Palawan Frogmouth

A martin-like swallow with a bicolored plumage pattern of steel-blue upperparts and pale underparts. Pairs or small groups flit low over grassland, scrub, farmland, and open woodland, often near water. It is a migrant to the southern parts of South Africa, but it is resident elsewhere, with some poorly understood movements. The Pearl-breasted Swallow differs from House Martin and Gray-rumped Swallow by having a dark (not pale) rump and pale (not dark) underwings.

Small, dull-colored flycatcher fond of lightly wooded areas, dry savanna, and forest edge. Its brownish-gray plumage, streaky breast, and buffy wingbars separate it from other similar species. Song is a quick “swee-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch…”; also gives a series of well-spaced whistles. Usually seen alone or in pairs, often sitting quietly on a low perch. Note its restricted range in far southwestern Colombia, western Ecuador, and northwestern Peru (mostly west of the Andes, but also in the Marañón Valley). Formerly considered a subspecies of Bran-colored Flycatcher.

A typical Myiobius with a bright yellow rump, a long black tail that is often fanned, and large black eyes. Compared with other Myiobius, look for darker tawny breast and note elevation; occurs up to 2,000 m, higher than similar species. Found singly in the understory of humid forest in the foothills and subtropics, feeding actively and often following a mixed-species flock. Occurs from easternmost Panama down the Andes to Bolivia. Listen for the loud “spit!” call.