Tawny-breasted Flycatcher

Drab, pale-gray flycatcher with little plumage contrast; very similar to other flycatchers, especially Dusky and Hammond's. Often best identified by unique habit of wagging tail downward. Breeding habitat also distinctive: lower, more open habitat than other flycatchers, usually in sagebrush or open juniper forest. In migration and winter, habitat overlaps more with other flycatchers, but still tends to prefer more open areas. Other subtle differences in appearance include shorter wingtips, longer bill, and paler plumage. Song includes hoarse "chivik" phrase and higher, clearer "pseeoo." Call similar to Dusky. Without an excellent view, sometimes best left unidentified.

Buffy songbird that often stays hidden among grasses except when singing. Breeds on grassy prairies; winters in similar open habitats farther south. Difficult to spot unless flushed; usually alone or in loose flocks. Generally plain tan without many distinguishing features. Look for plain face with a big, black eye, indistinct streaks on chest, and pink legs. In flight, white outer tail feathers are visible. Does not bob tail like American Pipit. Beautiful display song given from high in the sky; sounds like a cascading waterfall of tiny pebbles. Harsh, squeaky call note is often the best way to detect them as they fly over.

A classic small greenish-yellow white-eye species with bold white eye-rings. Common in more humid habitats throughout New Caledonia; mostly replaced by Silvereye in drier and more disturbed areas, though the two can be found together. Green-backed is plainer overall than Silverye, without any contrasting plumage apart from the eyering. Has a typical white-eye vocal repertoire, with a high-pitched wheezy warbling song and high-pitched piercing quavering call notes.