ECUADOR: Andes Introtour

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1 A Tropical Birding set departure tour ECUADOR: Andes Introtour Main tour: 14 th 21 st January 2018 High Andes Extension: 21 st 23 rd January 2018 Tour Leader: José Illanes Co-leader and & Report Author: Emma Juxon Chestnut-crowned Antpitta at Paz de las Aves by Nina Hale INTRODUCTION: With this being my first trip to Ecuador and in fact the South American continent, I could instantly see why the Andes Introtour is always so popular. What a fantastic gateway to such a biodiverse region, one of which boasts

2 some of the most spectacular avian life on Earth. During the main tour we accumulated an incredible 324 species; highlights being Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Club-winged Manakin, and Dark-backed Wood-quail to name but a few. The two-day High Andes Extension delivered a further 46 species; highlights of the extension included Andean Condor, Giant Hummingbird and Andean Lapwing. This gave us a total of 370 species overall, 28 of which were heard only and 5 that were only seen by the guides. We also encountered some mammals on the tour, the two favourites being the Three-toed Sloth and Culpeo (Andean Fox). Visiting reserves from Yanacocha to Rio Silanche we were entirely immersed in the region s diverse habitats and breathtaking landscapes. All this based out of the world renowned Tandayapa Bird Lodge, made for a fantastic easygoing tour with a homely base, great food, friendly attentive staff and a constant supply of hummingbirds to boot! What more could you wish for? January 15 Yanacocha and the Old Nono-Mindo Road: Leaving Quito behind, we made our way to the renowned temperate forest reserve of Yanacocha. Driving along the winding rural road, passing potato crops and cattle, the mist strewn countryside looked beautiful. Along the road we had some great birds such as Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Yellow-breasted Brushfinch, Tyrian Metaltail, Ash-coloured Tapaculo and two soaring Blackchested Buzzard-Eagle. As we continued on our hourlong journey, another stop brought us Streak-throated Bush-tyrant and Cinereous Conebill. When we arrived at the reserve we headed straight to the feeders to see what species were making the most of the early morning sunshine. They didn t disappoint, we were surrounded by Masked Flowerpiercer, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Sapphire-vented Puffleg, Shining Sunbeam and the jeweled wings of the Great Sapphirewing. A gasp of excitement from everyone met the arrival of the spectacular Swordbilled Hummingbird (Photo above by Emma Juxon); this species may not possess the colour spectrum of some other hummingbirds but it more than makes up for it in the bill department! After having our fill at the feeders, we started off along the Inca trail through the reserve, highlights included Blue-backed Conebill, Rufous Wren, Spectacled

3 Whitestart, Tufted Tit-tyrant, Crowned Chat-Tyrant, Superciliaried Hemispingus and Andean Guan. As we reached the end of the trail the mist had closed in and the rain had started. The weather did not hold us back however, as we added Golden Breasted Puffleg to our hummingbird list. More stunning views of Sword-billed Hummingbird and Great Sapphirewing made for some fantastic photo opportunities whilst sheltering from the rain. As we walked a short way down one of the trails beyond the feeders, two White-throated Screech-Owl (Photo on previous page by Emma Juxon) appeared, allowing great views of this uncommon temperate forest specialty. After a brilliant first morning, lunch was on our minds and we took the trail back to the reserve entrance where a muchwelcomed home cooked meal awaited us. After a little more time spent at the feeders it was time for us to head downhill to the Tandayapa Bird Lodge via the old Nono-Mindo Road. As we passed through the farmlands we encountered Plain-coloured Seedeater and Hooded Siskin. Leaving the agricultural terrain behind us the presence of the silvery leaves of Cecropia trees indicated that we had now entered the cloud forest. A couple of stops along the road delivered Blue and White Swallow, Russet Crowned Warbler, Collared Inca, White-sided Flowerpiercer, Rufous-chested Tanager and White-capped Dipper searching for unsuspecting invertebrates along the Alambi River. We arrived at Tandayapa Bird Lodge, our base for the next 5 nights, and immediately headed out to the infamous hummingbird feeders. We enjoyed the chattering spectacle of Booted Racket-tail, Violettailed Sylph (Photo left by Emma Juxon), Purplebibbed Whitetip and Green-crowned Brilliant, with a further 8 species of hummingbird. January 16 Tandayapa Valley: Refreshed from a great night s sleep, we headed off into the darkness, making our way to a hide just a short walk from the lodge. Arriving under the cover of darkness meant that we could sit and wait for the birds to start foraging at the moth trap and compost as daybreak came without them being disturbed. First to arrive was the striking Rufous Motmot who perched on a

