White-collared Yuhina

Males are mostly pinkish-red, and females have a brown back, a gray head, and pinkish underparts. Both sexes have a dark bill with a pinkish area at the base, an extensive black belly, and no white spots on the underparts. Found along forest edge and in overgrown cultivation, lush savanna, and scrub. Usually in pairs or small groups, sometimes mixed with other waxbills. Similar to several other firefinches, but separated by the lack of white spots below. Male further separated from similar species by the all-red head. The song is a series of low whistles, and the calls include “chet” notes and a short trill. 

An easily overlooked petite bird of lowland forests that frequents edges, clearings, and even old farms. A typical small, grayish flycatcher with a white throat and belly, a streaky gray chest, black legs, and a mostly dark bill with a pale base. Similar to other African flycatchers, especially Yellow-legged Flycatcher, but note the black legs and streaky chest. Song is a jumble of high-pitched notes and buzzes, and the flight call is a high-pitched “zee.” 

A large, long-tailed bird of lowland and foothill forest. Blackish in plumage, with a bluish gloss on the back and a white tail tip. Note the wide red eye-ring, the yellow bill with red at the base, and the shaggy red crest from the crown. Forages in vine tangles for insects and other animal prey. Similar in size and shape to Scale-feathered Malkoha, but Red-crested lacks the obvious white hood. Call is a sharp “jok!”