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1 Northern Ecuador August SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS TINAMIDAE Little Tinamou Cryptyrellus soui Heard regularly at Canandé. PODICIPEDIDAE Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps On exx at Lago de San Pablo. PHALACROCORACIDAE Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus On exx at the ferry near Canandé ANATIDAE Torrent Duck Merganetta armata On 1 pair on the river near Cosango Yellow-billed Pintail Anas georgica On exx Lago San Pablo ARDEIDAE Great Egret Casmerodius alba On exx near Canandé Snowy Egret Egretta thula On exx near Canandé Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Regularly observed on transit Striated Heron Butorides striatus A single bird along the river near the ferry to Canandé. CATHARTIDAE Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Observed. Black Vulture Corapyps atra Observed ACCIPITRIDAE Grey-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis Single birds seen on 2 dates at Canandé Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus On exx from the tower at Silanche. On exx at the ferry near Canandé. On a flock of 50 exx at Sumaco. White-tailed Kite Elanus leucurus On ex near Quito. Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. One was perched just in front of our cabin. Tiny Hawk Accipiter superciliosus Great views of this species along the Botrosa road, Canandé. Plain-breasted Hawk Accipiter ventralis On ex Parque Condor, Otavalo. Grey-backed Hawk Leucopternis occidentalis On ex of this rare species at Canandé. This species is considered endangered by Threatened Birds of the World. Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus On ex at Yanacocha. On imm at Parque Condor, Otavalo. 1

2 Northern Ecuador August Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris Observed. White-rumped Hawk Buteo leucorrhous On ex perched at Mashpi Rd. On ex perched along the road with a freshly killed rabbit. Red-backed/Puna Hawk Buteo polyosoma/poecilochrous On ex Yanacocha. On and exx Papallacta pass. Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Black & Chestnut Eagle Spizaetus isidori On ex at Bellavista, Tandayapa valley. On ex Angel Paz. Carunculated Caracara Phalcoboenus carunculatus On ex Papallacta Pass. FALCONIDAE Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans Single birds seen on 2 dates at Canandé. Barred Forest Falcon Micrastur ruficollis On heard at Angel Paz. Lined Forest Falcon Micrastur gilvicollis On ex perched along the FACE trail, Sumaco. American Kestrel Falco sparverius On ex near Quito. On a few near Otavalo and on near Ambuqui. CRACIDAE Andean Guan Penelope montagnii On exx Huacamayos Ridge. Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens On ex at Manga Loma. On ex at Canandé. Sickle-winged Guan Chamaepetes goudotii Single birds seen at Bellavista, Mashpi Rd and Angel Paz. On ex at San Isidro. ODONTOPHORIDAE Rufous-fronted Wood Quail Odontophorus erythrops Heard on 2 dates at Canandé. On ex taped in which showed at close range on the trail. Unfortunately because of the foggy conditions we were unable to fully appreciate its colours. Rufous-breasted Wood Quail Odontophorus speciosus Heard on 2 dates at Sumaco RALLIDAE White-throated Crake Laterallus albigularis Several heard at Milpe. We came very close but no views. Ecuadorian Rail Rallus aequatorialis On good views of 1 ex at lago San Pablo. Several more birds were heard. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus On exx at Lago San Pablo Andean Coot Fulica ardesiaca On 30 exx at Lago San Pablo. 2

3 Northern Ecuador August SCOLOPACIDAE Andean Lapwing Vanellus resplendens Up to 20 daily around Otavalo. Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius A single bird at the ferry near Canandé On birds Lago San Pablo. LARIDAE Andean Gull Larus serranus On a few near Ibarra. COLUMBIDAE Scaled Pigeon Patagioenas speciosa On 1 ex Suamaco Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata On exx at Cerro Mongus. On exx Huacamayos Ridge. Plumbeous Pigeon Columba plumbea On ex Angel Paz. On exx at Sumaco. Ruddy Pigeon Columba subvinacea A few at Milpe. Common Canandé. Also observed at Sumaco. Dusky Pigeon Columba goodsoni - Choco endemic On exx perched at close range at the tower of Silanche. A few observed on 2 dates at Canandé. Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata Observed on transit near Quito and in the Ambuqui area. Common Ground-Dove Columbina passerine Observed near Ambuqui. Ecuadorian Ground-Dove Columbina buckleyi On ex on transit to Canandé. White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi Single birds in the Mindo area on 4 dates. Olive-backed Quail-Dove Geotrygon veraguensis On ex at Canandé, along the B.G.Cuckoo trail. White-throated Quail-Dove Geotrygon frenata Single birds seen twice at Sumaco. On ex Huacamayos Ridge. Indigo-crowned Quail-Dove Geotrygon purpurata On ex seen well at Canandé along the Barred F.Falcon Trail. PSITTACIDAE Chestnut-fronted Macaw Ara severus Common at Sumaco. Maroon-tailed Parakeet Pyrrhura melanura ssp.pacificus On at Milpe. On 15 and at Silanche. On at Canandé. Ssp. pacificus is possibly a separate species Choco Parakeet Pyrrhura pacificus On exx at Sumaco. The latter is ssp.melanura Barred Parakeet Bolborhynchus lineola Heard at Angel Paz on Pacific Parrotlet Forpus coelestis On exx at Manga Loma. On exx at Canandé. 3

