Sri Lanka Bay-Owl

Very large, dark rainforest owl. Note the dark brown upperparts, heavily barred underparts, and dark eyes. Rare and local in lowland rainforest, including forest edge. The call is a single long, descending whistle: “hrroooooouw,” repeated after long pauses. Shelley’s Eagle-Owl is much larger than other rainforest eagle-owls. Overall coloration most similar to Akun Eagle-Owl, but Shelley’s has dark rather than yellow eyes. Similar in size to Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, but darker and heavily barred below. 

A small, rare, bright green parakeet endemic to New Zealand. Recognized by its yellow crown and the thin red band that stretches to both red eyes between the crown and the base of the beak. Found in large native forests on the mainland, on the Auckland Islands, and on offshore island sanctuaries. Usually detected by its rapid chattering call within the tree canopy. Forms small flocks in autumn and winter. Similar to Malherbe’s Parakeet, but look for brighter green plumage, red frontal band, and crimson rump patches instead of orange. Smaller than the Red-crowned Parakeet, lacking red crown.

Small, active songbird with long, pale-tipped tail and warm brownish-orange on the forehead, rump, and tail base. Grayish brown above and pale below overall, with a white throat and black-speckled breast. Frequently cocks and fans tail. Endemic to the Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, Agiguan, and Rota) and Yap, in the Carolina Islands. Extinct on Guam. Inhabits a wide range of habitats, from remnant native forests to towns. High-pitched, tinkling song often has a descending quality. Formerly grouped with other closely related species under “Rufous Fantail.”