Tristram's Storm-Petrel

Strange-looking, dark oriole. Male is glossy black with a crimson breast and wing spot, while the female is dull black overall with a dirty-pink breast and belly. Black Oriole can be similar; note Black-and-crimson’s black vent and dark bill. Favors foothill and montane forests, especially primary forest with extensive mossy growth. Often encountered singly or in pairs within mixed flocks, foraging throughout all levels of forest. Varied repertoire includes a cat-like meowing, repetitive chupping, and harsher, sharper “kek” and “chep” notes.

Truly long-tailed, even for a sibia, this bird appears rather dainty and small-headed in comparison with most of its relatives. Gray overall, darker on the wings and tail. Mostly lacks the contrasting patterns of other sibias, with only a small white patch near the wingtip. Forages in flocks in open hill forests, edges, and adjacent scrubby second growth. Despite striking appearance, often heard before it’s seen: listen for its loud chittering rattle.

Unmistakable; dull red tanager with grayer flanks and obvious bright red crest. Sexes similar; males have longer crest. Found in pairs or small flocks in the understory, often in dense thickets or vine tangles. Sometimes follows mixed-species flocks. Uncommon in foothills in western Colombia.