Gorgeted Wood-Quail

A stout little sprite of rushing streams, the smallest of the forktails and the only one lacking a long tail. Adult black with a white forecrown, belly, rump, and wing patches. Juvenile similar but grayer overall and lacks white crown. Approachable and active, though surprisingly easy to lose among the shadows and spray of its preferred habitat.

A very small, gregarious parrot that prefers open habitats where it feeds on fruits, flowers, and seeds. The only parrotlet to occur in the Caribbean. Elsewhere told from other parrotlets by uniform lime-green color (plus blue wing patch in males) and pale bill. Most often seen flying in small tight flocks that frequently tilt and make abrupt turns. Usually first detected by its calls, which are a combination of shrill chatterings, squeaks, twitters.​

Fairly small, stocky shorebird with short, chisel-like bill. Breeding plumage is particular striking with bright rusty upperparts and bold black-and-white pattern on head and neck. Nonbreeding and juvenile are duller brown but still boldly patterned; note orange legs. Interesting behavior of flipping over rocks, shells, and other debris to nab invertebrates. Fairly common, with extensive global range. Breeds in the high Arctic tundra; winters on coastlines nearly worldwide. Prefers rocky habitats, but also seen on beaches and mudflats. Usually in small flocks, often mixed with other shorebirds. Listen for low, hard rattle call.