Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

As the name suggests, this seed-finch has a truly massive bill – much larger than any seedeater. Male is all black with a small white wing patch. Bill is pale whitish or silvery. Female is brown with a dark bill. Very similar to Great-billed Seed-Finch, which is slightly larger; thankfully there is limited range overlap. Occurs in lowlands, primarily in scrubby or grassy fields and marshes. Uncommon.

Medium-sized sluggish flycatcher of riverine and disturbed habitats. Key marks are entirely cinnamon plumage and large-headed, plain-faced appearance; bill seems heavy and is entirely black. Sits still, peering about, before sallying to foliage for insects. Inhabits mid-story and understory, often at forest edge. Found in forest along rivers and oxbow lakes, in abandoned plantations, and at savanna edges, usually near water. Similar to Dull-capped Attila but has dark eyes and different voice. Most common calls are various mournful whistles.

Fairly large black-and-white shag with pink feet and orange facial skin that becomes purple during the breeding season. Adults have a striking appearance, with a black head and a clean white chin, neck, and belly. The white patches on the upperwing and back are visible both at rest and in flight. Juveniles are dark brown above, with wing and dorsal patches pale brown rather than white. Usually feeds alone, but breeds and roosts in colonies on exposed rocky headlands. Confined to the Chatham Islands, so cannot be confused with other black-and-white shags.