New species of birds (Bio-diversity)
Thimphu, April 29: At least 21 new species of birds have been recorded in Bhutan, reaching the total figure of birds found in Bhutan to 677 types.
The recent species, brahminy starling (Sturnus pagodarum), was spotted along the Pho Chhu in Punakha on March 25 this year. Others are spectacled finch (Allacanthis burtoni), pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva), blue pitta (Pitta cynea) and ashy prinia (Prinia cocialis).
Bhutan also has globally endangered species of birds such as rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis), beautiful nuthatch (Sitta formosa), chestnut-breasted partridge (Aborophila mandellii), white-bellied heron (Ardea insignis) and black-necked cranes (Grus nigricollis) among others. Bhutan News Service