Poor record shot, but only a handful of sightings of this rare endemic in recent years, and a first for surfbirds. Whiskered Pitta, Luzon Bleeding Heart and Philippine Eagle all seen well at Sawa.
Band-bellied Crake, Singapore, Chinese Garden, Jurong, 1 March 2014
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First for Singapore, identified by a certain Mr. Bakewell from an internet photo on Friday, and fortunately still there the next day
Letter-winged Kite, Australia, South Australia, Lyndhurst, December 2013
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Numbers of this amazing nocturnal raptor are now dwindling to the north of Lyndhurst, following the population explosion which occurred two years ago, and we only located a single pair after a considerable search; rather good views in the end, though!
Race nigriceps (S Ecuador/N Peru) - has been confused with Brown Tinamou at this site but pale throat. This bird sang shortly after visiting the trail feeder.
Medium Tree-finch, Ecuador, Galapagos, Floreana, Jan 2014
MINDO BIRD TOURS This is a male with a large bill. According to the latest studies this bird belongs to genetic population 2. Large Tree-finch is now thought to be extinct on the island. Critically Endangered.
Medium Tree-finch, Ecuador, Galapagos, Floreana, Jan 2014
MINDO BIRD TOURS This is a genuine female Medium Tree-finch with color bands. To me it has a very small bill. However, identification was confirmed in the lab ;-)