4 branch directly in front of us displaying its long tail in a pendulum-like motion. Then, more species started to appear, Streak-capped Treehunter, Chestnut-capped Brush-finch and Scaled Antpitta. A pair of Zeledon s Antbird stole the show next foraging directly in front of us, allowing for close-up views of that diagnostic pale blue periocular skin. As the light levels rose, White-throated Quail-dove also made an appearance. As the birds had had their fill we headed back to the lodge to have our breakfast. By the time we got back to the lodge though it was agreed that breakfast could wait, as Toucan Barbet, Red-headed Barbet, Golden Grosbeak, Golden-napped and Golden Tanager amongst others could be seen just feet away. After breakfast we took a thirty-minute drive from the lodge to the Upper Tandayapa Valley; once there we set out along the dirt road in search of some exciting species. Within minutes we had seen Azara s Spinetail, Dusky Chlorospingus, Gorgeted Sunangel, Speckled Hummingbird and the songful Grey-breasted Wood-Wren. As we walked further along the road we could hear the unmistakable call of Andean Pygmy-Owl, it was close, really close. We all stood silently whilst José called to attract its attention; it came out of trees above us and headed out over to a large tree about 200 m away. Whilst José called, I scanned the tree, desperately trying to catch a glimpse of this stunning little beast so that the whole group could appreciate it. After a few moments, THERE!, I had it! Sat perfectly in a tiny window framed by leaves, was a rufous morph Andean Pygmy-owl (Photo above by Nina Hale). We had it in the scope, but as if it knew we wanted more, it flew back across the road and perched just above us giving us all great views.

5 As we continued along the road we came across a small flock consisting of Spectacled Whitestart, Slate-Throated Whitestart, Three-striped Warbler and the stunning Pearled Treerunner. Hearing a feeding flock further down the track, we approached to find foraging Beryl-spangled Tanager, Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager, Western Hemispingus, Black-crested Warbler and Brown-capped Vireo. The flock soon moved on and so did we, only to discover another larger flock. Six Grey-breasted Wood-wren could be heard and seen flicking about in the shrub layer, whilst Hooded Mountain-Tanager skirted the branches overhead. Glimpses of the charming Rufous-headed Pygmy-tyrant could be made as it made its way through the branches and Yellow-bellied Chat-tyrant showed well for a few moments whilst Turquoise Jay called from their perches in the canopy. As the mist and rain set in we continued, determined to bag some more species before lunch. Another flock, this time consisting of Blue-capped Tanager, Capped Conebill, Streaked Tuftedcheek and White-tailed Tyrannulet all flicking through the trees above us. With still a little time to go before lunch we carried on, one member of the group lagged behind to photograph some of the wonderful flora that lined the road. If only we had all stayed with him to admire the flowers, as three Plate-billed Mountain Toucan perched in the trees above him before taking flight directly overhead. We all admired (envied) his photographs as we headed back to the lodge for lunch. The afternoon brought torrential downpours so we took full advantage of birding around the lodge. With the likes of Crimson-rumped Toucanet (Photo below by Emma Juxon), Slaty Antwren and the adorable Ornate Flycatcher, we weren t complaining. Once the rain had subsided, a little, we birded the driveway which gave us some great views of White-tailed Tyrannulet, Metalic-green Tanager and Smoke-colored Peewee. A short walk down to Tandayapa village meant that we were able to see a pair of Torrent Tyrannulet as they worked along the rocks in the middle of the river.

6 As the light was disappearing we hopped into the bus and headed to a site where a much-awaited nightjar was known to venture. As the darkness was falling, churring could be heard from the slope above us. We played the call, which was swiftly followed by the stunningly elegant silhouette of a male Lyre-tailed Nightjar. Perching high in the vines we were able to see that incredible tail in the torch light; what a way to end the day! January 17 Rio Silanche enterance road and Rio Silanche Reserve: Our early breakfast meant that we were a little bleary eyed as we settled into our seats on the bus. Our first official birding site of the day was to be the Rio Silanche entrance road, I say official because we took a pit-stop at a nearby petrol station which delivered some good birds! A pair of Masked Water Tyrant were seen as we pulled into the station, then we saw what was to be the first of many Lemon-rumped Tanager. Once on the road we were immediately met by a menagerie of birds, 75 species along the entire stretch of road to be exact! What a morning, there were so many staggering birds but the highlights without doubt had to include Olivacious Piculet, Pacific Parrotlet, Pale-mandibled Aracari, the rodent-like Squirrel Cuckoo and Yellow-tailed Oriole. Not to mention the superb array of tanagers, Swallow, Blue-necked, Bay-headed, Tawny-crested and Goldenhooded being the all-round favorites. The ever-eagleeyed José surprised us all with great scope views of a male Three-toed Sloth in the canopy of a distant tree. Clearly enjoying the morning sunshine, it was amusing to see him lay almost completely flat on his back as he took a nap; it s hard work being a sloth you know! We also encountered Nine-banded Armadillo along the road but it skulked off into the

