White-throated Shrike-Tanager

Drab, medium-sized flycatcher with a long slender bill. Endemic to the montane and submontane forests of Borneo. Look for a warm rufous tail, white throat, and pale underparts. Forays from a low perch in the understory or forest edge; otherwise generally unobtrusive and difficult to spot in dark understory. Vocalizations include a disjointed series with buzzy and scratchy notes. Formerly grouped with Sulu Jungle Flycatcher and Philippine Jungle Flycatcher under “Chestnut-tailed Jungle Flycatcher.”

This medium-large plover is often locally abundant, noisy, and easy to identify. Its plumage is a striking combination of black, white, and brown. It is very vocal, producing a piercing and repeated “sik-sik-sik…” call. It is found around wetlands, but also away from water in cultivated areas and even suburbia and urban settings. It forages mainly for arthropods, but also small reptiles and amphibians. Lays its eggs on the ground, and is often very aggressive against invaders to its territory, be it a crow or a falcon. Also active at night.

Rare and unusual francolin that is endemic to Angola. Note the red bill and legs, mostly white face, black breast band, and black-striped white underparts. Found very locally in montane forest and along forest edge, often in rocky and grassy areas. Shy and elusive. The common vocalization is a series of rough “kurr-kraak” calls that become louder and more emphatic, then fade away. Distinguished from other francolins in its range by the bold white face and black breast band.