Striated Yuhina

Fairly common; seen more readily than other large tapaculos. Like huet-huets, loud calls often draw attention. Found in matorral and other native scrub on hillsides and rocky slopes. Often perches on rocks or runs along roadsides, tail cocked strongly. Besides its large, “fat” size and shape, note big white “mustaches,” solidly brownish breast, and boldly barred belly. Compare with smaller and longer-tailed White-throated Tapaculo, which is often in the same areas.

A tiny fruit dove of lowland and foothill rainforest. Mainly green with bright yellow vent. Male has a distinctive purple mark across the chest and a pale crescent above the shoulder. Often found in pairs and sometimes mixing with other fruit-dove species. Feeds on fruit and also nectar. Similar to female Claret-breasted and White-breasted Fruit-Doves, but Dwarf Fruit-Dove is smaller and has yellow edging to the wing feathers. Call, a distinctive falling and rising, “oh-wah!” repeated several times.

Small, brightly-colored crake of wet patches in dense forests; occasionally can be found in parks and edge areas with suitable habitat. Brown with an orange head and zebra-striped sides. Bright red patch of bare skin around the eye gives it a somewhat startled appearance. Candy-red (instead of dark) legs distinguish it from Slaty-legged Crake, and dainty, smaller-billed appearance distinguish it from Ruddy-breasted and Band-bellied Crakes. Generally shy and unobtrusive, moving quietly through wet vegetation. Tends to be difficult to see, but generally common and reliable in Singapore and some areas of Thailand.