Black-capped Robin

A beautiful bushshrike of dry country. Both sexes are gray, black, and white, though females are somewhat duller. Always shows some red on the crown, but there is geographical variation: crown is fully red in some areas and partially black in other areas. Found in dry savanna and thornscrub with dense undergrowth. Generally uncommon and inconspicuous. The distinctive song is a duet in which the male gives a loud, nasal “kwee” and the female makes a ratcheting series. 

A very large, dark eagle with massive beak; often conspicuous due to large size. In flight, identified by very long diamond-shaped tail. Soars high, occasionally in groups, often over mountainous terrain. Frequently feeds on roadkill. Perches on telephone poles and dead trees. Young birds are more golden, and get progressively darker with age.

Small, crested flycatcher restricted to desert scrub and dry forest in lowlands and foothills of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It is best identified by its bushy, split crest that shows some white when lifted. The white crest helps separate it from the similar Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet. Actively flits around in bushes and trees, often giving dry, squeaky calls. Quite scarce in Ecuador except on Isla de la Plata, where it is usually easy to find; more common in parts of its Peruvian range.