Arabian Eagle-Owl

Drab canastero of central Argentina’s Monte desert region and northern Patagonian scrublands. Plain grayish-brown plumage and concolor tail distinctive in range. Song a very fast series of full, squeaked notes that slightly decellerates.

A fairly small owl of lower-elevation montane forest on the island of Mindoro, where it is the only scops-owl. Generally dark brown in plumage with a speckled pattern, warmer brown on the face and chest. Note the yellow eyes and short ear tufts. Mindoro Boobook is similar in size and color, but Mindoro Scops-Owl lacks the fine barring. Song is a medium-pitched, whistled “weeuuu” which rises and falls slightly and is repeated at intervals, often in response to another individual.

A large starling with a long, tapered tail and a long, thin bill. The base color is blue-black in males, dark gray in females. The wings have a large red patch that is conspicuous in flight. Found in a variety of habitats at middle and high elevation, including forest, moorland, cliffs, and sometimes human structures. Often forms large flocks. Gives a variety of calls, including a clear “cheed-lit,” harsh rasps, and long conversational series. Similar to Red-winged Starling, but has a longer, more tapered tail and a slimmer bill.