7 undergrowth as soon as it saw us coming. Another highlight of the morning was a fantastic Ribboned Brittle Snake (photo previous page by E. Juxon). After a busy and hot morning birding the road we made our way to the Rio Silanche Reserve. Tucking into our boxed lunches in the shade we could hear the distinctive sound of the White-bearded Manakin lek, with a few showing us their display as we ate. After lunch we made our way to the top of the observation tower; although we had some fantastic species, Masked Tityra, Green Honeycreeper and Cinnamon Woodpecker, a nesting pair of striking Scarlet-rumped Cacique made it difficult to focus on anything else (Photo below of Scarlet-rumped Cacique nest by Emma Juxon). After about an hour scanning from the tour, we took a looped trail around the reserve. Here we came across Barred Puffbird, White-whiskered Puffbird, Scarlet-browed Tanager, Black-striped Woodcreeper, Purple-throated Fruitcrow and the endemic Chocó Toucan. We made our way back to Tandayapa after a brilliant long days birding, stopping along the Silanche road for Orange-fronted Barbet and a small flock of nicely perched bronze-winged parrot.

8 January 18 Milpe Bird Sanctuary, Mirador Rio Blanco Resturant and Upper Tandayapa Valley: Arriving at Milpe Bird Sanctuary, part of the nongovernmental organization of the Mindo Cloud Forest Foundation, we took full advantage of the already bustling feeders around the lodge. Here we added a few stunners to our hummingbird list, including White-necked Jacobin, Green-crowned Brilliant, White-whiskered Hermit and the dainty Green Thorntail. Perched high, overlooking the feeders was a Tiny Hawk which sat beautifully allowing for some great scope views. The manakin trail proved to be incredibly fruitful that particular morning; within minutes we could hear the distinctive violin-like sound produced by the male Club-winged manakin. Hearing it is one thing but being able to stand and watch the display is quite another. Lifting their wings back above their heads as they hop along the branches it s no wonder this impressive little guy was bird of the trip! Leaving the manakins behind we continued down the trail, Golden-bellied (Chocó) Warbler showed for a few moments and then Broad-billed Motmot sat on a higher branch for us all to get great views. Heading down into a gully we came across a flock with Goldenwinged Manakin, Tropical Parula, Gray and Gold Tanager, Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner, Buff-fronted Foliagegleaner, Yellow-throated Chlorospingus, Slaty-capped Flycatcher and White-shouldered Tanager. As we continued things went quiet for a while, then as we were nearing the end of the trail we happened upon an immense feeding flock working its way around the area. With the likes of Red-faced Spinetail (Photo above by Nancy Hedgespeth), Lineated Foliage-gleaner, Russet Antshrike, Plain Xenops, Cinnamon Becard, Silver-throated Tanager, the bizarre looking Brown-billed Scythebill and a Laughing Falcon observing the flock with us, we left the reserve feeling very satisfied and ready for lunch.

9 We took lunch at the Mirador Rio Blanco Restaurant which boasts great views, welcoming staff, delicious food and terrific fruit feeders to boot! Looking out across the landscape Swallow-tailed Kite were soaring, the fruit feeders were in constant use by Blue-gray Tanager, Silverthroated Tanager, Flame-rumped Tanager, Thick-billed Euphonia and Ecuadorian Thrush. After a tasty lunch and spending some time around the feeders we made our way back to Tandayapa Bird Lodge via the Upper Tandayapa Valley to try and catch up with some more species. We stopped to walk the road for a while; there was excitement when up in the canopy we had the much-desired Platebilled Mountain-Toucan! What an absolute stunner! The same patch gave us Streak-headed Antbird, Green-andblack Fruiteater, and White-tailed Tyrannulet. Making our way further along the Upper Tandayapa Valley we were delighted to see a very cooperative White-faced Nunbird who sat and posed nicely for the photographers amongst us. Proving to be a good spot we also had views of the incredible Flame-faced Tanager (Photo right by Bob Shelton), Flavescent Flycatcher and Sepia-brown Wren. January 19 Mashpi Amagusa Reserve, Mashpi Road and Tandayapa Bird Lodge: Keeping a look out as we made the two-hour journey to the Mashpi Amagusa Reserve we passed a family of Smooth-billed Ani taking in the morning sun in a roadside tree, then a little further along the road the bus came to a stop. José told us all to step off the bus, so we knew it must be good; perched at the top of a telegraph pole a stunning Bat Falcon. Arriving at the reserve we were greeted by Doris the owner, who lead us up to the feeders. This has to have been one of our favorite spots, we didn t know where to look, with hummingbird feeders on one side and fruit feeders on the other, the whole place was sprinkled with colour. The hummingbird feeders were busy with the absolutely breathtaking Velvet-purple Coronet, I can t stress enough how simply gorgeous this bird is. The beautiful Empress Brilliant was also present in good numbers, along with Golden-collared Honeycreeper (Photo on next page by Bob Shelton). The fruit feeders were attracting some insanely colourful tanagers like Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager, Moss-backed Tanager, Rufous-throated Tanager and the mind-blowing eye-wateringly-good Glistening-green Tanager. In the foliage surrounding the feeders there were Olive-crowned Yellowthroat, Black-billed Peppershrike and the petite Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant.

