India, Nov. 15 -- A rare migratory bird that apparently travelled thousands of miles from Siberia to Britain has met a tragic end after being caught by a domestic cat. The bird, identified as a Siberian rubythroat, was discovered in Cumbria, northwest England, far from its usual migration route.

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According to a report by The Guardian, the songbird was found in a remote valley after a woman's pet cat brought it into her home.

The discovery was particularly remarkable because the species is rarely recorded in Britain. Only 17 confirmed records have been documented in the UK, with 15 coming from Scotland's northern islands.

The incident occ...