Worstbird

Ziemlich große, dunkelgrau-braune Gans mit typischerweise kleinem orangefarbenem Fleck am Schnabel und orangefarbenen Beinen. Im Flug Oberflügel insgesamt dunkel ohne Aufhellungen, im Unterschied zu Kurzschnabel- und Graugans. Nicht immer erfolgreich von Wald-Saatgans zu unterscheiden, aber Tundra- hat in der Regel einen kürzeren und dickeren Schnabel, im Unterschied zum längeren, abfallenden Schnabel der Wald-Saatgans. Brütet in der Tundra und überwintert auf Ackerflächen und in Feuchtgebieten gerne in Gesellschaft mit anderen Gänsen.

A uniformly blackish-brown megapode with a crested head. A bird of lowland forest, most often seen foraging on the ground singly or in pairs. Where it overlaps with Moluccan Scrubfowl, note the uniform dark coloration of Dusky Scrubfowl, lacking any upperpart markings. Crested head and lack of facial wattles in Dusky Scrubfowl differentiate it from Waigeo Brush-Turkey. Frequently given song is a loud rising whistle “keey-keey,” sometimes followed by a softer, descending, wavering “kwolooooor.” Pairs often duet.

Small, long-legged owl of open grassy habitats. Appears brown at a distance with irregular white spotting. Yellow eyes. Typically found on the ground or perched on low fence posts or rocks. Active during day and night when it hunts mainly for insects and small mammals. When agitated, it stands erect and abruptly bows down. Nests in a burrow, often dug by a prairie dog or tortoise.

Forest laughingthrush of montane and submontane areas. Slate-gray head and chest, chestnut wings and tail. Pale blue eyering gives it a startled appearance. Forages close to or on the ground, noisily flipping leaf litter. Also visits campsites and trailheads like Chestnut-hooded Laughingthrush, but Sunda is comparatively shier. Raucous song starts off with a few distinct hooting notes and promptly descends into a jumble of chaotic noise, often giving away its presence in the undergrowth. Also gives squeaky yelps, quieter “chup” notes, and dry rattles.

Uncommon endemic thrush breeding in montane forests (1000-2500 m). Male is striking: black with an orange belly and a snow-white head. Female browner, with a brown-and-white-mottled head. Descends into foothills and even lowlands during the winter, when it may mix with other thrush species. Male gives a melodic whistled song from the canopy.