Atoll Starling

A small babbler-like warbler with dark brown upperparts and pale underparts, a dark breast band, and a white throat. Restricted to the island of Príncipe, where it is easily recognized. Pairs are common residents in the understory and middle levels of low scrub, forest, and plantations. Clambers on trees and vines, poking around in the manner of a greenbul. Has a loud up-and-down musical song with notes on varying pitches, much like other Sylvia warblers.

Large screech-owl found in temperate forests, typically from around 2,300–3,400 m. Quite dark brown overall with small pale spots and bars covering head, back, and wings. Belly is paler tawny with dark streaks. White throat patch is usually obvious. Sexes similar. Strictly nocturnal and thus more often heard than seen; listen for a fairly short and slow series of toots that descends in pitch, often given as a duet.

Medium-sized antpitta with limited range in dry woodlands in southwest Ecuador and northwest Peru. Fairly common and unmistakable within range and habitat. Typical antpitta shape: plump and short-tailed with long legs, like a grapefruit on stilts. Brown above with bold streaking on underparts, messy-looking face, and a tawny crown. Looks like a washed-out version of Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, which occurs at higher elevations (and typically in wetter forests). Voice is distinctive: a descending series of rich whistles ending with a longer rising note. Usually secretive, but can be detected as it noisily hops through dry leaf litter.