Giant Babax

Minuscule yellow weaver. Breeding males have a clean black face mask and pure lemon underparts. Females and non-breeding males have a streaked back and pale face and underparts. Found in savanna and sometimes cultivated areas. Usually in pairs or small groups; not as social as some weavers. Vocalizations are typical of weavers: “chet” notes and a sizzling, “radio static” song. Most similar to Slender-billed Weaver, but found in different habitat, and has a much stubbier bill. Separated from all other weavers by its small size.

Scarce and inconspicuous rainforest bird found along the lower slopes of the eastern Andes and adjacent lowlands. Both male and female have uniform olive-green plumage and may show a very faint, pale eyering. Very similar to female Jet Manakin, but brighter, lacking dusky tones. Separated from females of other manakins by its longer tail and grayish legs. Usually remains quiet, but occasionally gives a thin, rising whistle or a short, metallic trill.

A slender, medium-sized bird from forested streams in the mountains. White bill, black wing with white patch, and tail, white in the base, black at the end. Male has black head and chest with white cheek and small stripe behind the eye. Female has a white chest with black face, throat and crown stripe. Occurs in the same habitat as Torrent Flycatcher, but Torrent-lark is larger with a black back and a black face. Call, a harsh, grating “zeeeg!”.