Modest Tiger-Parrot

Breeding males have obvious white blaze on forehead and broad green slash behind eye. Females are plainer brown with rusty sides. Females are very difficult to distinguish from female Eurasian Wigeon; note colder grayish-brown head on American that contrasts with warmer orangey sides. Also look for brighter white, not gray, underwings in flight, but this can be difficult to judge, especially at a distance. Widespread and common in North America, occasionally wintering as far south as northern South America. Typically in flocks on lakes and wetlands, often grazing in nearby fields. Regular vagrant to Europe.

Medium-sized gray bird with a black cap and carrot-colored bill. Found in virtually all habitats with a woody component, including forest, scrub, villages, and plantations. Often in groups, and occasionally joins mixed feeding flocks with other bird species. Vocal bird that frequently gives a whining call and a long rattling song. Similar in size to Madagascar Cuckooshrike, but has an orange bill and a black cap rather than a dark hood. Gray underparts separate Malagasy Bulbul from all vangas.

Rare, crested eagle of middle- to upper-elevation cloud forest. Adult’s plumage is mostly black with chestnut on breast and belly. In flight, note large white patches in wings and at base of tail, and chestnut in underwing. Juvenile is amazingly different with dark back, white underparts, and strongly banded wings and tail. Juvenile similar to pale morph Crested Eagle, but wing and tail banding is thinner, and lacks barring on breast and belly. Most likely encountered on sunny mornings, when single birds or pairs may soar high over forested ridges.