Wakatobi Flowerpecker -- new bird discovered by Irish scientists - Ireland's Wildlife

"Dubbed the Wakatobi Flowerpecker (Wakatobi is an acronym derived from the names of the four main islands in the Tukangbesi chain, Wangi-wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko) the Irish scientist demonstrated that the bird was genetically distinct from, and significantly larger than the superficially similar grey-sided flowerpecker, it’s nearest relative on adjacent islands. Genetic evidence shows that the birds don’t inter-breed, and implies that they don’t cross the 27km stretch of open water between the islands. The paper describing the new species was published recently in the open access science and medical  journal PLOS ONE, and according to lead author, Trinity PhD student Séan Kelly, highlights the need for more coordinated and intensive study of the area’s biodiversity ..."