This photo of the 'smallest bird in the world' actually shows a work of art
By A Mystery Man Writer
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There's been a new sensational discovery in the bird world, according to social media: a photo showing the smallest bird in the world. But as cute as it is, it's not real – it's an April Fools' joke…
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