Rufous-bellied Bush-Tyrant

Small drab Javan endemic. Generally local and uncommon in declining lowland forest and forest edge habitats. Unremarkable in appearance; note pointy pink-based bill, broad mid-length tail, unmarked orange-yellow breast, and gray cheek. Often in pairs or small groups close to the ground or at mid-level, engaging in the probing and flipping of leaves typical of tit-babblers. Song a barbet-like “dok dok dok dok dok dok”; calls include a husky “djew”, a squeaky “chewee”, and a short, dry chatter.

This jay has a dusty-looking blue body and a brighter cerulean face. Shorter tail and longer, more sharply pointed bill than other jays. Very social, usually found in flocks sometimes containing dozens or hundreds of individuals. Prefers open forests with pinyon pine and juniper. Feeds almost exclusively on pine seeds, which it stashes by the thousands and retrieves months later. Gives a variety of rather clear nasal calls, as well as rougher notes.

Long-tailed, small-headed, maroon-and-gray pheasant. Male has a longer tail than the female, and his green spots are brighter; they gleam like hewn emeralds when he is displaying. Found in foothill and montane forest. Forages quietly on the ground, scratching through leaf litter. Typically shy and very difficult to see; only reliably and easily viewed where habituated.