Guadalcanal Honeyeater

A spectacular red parrot with a deep purple-blue belly. Limited to the Moluccas, where variation may represent two species. In north, shows a diagnostic purple collar that is lacking in southern island populations, which show entirely red heads. Juveniles are red underneath with purple feather edging. Gregarious, found in pairs and groups within canopy in forest, forest edge, and plantations in lowlands and foothills. Northern forms are distinguished from Chattering Lory by the blue belly, red-and-blue wings, and blue collar. Gives various loud screeches that can sound like “WIT,” “KIT,” “ER,” and a shrill “EEK.”

Attractive but often rather local tern of southern South America. Favors shallow coastal waters, but also ranges inland locally along rivers and lakes. Often associates with other terns on beaches and at river mouths. All plumages have diagnostic white head with narrow blackish mask and reddish legs. Breeding adult has an orange bill with a black-and-yellow tip. Nonbreeding birds have a black bill with a small yellow tip. Immature birds have a black bill with little or no pale tip.

Nondescript manakin that may be mistaken for a flycatcher. Has an olive-green back, a grayish throat, and yellowish underparts. The yellow crown patch is typically concealed. Found in the interior of humid forests, occasionally venturing to the edges. A common call is a startled “yo-dee-wo-dee”. The similar Serra do Mar Tyrant-Manakin has a conspicuous yellow crown patch, occupies different edge habitats, and has a more complex song.