10 After spending a couple of hours at the feeders we took a walk along the Mashpi road which quickly produced the striking Orange-breasted Fruiteater. A female Lyretailed Nightjar sat motionless on a gated wall, although not possessing the elaborate tail of the male it s still a fantastic bird to behold and appreciate that camouflage (Photo below by Nancy Hedgespeth). Around the area there were also Bay Wren, Indigo Flowerpiercer and Maroon-tailed Parakeet. With still time before lunch we headed back towards the reserve and walked the road in the opposite direction. Here we saw Pacific Tuftedcheek, Spotted Woodcreeper, Bronzy-olive Pygmy-Tyrant to name a few. Feeling ready for our boxed lunches we hopped back on the bus and went to great view point to relax for a while and chat about a great morning. Still hungry for a few more birds we made our way down another road and had some great views of Barred Hawk flying overhead, Esmeraldas Antbird, Orange-billed Sparrow and beautiful views of Barred Puffbird.

11 January 20 Paz de las Aves, Calacali and Quito Airport Pond: Saying our goodbyes to the wonderful Tandayapa Bird Lodge we piled on the bus ready for what the morning at the renowned Paz de las Aves would have in store for us. Arriving just at daybreak, we could hear the unmistakable calls of the Cock-of-the-rock (Photo below by Bob Shelton) lek. As the light levels rose we were able to see the intense red plumage of the seven-male Cock-of-the-rock displaying to any onlooking female. It s hard to take your eyes off such a bizarre looking and sounding bird, although we did for a few moments as a male Masked Trogon perched the trees above us and Golden-headed Quetzal could also be seen across the valley. As we made our way back up, a scope was put on something in the distance, where two Rufous-bellied Nighthawks sat perfectly camouflaged on a bromeliad covered branch. Angel Paz led us to a family of Dark-backed Wood-Quail, it was fantastic to see three chicks coming out of the undergrowth to feed on the banana. Back on the bus we made our way through the farmland making stops where Angel knew we might find those legendary antpittas. Our first of the day, the Yellow-breasted Antpitta, then the very showy Chestnut-crowned Antpitta and lastly the very sweetlooking Ochre-breasted Antpitta; three species in one morning, fantastic! Once we were all pitta d out we headed to the lodge for a very tasty second breakfast. Birding around the lodge was great too, with the likes of Barred Becard, Wedge-billed Hummingbird, Velvet-purple Coronet and Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager coming very

12 close. After we d had our fill of birds and empanadas we made one more stop down a small trail. There in a clearing on a dead tree trunk sat a Common Potoo (Photo below by Emma Juxon). Heading back to Quito we stopped off at Calacali, where we began to have our boxed lunch but were quickly distracted by American Kestrel, Common Ground Dove, the stunning Golden-rumped Euphonia, Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Sparkling Violetear and Band-tailed Seedeater. After spending an hour or so enjoying the dry temperate forest species, it was time for us to head to our hotel for the night and sadly where we were to say goodbye to those not joining us for the High Andes Extension. A quick stop to check out the airport pond left us with a few new species to add to our final list, including Andean Gull and Andean Coot. We then made our way to Puembo where we would spend the night, ready for the High Andes Extension. January 21 Antisana National Park, Papallacta Pass and Guango Lodge: A vast and exciting new ecosystem awaited us today as we made our way to the paramo grasslands of the high Andes. Making a few stops before heading for our main target of the day, we picked up Variable Hawk, Black-winged Ground-Dove, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant and Chestnut-winged Cinclodes. Enjoying the new landscape and views we hopped back on the bus and headed for a look out at the Antisanilla Reserve on the western slopes of the incredible Antisana Volcano. Here we had fantastic views of Ecuador s national bird, the regal Andean Condor. You couldn t help but be in absolute awe of these majestic birds; a male perched on a cliff face across the gorge as two others soared over the mountainside. Bagging our main target so early, we were hungry for more and headed for the paramo grasslands for try for some specialties. A quick stop near small river delivered a female Ecuadorian Hillstar, Variable Hawk, Sedge (Grass) Wren and Andean Tit- Spinetail.

