The White-throated Spadebill is a widely distributed but uncommonly seen diminutive flycatcher found in hilly, forested areas in T&T. It is an inconspicuous bird, and often […]

The White-tailed Sabrewing is a large, powerful hummingbird restricted to forested areas on Tobago. Hurricane Flora in 1963 decimated the population and they were not seen […]

The White-tailed Nightjar is the smallest species of nightjar in T&T. During the day they roost either on branches or on the ground; their excellent camouflage […]

The White-bearded Manakin is a common resident of forested areas on Trinidad. Males gather in communal leks near to the forest floor where the infrastructure exists […]

The White Hawk is an uncommon resident of forested areas throughout Trinidad. Despite its name, if seen from above it is mostly black. White Hawks soar […]

The Wattled Jacana is a common resident of wetlands in T&T. Young birds are mostly white. Wattled Jacanas are also called “lily trotters” as their long […]

The Violaceous Euphonia is a widespread resident of forest on Trinidad, it is less common on Tobago. This species feeds on forest fruit and is usually […]

The Venezuelan Flycatcher is a scarce resident of hilly forest on Tobago. It feeds on insects taken in flight, sometimes off of branches in the upper […]

The Turquoise Tanager is a small, social bird that is a fairly common sight within forested areas on Trinidad. They typically forage in small groups throughout […]