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Singchung Bugun Community Reserve is 17 square km biodiversity hotspot in Arunachal Pradesh.
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It was instituted under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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It is home to critically endangered bird species Bugun Liocichla, which is not reported anywhere else in world.
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It lies right next to Eaglesnest Wildlife sanctuary, a biodiversity hotspot, which is also home to the bird species.
Bugun Liocichla
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The bird was identified as a new species in 2006 and is reportedly only new bird species to have been discovered in India since 1947.
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It has been named after Bugun tribe because of their conservation efforts.
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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Liocichla as Critically Endangered (CR).
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There are only about 20-24 pairs which live in the area.
