Ornithologist Edward S. Gray, is known for his landmark discovery of the Solo Giant Feather Bird, known as "Monoptilornis Gigantipluma".
His finding sent ripples through the world of ornithology; however, due to no subsequent sightings of this bird, his claim remains a subject of intrigue and skepticism within the scientific community.
a bird he claims to have discovered and studied ;
Monoptilornis Gigantipluma
He later became famous for discovering Cyanophilus Twitterus, a new bird known as the "Twitter Bird."
Cyanophilus twitterus, is easily identifiable through its unique blue feathers and its constant tweeting sound. These birds typically chirp all day long, which can be associated with communication, alarm signals, or mating behaviors.
Ornithologist Edward S. Gray discovered that these birds show a strong preference for all shades of blue. Dr. Gray found that these birds even prefer humans dressed in blue and do not shy away from approaching them.
This discovery garnered high interest not only in the academic community but also among the general public. People amusingly referred to this bird as the Twitter bird, creating a buzz for a while.
This bird made him famous by appearing in various bird documentaries, but he couldn't give up his dream. After going on an expedition alone to the jungles of South America to find and study Monoptilornis Gigantipluma again, he disappeared.