Large-billed Leaf Warbler

Small, compact finch. Gray above, paler below; note the fairly well-defined dark mask. Found in savanna woodland, scrub, and rocky areas, where it is a restless forager. The call is a repeated sharp “chupf.” The larger White-banded Tanager has a more obvious black mask and contrasting wings.

A small, gemlike species that prefers higher elevation moist woodlands, but also occurs in coffee plantations. The rather large head, long bill, and short tail create a profile shared only by the Broad-billed Tody within its range. Both species have bright green upperparts and a red throat and sides. Note especially the pale eyes of Narrow-billed Tody, as compared to the dark eyes of Broad-billed. Many Broad-billed also have a buff-yellow wash below, which the Narrow-billed lacks. On birds lacking buff below, the Broad-billed can be identified by its all red lower bill, which is black tipped in the Narrow-billed. Further clues to identification include altitude, with this species occurring above 700 meters elevation and the Broad-billed occurring mostly below 700 meters. The Broad-billed also tends to forage higher within woodlands on more open perches. Vocalizations include a buzzy “chik-zhwik” with second note slightly upslurred and a rapid buzzy chatter at about 14 notes per second; compare this with the quick “weep” or “whip” uttered by the Broad-billed.

A fairly small, long-tailed bird of undergrowth in wooded habitats on the Admiralty islands. Bright rufous crown, back and rump. Black mask, wings and tail with white tip. White throat and black chest band with black dots below. Forages actively with tail cocked, fanned and wings drooped. The only other fantail in range is the Northern Fantail which has a gray rather than rufous back. Call, a sharp “pik!”. Song, a series of scratchy whistles.