Splendid Starling

Small, charismatic flycatcher of forest understory. Key field mark is gray head contrasting with white throat and tawny underparts. Found in tall rainforest where it is relatively uncommon and difficult to see well; usually alone or in pairs. Forages from low perches, darting up to scoop insects from undersides of leaves. Slightly larger, chunkier, and plainer-faced than other spadebills. Often first detected by its sharp call note; distinctive song is a rising then falling trill.

Slaty gray laughingthrush with a rusty-red crown and bright white arcs around the eyes. Also note orangish vent and bright white wing panel. A species of foothill and montane forest and forest edge. Often a component of mixed flocks, within which it typically moves in the lower and middle levels of forest. Gives a repetitive whooping “nyehnyehnyehnyeh” as flocks move through the forest; also gives various churring and cackling calls.

Medium-sized, chunky parrot; typically appears entirely green with a contrasting red forehead. Usually found in pairs or larger groups; feeds on fruit and flowers, sometimes commuting long distances between feeding sites. Locally distributed and unlikely to be encountered away from seasonally flooded forests along large rivers or in coastal regions. Smaller than Blue-cheeked Parrot with darker face pattern and black bill. Festive Parrot also lacks contrasting orange patch on wing and has a burrier, more nasal call than Blue-cheeked Parrot.