4 Northern Ecuador August Parrotlet? On a flock of unidentified parrotlets were seen at Sumaco. Rose-faced Parrot Pyrilia pulchra Choco endemic On exx at Mashpi Rd. Up to 10 exx daily at Canandé. Regularly perched at close range. Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus On exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. Red-billed Parrot Pionus sordidus On 10 and up to 20 in the Tandayapa valley. Daily up to 10 exx at San Isidro area. White-capped Parrot Pionus seniloides On exx San Isidro Bronze-winged Parrot Pionus chalcopterus On exx along the Mashpi Rd. On exx at Milpe. On 15 and up to 30 exx at Silanche. On exx at Canandé. Red-lored Parrot Amazona autumnalis A total of 20 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Mealy Parrot Amazona farinose On and exx at Canandé. Scaly-naped Parrot Amazona mercenaria On exx at San Isidro CUCULIDAE Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana Single birds seen at Milpe, Silanche, Manga Loma, Sumaco and San Isidro. Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani Observed. STRIGIDAE Tropical Screech Owl Megascops choliba Heard on 2 nights at Sumaco. Rufescent Screech Owl Megascops ingens Heard on 2 nights at Sumaco. Choco Screech Owl Otus centralis Choco endemic Heard on 3 nights at Canandé. White-throated Screech Owl Megascops albogularis Heard on at the Huacamayos Ridge. Foothill Screech Owl Otus roiraimae Heard on 3 nights at Sumaco. Once the bird came very close but no views. Black & White Owl Ciccaba nigrolineta On ex at the entrance of the Bellavista Lodge. Spectacled Owl Pulsatrix perspicillata On heard at Canandé. San Isidro (Black-banded?) Owl Ciccaba huhula Seen on 2 nights at San Isidro. Rufous-banded Owl Ciccaba albitarsis On heard at the Huacamayos Ridge Band-bellied Owl Pulsatrix melanota Heard on 3 nights at Sumaco. Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus On ex near the village of Impueran, Cerro Mongus. NYCTIBIIDAE Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus On ex Angel Paz. 4

5 Northern Ecuador August CAPRIMULGIDAE Rufous-bellied Nighthawk Lurocalis rufiventris On exx at dawn flying around at Angel Paz. On ex at the Huacamayos Ridge. Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis On ex at Mashpi Rd. On exx at Manga Loma. A total of 5 exx seen on 3 dates at Sumaco. Choco Poorwill Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi Choco endemic On ex heard at Canandé. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. Swallow-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis segmentata On ex seen at the Huacamayos Ridge. APODIDAE Chestnut-collared Swift Streptoprocne rutila On exx Tandayapa Valley White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris Observed throughout. Grey-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris Observed Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyuran Observed on 2 dates at Sumaco. White-tipped Swift Aeronautes montivagus On a few at Lago de San Pablo. TROCHILIDAE White-tipped Sicklebill Eutoxeres aquila Single birds seen on 3 dates at Sumaco. Finally I succeeded in observing this most wanted bird. Bronzy Hermit Glaucis aeneus On ex at Canandé. White-whiskered Hermit Phaethornis yaruqui Choco endemic A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Milpe and Silanche. A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Green Hermit Phaetornis guy Daily a few on the feeders of Sumaco. Tawny-bellied Hermit Phaethornis syrrmatophorus On ex at Angel Paz. On ex Sumaco. Stripe-throated Hermit Phaethornis striigularis On exx at Canandé. Grey-chinned Hermit Phaethornis griseogularis Daily a few at Sumaco. Green-fronted Lancebill Doryfera ludovicae On ex at Sumaco. On exx Huacamayos Ridge. Napo Sabrewing Campylopterus villascensio On exx Sumaco. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora Up to 6 exx at the feeders of Canandé. Brown Violetear Colibri delphinae On exx and on exx Sumaco feeders. Green Violetear Colibri thalassinus A total of 8 exx on 2 dates on the feeders Bellavista. 5

6 Northern Ecuador August Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans Common on the feeders Bellavista. On exx Parque Condor, Otavalo. Violet-headed Hummingbird Klais guimeti On exx Sumaco feeders. Wire-crested Thorntail Discosura popelairii On 25 and exx Sumaco feeders. Green Thorntail Discosura conversii Up to 10 exx daily at Milpe, Silanche and Los Bancos. Western Emerald Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus Single birds on 10 and Bellavista. Green-crowned Woodnymph Thalurania fannyi On exx at Mindo Loma. On exx at Milpe. A few daily at Canandé. Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata On exx Sumaco. Blue-headed Sapphire Hylocharis grayi On male at hotel Oasis hotelgrounds. Golden-tailed Sapphire Chrysuronia oenone On 25 and exx Sumaco feeders. Many-spotted Hummingbird Taphrospilus hypostictus On 25 and exx at the Sumaco feeders. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazalia tzacatl Common Mindo area and Canandé. Observed on 7 dates. Andean Emerald Amazalia franciae On exx at Tony Nunnery s garden. Also single birds at Mindo Loma and Milpe. Purple-chested Hummingbird Amazalia rosenbergi Choco endemic On male at Silanche. Up to 4 exx daily at the feeders of Canandé. Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys A few daily at Bellavista. Common San Isidro area. Ecuadorian Piedtail Phlogophilus hemileucurus Single birds on 2 dates on the feeders of Sumaco. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. Gould s Jewelfront Heliodoxa aurescens Daily a few at the feeders of Sumaco. Fawn-breasted Brilliant Heliodoxa rubinoides Observed at the feeders of Bellavista, Angel Paz and Milpe. Violet-fronted Brilliant Heliodoxa leadbeateri On 25 and exx at the Sumaco feeders. Black-throated Brilliant Heliodoxa schreibersii On exx at the Sumaco feeders. Empress Brilliant Heliodoxa imperatrix Choco endemic Fantastic views of several birds on the feeders of Angel Paz. Green-crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula On exx Bellavista. On exx at Canandé. Buff-tailed Coronet Boissonneaua flavescens On 10 and common Tandayapa Valley. Chestnut-breasted Coronet Boissonneaua matthewsii Common San Isidro and Guango. Velvet-purple Coronet Boissonneaua jardini Choco endemic On exx including gorgeous males at Angel Paz. 6

