Pirre Warbler

Basileuterus ignotus

This warbler has an extremely limited range near the border of Panama and Colombia. The head pattern is distinctive; look for the bold white eyebrow and reddish crown. Otherwise brownish overall, slightly paler below, with pink legs and bill. Sexes similar. Found in pairs in the understory of humid montane forest from around 1,200–1,650 m, sometimes following mixed-species flocks.

Taxonomy

Scientific name
Basileuterus ignotus
Authority
Nelson, 1912
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Parulidae
Genus
Basileuterus

Range and habitat

Migration
Resident species

Conservation

Population trend
stable

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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White-throated Tyrannulet

Mecocerculus leucophrys

Distinctive small flycatcher of montane forest from 2,800–3,500 m, occasionally lower in some places. Namesake white throat is quite conspicuous and often looks slightly puffed out. Note dark wings with obvious wingbars (distinctively cinnamon in some parts of range, but whitish in other places) and long tail and upright posture. Fairly common; pairs or small groups are usually conspicuous in mixed-species flocks at the edge of forest and in scrubby habitats.

African Citril

African Citril

Crithagra citrinelloides

A small seedeater with a sharp bill and a forked tail. The upperparts are olive-green and the underparts yellow. Males have a black face and plain yellow underparts. Females have a plain face, but are heavily streaked below. Found at middle and high elevations in a variety of habitats including forest edge, gardens, cultivation, moist scrub, and woodland. Usually in small flocks. Similar to Southern Citril, but there is virtually no overlap in range, and the male is easily separated by its black face. The song is a fast jumble of high-pitched twitters and whistles. 

Marsh Owl

Marsh Owl

Asio capensis

Fairly large, brown owl with tiny ear tufts. Found in marshes, cultivation, and grasslands, especially moist grasslands. Sometimes active well before dusk and well after dawn, especially on cloudy days. Not very vocal, but does give quiet creaking calls. Often found in similar habitats to Barn Owl, but much darker, especially on the back and chest. Generally silent in flight, whereas Barn Owl frequently gives loud screeches. 

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