Weyns's Weaver

Large dove found in mature montane forests from the western U.S. and Canada into Middle and South America. Soft blue-gray above and unique purplish-gray below, with white crescent on the nape. Yellow feet. Bill is yellow with black tip in northern populations, all yellow in southern ones. Forms large flocks in coniferous forests and montane areas where it feeds on seeds and fruits. When it takes off, wings make loud clapping sound.

Fairly small and slim weaver with a slender bill and a pale eye. Breeding male is distinctive, with bright yellow overall plumage and a chestnut face. Females, non-breeding males, and juveniles are much duller, but show streaking on the back and are pale overall. Found mainly in wetlands, though they will range into drier surrounding country. Almost always in flocks. Vocalizations are typical of weavers: “chek” notes and a sizzling, “radio static” song. Plumages other than breeding male can be easily confused with other weavers, but can be identified by the pale eye, wetland habitat, and overall size and shape.

A small pale hawk restricted to Sulawesi and nearby islands. Adult has a pale gray head, a bright yellow mark between bill and eye, and conspicuous white tail spots. Chest is salmon pink and belly white. Immatures are bright rufous above with bold white spots on tail and cream-colored underparts with heavy streaking. Usually found singly in tall forest in lowlands and hills. Typically located perched in upperstory when calling. At all ages, note diagnostic white tail spots, unlike all other local hawks. Vocal, giving a unique, strident call: “ki-ki-ki-ke-ke-ko.” Also gives a soft “mow.”