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Exciting Discovery at Dhanusha Bird Park!On the peaceful morning of May 17, 2025, an extraordinary birdwatching moment unfolded in Dhanusha Bird Park, located within Mithila Bihari Municipality-2 & 3, Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, Nepal. For the first time ever, the Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (also known as the Indian Pygmy Woodpecker, Yungipicus nanus) was observed and documented in this region! This tiny, energetic woodpecker, commonly found in parts of India and southern Nepal, has been recorded in other parts of Madhesh Province — like Rautahat — but until now, there had been no official sightings from Dhanusha. The presence of this species here marks a noteworthy extension of its known range and highlights the ecological richness of this carefully restored habitat. 🕒 Time of Sighting: 07:35 AM📍 Location: Dhanusha Bird Park, Mithila Bihari Municipality-2 & 3📅 Date: 17 May 2025 📸 Bird Photo GalleryHere’s a glimpse of the beautiful birds spotted during the morning walk:                                                        About Dhanusha Bird ParkEstablished just three years ago, Dhanusha Bird Park has flourished into a thriving biodiversity hotspot thanks to the Miyawaki Plantation Method — a fast-growing, dense afforestation technique. With support from Pipal Tree, the Division Forest Office, the Department of Herbs, and active involvement of local communities, the park has become a haven for avian life. This latest sighting brings the park’s bird species count to 87, underscoring the success of conservation-driven habitat restoration efforts. Why This Sighting Matters 🌿 New Distribution Record for Yungipicus nanus in Dhanusha 🐦 Boosts the scientific value of the park for ornithologists and bird lovers 🧭 Promotes citizen science and community-based biodiversity documentation 🌍 Encourages sustainable ecotourism and local conservation awareness Join the MovementLet’s continue exploring and documenting the rich biodiversity of Madhesh Province. Every sighting matters, and your participation could be the next exciting discovery! 📸 If you have bird photos or observations from the region, share them with us and become a part of the growing citizen science community!