Bugun Liocichla

The Bugun Liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum) is a passerine bird species from the Old World Babbler family, and is closely related to the Grey-faced Liocichla. It was first seen in 1995, though, was only recorded as a new species in 2006 by an amateur bird watcher named Ramana Athreya. No type specimen was taken, as the bird was too rare to risk killing one. It is thought to be an endangered species, with a rough population of only fourteen members. Its habitat is threatened by commercial development.
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