13 Heading further into the reserve and scanning the vast paramo grasslands we started to pick up other target species. Eight Black-faced (Andean) Ibis provided decent views as they were surrounded by Carunculated Caracara and two Andean Lapwings (Photo below by Nina Hale). As we continued along the road we came to a stop as a Culpeo (Andean Fox) (Photo on next page by Emma Juxon) provided incredible views as it walked through the grass approximately 50m away. We also had good views of White-tailed Deer and the abundant Tapeti (Brazilian Rabbit). The road through the protected area leads to a large lake called La Mica, by the time we got there the weather was closing in and the visibility was less to be desired but we did pick up Andean Ruddy Duck, Silvery Grebe, many more Andean Coot and Andean Gull. Leaving the lake behind we stopped near a stream where a few Andean Teal were sat taking a nap. Before lunch our bird list was growing as we added Many-striped Canastero, Paramo Ground Tyrant, Stout-billed Cinclodes, Plumeous Sierra- Finch and amazing views of Tawny Antpitta to add to the list.

14 We took a traditional Ecuadorian lunch at Tambo Condor, where yet again we were distracted from our food by the fantastic feeders and views. With Andean Condor flying over-head and Giant Hummingbird coming to the feeders for close-up views we were spoilt for choice of which beast to look at first! After lunch we decided to take a drive towards Papallacta, the weather was, well rather wet and windy to say the least but we took one of the side roads to try for Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe. The winding road took us to 14000ft (4300m), sadly the visibility at the top was about 30m, but some of us left the shelter of the bus to try and find the seedsnipe. After much searching and feeling pretty chilled to say the least we aborted the search for the day and headed to our accommodation for the night. We arrived at Guango Lodge, a lovely little place at an elevation of approximately 8000ft in the upper Amazon Basin on the Eastern Andean Slope. It was almost dark but we were able to enjoy the feeders for a few minutes before we lost the light, finishing the day with Tourmaline Sunangel and Long-tailed Sylph. January 22 Guango Lodge, Cayambe/Cocoa National Park, EMAAP Road and Papallacta Pass: We started the day making the most of the feeders around the lodge, with Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Mountain Velvetbreast (Photo on next page by Nancy Hedgespeth) and White-bellied Woodstar adding themselves to our hummingbird list. The tuxedo wearing Collared Inca and weapon-bearing Sword-billed Hummingbird attracted everyone s attention once more though. With the weather still looking a little miserable to say the least we decided to spend the morning around the lodge and took one of the trails along the river. There were a few good flocks along the trails which allowed for great views of Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager, Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-black Tanager, Black-eared Hemispingus, and Gray-browed Brushfinch. Walking down to the river s edge we saw two White-capped Dipper working along the rocks and just a glimpse of the duck by José. On our way back to the lodge we saw our second cacique species, Mountain Cacique, which was calling from a nearby tree. We were also

15 treated to sightings of the almost comical Long-tailed Weasel who was clearly very busy as it ran back and forth crossing an opening ahead of us. With there being no change in the weather we decided to it was now or never to leave the lodge behind us and make our way to a few sites to try for some more species before heading back to Quito. Most of the group decided to stay on the bus whilst a few of us managed to get views of Viridian Metaltail near a small flock consisting of White-banded Tyrannulet, White-throated Tyrannulet, Cinnamon Flycatcher, Pale-naped Brushfinch. The beautiful Rufous-breasted Chat-tyrant was also seen sat near the top of some bushes. Some of the group wanted to try for the seedsnipe again despite the weather conditions, so we headed back up to the cloud-covered peak to see what we could find. Sadly, despite our best efforts the seedsnipe were nowhere to be found, but we had a good laugh looking for them! (Photo on next page by Nancy Hedgespeth)

16 Note to self: Do not turn yourself into a human parachute again by wearing a poncho in high winds at 14000ft Making our way along the Papallacta Pass in the direction of Quito, we stopped to look down upon a lake where there were Yellow-billed Pintail, Blue-winged Teal, a flock of Andean Teal, Greater Yellowlegs and several perching Neotropic Cormorants. Further along the pass we observed a Variable Hawk feeding on what was probably a Tapeti in the middle of the grassland. It was time to make our way back to our hotel near Quito where we would do our list one last time and say our farewells after what was a truly wonderful trip. We had to stop one last time though to scan some yuca that had recently been munched by a Spectacled Bear; the bear was nowhere to be seen but the Andes had definitely left us with an excuse to come back. Final List: Summary The full trip list reached a total of 370 species recorded, 324 of which were recorded during the main tour and 46 were added during the High Andes Extension; 28 were heard only, marked (H) and 5 were seen only by the guides, marked (G). See the next pages for the full list.

