MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — A rare bird has been spotted in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
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The lazuli bunting was found in Meigs County.
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“This is very likely the first documented report of this species touching down in The Buckeye State!” the division said in a social media post.
This species is native to the western states of the country.
The bird may have ended up in Ohio due to weather patterns, disorientation during migrations, or changes in habitation, according to the division.
“Such sightings remind us of the incredible journeys birds undertake and the importance of conserving habitats everywhere,” the division said.
The Ohio Department of Natural recommends that anyone who enjoys birding keep an eye out because you never know what you’ll see.
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