Northern Marquesan Reed Warbler

A small flycatcher found in the midstory of both wooded and bamboo forests in lowland and hill regions. In much of range, male is dazzling sapphire-blue with a dirty-white belly; lack of other markings or warm coloration distinguishes it from other flycatchers. In western parts of the range (formerly treated as a subspecies of Blue-throated Flycatcher), males have an orange upper breast and “notch” in the otherwise blue lower throat. Female is brown with a pale orange throat and chest. Often joins mixed flocks. Song is a short but pleasant and generally descending high-pitched series, typically incorporating whistled and trilled phrases. Call is sharp “tsik-tsik-tsik”, akin to scissors snipping.

Medium-sized honeyeater with an olive-brown back and pale gray underparts. Size and plumage varies considerably across its range. This species tends to favor inland locations, and is found in a wide variety of habitats. Widespread across Australia, and is present in most areas apart from the eastern coast.

Attractive, long-tailed bird found in the high Andes of Peru. Plumage is brown overall with a chestnut crown, speckled throat, and streaked belly. Plumage varies geographically, and birds in southern Peru are much darker below with bolder streaking. Inhabits scrub and woodland with short trees. Vocalizations have a metallic quality; they include a high-pitched trill and a series of sharp chips.