Purple-capped Fruit-Dove

Pretty member of the waxbill family that has a massive, conical bill. Males have a black belly and females a spotted one, and both sexes show an all-red head. Found in rainforest, gallery forest, thickets, and secondary habitats. Usually in pairs or small groups, in areas with thick undergrowth, and usually some grass. Sometimes on roads and paths. Vocalizations include a quiet “schpit” call and a rarely-heard whistled song. Similar to Grant’s Bluebill, but separated by all-red head. Male similar to male Black-bellied Seedcracker, but separated by its black tail and its red-and-blue rather than all-blue bill.

Small toucan with distinctive plumage pattern. Male has black body with bright yellow cheek patch; also note olive back and orange patch on flanks. Female similar; she lacks the yellow cheek patch but still has bright yellow-teal skin around the eye. Found in the forest canopy, usually in pairs or small family groups. Feeds on fruits, and sometimes perches conspicuously on an open branch.

A distinctive chestnut-colored owl from the Tanimbar Islands. Bright reddish-brown with scattered white markings on wings, barred underparts, and piercing yellow eyes. Juvenile lacks barring underneath. Pairs inhabit upper levels of forests in lowlands and hills. Unique within its limited range, where the only other two owl species are in the barn-owl family. Song is a couplet of “oo-ook” or croakier “broo-broo” phrases. Also gives frog-like “brrrr” calls.