Lesser Antillean Tanager

A very plain accentor of dry, open areas with sparse, scrubby vegetation. Patterning more closely resembles that of a lark or a pipit than another accentor: pale sandy brown all over with a paler belly and a finely streaked back. For an accentor, oddly shy and skulking, usually sticking to cover and infrequently vocalizing.

Small, gem-like wetland kingfisher. Shows geographical variation, with most birds having orange underparts, but birds in some parts of the range have a white belly. Found in almost all habitats with water, including streams, rivers, lakes, rice paddies, and lagoons. Sits motionless for long periods before plunging to the water to snatch prey. Call is a harsh “tshik,” often given in flight. Similar to African Pygmy-Kingfisher, but larger, has less orange on the face, and prefers aquatic habitats.

A large bird of forest interior from the lowlands to mid-mountains. Long tail, thick bill and an overall slate gray plumage with black wing edge and tail tip. Male has a black mark between the eye and bill. Similar to several gray-colored cuckooshrikes and cicadabirds but most of these have thinner bills. Boyer’s also has a stout bill, but Stout-billed is much larger. Voice, a loud, grating, nasal, 2-note “raaooo-raahhh!” with the first note falling and the second, rising then falling.