North Solomons Dwarf-Kingfisher

Small tanager found in Andean foothills and subtropical zone from Venezuela to Bolivia. Mostly bright golden-yellow with isolated black ear patch, streaked back, and mostly black wings and tail. Some variation among populations, with northernmost birds showing a chestnut breast band and flanks. Sexes alike; young birds duller yellow. One of the most common tanagers in mixed flocks from around 900–2,200 m, in cloud forest, edges, and gardens.

A medium-sized, long-tailed parrot of mid-montane forest and edge. Predominantly green with a bright red patch from the chest, where it is broadest, to the belly. Yellow bill and lime green streaks radiating from the eye. Readily seen flying in small flocks. Similar to Orange-billed Lorikeet, but Yellow-billed Lorikeet is usually found at lower elevations, is slightly larger with an obviously yellow bill and reddish undertail. Call, a shrill, high-pitch “siiik!”.

Tiny and active sunbird of forest edges and open woodlands. Endemic to the Tukangbesi archipelago, off southeastern Sulawesi. Male is dark olive-gray above, with an iridescent blue-black throat and yellow belly. Female is brownish above and yellow below, with a slender yellow eyebrow. In both sexes, note white tail edges that are flared out in flight. Gives a high-pitched rattling trill, as well as high-pitched squeaks. Formerly grouped with other, closely related species under “Olive-backed Sunbird.”