White-lored Tyrannulet

Females and non-breeding males are ordinary-looking, fairly plain nightjars, but breeding males have absurd “standards” growing out of the middle of their wings. In flight, they give the impression of a nightjar being chased by two bats. Found in savanna, broadleaf woodland, forest clearings, and open fields. The call is a very high-pitched and insect-like series of “tit” notes. Female and non-breeding male distinguished from most other nightjars by their lack of white in the wings and tail. They are very similar to female and non-breeding male Pennant-winged Nightjar, but are smaller.

Small yellowish bird; note bold wingbars and face pattern with short pale eyebrow and arc under the eye. Yellow underparts sometimes bright, sometimes paler whitish, but always some yellow tones. Could be mistaken for a tyrannulet but note thicker bill and more horizontal posture. Usually seen singly or in pairs, following a mixed-species flock through forest, edge, and second growth. Found at relatively high elevations in its limited range. Song is a slow series of short phrases, like a squeaky Yellow-throated Vireo.

Large brown seedeater with two pale wingbars and a big, bulging bill. Varies geographically in the amount of streaking on the crown and underparts and the presence or absence of a pale forehead patch. Found in montane habitats including forest, forest edge, bamboo, and scrub. Generally inconspicuous, but will perch up to sing. The call is a high, thin “tsreep-tseet,” and the song is a complex and exuberant jumble of whistled and rattling notes. Somewhat similar to Streaky Seedeater, but larger and heavier-billed, with a much darker and less patterned head.