Sabine's Spinetail

A pretty, intricately marked medium-sized francolin. The white throat is spotted with black, and the wings show large rufous patches in flight. Found at high elevations in alpine grassland and heath, often in small groups. Similar to Orange River Francolin, but found in different habitat at higher elevations, and separated by the black-spotted throat. The vocalizations include a series of “cheedle-chee” notes, and a squealing call often given in flight.

Brown laughingthrush with a gray wing patch and snowy white cheek. Localized and uncommon even in its restricted range, where it is typically found on the ground and in the undergrowth of coniferous and mixed forests. Usually forages in pairs and small flocks. In areas where it is accustomed to human presence (e.g., Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area) it can be accommodating but not extremely tame. Song is a loud and vibrant “chewEE, chewEE!”.

Demonic-looking bird with staring yellow eye set against black face. Otherwise gray with browner flanks, brown back with black streaks. Pale pink bill. Found in open habitats at high elevations, usually above 3000m but locally down to 2500m. Often on the ground or in small shrubs, usually in pairs or small groups. Very limited range only in Costa Rica and extreme western Panama.