Hauxwell's Thrush

Fairly large black-and-white shag with pink feet and orange facial skin that becomes purple during the breeding season. Adults have a striking appearance, with a black head and a clean white chin, neck, and belly. The white patches on the upperwing and back are visible both at rest and in flight. Juveniles are dark brown above, with wing and dorsal patches pale brown rather than white. Usually feeds alone, but breeds and roosts in colonies on exposed rocky headlands. Confined to the Chatham Islands, so cannot be confused with other black-and-white shags.

Medium-sized. Male is a black-and-white bird with black upperparts, a large white rump, a clean-cut white eyebrow, and extensive white markings on black wings. Underside white. Female differs in having a gray back and faint breast barring. Juvenile is a brownish version of female. Found in forest edges, cultivated areas, and mangroves in lowlands and lower foothills, usually singly or in pairs. White rump, broader eyebrow, and white markings extending to rear of wing separate it from male White-shouldered Triller. Gives a staccato chatter, “chit-chit-chit-chit-chit,” as well as harsh “chitup” calls.

A glossy-black starling with a rounded crest and prominent pale markings on cheeks and breast sides. Juvenile dark brown with a pale underside. Inhabits canopy of forest, forest edge, and nearby degraded areas within lowlands and foothills, typically in pairs or small groups. Distinguished from Short-tailed and Asian Glossy Starlings by large-headed appearance (due to crest) and conspicuous pale patches in plumage. Calls include a clear, metallic, piercing “tzew” and “tzip” as well as “zowee” notes; also gives quiet buzzy warbles.