Rare bird believed to be ‘lost’ for 55 years is photographed for first time in history
(Gray News) – A rare bird that was believed to have been “lost” for over 50 years has been photographed for the first time in history. The New Britain Goshawk is found only on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea.
Look! First-known photo of rare ‘lost species’ captured on island
An extremely rare bird was caught on camera for this time since it was discovered 55 years ago, according to wildlife officials.
'Lost Species' that Eluded 'Documentation for 55 Years' Is Finally Photographed on an Island
John Mittermeier, the director of the Search for Lost Birds at American Bird Conservancy, told WWF that the last time someone documented an observation of the New Britain Goshawk was in 1969. This documentation, which doesn't include photos, is kept at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
‘Lost’ creature missing for 55 years had never been photographed — until now. See it
In remote areas of the planet, it’s not surprising that some species may go years without being spotted by the human eye. In some cases, species can remain hidden for decades, prompting researchers to wonder if they still exist at all.
‘Lost Species’ Photographed for First Time in 55 Years
A photographer captured documentation which experts say is the "first-ever photo" of a "lost species” which hasn't been documented in 55 years.
'Lost Species' that Eluded 'Documentation for 55 Years' Is Finally Photographed on an Island
The last documented New Britain Goshawk sighting was in 1969 Marina Watts is a Digital News Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on Bustle ...
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Rare bird believed to be ‘lost’ for 55 years is photographed for first time in history
The New Britain Goshawk is found only on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. According to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), the last scientific record of the bird species is from 1969.