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Hidden bird species discovered in Japan after DNA reveals a stunning secret

Science Daily · Jun 23, 2026, 2:13 PM

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A bird long thought to be a single rare species in Japan has turned out to be two. Scientists discovered that the elusive Ijima’s Leaf Warbler and a newly identified Tokara Leaf Warbler look almost identical, but their DNA and songs reveal they are distinct species. The finding marks Japan’s first n

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