Golden Babbler

Large chunky, olive-green greenbul. There is geographic variation in the color of the eye (pale or dark) and the amount of yellow on the underparts. Throughout the range, shows a dark cheek with diagnostic fine pale stripes, though a good look is required to see these. Found in humid foothill and montane forest. Often joins mixed flocks with other birds. The song is a chatty, up-and-down series of low “chowp” notes and higher nasal notes. Similar to mountain greenbuls, but always separated by the more distinct cheek striping.

A nest parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of Yellow-winged Pytilias. As with other whydahs, breeding males are spectacular and bizarre, whereas non-breeding males and females are drab and inconspicuous. Breeding males are mostly black with a rufous breast, a yellow back of the neck, and a long, narrow tail. Non-breeding male and female plumages are poorly known, but show a streaky brownish back and pale underparts. Generally scarce and local in savanna and cultivated areas. Breeding male similar to other paradise-whydahs, but has a longer and narrower tail. Separation of non-breeding male and female from other paradise-whydahs is poorly understood. Not very vocal, but does mimic Yellow-winged Pytilia vocalizations, which include simple, nasal “teew” notes. 

A very distinctive black-and-white swallow of arid inland Australia. Prominent white upper back, with black belly and black strongly forked tail. Nests in earthen banks, including road cuts and river banks. Usually seen in small flocks. Compare Fairy and Tree Martins, which have pale rump rather than upper back, and Welcome Swallow, which has a completely dark back. Call is a clipped "chik."