"I am surprised that the true identity of this bird has remained hidden from the scientific world for so long, " George Sangster, lead author from the Swedish Museum of Natural History, said in an email.

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It can afford to explore its own identity - to recognise what was once ignored or hidden and help tourists discover it.

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