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Streaks Of Blue And Violet Tones, Charcoal Of Sophie Looks Like A Bird Right Out Of A Fairy Tail – Meet The White-browed- Tit-Warbler!

The world is full of many animals we do not know of yet.

Some species even thought to have become extinct are re-evolving back into existence! Nature never ceases to amaze us. One of those species many of us know very little about is a gorgeous little bird known as Carbonito de Sophie, a striking bird with an amazing multicolored coat. The only part of the word it can found is in the boreal forests in Asia.

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Its scientific name is Leptopoecile sophiae, and can be found living in the boreal forests of China, India, and Russia. What makes this tiny bird stand out is its rainbow-colored plumage, shot through with streaks of blue, and violet tones, a pink belly, and white eyebrows.

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The male of the species is by far the most striking and weighs between 6 to 8 grams, measuring in at no more than 10cm.

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These birds can usually be found living in pairs only during the breeding season. After which they return to the flock, living in groups of up to 25 birds. Their main diet consists of insects, spiders, berries, and seeds.

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Not in any immediate danger, the species build remarkably well-camouflaged nests, which help preserve their population.

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Watch a video of Carbonito de Sophie right here below:

A Once In A Million Bird That Resembles A Christmas Angel With Flames Flickering From Beneath His Robes!

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