Buff-throated Warbler

A stout, plain vireo of woodlands with dense foliage, preferring higher elevation and wetter forests. This species lacks facial markings or wingbars of other Caribbean vireos. Its thick dark bill separates it from all warblers. This is a secretive species, typically first detected by vocalizations. The song is loud somewhat musical trill with a modest crescendo-decrescendo pattern. The call is a loud brrrrr, dropping in pitch towards the end.

Medium-sized flycatcher of thorn forest and brushy woodland in tropical lowlands and foothills of west Mexico. Mostly sluggish and easily overlooked unless singing; tends to stay within cover rather than coming out into open areas. Resembles a Myiarchus flycatcher (especially Dusky-capped), but note the pale spectacles, faint dusky streaks on the breast (or flammulations ) and extensive cinnamon edging to the wing feathers.

This striking thrush is unmistakable if seen well: mostly jet black with a white cheek, white tuft under the shoulder, and white outer tail feathers (easily visible from below). Also note red eye and orange lower mandible. Sexes similar. Generally uncommon to rare in limited range in western Colombia and Ecuador, but can be numerous in the right places. Seems to be found most frequently in very humid, mossy cloud forest, but undergoes poorly-known movements perhaps in relation to food availability. Usually seen singly in the middle to upper levels of forest. Listen for the simple song, an even whistled note with a slightly rough tone, given at widely-spaced intervals.