7 Northern Ecuador August Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnaya On ex at Yanacocha. Bronzy Inca Coeligena coeligena Daily up to 4 exx at San Isidro. Collared Inca Coeligena torquata On ex Bellavista area. On here 2 exx. Daily up to 4 exx at San Isidro. Buff-winged Starfrontlet Coeligena lutetiae On exx Yanacocha. Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera On exx Yanacocha. On exx Guango Lodge feeders. Great Sapphirewing Pterophanes cyanopterus On exx Yanacocha. On ex Cerro Mongus On ex at Papallacta Gorgeted Sunangel Heliangelus strophianus Choco endemic On exx Bellavista and 1 ex Tony Nunnery s Garden. Tourmaline Sunangel Heliangelus exortis On common feeders Guango Lodge. Glowing Puffleg Eriocnemis vestita On ex Cerro Mongus. Black-thighed Puffleg Eriocnemis derbyi On exx Cerro Mongus. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World Sapphire-vented Puffleg Eriocnemis luciani On ex. Yanacocha. On exx at Cerro Mongus. Golden-breasted Puffleg Eriocnemis mosquera On ex at Yanacocha. On ex at Cerro Mongus. Emerald-bellied Puffleg Eriocnemis alinae On ex at the Huacamayos Ridge. Hoary Puffleg Haplophaedia lugens Choco endemic On ex seen perched at Mindo Loma. Thanks to Boris Herrera. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. Purple-bibbed Whitetip Urosticte benjamini Choco endemic On ex at Tony Nunnery s garden Rufous-vented Whitetip Urosticte ruficrissa On exx and on ex Sumaco feeders. Booted Racket-tail Ocreatus underwoodii ssp.melanantherus On exx Bellavista. Single birds at Mirador Los Bancos. Daily a few at the Sumaco feeders. This is ssp.peruanus Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae On exx at Parque Condor, Otavalo. On here 1 ex. Green-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia nuna On a single bird at Yanacocha. On ex at Tony Nunnery s garden. Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina Observed only at the feeders of Guango Lodge. Rainbow-bearded Thornbill Chalcostigma herrani On at least 3 ex at Cerro Mongus, including 2 beautiful males. Violet-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus coelestis On exx. at Mashpi Rd. Long-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus kingi Common at San Isidro. 7

8 Northern Ecuador August Purple-crowned Fairy Heliothryx barroti Single birds at Milpe and Silanche. Long-billed Starthroat Heliomaster longirostris A single male on 2 dates on the feeders of Mirador Los Bancos. Purple-throated Woodstar Calliphlox mitchellii On exx at Angel Paz. White-bellied Woodstar Chaetocercus mulsant Common on the feeders of Guango Lodge. Gorgetted Woodstar Chaetocercus heliodor On 25 and male at Sumaco. TROGONIDAE Golden-headed Quetzal Pharomachus auriceps On female at Mashpi Rd. On heard at Angel Paz. On male at San Isidro. Western White-tailed Trogon Trogon chionurus On exx at Silanche. On exx at Canandé Choco Trogon Trogon comptus Choco endemic On ex at Milpe. Also single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Collared Trogon Trogon collaris On exx at Canandé. Masked Trogon Trogon personatus On ex Bellavista. A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus On ex at Canandé. ALCEDINIDAE Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle Americana On ex along a stream near Golundrinas on the way to Canandé. Ringed kingfisher Megaceryle torquata On we saw 2 single birds between Canandé Golundrinas. MOMOTIDAE Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum On ex at Milpe. On ex at Silanche. Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii On exx at Milpe. Highland Motmot Momotus aequatorialis On exx at San Isidro. BUCCONIDAE Barred Puffbird Nystalus radiatus On exx on roadside wires near Golundrinas White-whiskered Puffbird malacoptila panamensis On ex at Silanche CAPITONIDAE Orange-fronted Barbet Capito squamatus Choco endemic A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World Gilded Barbet Capito auratus On exx at Sumaco 8

9 Northern Ecuador August Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcerii On exx at Silanche. A total of 5 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Toucan Barbet Semnornis ramphastinus Choco endemic On exx in the Bellavista area. On exxmashpi Rd. On exx at Angel Paz This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. RAMPHASTIDAE Emerald Toucanet Aulacorhynchus prasinus A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at San Isidro. Chestnut-tipped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus derbianus On exx at Sumaco Lodge. Crimson-rumped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus haematopygus On exx at Bellavista area. On exx at Mashpi Rd. On exx at Angel Paz. Plate-billed Mountain Toucan Andigena laminirostris Choco endemic On great views of a pair near the Bellavista Lodge. More birds were heard in the area that day. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. Black-billed Mountain Toucan Andigena nigrirostris On ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. The afternoon of exx Caucheras area, San Isidro. Pale-billed Aracari Pteroglossus erythopigius Observed Milpe, Silanche, Mindo Loma, Manga Loma and Canandé. A total of 18 exx on 7 dates Many-banded Aracari Pteroglossus pluricinctus On exx at Sumaco. Stripe-billed Aracari Pteroglossus sanguinensis At least 2 exx seen at Canandé. Choco Toucan Ramphastos brevis Choco endemic On ex near Mindo. On ex and on exx at Silanche. Daily up to 10 at Canandé. Black-mandibled Toucan Ramphastos ambiguous A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus On exx at Sumaco. Chestnut-mandibled Toucan Ramphastos swainsoni On exx at Manga Loma. A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. PICIDAE Olivaceous Piculet Picumnus olivaceus On ex Silanche Black-cheeked Woodpecker Melanerpes pucherani On ex at Milpe. Common Canandé. A total of 10 exx on 4 dates. Smoky-brown Woodpecker Picoides fumigatus On ex Mashpi Rd. Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. Scarlet-backed Woodpecker Veniliornis callonotus Single birds Manga Loma and Canandé. Bar-bellied Woodpecker Veniliornis nigriceps On ex Bellavista. 9