17 TINAMOUS TINAMIDAE 1 Little Tinamou Crypturellus soui H DUCKS, GEESE, & WATERFOWL ANATIDAE 2 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis 3 Torrent Duck Merganetta armata G 4 Blue-winged Teal Anas discors Ex 5 Yellow-billed Pintail Anas georgica Ex 6 Andean Teal Anas andium andium Ex 7 (Andean) Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis ferruginea Ex CRACIDS CRACIDAE 8 Andean Guan Penelope montagnii 9 Wattled Guan Aburria aburri H NEW WORLD QUAIL ODONTOPHORIDAE 10 Dark-backed Wood-Quail Odontophorus melanonotus GREBES PODICIPEDIDAE 11 Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps 12 Silvery Grebe Podiceps occipitalis CORMORANTS AND SHAGS PHALACROCORACIDAE 13 Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus Ex HERONS, EGRETS, AND BITTERNS ARDEIDAE 14 Great Egret Ardea alba 15 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis IBIS AND SPOONBILLS THRESKIORNITHIDAE 16 Black-faced (Andean) Ibis Theristicus melanopis branickii Ex NEW WORLD VULTURES CATHARTIDAE 17 Black Vulture Coragyps atratus 18 Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura jota 19 Andean Condor Vultur gryphus Ex HAWKS, EAGLES, AND KITES ACCIPITRIDAE 20 Hook-billed Kite Chondrohierax uncinatus 21 Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus 22 Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus 23 Tiny Hawk Accipiter superciliosus 24 Barred Hawk Morphnarchus princeps 25 Roadside Hawk Rupornis magnirostris 26 Variable Hawk Geranoaetus polyosoma Ex 27 Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus 28 Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus RAILS, GALLINULES, AND COOTS RALLIDAE 29 Slate-colored (Andean) Coot Fulica ardesiaca PLOVERS AND LAPWINGS CHARADRIIDAE 30 Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis Ex 31 Andean Lapwing Vanellus resplendens Ex SANDPIPERS AND ALLIES SCOLOPACIDAE 32 Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius 33 Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca Ex GULLS, TERNS AND SKIMMERS LARIDAE 34 Andean Gull Chroicocephalus serranus PIGEONS AND DOVES COLUMBIDAE 35 Rock Pigeon Columba livia

18 36 Pale-vented Pigeon Patagioenas cayennensis 37 Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata 38 Plumbeous Pigeon Patagioenas plumbea 39 Ruddy Pigeon Patagioenas subvinacea 40 Dusky Pigeon Patagioenas goodsoni H 41 Common Ground-Dove Columbina passerina 42 Black-winged Ground-Dove Metriopelia melanoptera Ex 43 White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi 44 Pallid Dove Leptotila pallida 45 White-throated Quail-Dove Zentrygon frenata 46 Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata CUCKOOS CUCULIDAE 47 Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani 48 Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana OWLS STRIGIDAE 49 Colombian (Rufescent) Screech-Owl Megascops (ingens) colombianus 50 White-throated Screech-Owl Megascops albogularis 51 Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium nubicola H 52 Andean Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium jardinii NIGHTJARS AND ALLIES CAPRIMULGIDAE 53 Rufous-bellied Nighthawk Lurocalis rufiventris 54 Lyre-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis lyra POTOOS NYCTIBIIDAE 55 Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus SWIFTS APODIDAE 56 Chestnut-collared Swift Streptoprocne rutila 57 White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris 58 Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Panyptila cayennensis HUMMINGBIRDS TROCHILIDAE 59 White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora 60 Band-tailed Barbthroat Threnetes ruckeri H 61 White-whiskered Hermit Phaethornis yaruqui 62 Wedge-billed Hummingbird Schistes geoffroyi 63 Brown Violetear Colibri delphinae 64 Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans 65 Gorgeted Sunangel Heliangelus strophianus 66 Tourmaline Sunangel Heliangelus exortis Ex 67 Green Thorntail Discosura conversii 68 Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys 69 Long-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus kingii Ex 70 Violet-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus coelestis 71 Ecuadorian Hillstar Oreotrochilus chimborazo Ex 72 Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae 73 Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina 74 Viridian Metaltail Metallura williami Ex 75 Sapphire-vented Puffleg Eriocnemis luciani 76 Golden-breasted Puffleg Eriocnemis mosquera 77 Shining Sunbeam Aglaeactis cupripennis 78 Brown Inca Coeligena wilsoni 79 Collared Inca Coeligena torquata 80 Buff-winged Starfrontlet Coeligena lutetiae

