There's this certain bird known as the recurve-billed bushbird. It's understandable if this is the first time you've heard of it because it was last seen some time back in the 60s. Scientists for decades were unable to spot it due to its limited range and remote habitats, thinking its species has finally gone extinct.

Quite interestingly, a conservationist from nonprofit organization Fundación ProAves found a live bushbird in a 250-acre reserve next to the Torcoroma Holy Sanctuary near the Colombian town of Ocana and was able to photograph it. The forest has been under the care of Catholic Church authorities ever since 1709.

"As more and more remote areas are being settled, the bushbird reminds us how important it is to conserve as much natural habitat as we can. Who knows what wonderful biodiversity is being destroyed before it has had a chance to be discovered?" commented American Bird Conservancy member Paul Salaman.

It is needless to say that endangered animal species, or any other species, are being threatened because of extreme deforestation and wildfires for agriculture and grazing. Aside from the smiling bushbird, Fundación ProAves was also able to take a snapshot of the extremely rare Perija parakeet, of which only 30 to 50 individuals likely survive.