10 Northern Ecuador August Red-rumped Woodpecker Veniliornis kirkii Single birds at Manga Loma and Silanche. Lita Woodpecker Piculus litae Choco endemic On ex in a mixed flock along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker Colaptes rivolii A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at San Isidro. Golden-olive Woodpecker Colaptes rubiginosus On exx at Milpe. On ex Sumaco. Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus On ex Silanche. On exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. On exx Sumaco. Crimson-bellied Woodpecker Campephilus haematogaster On ex Manga Loma (Frans) Guayaquil Woodpecker Campephilus gayaquilensis On exx Silanche. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. FURNARIIDAE Bar-winged Cinclodes Cinclodes fusca On and and 2 exx Papallacta pass. Pacific Hornero Furnarius cinnamomeus Up to 4 exx daily in the areas around Mindo. Andean Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura andicola On exx and 0n exx Papallacta pass. White-chinned Thistletail Schizoeaca fuliginosa On exx at the Papallacta pass. Azara s Spinetail Synallaxis azarea On ex near Bellavista Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyuran On ex near Bellavista. On exx Mashpi Rd. Red-faced Spinetail Cranioleuca erythrops On exx Bellavista area. On exx Mashpi Rd. Rufous Spinetail Synallaxis unirufa On exx Huacamayos Ridge. Streak-backed Canastero Asthenes wyatti On ex Papallacta pass. Rusty-winged Barbtail Premnornis guttuligera On ex Sumaco. Spotted Barbtail Premnornis brunnescens On exx Mashpi rd. On ex Milpe. Pearled Treerunner Margaromis squamiger On ex Bellavista A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Streaked Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii On ex Sumaco. On ex San Isidro, Huacamayos Ridge. Pacific Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes johnsoni On ex. in a mixed flock Masphi Rd. Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner Anabacerthia variegaticeps On exx Mashpi Rd. On exx Milpe. 10

11 Northern Ecuador August Montane Foliage-Gleaner Anabacerthia striaticollis A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. On exx San Isidro Lineated Foliage-Gleaner Syndactyla subalaris On ex Mashpi Rd. On exx San Isidro. Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner Phylidor rufus On heard at Mashpi Rd. Uniform Treehunter Thripadectes ignobilis On ex Mashpi Rd. On ex at Milpe. Black-billed Treehunter Thripadectes melanorhynchus Every morning a bird showed itself briefly near the lodge of Sumaco. Observed on 4 mornings. Flammulated Treehunter Thripadectes flammulatus On heard at Huacamayos Ridge. Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura On ex seen well along the FACE trail at Sumaco. Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans On ex at Silanche. DENDROCOLAPTIDAE Plain Brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa On exx Milpe. A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus On ex Mashpi rd. On exx Milpe. On exx Silanche. A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at Canandé Strong-billed Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus On ex near Bellavista. Northern Barred Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae We saw 3 different birds on 3 dates at Canandé. Some great views. Black-striped Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus Single birds on 2 dates at Silanche. Also seen twice at Canandé. Spotted Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus erythropygius On exx at Milpe. Also a single bird at Canandé. Olive-backed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus triangularis On ex at Sumaco. On exx San Isidro Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger On exx near Bellavista. A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Streak-headed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes souleyetii A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at Milpe. THAMNOPHILIDAE Great Antshrike Taraba major On heard Canandé. Lined Antshrike Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus Daily heard at Sumaco and a few seen well. 11

12 Northern Ecuador August Uniform Antshrike Thamnophilus unicolor On ex heard Tony Nunnery s garden. Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus On ex. along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Western Slaty Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha On a male seen well at Milpe. Heard on 2 dates at Silanche. Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus On ex at Milpe. On ex at Silanche. Spot-crowned Antvireo Dysithamnus puncticeps A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Checker-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla fulviventris On exx Silanche. Foothill Antwren Epinecrophylla spodionota On male Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Ornate Antwren Epinecrophylla ornate On pair FACE Trail, Sumaco. Pacific Antwren Myrmotherula pacifica On exx at Manga Loma. White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaries On male at Silanche. A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor On exx Milpe. On ex Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Plain-winged Antwren Myrmotherula behni On ex Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaries On male Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at Silanche. On ex at Sumaco. Long-tailed Antbird Drymophila caudate On exx Log Trail, San Isidro. On heard at San Isidro. Rufous-rumped Antwren Terenura callinota On ex at Mashpi Rd. Blackish Antbird Cercomacra nigrescens A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. White-backed Fire-Eye Pyriglena leuconota A total of 5 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Esmeraldas Antbird Myrmeciza nigricauda Choco endemic On exx Mashpi Rd. Immaculate Antbird Myrmeciza immaculate On exx at Milpe. On ex at antswarm Canandé. Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus On ex Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Bicoloured Antbird Gymnopytis bicolour On exx at antswarm Canandé. Ocellated Antbird Phaenostictus mcleannani On exx at antswarm Canandé. The same day another 4 exx at Canandé. 12

