Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager

Medium-sized sunbird in which males are colorful, green, yellow, and red, and females drab brownish. Found in and around Albertine Rift montane forest. The typical vocalizations include a harsh “seet” and a rapid, jumbled song. The male is distinctive, and is separated from all similar sunbirds by the yellow on the underparts. Females are very similar to female double-collared sunbirds, but are paler and more yellow-ish. Female separated from female Rockefeller’s Sunbird by its lack of a distinct pale eyestripe.

Large motmot of tropical lowland forest and edge, mainly in humid areas. Perches low to high, usually in shady areas. Blue crown with a big black central patch, unlike solid blue of Blue-capped Motmot, which occurs to the north. Plumage overall less contrasting in pattern than Turquoise-browed Motmot, with much smaller tail rackets. The name ‘motmot’ comes from double-hooting call of this species, which can sound like an owl, and is mainly uttered around dawn.

A stocky, short-tailed forest pigeon. Shows a diagnostic head pattern, with yellow forehead, green upper nape, and burgundy collar. Back, wings, and tail dark brown, with gray outer tail feathers. Underside grayish, with soft yellow wash on the breast. Juvenile browner, with rusty edges to feathers. Singles or pairs forage on the floor inside montane forest. Typically runs away rather than flying. Restricted to Sulawesi island, where no other similar species occur. Gives a deep hooting call, sometimes with a barely audible introductory note: “whooo-whooo” or “w-whooo-w-whooo.”