Louisiade Pitta

Common raptor in open spaces in the high Andes and southern South America. Large, relatively broad-winged, and short-tailed raptor. As the name suggests, plumage is quite variable. Adults range from clean white to dark gray and rufous below with a gray or rufous back. Always look for the white tail with a black band near the tip. Juveniles are more confusing, usually dark brown above and buffy below with a variable amount of dark streaking below. Juveniles can also be all dark brown (but this morph is rare). Compare with Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, which is larger and broader-winged, with young birds usually darker than most Variable Hawks. Occurs from sea level up to over 4,500 m in the Andes, typically in open agricultural land, desert, or paramo, but also ranging over wooded areas.

Small, dark honeyeater with a rufous overall tint, which is strongest on the wings and tail. Has a highly restricted range on the Indonesian islands of Obi and Bisa. Found in forest and forest edge from the lowlands up to moderate elevations. Similar to female Black Sunbird, but shows a more strongly curved bill, less contrast between the upperparts and underparts, and has a reddish wash, lacking the yellow tones on the belly of Black Sunbird.

A brownish treecreeper with a pale eyebrow and pale gray throat and chest. Pale gray streaks on brownish belly. In flight shows a broad buff wing-bar. Works its way up the tree trunks but also perches on stumps and sometimes forages on the ground. Favors more open country than White-throated Treecreeper. Makes a loud, repetitive, short, whistling call.