Sumba Myzomela

Long-billed tern of the Pacific coast, from the U.S. to Chile. Pale gray above with shaggy black cap in breeding plumage; nonbreeding birds develop white forehead. Best field mark is the slender orange bill with a slight droop. Strictly coastal; commonly found on beaches and estuaries. Similar to Royal Tern but smaller and slimmer with a thinner bill. Harsh grating calls similar to other terns.

Very small, striped buffy heron of wetlands and lake edges with dense reeds and rushes. Boldly striped back pattern is distinctive. In flight shows contrasting broad rusty trailing edge to wings. Usually seen as single birds hidden in reeds or making short flights low over reeds or across patches of open water. Clambers easily and stealthily; hunts from perches over water, where sits patiently before stabbing at fish. Mostly silent.

Large, mostly black bird found in the canopy of lowland forests. Male has wine-colored throat that can be puffed out expressively, but is often difficult to see in poor light. The overall dark color, stout silvery bill, and chunky proportions help identify this bird even at a distance. Also listen for the distinctive purring whistles, “prr-woop, prr-woop.” Typically found in small vocal groups that parade through the canopy, sometimes following mixed-species flocks. Compare with umbrellabirds, which are larger, have a puffy crest, and are much less vocal.