Pale-headed Woodpecker

Long-legged songbird found in semi-arid parts of southern Australia. Grayish above, paler gray below, with faint wingbars and long tail, often flicked upward. Very subtle dark mark through the eye and cheek. Usually seen running around on the ground in open woodland, although male also sings from higher perches. Main call is a repeated three-note rising whistle, "chip-dee-deee," but also makes rough, buzzy alarm calls.

Large white waterbird with a long spatula-shaped bill. Breeding adults have long plumes on the head and a smudging of yellow on the chest. The extensive black facial skin distinguishes this species from the Eurasian Spoonbill, the only other spoonbill in range. Often gathers in large flocks, occasionally mixing with Eurasians. Forages in mudflats, estuaries, lakes, and large marshes, sieving out aquatic invertebrates from the water, often in a side-to-side motion.

Chunky brown bird of Argentina’s Monte desert region. From other cacholotes by reduced crest, whitish throat, and grayish plumage. Forages on or near ground, but will rest or sing from high exposed perches, especially telephone poles or tall, bare trees. Song a raucous, very long series of squeaky but dry notes, often given in duet. Calls very dry, almost reminiscent of woodpecker taps.