Drab Hemispingus

Multicolored heron, with a dark cap, pale neck and a pinkish bill with a black tip that contrasts with its blue eyerings. Often found in drier areas than other herons such as natural grasslands and agriculture areas, but also sometimes found in marshes. Unlike other herons, it is rather vocal; often uttering a distinctive metallic whistle.

The “classic” penguin, black above and white below. Also note stubby reddish bill and white eyering. Adults have an all-dark throat, whereas juveniles have a mostly white one. Largely restricted to Antarctica and its adjacent islands. Often rests on icebergs. Breeds in massive colonies, often favoring rocky areas. Gives hoarse barking, grunting, and braying calls, especially when at the colony.

A fairly large kingfisher of lowland and foothill open country and forest edge. Chocolate brown on the underparts and hood, down to the upper back. Back, tail, and wings bright blue, with large black shoulder patches, small black wingtips, a white throat, and a bright red bill and legs. Somewhat similar to Stork-billed Kingfisher, but Brown-breasted has chocolate brown rather than orange underparts. Song is a rapid, descending series of a dozen or so sharp notes, trailing off in volume.