19 81 Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnayi Ex 82 Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera 83 Great Sapphirewing Pterophanes cyanopterus 84 Buff-tailed Coronet Boissonneaua flavescens 85 Chestnut-breasted Coronet Boissonneaua matthewsii Ex 86 Velvet-purple Coronet Boissonneaua jardini 87 Booted Racket-tail Ocreatus underwoodii 88 Purple-bibbed Whitetip Urosticte benjamini 89 Fawn-breasted Brilliant Heliodoxa rubinoides 90 Green-crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula 91 Empress Brilliant Heliodoxa imperatrix 92 Giant Hummingbird Patagona gigas Ex 93 White-bellied Woodstar Chaetocercus mulsant Ex 94 Purple-throated Woodstar Calliphlox mitchellii 95 Western Emerald Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus 96 Crowned (Green-crowned) Woodnymph Thalurania colombica 97 Andean Emerald Amazilia franciae 98 Purple-chested Hummingbird Amazilia rosenbergi 99 Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia tzacatl 100 Violet-bellied Hummingbird Damophila julie TROGONS TROGONIDAE 101 Golden-headed Quetzal Pharomachrus auriceps 102 Blue-tailed (Chocó) Trogon Trogon comptus H 103 Collared Trogon Trogon collaris H 104 Masked Trogon Trogon personatus MOTMOTS MOMOTIDAE 105 Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii 106 Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum KINGFISHERS ALCEDINIDAE 107 Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana PUFFBIRDS BUCCONIDAE 108 Barred Puffbird Nystalus radiatus 109 White-whiskered Puffbird Malacoptila panamensis 110 White-faced Nunbird Hapaloptila castanea NEW WORLD BARBETS CAPITONIDAE 111 Orange-fronted Barbet Capito squamatus 112 Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcierii TOUCAN-BARBETS SEMNORNITHIDAE 113 Toucan Barbet Semnornis ramphastinus TOUCANS RAMPHASTIDAE 114 Crimson-rumped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus haematopygus 115 Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan Andigena laminirostris 116 Collared (Pale-mandibled) Aracari Pteroglossus torquatus erythropygius 117 Yellow-throated (Chestnut-mandibled) Toucan Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii 118 Choco Toucan Ramphastos brevis WOODPECKERS PICIDAE 119 Olivaceous Piculet Picumnus olivaceus 120 Black-cheeked Woodpecker Melanerpes pucherani 121 Smoky-brown Woodpecker Picoides fumigatus

20 122 Golden-olive Woodpecker Colaptes rubiginosus 123 Crimson-mantled Woodpecker Colaptes rivolii H 124 Cinnamon Woodpecker Celeus loricatus 125 Powerful Woodpecker Campephilus pollens FALCONS AND CARACARAS FALCONIDAE 126 Carunculated Caracara Phalcoboenus carunculatus Ex 127 Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans 128 American Kestrel Falco sparverius 129 Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis NEW WORLD AND AFRICAN PARROTS Psittacidae 130 Barred Parakeet Bolborhynchus lineola H 131 Rose-faced Parrot Pyrilia pulchra 132 Red-billed Parrot Pionus sordidus 133 Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus 134 Bronze-winged Parrot Pionus chalcopterus 135 Pacific Parrotlet Forpus coelestis 136 Maroon-tailed Parakeet Pyrrhura melanura pacifica TYPICAL ANTBIRDS THAMNOPHILIDAE 137 Black-crowned (Western Slaty-) Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha G 138 Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus 139 Pacific Antwren Myrmotherula pacifica H 140 White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris 141 Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor 142 Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis 143 Streak-headed (Long-tailed) Antbird Drymophila striaticeps 144 Chestnut-backed Antbird Poliocrania exsul H 145 Esmeraldas Antbird Sipia nigricauda 146 Zeledon's (Immaculate) Antbird Hafferia zeledoni ANTPITTAS GRALLARIIDAE 147 Undulated Antpitta Grallaria squamigera H 148 Giant Antpitta Grallaria gigantea H 149 Moustached Antpitta Grallaria alleni H 150 Scaled Antpitta Grallaria guatimalensis 151 Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla 152 Yellow-breasted Antpitta Grallaria flavotincta 153 Rufous Antpitta Grallaria rufula G 154 Tawny Antpitta Grallaria quitensis Ex 155 Ochre-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula flavirostris TAPACULOS RHINOCRYPTIDAE 156 Ocellated Tapaculo Acropternis orthonyx H 157 Ash-colored Tapaculo Myornis senilis 158 Blackish (Unicolored) Tapaculo Scytalopus latrans 159 Spillmann's Tapaculo Scytalopus spillmanni H ANTTHRUSHES FORMICARIIDAE 160 Black-headed Antthrush Formicarius nigricapillus H 161 Rufous-breasted Antthrush Formicarius rufipectus H OVENBIRDS AND WOODCREEPERS FURNARIIDAE 162 Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa 163 Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus 164 Black-striped Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus 165 Spotted Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus erythropygius

