Yellow-crested Tanager

A distinctive camaroptera of tangles in treefall gaps and forest edge. Grayish white below and yellow-green above with a yellowish face and vent. Often holds its tail slightly cocked, and appears relatively long-billed. This species has blue throat pouches on the sides of the neck that are obvious when the bird is calling but can be hidden or appear as dark whiskers most of the time. Often found by its odd, cawing “ohwa ohwa” calls. 

Small, richly colored owl with small ear tufts. The overall coloration is variable, and can be rich rufous or pale buff. Found in lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and plantations on the island of Sao Tome. The vocalization is a descending, whistled “pyeeo,” repeated every several seconds. Vocalizes frequently at night and in the evening and early morning. Easily identified, as the only other owl on Sao Tome is the much larger Barn Owl. 

Small, plump, and short-tailed. Unmistakable male is glossy black with clean white cap. Female is dull olive-green and similar to other manakins; look for contrasting grayish head and brownish-red eye. Found in the lower or middle levels of forest, often at a male display site or a fruiting tree. Widespread from Costa Rica through much of northern South America.