Superb Pitta

A large brown babbler of scrubby edges, second growth, and open forest in hilly and montane habitats in eastern Myanmar and northwest Thailand. Usually in pairs when breeding, but sometimes in larger groups in the winter. Gray-brown from the crown down to the tail, orange on the face, sides, and undertail, and white on the throat, breast, and belly. Lacks strong streaking or spotting. Like other scimitar-babblers, frequently duets, giving far-carrying hooting choruses together. Also gives rolling chattering series typical of the genus. Formerly treated as part of Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-Babbler, which is restricted to the Himalayas.

Dark thrush of montane forests above 1000 meters, endemic to the Philippine island of Luzon. Not strikingly patterned; black with a dark brown head. Also note bright orange bill, eyering, legs, and feet. Forages at all levels of forest, picking fruit from the canopy and flipping leaves for insects on the forest floor. Song is repetitive but lovely, consisting of warbles and trills. Gives low chup notes and explosive rattling series, especially when alarmed.

Medium-sized parakeet with a contrasting green back, yellow-orange belly, and pale brown face. Note the white bare eyering. Found in pairs or small groups in scrubby areas (caatinga) with shrubs and cactus, but also frequents marginal agricultural land such as degraded pasture and cultivated areas with rice and maize.