Sao Tome Thrush

Plump, pale, ground-dwelling dove with pink legs. Widespread and common throughout Middle and South America, from Texas to Argentina. Namesake white tips on outer tail feathers more extensive than other closely related species. Paler than other relatives such as Gray-chested or Gray-headed Doves, especially on the neck and belly, with less contrasting gray or rufous tones. Found in a variety of wooded habitats; more likely to be found in disturbed or scrubby areas than congeners, but also occurs within mature forest. Occasionally visits bird feeders, but otherwise shy and difficult to see well. Listen for low cooing song, starting with a short introductory hoot followed by a longer hollow note.

Conspicuous medium-sized hawk with broad paddle-shaped wings that pinch in close to the body. When perched it is easily distinguished from other species by small black crest on the back of gray head and enormous yellow eyes, prominent brown stripes on white belly. Often found in suburban areas. Crashes into foliage to snatch insect prey. Has distinctive "mee-choo" call.

Small canopy antwren with a long, graduated tail. Males are largely gray with a black crown and a bold white eyebrow; the black spots on the back can be difficult to see. Females have a buff forehead and breast sides, with the black crown spotted white. Inhabits humid lowland forest and seasonally flooded forest in some regions. Almost invariably seen accompanying canopy mixed-species flocks. The song is a somewhat deep trill that slightly ascends and then descends: “wiwiwurrrrr.”