Fly River Grassbird

A medium-sized greenbul with a blackish head, a yellow throat, gray underparts, and an olive-green back. Found in montane forest. Similar to Shelley’s Greenbul but slightly larger, and separated by the blackish cap, yellow throat, and gray underparts. Could also be confused with Stripe-cheeked Greenbul, but separated by the blackish head, yellow throat, and less distinct cheek striping. The song is a quick phrase of cheerful notes in an ascending pattern:  “chirp-chup-chu-weeu.” 

The male of this small falcon is sooty gray with rufous-orange thighs and vent. The females are duller gray above, and their white underparts are well marked with dark chevrons. The combination of reddish-orange eyering, cere, and feet distinguishes them from all other falcons. These champion migrants breed in eastern Siberia and winter in southern Africa, often congregating in huge roosts on passage through India. They feed mainly on insects that they either catch on the wing or pick from the ground.

Medium-sized, chunky, oddly shaped, big-billed duck. Long tail is sometimes cocked up to produce a distinctive silhouette. Breeding male has a black head, rufous body, and blue bill. Female and non-breeding male are dark brown with white head stripes. Prefers freshwater wetlands such as lakes, ponds, and lagoons, though sometimes found on saline lakes. Floats low on the water. Rarely seen in flight; prefers to dive to flee disturbance. Odd shape is unlike any other duck in its range. Colorful breeding male is distinctive.