TM @amad_dot_png Oops there is a typo . David was a bad translation. pls disregard that n hav a pleasant day 3:42 PM Mar 26, 2020 · Twitter for iPhone
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