13 Northern Ecuador August FORMICARIIDAE Black-headed Antthrush Formicarius nigricapillus On twice a single bird briefly seen on the trail at Canandé. Several more were heard. Rufous-breasted Antthrush Formicarius rufipectus On exx seen along Mashpi Rd. On exx on the trail at Angel Paz. Short-tailed Antthrush Chamaeza campanisona On bird taped in along the Piha Trail, Sumaco, which gave astonishing views. Also heard on 2 other dates at Sumaco. Barred Antthrush Chamaeza mollissima On heard along the Huacamayos Ridge. Rufous-crowned Antpitta Pittasoma rufopileatum Choco endemic In the late afternoon of we heard one close to the lodge, Canandé. Unfortunately it did not respond to playback. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. Undulated Antpitta Grallaria squamigera On heard at Cerro Mongus and 1 bird came briefly out and gave great views in the middle of the trail. Giant Antpitta Grallaria gigantean On ex. (Maria) seen at Angel Paz. Amazing experience! This species is considered Endangered by Threatened Birds of the World. Moustached Antpitta Grallaria alleni On ex. seen at Angel Paz. This species is considered Endangered by Threatened Birds of the World. Plain-backed Antpitta Grallaria haplonota Daily heard at Sumaco but we never came close enough to stand a chance to actually see one. Tawny Antpitta Grallaria quitensis Commonly heard at Papallacta. On ex. seen at Cerro Mongus. White-bellied Antpitta Grallaria hypoleuca On a total of 3 exx seen at San Isidro. Yellow-breasted Antpitta Grallaria flavotincta Choco endemic On ex at Angel Paz. Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla On twice on the trail near the rubbish dump at Bellavista. Rufous Antpitta Grallaria rufula On heard at Cerro Mongus Ochre-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula flavirostris On ex at Angel Paz. Slate-crowned Antpitta Grallaricula nana On great views of a cooperative pair along the Huacamayos Ridge. Crescent-faced Antpitta Grallaricula lineifrons On several heard at Cerro Mongus. 1 bird taped in which gave brief and poor views. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. CONOPOPHADIDAE Chestnut-crowned Gnateater Conopophaga castaneiceps A total of 6 exx on 2 dates along the Piha Trail at Sumaco. RHINOCRYPTIDAE Ash-coloured Tapaculo Myornis senilis On heard at San Isidro Long-tailed Tapaculo Scytalopus micropterus On ex taped in at the Huacamayos Ridge. 13

14 Northern Ecuador August Narino Tapaculo Scytalopus vicinior Choco endemic On heard at Bellavista. Spillmann s Tapaculo Scytalopus spillmanni Heard on 2 dates in the Bellavista area. On heard along the Mashpi Rd. On briefly seen and heard at San Isidro. Paramo Tapaculo Scytalopus canus On heard at Cerro Mongus Blackish Tapaculo Scytalopus latrans On ex seen along the Huacamayos Ridge. Ocellated Tapaculo Acropternis orthonyx On heard Huacamayos Ridge. TYRANNIDAE Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseiceps On exx at Silanche. White-fronted Tyrannulet Phyllomyias zeledoni On bird along the main road at Sumaco. This bird had a whitish throat and white above the bill. It was observed in the canopy of a small tree just next to the road. Red-billed Tyrannulet Zimmerius cinereicapilla On exx at Suamaco. Thanks Jim! Golden-faced Tyrannulet Zimmerius chrysops ssp.albigularis Single birds on 26 and at Sumaco. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Foothill Elaenia Myiopagis olallai On male along the Coopmans Trail at Sumaco. Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster On ex at Canandé. Brown-capped Tyrannulet Ornithion brunneicapillus On ex at Silanche. On ex at Sumaco. Southern Beardless Tyrannulet camptostoma obsoletum A few daily at Canandé. White-tailed Tyrannulet Mecocerculus poecilocercus On exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. White-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus stictopterus On exx at Yanacocha. White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys On exx at Yanacocha. On exx at Cerro Mongus. Rufous-winged Tyrannulet Mecocerculus calopterus On ex at Milpe. Rufous edgings not very obvious. Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet Mecocerculus minor A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Torrent Tyrannulet Serpophaga cinerea On exx just before Baeza on transit. Subtropical Doradito Pseudocolopterix acutipennis On exx at Lago de San Pablo. Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant Pseudotriccus pelzelni 08 1 ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. Variegated Bristle Tyrant Phylloscartes poecilotis On exx at San Isidro. Marble-faced Bristle Tyrant Phylloscartes ophthalmicus On ex along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco. 14

15 Northern Ecuador August Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris On exx at Silanche. Rufous-breasted Flycatcher Leptopogon rufipectus A total of 4 exx on 2 dates San Isidro area. Streak-necked Flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis On ex at Silanche. A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceus A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Ornate Flycatcher Myiotriccus ornatus On common Mashpi rd. On common at Milpe. On ex at Canandé. Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant Myiornis atricapillus On exx at Canandé. Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant Lophotriccus pileatus On exx at Silanche. On heard at Canandé. Buff-throated Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus rufigularis Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus ruficeps A total of 5 exx on 2 dates San Isidro lodge grounds. Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. On ex at Sumaco. Yellow-margined Flycatcher Tolmomyias flavotectus On exx Silanche. White-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus mystaceus On ex at Milpe. Golden-crowned Spadebill Platyrinchus coronatus On exx at Canandé. Yellow-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus flavigularis On ex along the FACE trail, Sumaco. (Frans) Flavescent Flycatcher Myiophobus flavicans On ex San Isidro. Handsome Flycatcher Myiophobus pulcher On exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. Tawny-breasted Flycatcher Myiobus villosus On ex at Milpe. Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher Myiobius sulphureipygius On exx. at Canandé. Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus A total of 13 exx on 3 dates at San Isidro. Smoke-coloured Pewee Contopus fumigatus On exx Mashpi Rd. A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans On exx Caucheras area, San Isidro. Vermillion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus On near Ambuqui. Also observed on transit near Quito. Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca diadema On ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris On male Caucheras area, San Isidro. 15

