Plumbeous Black-Tyrant

Small, dark, chunky heron. There are rufous patches on the wing and belly; this can be hard to see when perched but is conspicuous in flight. Found in thickly vegetated wetlands, ranging from flooded grasslands to swamps. Usually solitary. Fairly shy but will sometimes stand in the open. Shares dark coloration with Black Heron, but has chestnut patches, all-yellow legs, and a yellow base to the bill.

A gorgeously colored but highly elusive and uncommon bird found in extensive hill forests, particularly in areas with well-shaded ravines, gullies, and streams. Slow-moving and restricted to the canopy, where it blends in with the foliage. If seen, the green body is most obvious, followed by the black and silvery-blue bands on the wing. A better look would reveal a sky-blue head with a thin black eye-stripe and a pale blue tail. Listen for its song, a high, thin, even-sounding whistle, often given repeatedly but difficult to pin down.

An extremely drab flycatcher that is gray-brown on the back and slightly paler below. With a good view, the short pale line above the bill is visible. A scarce and localized species of humid forest at middle elevations. Similar to African Dusky Flycatcher, but slightly larger and completely unstreaked on the underparts. Separated from other flycatchers by its plainness. The call is a short, spitting trill and the song is a long series of whistles, squeaks, and trills, given at high speed.