Southern Scrub-Flycatcher

A tiny, dumpy, very short-tailed gray songbird. Paler underparts are divided by a whiter central strip. Males display a diagnostic red patch on the breast that is absent in females. Juveniles resemble female, but are duller, with a pale-based bill. Confined to the north Moluccas. Singles or pairs can be found in canopy of forest and forest edge in the lowlands and foothills. Tiny size and stunted shape aid identification in both sexes, as no other flowerpeckers occur in its range. Gives very high-pitched “tzeee” notes from the canopy, and a wetter “pip” call too.

A sparrow-like weaver. The mostly yellow breeding males are distinctive, but females and non-breeding males are drab. Endemic to the remote island of Rodrigues, where it is found in remnant woodland scraps and plantations. Females and non-breeding males are similar to Red Fody, but Rodrigues Fody is smaller, with a slimmer bill. Also similar to female House Sparrow, but distinguished by the thinner bill. The call is a penetrating “chup” and the song is a high-pitched swizzling. 

Small, compact night bird with short wings and tail. Intricately patterned with shades of gray; flight feathers are barred with rufous. Males have white corners on tail, females have browner tail corners. Named for its song: a whistled "poor-WILL," sometimes with a faint third note. Strictly nocturnal; more often heard than seen. Prefers rocky desert slopes with some dry vegetation; sometimes perches prominently when singing but also sings from the ground.