16 Northern Ecuador August Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca fumicolor On ex Yanacocha. On exx Cerro Mongus. On ex Papallacta pass. Masked Water-Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta Observed on 2 dates in the Mindo area. Streak-throated Bush Tyrant Myiotheretes striaticollis On exx at Cerro Mongus. Long-tailed Tyrant Colinia colonus Single birds daily at Canandé. Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius On exx at Canandé Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similes Observed Mindo area and common at Canandé. Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis Daily a few at Canandé. Lemon-browed Flycatcher Conopias cinchoneti On exx entrance rd. of San Isidro. Golden-crowned Flycatcher Myiodynastes chrysocephalus A few daily entrance rd. of San Isidro. Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculates On exx Silanche. On exx Canandé. Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua On exx at Silanche. Snowy-throated Kingbird Tyrannus niveigularis On a few Milpe. Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus Observed. Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savana On ex at Canandé. Rufous Mourner Rhytiptema holerythra On ex at Canandé. Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer On exx at Silanche. A total of 9 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Pale-edged Flycatcher Myiarchus cephalotes A few daily at San Isidro. Black-tailed Tityra Tityra cayana On ex San Isidro. Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata On exx at Silanche. Observed on 2 dates at Canandé. Thrush-like Mourner Schiffornis turdina On ex at Canandé. Barred Becard Pachyramphus versicolor On ex Mashpi Rd. A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at San isidro. Cinnamon Becard Pachyramphus cinnamomeus On exx Mashpi rd. On exx at Silanche. A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus On exx at Sumaco. Black & White Becard Pachyramphus albogriseus On ex at Sumaco. 16

17 Northern Ecuador August COTINGIDAE Red-crested Cotinga Ampelion rubrocristatus On exx at Cerro Mongus Chestnut-bellied Cotinga Doliornis remseni On twice a male at Cerro Mongus. Some great views. This species is considered vulnerable by Threatened Birds of the World. Green & Black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii A total of 7 exx on 3 dates San Isidro area. Orange-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola jucunda Choco endemic On male and 2 females along the Mashpi Rd. Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola frontalis On ex along the FACE trail, Sumaco. Another pair was seen along the main road. Fiery-throated Fruiteater Pipreola chlorolepidota On pair along the main road, Sumaco. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World. Grey-tailed Piha Snowornis subalaris On exx seen and heard along the Piha trail, Sumaco. Olivaceous Piha Snowornis cryptolophus On exx Angel Paz. Dusky Piha Lipaugus fuscocinereus On ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. The same day another bird in the Caucheras area, San Isidro. Rufous Piha Lipaugus unirufus On ex at Canandé. Black-tipped Cotinga Carpodectes hopkei On ex from the lodge, Canandé. On exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata A total of 9 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Long-wattled Umbrellabird Cephalopterus penduliger On exx at Manga Loma. On exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. This species is considered vulnerable by Threatened Birds of the World Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Rupicola peruvianus On exx at a lek at Angel Paz s place. Ssp.sanguinolenta On male along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Ssp.aequatorialis PIPRIDAE White-crowned Manakin Pipra pipra A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Red-capped Manakin Pipra mentalis On male at Canandé. Blue-crowned Manakin Lepidothrix coronata On male at Silanche. Blue-rumped Manakin Lepidothrix isidorei A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus On ex at Milpe. On ex at Canandé. A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus Observed Milpe, Silanche, Manga Loma and common at Canandé. Club-winged Manakin Machaeropterus deliciosus On a few heard and 1 male seen near Mindo. Green Manakin Xenopipo holochlora On ex at Canandé. 17

18 Northern Ecuador August CORVIDAE Inca Jay Cyanocorax yncas On exx near Baeza and common at San Isidro. Turqoise Jay Cyanolyca turcosa A total of 13 exx on 2 dates in the Bellavista area. Beautiful Jay Cyanolyca pulchra Choco endemic On exx near Bellavista. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World VIREONIDAE Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris On exx at San Isidro. Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys On ex Mashpi Rd. On exx at San Isidro. Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus Observed Angel Paz, Milpe, Silanche and Canandé. On a single bird San Isidro. Rufous-naped Greenlet Hylophilus semibrunneus On ex along the Benavides trail, Suamaco. Olivaceous Greenlet Hylophilus olivaceus On exx main Road, Sumaco. TURDIDAE Andean Solitaire Myadestes ralloides On exx at Mashpi Rd. On ex at Angel Paz. Daily heard and twice seen at San Isidro. Dagua Thrush Turdus daguae On ex flushed from the trail, Canandé. Black-billed Thrush Turdus ignobilis Daily observed at Sumaco. Ecuadorian Thrush Turdus maculirostris On at Milpe. Glossy Black Thrush Turdus serranus Daily observed at San Isidro. Great Thrush Turdus fuscater Observed at higher altitudes. Chestnut-bellied Thrush Turdus fulviventris On ex at San Isidro. Black Solitaire Entomodestes coracinus On ex in mixed flock at Mashpi rd. Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush Catharus fuscater On ex at Bellavista. Spotted Nightingale-Thrush Catharus dryas On ex at Milpe. Heard on 3 dates at Sumaco. On ex observed at close range. MIMIDAE Tropical Mockingbird Mimus gilvus Hotel Oasis 3 exx. HIRUNDINIDAE Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea Observed in small numbers on 2 dates at Canandé. Blue & White Swallow Pygochelidon cyanoleuca Very common in the San Isidro area. 18

