Photo: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Recent discoveries have identified several new bird species, with a notable surge in Indonesia and the discovery of a unique hybrid, the "Grue Jay" (Blue Jay - Green Jay mix), in Texas in 2025. Other recent findings include the Wakatobi Sunbird, various species in the Sulawesi region, and a new nightjar in Timor. Approximately 5-6 new bird species are described annually.
A rare hybrid bird identified in a suburb of San Antonio , Texas (centre photo, panel above / credit Brian Stokes) is the result of mating between a male Blue Jay (left, credit: Travis Master / Cornell Lab of Ornithology / Macauley Library) and a female Green Jay (right, credit: Dan O'Brien / Cornell Lab of Ornithology /Macauley Library).
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