Bare-Breasted Eurochick Although an uncommon sight in North America, this bright-eyed creature can occasionally be found in the warm coastal regions of the Caribbean. I saw one in Negril Beach, Jamaica. The song was similar in intonation to that of the Danske Titflash, a related specimen found only in Scandinavia.
Reckless Numbnutted Dasher can be observed in most North American urban areas; typically seen weaving in and out of traffic at very low altitude and very high speed. This behaviour appears to be a mating advertisement engaged in by males. It is clearly an evolutionary asset which purifies the gene pool, eliminating the DNA of individuals with insufficient reflexes or an inadequate sense of self-preservation. I see several of these every week. They are usually brightly colored and emit loud noises. On rare occasions, a secondary call can be identified, which sounds something like "Aw--sheeeeit!" "Aw--sheeit!". The purpose of this secondary call is unclear. It is often followed by loud screeching sounds.