New Bird Species found in Colombia

Posted by Nicholas Gill Oct 11, 2006

Reserachers form the bird watching /conservation group ProAves found the new bright yellow and red-crowned Yariguies brush-finch in a remote eastern region of Colombia's eastern Andean Cloud Forest.

The find has spurred the Colombian government to set aside 500 acres to create a national park in the unspoiled part if the country. Many more species of flora and fauna are expected in this region, although thick jungle and steep mountains prevent most from making the long hike.

Only 2 or 3 bird species are found a year in the world. Colombia has the world's most diverse bird population.