Where was the rare Long-billed Bush Warbler bird recently spotted after 46 years?

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Recently, a team of birders recorded India’s first confirmed sighting in 46 years of the Long-billed Bush Warbler in Suru Valley, Ladakh.  The Long-billed Bush Warbler is scientifically known as Locustella major.  It is a medium-sized songbird with a long tail and long bill, measuring about 15–17 cm.  It is found in Central Asian mountains, including parts of India, China, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.  Its habitat includes grassy slopes, upland terraced fields, and forest edges at altitudes of 2400–3600 metres. It is listed as Near Threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

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Ladakh Recently, a team of birders recorded India’s first confirmed sighting in 46 years of the Long-billed Bush Warbler in Suru Valley, Ladakh.  The Long-billed Bush Warbler is scientifically known as Locustella major.  It is a medium-sized songbird with a long tail and long bill, measuring about 15–17 cm.  It is found in Central Asian mountains, including parts of India, China, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.  Its habitat includes grassy slopes, upland terraced fields, and forest edges at altitudes of 2400–3600 metres. It is listed as Near Threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

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