Star-spotted Nightjar

A large weaver with bold and distinctive patterning. Note the mostly rufous head, the white throat and eyebrow, and the black moustache. The two white wingbars are especially obvious in flight. Found locally in a variety of woodland and savanna habitats, often in small flocks, though typically inconspicuous. Somewhat similar to White-browed Sparrow-Weaver, but easily separated by the rufous on the head and back and the more complex facial pattern. The call is a long trill, and the song is a high-pitched rapid-fire jumble of musical notes that can be quite long.

Small scrubwren with white eyebrow and pale iris. Has a dark face with a clear white eyebrow and chin stripe. Primarily olive-brown with a black-and-white shoulder patch and paler front. Chin is white with varying levels of black streaking depending on the location. This species is widespread across eastern coastal Australia, but is absent in the northern areas. Western edge of its expected distribution is the Mt Lofty Ranges east of Adelaide. Found in a wide range of habitats but typically only present where there is reasonably thick undergrowth. It often makes a grumpy buzzing call but also sings a clear musical song.

Boldly patterned thrush is bright rusty-brown above with black spots on the white belly. Smaller than a robin, but larger than Hermit Thrush. Sticks to wooded areas, often hopping on the ground. More often heard than seen: listen for its incredible, flute-like song. Population is declining; winters in Central America.