Streak-eared Bulbul

A small, rare Hawaiian honeycreeper of native forests above 5,000 feet elevation on Hawaii Island. Its black mask is broader than that of the male amakihis. The bill is straighter than that of Amakihi, but longer than that of Hawaii Akepa. Searches for insects by creeping on tree trunks and branches, usually high in the forest canopy. May join mixed-species foraging flocks from late summer through the winter. Song is a trill that descends in pitch; several songs usually given in succession. Call is a soft “squeet.”

A unique Fijian dove. Male’s combination of bright yellow head, green body, and yellow undertail is diagnostic. Female is mostly green with a variably gray belly patch and yellow undertail. She resembles female Orange and Golden Doves, but those species do not overlap in range. Frequently heard giving two call types: a loud rising whistle followed by a metallic note, “wheEE!-chit”; and a second, more sneeze-like “nyehh.”

Found at higher elevations than other members of its genus. Shy and uncommon denizen of forest undergrowth from 1,100–2,000 m. Chunky and short-tailed, dark brown above with rich rufous neck and breast. Blue eyering. Sexes alike. Could recall an antbird, but especially note pointier bill with a thicker base. Typically found in pairs or small family groups foraging on or near the ground. More easily heard than seen: listen for repeated sets of 2–3 eerie whistled notes stepping up in pitch, with little to no break between each set.