Fulvous Shrike-Tanager

Tiny, nondescript, gray bird with a small, sharp bill. Most notable for its lack of distinct marks or coloration! The underparts vary geographically, from whitish to rich buff. Found in savanna and broadleaved woodland. Usually in small, active flocks. Most common vocalization is a series of high-pitched “tsu-tsu-tsii” triplets. Similar to Mouse-colored and Southern penduline-tits, but paler below and browner above than Mouse-colored, and lacks the black facial marks of Southern.

Chunky, large-billed bird of rainforest canopy; easily identified by black-and-white plumage, relatively large size, and staid demeanor. Most often seen perched high in bare branches, sometimes near arboreal termite nests, in which it digs its own nest cavities. May also forage at lower levels. Sits motionless for long periods, sallying to vegetation for large insects. Superficially resembles Pied Puffbird but is much larger with a solid black crown and more white on the forehead.

A dark brown babbler with a bright white rump. The pattern on the head and breast varies widely across this species' range; birds can have a completely white head, a white face mask with a dark rim, or a black throat and white cheek patch. The extent of the pale scaly markings on the breast also varies. Found in moist woodland, forest edge, and scrub, almost always in groups of up to ten individuals. Easily separated from other babblers in its range by the white rump. The call is a raucous babbling, usually given by a whole group in chorus.