Bornean Frogmouth

This is the only montane laughingthrush in its range and hence unmistakable. It is dull brown above, with gray breast and head and a pale rufous belly. It has a black chin connecting to a black eye-line and a prominent white eyebrow. Inhabits stunted montane forests, where it is seen in pairs or noisy flocks, producing a melodious “pee-kooo” song and several other chatters intermingled with musical notes. Heard more often than seen; its songs and calls are usually the first indication of its presence.

Small, compact dark owl with small ear tufts. The overall coloration is variable, and can be rufous or dark brown. Found in remnant lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and plantations on the island of Moheli, in the Comoros. The remarkable vocalizations include a raspy bark and a long, low-pitched growling hiss. Sometimes active and vocal during the day, especially the early morning and late afternoon. Easily identified, as the only other owl on Moheli is the much larger Barn Owl. 

Gangly wader with a long bicolored bill. Breeding plumage is dark brick-red below (male) or pale orangey (female); nonbreeding plumage is overall gray-brown with white belly; compare to Black-tailed Godwit. In flight shows rather plain upperwings with only a faint whitish wing stripe; white rump and finely barred tail. Mainly coastal away from tundra breeding grounds. Often in flocks feeding on mudflats and in brackish coastal lagoons, roosting in adjacent freshwater habitats. Feeds by probing its long bill into the mud.