Olive Straightbill

The bright scarlet-red chest of the otherwise bumblebee-colored male glows in the gloom of the forest like a demon’s eye. Female is much more modestly-colored, with a gray head, a yellow breast, whitish flanks, and a dull brownish-yellow back. Female Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker has more evenly yellow underparts. A generally uncommon species, found patchily in forest and forest edge in lowlands and foothills. Gives buzzy “tzeeps” as well as high-pitched trills.

Small brownish wren found only on Grenada. Plumage cinnamon-brown overall, with dark barring on the wings and tail. Lacks white eyebrow. Generally more arboreal than mainland “House Wrens”, occurring in dense brushy woodland throughout the island. Often perches conspicuously when singing, but otherwise fairly secretive. Listen for loud song of chatters and clearer trills, as well as harsh scolding calls.

A slim, long-tailed all-black flycatcher with a dark eye. Found in savanna, woodland, and cultivated areas. Single birds or pairs sit out on conspicuous perches, sometimes quite low. Very similar to Southern Black-Flycatcher, but there is virtually no overlap in range, and Northern lacks gloss in the black plumage. Distinguished from drongos by the slimmer bill and dark brown eye. Could be confused with certain black cuckooshrikes or boubous, but has a more vertical posture, and sits motionless for much longer periods. Not very vocal, but does have a pretty song of various trills, wheezes, and whistles given with long pauses between phrases.