Plumbeous Hawk

Medium-sized brown bird with a long, spiky tail. Found in a wide variety of moist and woody habitats, including rainforest, wet scrub, plantations, and gardens. Absent or very local in much of west and southwest Madagascar. Skulks in thick undergrowth. Incessantly given call is a Geiger counter-like ticking. Darker brown than Subdesert Brush-Warbler, with a lower-pitched call and little overlap in range. Similar to Madagascar Swamp-Warbler, but has less distinct breast streaking and white eyebrow, and is generally found in scrub rather than marsh.

Chunky, medium-sized bird of lowland rainforest. Combination of mostly black plumage and coral-red bill is unique. Perches lethargically, twitching tail before flying out to grab large insects and small vertebrates from foliage. Frequently observed along forest edges; usually in the middle story or higher, but occasionally near the ground; sometimes follows army ants. Highly social; usually seen in groups of 2-5 birds. Loud, distinctive calls given by groups are heard more often than the birds are seen.

An unusual, distinctive, and beautiful crane. The body is mostly blackish, but there is a pale wing panel, a pale pink-and-white cheek patch, and a bizarre yellow crest. Looks hunched in flight, when white wing panels become distinctive. Found in both wetland habitats and dry fields. Usually in pairs or flocks, which can sometimes be large. Similar to Gray Crowned-Crane, but distinguished by much darker base coloration and more pink on the face; there is little overlap in range. The call is a goose-like honking, often given in flight.