American Barn Owl

Attractive small puffbird of lowland rainforest. White below, reddish brown above, with a black mask and single black breast band. As with most puffbirds, can be difficult to spot as it sits motionless on a perch for long periods of time; usually perches fairly low, in the under and midstory in dense vegetation. Prefers forest edges and other areas of dense secondary growth, especially around water.

A fairly large, long-tailed bird from montane forest in localized areas of Mindanao. Plumage mainly glossy black with a white patch on the back. Bill, legs, and large area of bare skin around the eye are yellow. Note the tall wispy crest. Forages in pairs or small groups for insects or fruits, sometimes with other species, including Coleto. Unmistakable. Voice includes slurred metallic warbles and a sharp, falling “tsik!” Also makes audible wing beats in flight.

A small, chunky, wren-like understory warbler that often leans forward and cocks its short tail. This species has brown eyes, olive-green wings and tail, and white underparts. Found in evergreen forest understory, plantation, and thickets along the Angolan escarpment. Usually in pairs, hopping about, often low to the ground, searching for small insects. The two common vocalizations are a nasal “meehrrp” alarm call and a strident repeated snapping “strik-strik-strik-strik-strik” song. Very similar to Green-backed Camaroptera, but tail is brighter green, rather than gray or gray-green, and underparts are cleaner white, rather than grayish, especially on the breast.