Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher

A huge and extremely rare raptor of lowland and montane forests. One of the largest eagles in the world, and the national bird of the Philippines. Dark brown above with pale feather edges, white underparts, a streaked shaggy crest and back of the neck, powerful yellow feet, a very thick silver-gray bill with a black tip, and black around the eye. Unmistakable if seen well perched. In flight, much broader-winged than other raptors. Voice is a descending, whistled “weeuuuu!” repeated at intervals.

Compact, medium-sized bird with large head and bill. Easily identifiable by prominent black marks on sides of neck and extensively spotted underparts, as well as by shape and behavior. Generally inconspicuous; sits quietly in mid-story and understory, sallying to branches or foliage for large insects. Sometimes seen near arboreal termite nests, which it uses for nesting. Found in riverine forest and forests with sandy soils; also abandoned plantations in coastal regions. Song, usually given in pre-dawn darkness, is a two-noted phrase repeated in a long, rapid series.

Beautiful little flycatcher found in dry forest in northwestern Peru, and just barely reaching over the border into Ecuador. Striking plumage is distinctive in range; note especially the black mask, yellow eyebrow, and white wingbars. Usually perches quietly at middle levels inside the forest; easy to overlook until it suddenly sallies out after an insect. Vocalizations include soft whistles and sputtering trills.