White-crowned Lapwing

A small, active flycatcher often found in small flocks or mixed-species groups in the understory of forests or patches of trees, constantly calling and moving its tail. Shows a reddish face, cap, and small crest, a buffy throat, and a reddish rump and tail. Shape is reminiscent of African Blue Flycatcher, African Crested-Flycatcher, and related species, but note Chestnut-capped Flycatcher’s distinctive patterning and vocals. Song is a series of short, high-pitched phrases with variable spacing between notes, and the calls are short “tsip” or “seep” notes. 

This wee little grebe is dark gray overall with paler fluffy bum. The face is dark in breeding plumage; paler with a whitish throat in nonbreeding plumage. Also note piercing yellow eye and thin, sharply pointed bill. Compare with Pied-billed Grebe, which is larger, browner, and thicker-billed. Widespread throughout Middle and South America; very limited range in the U.S. Found in marshy ponds, often with extensive vegetation. Usually seen singly or in pairs, sometimes in small groups. Frequently dives underwater.

Small, range-restricted antbird of northwestern Amazonia. Most often found in forests on sandy soil, less frequently in dense woodland growing in the transition between upland and flooded forests. Note brownish upperparts, darker wings and tail, and grayish underparts; the male has a darker throat. Distinctive song is a fast rising series of burry whistles, similar to Plain-throated Antwren’s song but faster and more even in pace.