Fülleborn's Boubou

Fairly small woodpecker found in subtropical Andean forests from Colombia to Peru. Generally uncommon and inconspicuous as it feeds in the middle to upper levels of the trees, sometimes with a mixed-species flock. Look for bold face pattern: white eyebrow and mustache separated by dark cheek, and red crown (restricted to nape in female). Underparts pale yellow with bold dark barring. Not many similar species at the same elevation.

Tiny bird of forest canopy; best identified by stub-tailed appearance, conical bill, and behavior. Occurs in upper levels of rainforest and patches of tall forest in savanna regions. Often found with mixed-species flocks. Taps vigorously into fine dead twigs and vines, often hanging upside-down at the ends of branches. Similar to White-barred Piculet but occurs in different habitat and has finer barring on belly, giving an overall darker appearance. Most frequent call is two soft squeaks, the second lower-pitched.

A large, blackish, crow-like bird-of-paradise, endemic to Obi and Bisa. Body is entirely blackish with paler, browner wings. Also often shows a thin line behind the eye. Shape is distinctive, with thin neck and small head with distinctive brow ridges. Juveniles are browner overall. Singles and pairs occupy canopy in forest, forest edge, and plantations in lowlands and hills. Brown cast to wings and head shape differentiate it from crows. In flight shows broad wings and an awkward, clumsy, hurried flight, unlike the slow flapping of crows. Calls include a trumpet-like “nyek”, an alien-sounding “nwoop”, as well as harsher rasping notes.