White-chested Babbler

Slaty blue-gray thrush with beautiful black-and-white-scaled sides and a subtle but distinctive face pattern. Very shy and skulky, foraging in dense undergrowth in montane and foothill forests, seldom emerging out into the open. Generally rare throughout its range. Gives a very high-pitched descending “tsewwww.”

Tiny, drab bird with a sharp bill, a dull olive-green back, and buffy yellow underparts and forehead. Found in lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and sometimes plantations, usually in the canopy. Uncommon and inconspicuous, in pairs or small flocks. Similar to Yellow Penduline-Tit, but much duller and found in different habitat. Could be confused with Tit-Hylia, but duller overall, without streaking on the head and breast. Could also be confused with some dull sunbirds, but has a shorter, deeper-based, and sharper bill. The vocalizations are very high-pitched “sit” notes that are easily missed.

Small, rare flycatcher of Andean cloud forest. It has a chestnut crown, yellow underparts, olive-brown upperparts, and a yellow spot in front of the eye. Bill is very wide at the base, but may look “normal” when seen from the side. Short tail and large head give it a top-heavy look. Perches motionlessly for long periods in lower to middle levels of the forest. Most common call is a short, sharp whistle repeated every few seconds. Song is a rising trill that may end in a squeak.