White-tailed Tyrannulet

Smallest known shearwater. Tiny, black and white shearwater with rapidly fluttering wingbeats and an entirely white face. Little is known about this species, though it differs from the very similar Rapa Shearwater by having a black undertail, shorter tail and being paler grayish black.

Chunky brownish owlet. Shows bars on the breast and spots on the belly. There is significant though subtle geographic variation. The back can be solidly chestnut or brown and barred, the back of the neck is barred, and the top of the head is either spotted or barred. Found in a variety of forest, from lowland rainforest to montane forest, as well as in thickets, and thick woodland. Often active and vocal during the day. Gives a yelping series of hoots, which are usually followed by emphatic, modulated, descending “ptrrrrr” notes. Similar to Pearl-spotted Owlet but has barring rather than spotting on the upperparts, and spots and bars rather than streaking on the underparts. Very similar to the rare Albertine Owlet, but in the area of overlap, has white rather than cream spotting on top of the head, a less richly-colored chestnut back, and a white rather than buff slash across the shoulder. Also reminiscent of Red-chested Owlet, but larger, with a barred chest, and lacks white spots on the tail.

Small, brownish quail-like bird. Generally rare and elusive species that is unlikely to be seen by those not expressly looking for it. The face is orange, and in flight, a large black rump patch is obvious. Found very locally in moist grassland. Gives a long series of low “hoo” notes. Very similar to Small Buttonquail, but separated by orange face and black rump. Also similar to female quail, but differs in less explosive flight and black rump.