bird species family closely related spotted india described new species description collection type specimen risk killing thought endangered species known population estimated consist individuals commercial development threatening habitat population description small olive grey plumage black cap face marked prominent orange yellow wings yellow red white patches tail black crimson coloured red tips feet pink bill black face fading pale white second individual mist probably female voice described distinctive distribution habitat sightings species altitude disturbed covered shrubs small trees exception sighting edge primary forest lives territory similar small flocks observed january pairs observed estimated total individuals thought pairs hold defend territories currently known location populations discovered areas neighbouring attempts identify new locations species occur based identification suitable habitats models species discovery species described discovered india species spotted sanctuary seen years spotted january able confirm new species initially identified appearing similar species endemic china distinctly different description finally capturing examining individuals apparent rarity species type specimen collected instead feathers mist net photographs recordings notes international code nomenclature allow new species described collection type specimens provision case collection feathers code allows animal treated type specimen art description african species later considered invalid lacked specimen blood samples collected controversial report species posting india electronic list species formally described etymology species scientific common names derived tribe communal forests species discovered threats conservation spectacular bird distinctive calls overlooked suggests species common breeding pairs currently known listed critically endangered species capable living degraded forests small population considered threatened especially light plans build highway area thought primary habitat
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