19 Northern Ecuador August Brown-bellied Swallow Orochelidon murina On and a few at the Papallacta pass and common in the San Isidro area. Southern Roughwing Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Observed. TROGLODYTIDAE Band-backed Wren Campylorhynchus zonatus On heard at Milpe. A total of 3 exx seen on 2 dates at Canandé. More heard. Rufous Wren Cinnycerthia unirufa On exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. Sharpe s Wren Cinnycerthia olivascens On exx at Angel Paz. On exx San Isidro. Plain-tailed Wren Thryothorus euophrys On heard Bellavista area. On heard San Isidro. House Wren Troglodytes aedon Observed. Mountain Wren Troglodytes solstitialis Daily at San Isidro. Grey-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucophrys On exx Bellavista. On exx Mashpi Rd. On ex at Milpe. Up to 10 exx daily at San Isidro. White-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucosticte A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Southern Nightingale Wren Microcerculus marginatus Heard on at Canandé. Wing-banded Wren Microcerculus bambla On ex seen well along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco. On another one. More were heard. Musician Wren Cyphorhinus arada On heard Sumaco. POLIOPTILIDAE Tawny-faced Gnatwren Microbates cinereiventris A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Slate-throated Gnatcatcher Polioptila schistaceigula Choco endemic On exx at Silanche. A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. PARULIDAE Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi On exx Mashpi rd. Olive-crowned Yellowthroat Geothlypis semiflava On ex Milpe. Slate-throated Redstart Myioborus miniatus On exx Sumaco. Daily up to 4 exx at San Isidro. Spectacled Redstart Myioborus melanocephalus A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Russet-crowned Warbler Basileuterus coronatus On exx at Bellavista. On exx at San Isidro. On exx at Guango Lodge. 19

20 Northern Ecuador August Choco Warbler Basileuterus chlorophrys Choco endemic On exx at Milpe. This is a split from Golden-bellied Warbler Basileuterus chrysogaster Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus Observed along Mashpi rd. on exx on at Milpe. On exx at San Isidro. Buff-rumped Warbler Phaeothlypis fulvicauda On exx at Milpe. THRAUPIDAE Bananaquit Coereba flaveola Observed in small numbers at Milpe, Manga Loma and Silanche. Also daily a few at Canandé. On exx at Sumaco. Golden-collared Honeycreeper Iridophanes pulcherrimus On a male gave repeated great views from the lodge platform at Sumaco. Black-faced Dacnis Dacnis lineata On exx at San Isidro. Scarlet-thighed Dacnis Dacnis venusta On exx at Silanche. Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana On exx at Silanche. Yellow-tufted Dacnis Dacnis egregaria On ex at Silanche. A total of 12 exx on 4 dates at Canandé. Scarlet-breasted Dacnis Dacnis berlepschi Choco endemic On ex along the Botrosa rd, Canandé. This species is considered vulnerable by Threatened Birds of the World Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza On exx Milpe. On exx at Silanche. A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. A single bird on at Sumaco. Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus On ex at Canandé. On ex at Sumaco. Cinereus Conebill Conirostrum cinereum On exx At Papallacta Pass. Blue-backed Conebill Conirostrum sitticolor On exx at Yanacocha. On ex at Cerro Mongus. Capped Conebill Conirostrum albifrons On ex at San Isidro. White-sided Flowerpiercer Diglossa albilatera A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Glossy Flowerpiercer Diglossa lafresnayii On common at Yanacocha. Black Flowerpiercer Diglossa humeralis On exx between Yanacocha Bellavista. On exx Tandayapa valley. Indigo Flowerpiercer Diglossa indigotica Choco endemic On gorgeous male at the beginning of Mashpi Rd. Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer(Deep-blue Flowerpiercer) Diglossa glauca Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. Bluish Flowerpiercer Diglossa caerulescens On exx San Isidro. 20

21 Northern Ecuador August Masked Flowerpiercer Diglossa cyanea On exx at Yanacocha. On exx Huacamayos Ridge. Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira On ex at Silanche. Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota On ex at Angel Paz. Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris A total of 8 exx on 3 dates in the Mindo area. (Milpe, Silanche) Fulvous-vented Euphonia Euphonia fulvicriss A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Bronze-green Euphonia Euphonia mesochrysa On exx at Sumaco. On exx San Isidro. Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster On exx Mashpi Rd. On exx Angel Paz. On exx Milpe. On exx San Isidro. Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys On a pair at San Isidro. Glistening Green Tanager Chlorochrysa phoenicotis Choco endemic On exx at Mashpi Rd. Orange-eared Tanager Chlorochrysa calliparaea A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Grey & Gold Tanager Tangara palmeri On exx at Milpe and 2 exx at Mirador Los Bancos. On ex at Silanche. Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis Up to 10 exx daily at Sumaco. Blue-whiskered Tanager Tangara johannae Choco endemic On ex of this rare tanager in a mixed flock along the Botrosa Rd, Canandé. This species is considered Near Threatened by Threatened Birds of the World Green & Gold Tanager Tangara schrankii On exx. at Sumaco. Golden Tanager Tangara arthus Commonly observed at Masphi, Milpe, Angel Paz and Silanche. A total of 20 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Silver-throated Tanager Tangara icterocephala On exx Mirador Los Bancos. On exx Milpe and 2 exx Mirador Los Bancos. On 15 and a few at Silanche. Saffron-crowned Tanager Tangara xanthocephala Common at Sumaco and San Isidro. Flame-faced Tanager Tangara parzudakii On exx Bellavista area. On ex Mashpi Rd. Yellow-bellied Tanager Tangara xanthogastra On ex in a mixed tanager flock at Sumaco. Spotted Tanager Tangara punctata A total of 9 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Rufous-throated Tanager Tangara rufigula Choco endemic On 13 and exx at Mirador Los Bancos. Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola On 15 and exx at Silanche. On ex at Canandé. A total of 9 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. 21

