Silver-crowned Friarbird

An uncommon and easily overlooked small duck of lakes and wetlands, usually with surrounding reeds. Mainly seen singly or in pairs, sometimes in small groups, and at times sleeping with Lake Ducks. Note the long and low profile in the water and the long gray bill with a pink band at the base on males. Males have a black head, but females are notably drab brownish overall and are best identified by size and shape, and association with a male. Lays its eggs in nests of other birds, such as coots, ducks, and even herons. Ducklings fend for themselves.

A small, brilliant green parrot with a red throat, tail, rump, and shoulder patch, a yellowish wash to the mantle, and a blackish bill. Males are pale-eyed with a red forehead that is lacking in females. Throat and shoulder are yellowish in juveniles. Found singly or in pairs at upper levels of wooded areas and forest in the lowlands and hills. Differs from the smaller Pygmy Hanging-Parrot in its dark bill, yellow back patch, and red forehead (in males). Vocal; calls include high-pitched “seet” and “sit” notes, either singly or in a series.

Sombrely-colored bulbul with a long slender bill, olive back and wings, well-streaked underparts, and a weak crest that is not always visible. Compare with smaller Cream-striped Bulbul, but note present species’ weaker crest, dark eye, longer bill, and longer streaks on breast. Endemic to Sumatra, where it inhabits mountain and hill forest.. Joins mixed-species flocks. Gives various pipping and rising “swit!” calls, as well as loud, sharp “chew’wit!”