Grayish Baywing

A large, long-tailed lory of forest and secondary growth on the Bay Islands. Mainly red plumage, with violet mask, and black shoulder, flanks and upper tail. In flight, mainly red from below. Seen in pairs or small flocks. In range, the only other similar-sized red parrots are Black-capped Lory, which has black and yellow in the wing and a shorter, rounded tail; and Rainbow Lorikeet which has green wings and tail. Call, a shrill, ringing “kriik!” or double “kriik kruk!” with the second note lower.

Small but rather stocky and stout-billed petrel of subtropical eastern Pacific and Humboldt Current; not seen from mainland. One of several similar species, Masatierra is best identified by gray head and collar at sides of neck, rather stout bill, and plain grayish tail without a black tip. Much smaller than Juan Fernandez Petrel with quick wheeling flight unlike more easy and less hurried-looking flight of Juan. Also compare with Stejneger’s and Cook’s Petrels.

Adult males are striking royal blue above with bright orange throat and breast and bright white belly. Females are paler overall; grayish with orange on breast and sides of neck, and white belly. Favors fields and open woods. Often in small groups. Frequently perches on wires or fence posts. Nests in cavities. Listen for its soft, chortling calls.