Family: Tersinidae - Swallow - Tanagers
The single species of this family is characterized by its short legs, long wings and short, wide, flat bill.  It feeds partly on fruit but also on insects, catching them rapid in flight like a swallow.

Family: Thraupidae - Honeycreepers and Tanagers
These small to medium sized birds are noted for their brightly coloured plumage.  They are widespread in the forest areas and savannah edges, often associating in small, loose flocks.

Family: Turdidae - Thrushes
These are medium sized birds with fairly long, sharp bills and generally sober plumage.  The songs of several species are conspicuously musical.  They do not seem to be as aggressive as Mockingbirds.

Family: Tyrannidae - Tyrant Flycatchers
These species also show great diversity in habitats and habits.  They are small or medium sized with nondescript dull green plumage.  Many members of this family are recognised by their upright, alert posture at a perch.  They feed on fruit and included in their diet is reptiles, rodents or small birds.  Their song is not very developed.