Citizen birders have rediscovered five bird species missing for decades, including a rusty bush lark unseen in Chad for 94 years. The Lost Birds List has shrunk from 163 species to 120 since 2022, driven by amateur ornithologists and the Search for L
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Five bird species missing for decades were found in 2025 thanks to citizen birders

5 Species rediscovered
94 Years Rusty bush lark unseen for
43 Species Lost Birds List reduced by
Chad Location of key discovery
2022-2025 timeline
Major Role citizen contribution