Zoe's Imperial-Pigeon

A typical thrush in shape and size, but with unusual brown coloration. Varies significantly across the three islands where it occurs, and these populations may be full species. The Grand Comoro birds have plain pale brown underparts, the Moheli birds have darker blotching below, and the distinctive Anjouan birds are scaled on the underparts. Found in humid forest, secondary habitats, and plantations, mostly at higher elevations, though down to sea level in some places. The song is a typical thrush mix of whistles and quavering notes, whose exact structure varies on the different islands. Also gives “pik” notes, short trills, and a high-pitched “seet.”  

The only tapaculo found in the Perijá Mountains, which straddle the Colombia-Venezuela border north of the main chain of the Andes. Adult is gray with brown rump and lower underparts. Female is slightly washed with brown and young birds are heavily barred. Skulks in cloud forest understory as well as dense stands of bushes above tree line. Typical song is a very long series of rising, frog-like trills.

Small compact brown pheasant with bright red facial skin and iridescent sapphire spots all over the body, with longer green spots on the tail. Inhabits forests with dense cover from the lowlands up into the foothills and lower montane areas. Generally shy and reclusive and very difficult to see well.