Pygmy Lorikeet

Medium-sized, plain antpitta found in a limited area of the eastern Andes in south central Peru. It is uniform brown lacking strong field marks, but the pale eyering helps separate it from the similar Oxapampa Antpitta. Range and voice are also very important for ID. Typical songs include a short “bit-burr” and a series of five or six grating whistles. Inhabits the understory of high elevation forest and is mostly terrestrial, but sometimes perches higher to sing. It was formerly considered a subspecies of what used to be called Rufous Antpitta.

Very rare and poorly known, but likely widely overlooked, small rail of the southern cone from SE Brazil to central Argentina. Its secretive nature makes it difficult to understand its habitat and habits, but timing of records, combined with records from the middle of downtown Buenos Aires and São Paolo, suggest it is at least somewhat migratory.

A small, relatively long-billed greenbul found in the understory of disturbed rainforest and along forest edge in northwestern Angola. Yellowish underparts contrast with gray-green back and wings and paler yellowish throat. Has pale eyes and a gray-green face. Occurs with many other similarly colored greenbuls, but note Angola Greenbul’s long bill and pale throat that contrasts with the breast and face. Gives a cheerful three-part song, as well as a variety of scolding vocalizations.