White-browed Shama

Unique partridge of Java’s eastern highlands, where it inhabits primary forest from 500 to 2200 meters. Dark gray overall with a distinctive bright white face, which sets it apart from all other gamebirds in its limited range. Forages on the forest floor, often in small groups; typically quite shy, but can become accommodating at established feeding stations. Song is a slowly rising series of “whew” notes that eventually become a rapid, feverish, seemingly endless chant. Pairs often duet; one member will give the aforementioned song, while the other gives a lower, slower “woo-hoo.”

Small scrubwren with white eyebrow and pale iris. Has a dark face with a clear white eyebrow and chin stripe. Primarily olive-brown with a black-and-white shoulder patch and paler front. Chin is white with varying levels of black streaking depending on the location. This species is widespread across eastern coastal Australia, but is absent in the northern areas. Western edge of its expected distribution is the Mt Lofty Ranges east of Adelaide. Found in a wide range of habitats but typically only present where there is reasonably thick undergrowth. It often makes a grumpy buzzing call but also sings a clear musical song.

Rusty brown with a silvery gray head and thick black streaks all over the body. Relatively short-tailed for a barwing. Uncommon to rare inhabitant of mid- to high-altitude moist evergreen forests. Social; frequently found in small flocks and as a part of mixed species flocks. Gives a somewhat nasal “kyow-kyow-kyow-kyow.”