Pale-faced Bulbul

A small, noisy babbler that is almost always seen in groups. Bright chestnut above, with well-streaked white underparts, a blue-gray face, and pale eyes. Found in lowland and hill forests, particularly secondary and distrubed forest, as well as scrubby forest edge, brushy fields and wetlands, gardens, and plantations. Darts about in the undergrowth, giving loud churring, rattling calls. Gives an echoey, hiccupping song, often in duets: “po-kyu, po-kyu, po-kyu”.

Medium-sized woodpecker with a colorful crest. Coloration varies considerably based on range, but always look for a bright yellow hindcrest, overall greenish coloration, and white-barred chest. Greater Yellownape is significantly larger with an all-gray belly. Forages along trunks, branches, and on the ground in forested lowlands and foothills; sometimes accompanies mixed-species foraging flocks. Listen for its oddly raptor-like “pyeeeah.”

Brown above and pale below, with a dark mask and black bill. Juveniles are heavily streaked. Singles and pairs can be found in lowland and foothill forest patches, woodlands, mangroves, and cultivated areas. Resembles Helmeted Friarbird, but lacks a casque, naked facial skin, and a prominent nostril on the blunter-tipped bill. Gives a high-pitched “k’yow” and “weeyoo.”