Luzon Island-Thrush

Small and rather scarce flycatcher of montane cloud forest. Look for a combination of gray crown, yellow wingbars, white eyebrow, and stubby bill with a pale base. Breast is slightly striated in some populations. Voice may be the best way to confirm ID since it is usually heard before being seen. It often gives a sharp, rather piercing whistle, either alone or in a steady series. Now considered a separate species from Rough-legged Tyrannulet, which ranges mostly in southern and eastern South America. The area of overlap is not well known. White-fronted Tyrannulet has a grayer, less olive head that contrasts more with the rest of its body. Usually stays high in the forest, and tends to be less active and perch more vertically than most other tyrannulets.

A sparrow-like weaver. Red-hooded breeding males are distinctive, but females and non-breeding males are drab. A rare Mauritius endemic that is found in and adjacent to humid forest and woodland. Can be very similar to Red Fody. Breeding male Mauritius Fody lacks red on the back and belly, though molting male Red Fody can match this pattern. Females and non-breeding males very similar to Red Fody, but Mauritius Fody is darker and more greenish, with a longer, slimmer, slightly curved bill. Also similar to female House Sparrow, but distinguished by the thinner bill. Calls include high, silvery notes and lower-pitched “vet” notes. Both are sometimes given in a series. 

Colorful, chunky waxbill with a massive, conical bill. Both sexes have a red hood and tail, but males have a black base color and more red, and females a brown base color. Found in a variety of lush habitats, including forest edge and understory, moist scrub, marshes, and plantations. Shy and inconspicuous. Often in pairs. The call is an explosive, metallic “zink” and the song a quick, explosive jumble. Similar to bluebills, but separated by the all-bluish bill.