Black-headed Parrotbill

Large canopy tanager of lowland rainforest. Males are bright yellow with a black head, tail, and wings that have a white patch. Females are yellow overall with duller olive-gray head, wings, and tail. Usually found high in the canopy; frequently in pairs with mixed-species flocks. If you come across an individual, take a moment to look for other tanagers, as this species is one of the main leaders of mixed-species flocks and often attracts other flocking species. Listen for its calls, a series of sharp, rising “bree?” notes, which can also give clues about the locations of canopy flocks.

Small tanager with striking sexual dimorphism: male entirely black with bold white shoulder patch; female olive above and yellow below with gray head. Male most similar to White-lined Tanager but smaller with much more obvious white shoulder. Female confusing, could be mistaken for several other species of tanagers; always note small size and fairly thick bill. Typically found in pairs or small groups, usually with mixed feeding flocks, in forested habitats in lowlands and foothills.

A handsome long-tailed inhabitant of the Western Ghats. Black face and white underparts set this species apart from Rufous Treepie. White-bellied is typically found well away from human habitation in humid hill forests, where it inhabits both primary and secondary patches. Forages at upper and middle levels of forest, often with other species, particularly Greater Racket-tailed Drongos. Noisy, giving hooting, chattering, and grating calls.