Say Hello to the SincorÃ¡ Antwren

By Mike • October 9, 2007 • No comments yet

A possible new species of antwren, closely related to the Rusty-backed Antwren, has recently been discovered in Bahia, Brazil. Big Listers, start planning your trips to the Serra do SincorÃ¡!

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Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird, Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network.

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