Grimwood's Longclaw

Very active and striking warbler that flicks wings and flashes white spots in tail while foraging. Has bright yellow underparts, slate gray upperparts and head, dark red crown, white in tail, and yellow spectacles. Sexes similar. Not difficult to find within limited range; common in pairs at med-level and canopy of montane forest, often in shaded coffee plantations. Song is a loud melody of warbling and repetitive notes. Endemic to the Paria region of northeastern Venezuela.

Small gray swift with a slightly paler rump and belly. Flight is fast but erratic, with the wings pushed forward. Only known nesting sites are in a few caves, but can be seen in flight over all habitats on the granitic islands of the Seychelles. The calls include high-pitched twitters and echolocation clicks. Usually easy to identify, as it is the only resident swift on the Seychelles. Vagrant swifts have longer wings and a longer, forked tail. 

Large dark pigeon. Body and wings mostly bluish-gray with maroon-colored neck and shoulders. Note red bill with pale yellowish tip. Immature paler grayish without maroon tones. Common from Mexico to Costa Rica, mainly in lowlands and foothills. Barely enters the U.S. in Rio Grande Valley of south Texas. Typically seen in pairs or small flocks, often perched conspicuously in a variety of habitats, including open forests, patchy farmland, and mangroves. Tends to be fairly shy. Separated from other pigeons in Middle America by large size, bill pattern, and dark tail and undertail coverts. Listen for low cooing song: “whoo, whoop-a-whoo.”