Identifying of a bird figure of the Nazca pampas of southern coast of Peru: a discussion post

Researchers have identified a previously unstudied geoglyph in the Nazca Pampas of southern Peru as belonging to the umbrella bird species, specifically resembling Cephalopterus ornatus more closely than other known species. This discovery adds to the rich biodiversity represented in the Nazca Lines, which include over 800 straight lines and 300 geometric figures, some stretching up to 1200 feet. The study employed a comparative analysis of the geoglyph's features against documented characteristics of umbrella bird species, highlighting its unique cultural and biological significance.

Karl, H.-V., Safi, A., & Tichy, G. (2023). Identifying of a bird figure of the Nazca pampas of southern coast of Peru: a discussion post. International Journal of Biological Research, 10(1), 8–10. https://doi.org/10.14419/fc9nys18