Whispers in the Willow: Long-Billed Bush Warbler Rediscovered in Ladakh

In a thrilling rediscovery for India’s birding community, the longbilled bush warbler (Locustella major) was officially sighted in Ladakh’s Suru Valley on July 15, 2025—marking its first confirmed appearance in 46 years. The tiny, elusive bird was last recorded in the region in 1979, making this a landmark moment for conservationists and ornithologists.

 

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Sources: Times of India, MSN India, Bird Count India, The Hindu, Telegraph India, Hindustan Times