Rufous-throated Dipper

Medium-sized, dark brown shearwater with silvery flashes on underwings. Narrow wings with quick, deep wingbeats. Widespread and common, especially in the Pacific; can sometimes be seen close to shore. Can be in massive flocks. Extremely similar to Short-tailed Shearwater, but Sooty is heavier and has straighter wings; also look for slightly longer bill and less rounded head. Brown plumage is reminiscent of Flesh-footed Shearwater, but Sooty is narrower-winged and has a smaller, all-dark bill.

Dark olive-green forest-dwelling weaver. Male has a black cap and yellow collar; female plainer. Both sexes have a chestnut undertail. Madagascar endemic that is found in eastern and northern rainforest, and sometimes in scrub and gardens. Usually seen solo or in pairs, sometimes joining mixed feeding flocks. Elaborate woven nest has a long entrance tunnel, and hangs conspicuously in an open area. Song is a high-pitched sizzling; call is a husky, repeated “chey.” 

Widespread terrestrial flycatcher of Andean habitats, ranging locally to foothills in winter. Found in varied habitats from puna plains and bogs to scrubby slopes and agricultural terraces. Perches on weed stalks and shrubs more often than other ground-tyrants. Plumage blue-gray overall with rusty nape patch (rusty in south, paler cinnamon in middle of range, and darkest in north—perhaps three cryptic species); nape patch can be hard to see, but note relatively fine and slightly tipped bill, unlike similar species.