Indian Blackbird

Medium-sized pigeon, usually seen on the ground in open woodland or along roadsides in northwestern Northern Territory and the northern Kimberley in Western Australia. Plain brown plumage, with white stripe along the edge of the breast. Distinctive facial markings, with comical red (Northern Territory) or yellow (Western Australia) facial skin. Takes flight with a loud clatter of wings. Compare Squatter Pigeon, Flock Bronzewing (with black-and-white facial markings), and both Chestnut-quilled and White-quilled Rock-Pigeons (with pale wing panels).

The largest nuthatch in North America, with distinctive white face, black cap, and blue-gray upperparts. Also note rusty lower belly and undertail coverts. Females have a slightly paler crown than males. Fairly common and widespread, usually in mature woodlands with large trees. Creeps along tree trunks and branches, often upside-down. Sometimes joins mixed flocks with other songbirds. Visits feeders. Listen for insistent yammering calls. Some subtle variation across range, mainly in the darkness of the sides and back, width of the black crown, and vocalizations.

A very rare small robin endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. Almost went extinct in the 1980s. Both sexes are entirely black. Confined to two offshore nature reserves in the Chatham Islands. Often stands alert, perching in a slightly hunched manner. Feeds on invertebrates in the soil and substory vegetation, making quick forays from perches in the understory. The male song is simple, consisting of 4-5 clear notes. Females will sing brief phrases every so often. Actively investigates any human activity within its territory. Tomtit has a pale underside, so should not be confused.