Whitehead's Swiftlet

Smallish, dapper bird of rainforest canopy. Usually seen from below; best identified by clean white underparts, heavy bill, and upright posture. With better view, note male’s iridescent blue sheen above and female’s distinctive pattern. Moves through canopy slowly and deliberately, scanning surroundings and sallying for insects. Uncommon in tall forest; often seen with mixed-species flocks. Most common call is a series of sweet, rising whistles with the first note drawn out.

Chunky snipe of very high elevations in the Andes. Plumage has a complicated pattern of brown, buff, and black; note extensive barring on underparts and thick, drooping bill. Might be confused with Noble Snipe, but does not have a white belly. Compared to Imperial Snipe, it is smaller and lacks the warm, cinnamon coloration. Jameson’s Snipe inhabits paramo grasslands and stunted forest near tree line. Shy and rarely encountered unless flushed, when it gives a burst of sharp, abrupt “kek” notes.

This striking Celeus is widespread across the Amazonian lowlands of northern South America, with a disjunct population in southeast Brazil. Overall rufous with a shaggy crest like most other members of the genus. Distinctive and unlikely to be confused. Some variation across the range: most have extensive black markings on upperparts and belly, but largely unmarked in the northeastern part of range. All birds have solid black breast. Sexes are similar, but males have a red mustache. Occurs in mature forest and edges, often detected by its series of loud, strident whistles.