Crimson-browed Finch

A little-known, medium-sized honeyeater of foothill forest and edge on Tagula in the Louisade Islands. Found only in a narrow altitudinal range and considered data deficient. Olive coloration with a fairly long, heavy bill, round, yellow ear spot and grayish eye. The only honeyeater of this type on Tagula Island. Call, a “chup” note like other closely-related species. Also, musical “wee-you” and “chew-wit” calls.

A nighthawk of forests and clearings in the subtropical zone of the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia. Rather chunky and short-tailed, with intricately patterned upperparts (usually including big white patches in the scapulars) and a tawny-rufous belly. In flight, looks big-headed with rather broad, angular wings and a fairly short, squared-off tail. Usually seen at dusk flying over cloud forest, but can also be seen roosting during the day on horizontal branches (if you’re lucky!) Similar to Short-tailed Nighthawk but found at higher elevations.

Largest kingfisher in Americas with exceptionally enormous bill and raucous calls. Blue-gray with shaggy crest, white collar, and rufous belly. Male and female similar, but note different breast pattern: entirely rufous on male, while female has blue-gray band bordered by white. Often conspicuous, searching shallow water for fish from a prominent perch and chattering noisily when disturbed. Singles or pairs are also often observed flying high overhead and giving loud "keck" calls. Nests in burrows excavated in banks, generally along watercourses.