Atlantic Black-throated Trogon

With its long curved bill, this uncommon Sumatran mountain forest endemic is unique within its limited range. Forages alone or in pairs, often in dense undergrowth where it can be difficult to see; listen for its song, a well-spaced series of even, clipped whistles that sound like they should be coming from a small owl. If lucky enough to catch a glimpse, look for a streaky dark brown body, very short tail, and bright white throat.

A shy plump dove of forests with closed canopies, open understory, and leaf litter. Typically found on the ground and often in pairs. Takes to flight quickly with loud flapping of wings. Readily identified by its blue, black, and white head pattern plus the white encircled dark beard on chest. Call is a distinctive ascending “Whooo-oop.”

Fairly small and slim weaver with a slender bill. Breeding male is distinctive: bright yellow overall with a chestnut bib. Females, non-breeding males, and juveniles are much duller but show streaking on the back and (usually) a pale base to the dark bill. Found mainly in wetlands, though they will range into drier surrounding country. Almost always in flocks. Vocalizations are typical of weavers: “chek” notes and a sizzling, “radio static” song. Plumages other than breeding male can be hard to separate from other weavers, but they can be cautiously identified by the pale base of the bill, wetland habitat, and overall size and shape.