Japanese Cormorant

Common and conspicuous, this flashy, long-tailed crow relative is unmistakable, and its loud chattering calls are a familiar sound in many areas. Found in open and semiopen areas from farmland and open woodland to towns and gardens, singly or more often in pairs or groups. Bulky stick nest often conspicuous in tall tree or hedgerow. Boldly pied plumage is distinctive, with white belly, white back, and white wing patches. Wings show blue-green gloss in good light.

Medium-sized brown bulbul with a puffy brown crest and a brown-and-white-streaked breast. Also note white throat, staring pale orange eyes, and dull olive-tan wing panel. Endemic to the foothill and lower montane areas of western Sumatra, where it inhabits forests and forest edges. Often forages in pairs or small groups, typically in the middle and upper levels of forest. Like other bulbuls, often gathers at fruiting trees and shrubs. Somewhat similar in appearance to Sunda and Spot-necked Bulbuls, but note combination of short dark bill, prominent crest, dark brown face, and lack of olive tones on the back. Song is an odd starling-like series of squeaky, jangling phrases. Calls include quiet jumbled twitters and more insistent squeaks and rasps.

Large, terrestrial rainforest bird; common and tame where not hunted. Note mostly black plumage, white belly, and yellow base of bill. Walks through forest feeding on arthropods and fallen fruit. When flushed, flies laboriously to low perch and looks back at observer. Frequently seen along roadsides and rivers. Roosts in forest canopy. Males often give low, booming song on moonlit nights.