Gold-naped Finch

A glossy-black starling with a unique, tall, permanently raised vertical crest. Also note the separate whitish markings on the sides of the breast and cheeks, and the pale skin around the eye. Occurs in forest and wooded areas of the lowlands and hills, where usually encountered in pairs or small groups in the canopy. Silhouette makes it unmistakable in its very limited range on the island of Seram. Calls include raucous, screeching “weet” notes; softer, well spaced piping notes; metallic “plink” notes; and “yee-ow” phrases.

A fairly large hummingbird of high-elevation forest in the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. Mostly green with an obvious golden sheen on the breast and white puffs on each leg. Long forked tail is greenish-bronze (not blackish or bluish). Sexes alike. Occurs from around 3,000–3,600 m, where it can be found in forest and edges. Visits feeders.

A bright green parrot with a large bill that is orange in males and horn-colored in females and juveniles. Inhabits lowland and foothill forests, where it can be found in groups high in the trees. Differs from Blue-naped Parrot in the absence of a pale tail tip and yellow underwings, and from Great-billed Parrot in the lack of striking yellow wing markings. Vocal, giving a loud nasal high-pitched “klee-oo” as well as “kew” and explosive “kyow” calls in flight. Often active and vocal at night.