Scaly Weaver

A medium-sized duck, similar to female Mallard in appearance, but smaller and darker. Males lack the green head and curled black tail feathers of male Mallards. Both sexes have spotted tail feathers. The bill is dark greenish, with an orange tip in some females. Pure Hawaiian Ducks occur only on Kauai and montane streams and ponds on Hawaii Island. Most or all individuals on other islands are Mallard-Hawaiian Duck hybrids. Occurs in ponds, marshes, taro fields, and streams.

Small, orange-legged plover with solid dark breast band. Medium-brown upperparts are the color of wet sand, noticeably darker than Piping or Snowy Plovers. Look for short, blunt bill with orange base (often indistinct on juveniles). Feeds on mudflats and beaches, often mixed with other shorebirds. Even when in a flock, individuals are typically spread out rather than remaining a tight unit. Breeds on the tundra or rocky beaches at northern latitudes; winters to southern South America. Migrants are common and widespread, inland and coastal. Listen for distinctive two parted “chu-weep!” calls, and assorted chortles and chuckles.

A small, dainty bee-eater of open woodlands, semideserts, farmland, and around sparse human habitation. Mainly green with a yellowish-green throat, slender black face mask, throat band and long central tail streamers. Juveniles are duller than adults and lack the long tail feathers. In flight, note the rusty underwing with a black trailing edge. Flies gracefully as it catches insects and other prey. Some populations show seasonal movements. Calls are a series of gentle liquid trills or more staccato notes.