Identidad Madidi announces 1,000 confirmed bird species in Bolivian national park

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) reports that Identidad Madidi, the groundbreaking Bolivian scientific expedition, has confirmed the 1,000^th bird species in Madidi National Park. The park is one of the world’s most biodiverse, and a mecca of bird life.

The the dusky-tailed flatbill (Ramphotrigon fuscicauda) is the 1,000^th bird species recorded in the area, and was discovered at the sixth site of the two-year expedition into the park.

Read the full press release announcing the 1,000^th bird species discovery here. 

See other recent announcements from the expedition below:

• Moths! Stunning winged wonders of Madidi uncovered
• Seven new animal species discovered in Madidi National Park, Bolivia
• Biodiversity expedition in Madidi National Park discovers new frog species

This WCS expedition is supported by the foundation's Andes Amazon Initiative. 

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