Scarlet Finch

Very large and spectacular hummingbird of humid forest and brushy woodland in highlands of Chiapas and northern Central America; uncommon and local. Feeds mainly at low to middle levels, often inside shady understory. Male and female look similar, with thick, slightly arched black bill, pale rusty underparts, and large, broad tail with rusty base and buffy corners. No similar species in its localized range.

A small hornbill of lowland forest whose haunting duets are not easily forgotten. Its blood-red bill can be surprisingly hard to make out when backlit in the subcanopy, as can the dusky red-brown plumage on its back, chest, and wings. From below, shows a white belly and a darker chest and head. Often found by its easily imitated call that is given solo or as a duet: a series of 10-15 wavering whistles that quaver and descend in pitch over the course of 5-6 seconds.

Enormous, long-tailed, mostly dark slaty-blue pigeon with dark rufous belly and vent. Tail dark chestnut at the base and dark gray towards the tip. Found throughout New Caledonia, preferring hilly or montane forest and most common in areas with high-quality habitat. Larger than any other pigeon or dove species on New Caledonia. Listen for its far-carrying low-pitched booming song, especially early in the morning.