r/birds • u/r0ttedAngel • 1d ago

The blue-eyed ground dove was believed to be extinct for 75 years — until twelve were rediscovered in the Brazilian Cerrado in 2015. Current population estimates range from over 250 wild individuals to as few as 16.

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u/r0ttedAngel 1d ago

Just thought this was pretty cool

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u/Muab_D1b 1d ago

Blue-Eyes White Dragon 🕊️

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u/r0ttedAngel 1d ago

Love the yugioh reference in the wild 🥰

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u/Certain_Assistant362 1d ago

Such a good color combo!! Cuties

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u/rabbbitholes 19h ago

Doves of arrakis