Brown-breasted Gerygone Gerygone ruficollis

A small bird of montane forest edge and villages. Whitish underparts, dark brown back, warmer brown on the head, extending to the sides of the chest. Note the broken white eye-ring and white band in the outer tail feathers. Forages very actively in small groups, twitching its tail. Co-occurs with the similar Gray Thornbill and their vocalizations are also similar, but Brown-backed Gerygone is distinctly brown rather than gray. Song, a series 5 or more slurred notes of the same pitch, descending slightly each time. Call, an excited chatter.