African Scops-Owl

A noticeably long-billed thrush-sized bird with an olive head and upperside and uniform yellow underparts. Pairs or small groups inhabit forests, edges, and plantations in the lowlands and foothills. Endemic to the Sula Islands, where it is the only bulbul present. Vocalizations include a series of churring warbles, as well as harsh rasping notes and soft “whip” and bubbling calls.

Typical gadfly petrel with long, angular wings, long tail, and strong, banking flight. Smaller than Cory's shearwater, which could be confused for Fea’s at a distance. Very similar to Zino's Petrel, but slightly larger and longer-winged, and has a longer and heavier bill and a less “cute” head. As in Zino's Petrel, underwing is mainly dark, underparts are white, and hood is gray with darker eye-surround. Upperparts gray with darker W-shape across wings and mantle. Breeds on several East Atlantic islands. Forages at sea.

A very small, tame owl of wooded habitats that is active both day and night. Depending on attitude, its staring yellow eyes and prominent arched white eyebrows can impart cuteness or ferocity. Often found perched with tail cocked, and when flushed, typically flies only a short distance on rounded wings. Occurs in two color types, gray and rust. Song is a low whistled “whuh” or “hoo” given in a slow series. Other vocalizations include a high, thin whistled “tsee, tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee” that grows progressively louder, and a series of high squeaks. No similar species within its range.