Red-billed Partridge

Brown parrot with yellow belly, red undertail, and blue face, found in dry woodland habitats of the extreme southeastern part of Western Australia, on the western fringe of the Nullarbor Plain. In flight, the blue wings and red shoulders contrast with pale brown back; lacks the bright green back of other desert parrots. Identify from the very similar Greater Bluebonnet by a completely yellow belly and also by range.

Medium-sized, dull flycatcher; resembles a Myiarchus but has smaller bill, rounder head, and little contrast between breast and belly. Locally distributed and poorly known; found in seasonally inundated and scrub woodlands on weathered white sands. Inconspicuous and best located by voice; behaves sluggishly, sallying to foliage for insects; also eats fruit. May be found alone or in loose association with other species. Distinctive voice is a rich, slurred whistle, Schiffornis-like in quality and unlike any other species in habitat.

Chunky dark blue bird. Brightest blue on the nape and shoulder. Readily distinguished from similar species by shape, uniform plumage, and dark bill. Often spreads its short tail in a rather unimpressive gesture. Endemic to Java and Bali, where it inhabits foothill and montane forests at 800-2400 meters. Typically encountered close to or on the ground, but will also perch up on branches at mid-height. Favors areas with rocky outcrops, sometimes (but not always) near water. Can be quite tame, especially in areas frequented by people. Gives a sharp, resonant “tsee-chk-chk!”