22 Northern Ecuador August Rufous-winged Tanager Tangara lavinia On exx and on ex at Silanche. Scrub Tanager Tangara vitriolina On exx hotel grounds hotel Oasis. Golden-naped Tanager Tangara ruficervix On ex at Mindo Loma. On exx at Angel Paz. Metallic Green Tanager Tangara labradorides On exx at Angel Paz. Blue-browed Tanager Tangara cyanotis Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. Blue-necked Tanager Tangara cyanicollis On exx at Milpe. On ex at Silanche Up to 10 exx daily at Sumaco. Golden-hooded Tanager Tangara larvata Common at Canandé. Masked Tanager Tangara nigrocincta A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigroviridis On exx at Bellavista. On a single bird at Mindo Loma. On a single bird at Sumaco A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Blue & Black Tanager Tangara vassorii A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Black-capped Tanager Tangara heinei On exx at Sumaco. Hooded Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis Montana On 29 and at the Huacamayos ridge. Black-chested Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis eximia On exx at Yanacocha. Masked Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis wetmorei On ex and on exx in mixed flocks at Cerro Mongus. This species is considered vulnerable by Threatened Birds of the World Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus lacrymosus On exx Cerro Mongus. On exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus igniventris On at Yanacocha. On 23 and and 6 exx Cerro Mongus. Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus On at Bellavista. On along the Mashpi Rd. On exx at Angel Paz. Up to 10 exx daily at San Isidro. Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus notabilis On exx at Mindo Loma. On exx at Angel Paz. Golden-crowned Tanager Iridosornis rufivertex On ex and on exx at Cerro Mongus Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager Dubusia taeniata On exx at Guango Lodge. Moss-backed Tanager Bangsia edwardsi On at least 10 exx along the Mashpi rd. Some great views Grass-green Tanager Chlorornis riefferii On ex Huacamayos Ridge and on exx Huacamayos Ridge. 22

23 Northern Ecuador August Rufous-crested Tanager Creurgops verticalis On exx and on ex at San Isidro Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis On ex Milpe. Common at Canandé. Flocks up to 50 exx observed. Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus Commonly observed. Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum Observed on 10 dates. Blue-capped Tanager Thraupis cyanocephala On exx near Bellavista Lemon-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus flammigerus Observed. Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Highland Hepatic Tanager Piranga (flava) lutea On ex at Mashpi Rd. White-winged Tanager Piranga leucoptera On pair at Sumaco Ochre-breasted Tanager Chlorothraupis stolzmanni Choco endemic On ex at Mashpi Rd. On exx Canandé. Dusky-faced Tanager Mitrospingus cassinii On exx at Milpe. Flocks seen twice at Canandé. On exx Silanche and a few at Manga Loma. White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus On exx at Silanche. Tawny-crested Tanager Tachyphonus delatrii Commonly and daily observed at Canandé. White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus Single birds at Milpe and Silanche. Scarlet-browed Tanager Heterospingus xanthopigius On exx along the Botrosa Rd, Canandé. Common Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus opthalmicus Common at San Isidro. Dusky Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus semifuscus Choco endemic On exx at Mashpi Rd. Yellow-whiskered Bush-Tanager(Short-billed B.-T.) Chlorospingus parvirostris On ex in a flock along the Huacamayos Ridge. Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus flavigularis On at Milpe. On exx at Sumaco. On exx at San Isidro. Black-backed Bush-Tanager Urothraupis stolzmanni On 23 and exx at Cerro Mongus. Black-capped Hemispingus Hemispingus atropileus On exx Huacamayos Ridge. On ex Guango Lodge. Oleaginous Hemispingus Hemispingus frontalis On ex Huacamayos Ridge. Black-eared Hemispingus Hemispingus melanotis Recorded on 3 dates at San Isidro Magpie Tanager Cissopis leverianus A total of 9 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. 23

24 Northern Ecuador August CARDINALIDAE Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus On ex at Milpe. On 15 and up to 4 exx daily at Silanche. Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Slate-coloured Saltator Saltator grossus On ex at Canandé. Black-winged Saltator Saltator atripennis On ex Bellavista area. On exx along the Mashpi Rd. EMBERIZIDAE Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina A few observed in the lowlands. Variable Seedeater Sporophila corvina On a small flock on transit to Canandé. Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis Observed on 3 dates on transit. Chestnut-bellied Seedeater Sporophila castaneiventris A few daily along the main road at Sumaco. Band-tailed Seedeater Catamenia analis On exx at Parque Condor, Otovalo. Plumbeous Sierra Finch Phrygilus unicolor On exx Papallacta Pass. Pale-naped Brush Finch Atlapetes pallidinucha On ex Cerro Mongus. Rufous-naped Brush Finch Atlapetes latinuchus On ex at Yanacocha. Choco Brush Finch Atlapetes crassus- Choco endemic On ex at Mashpi Rd. This is a split from Tricoloured B.F.A.tricolor Olive Finch Arremon castaneiceps On ex Tandayapa valley. On ex Mashpi rd. Chestnut-capped Brush Finch Arremon brunneinucha On exx Mashpi Rd. On exx Mirador Los Bancos. On ex at Huacamayos Ridge. Tanager Finch Oreothraupis arremonops Choco endemic On 11-8 great views of a pair near the Bellavista Lodge. This species is considered vulnerable by Threatened Birds of the World Orange-billed Sparrow Arremon aurantiirostris On exx Milpe. Single birds on 3 dates at Canandé. Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris On exx Milpe. Yellow-browed Sparrow Ammodramus aurifrons Daily up to 10 at Sumaco. Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis Observed. ICTERIDAE Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis Observed on transit to Canandé. Mainly near Golundrinas. Scrub Blackbird Dives warszewiczi On exx. near Silanche. 24