Ashy Tailorbird

A large, long-tailed, thrushlike bird of dense forests. Note its black necklace, streaked white cheek patch, and pale band near the tip of the tail. Very similar to Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush; note dark eye and ‘contained’ (completely encircled) cheek patch. Shy and difficult to see well. Usually found in small flocks in wet lowland and hill forest, often near streams. Song is a series of loud whistles, not as long or varied as that of Hwamei. Native to East and Southeast Asia; introduced to the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Glossy black myna with bright yellow head wattles. Also note bright candlewax-orange bill and white wing patches that are most apparent in flight. A species of mature humid forest and forest edge, often seen in pairs or small flocks flying between or perched up in tall trees. Famed for its wide repertoire: gives a myriad of screams, squeaks, chirps, and whistles. Threatened by its popularity in the cage bird trade.

Beautiful small falcon with dark wings and clean white underparts. Male has a pale gray head, whereas females are bright rusty orange from the crown down to the back. Appears rather large-headed and front-heavy, particularly in flight; long-tailed appearance sometimes gives it a profile like a miniature Accipiter. Occurs in open dry forests and forest edge areas in the lowlands and foothills, often in pairs.