21 166 Brown-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus pusillus 167 Streak-headed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes souleyetii 168 Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger 169 Plain Xenops Xenops minutus 170 Buffy (Pacific) Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes lawrencii johnsoni 171 Streaked Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii 172 Pale-legged (Pacific) Hornero Furnarius leucopus cinnamomeus 173 Chestnut-winged (Bar-winged) Cinclodes Cinclodes albidiventris Ex 174 Stout-billed Cinclodes Cinclodes excelsior Ex 175 Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Philydor rufum 176 Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia variegaticeps 177 Lineated Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla subalaris 178 Streak-capped Treehunter Thripadectes virgaticeps 179 Striped (Western) Woodhaunter Automolus subulatus assimilis 180 Spotted Barbtail Premnoplex brunnescens 181 Pearled Treerunner Margarornis squamiger 182 Andean Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura andicola Ex 183 Many-striped Canastero Asthenes flammulata Ex 184 Red-faced Spinetail Cranioleuca erythrops 185 Azara's Spinetail Synallaxis azarae 186 Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyura TYRANT FLYCATCHERS TYRANNIDAE 187 Brown-capped Tyrannulet Ornithion brunneicapillus 188 White-tailed Tyrannulet Mecocerculus poecilocercus 189 White-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus stictopterus Ex 190 White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys Ex 191 Tufted Tit-Tyrant Anairetes parulus 192 Greenish Elaenia Myiopagis viridicata 193 White-crested Elaenia Elaenia albiceps G 194 Torrent Tyrannulet Serpophaga cinerea 195 Streak-necked Flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis 196 Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceus 197 Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris 198 Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseiceps 199 Choco (Golden-faced) Tyrannulet Zimmerius (chrysops) albigularis 200 Ornate Flycatcher Myiotriccus ornatus 201 Bronze-olive Pygmy-Tyrant Pseudotriccus pelzelni 202 Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant Pseudotriccus ruficeps 203 Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus pileatus H 204 Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum 205 White-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus mystaceus H 206 Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus 207 Black-tailed Flycatcher Myiobius atricaudus 208 Flavescent Flycatcher Myiophobus flavicans 209 Bran-colored Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus 210 Smoke-colored Pewee Contopus fumigatus 211 Acadian Flycatcher Empidonax virescens H 212 Plain-capped (Páramo) Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola alpinus Ex 213 Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant Myiotheretes striaticollis 214 Masked Water-Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta 215 Crowned Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca frontalis

22 216 Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca diadema 217 Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca rufipectoralis Ex 218 Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca fumicolor Ex 219 Bright-rumped Attila Attila spadiceus H 220 Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer 221 Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis 222 Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similis 223 Gray-capped Flycatcher Myiozetetes granadensis 224 Golden-crowned Flycatcher Myiodynastes chrysocephalus 225 Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculatus 226 Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus COTINGAS COTINGIDAE 227 Green-and-black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii G 228 Orange-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola jucunda 229 Scaled Fruiteater Ampelioides tschudii H 230 Andean Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola peruvianus 231 Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata MANAKINS PIPRIDAE 232 Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus 233 White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus 234 Club-winged Manakin Machaeropterus deliciosus TITYRAS AND ALLIES TITYRIDAE 235 Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata 236 Barred Becard Pachyramphus versicolor 237 Cinnamon Becard Pachyramphus cinnamomeus 238 White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus dorsalis 239 Black-and-white Becard Pachyramphus albogriseus 240 One-colored Becard Pachyramphus homochrous VIREOS AND ALLIES VIREONIDAE 241 Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris 242 Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo Vireolanius leucotis 243 Lesser Greenlet Pachysylvia decurtata 244 Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys 245 Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus CROWS JAYS AND MAGPIES CORVIDAE 246 Beautiful Jay Cyanolyca pulchra H 247 Turquoise Jay Cyanolyca turcosa SWALLOWS HIRUNDINIDAE 248 Blue-and-white Swallow Pygochelidon cyanoleuca 249 Brown-bellied Swallow Orochelidon murina Ex 250 White-thighed Swallow Atticora tibialis 251 Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis 252 Gray-breasted Martin Progne chalybea WRENS TROGLODYTIDAE 253 House Wren Troglodytes aedon 254 Mountain Wren Troglodytes solstitialis Ex 255 Sedge (Grass) Wren Cistothorus platensis aequatorialis Ex 256 Bay Wren Cantorchilus nigricapillus 257 Rufous Wren Cinnycerthia unirufa 258 Sharpe's (Sepia-brown) Wren Cinnycerthia olivascens

23 259 Gray-breasted Wood-Wren Henicorhina leucophrys GNATCATCHERS POLIOPTILIDAE 260 Tawny-faced Gnatwren Microbates cinereiventris H DIPPERS CINCLIDAE 261 White-capped Dipper Cinclus leucocephalus THRUSHES AND ALLIES TURDIDAE 262 Andean Solitaire Myadestes ralloides 263 Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus 264 Ecuadorian Thrush Turdus maculirostris 265 Great Thrush Turdus fuscater NEW WORLD WARBLERS PARULIDAE 266 Black-and-white Warbler Mniotilta varia 267 Olive-crowned Yellowthroat Geothlypis semiflava 268 American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla 269 Tropical Parula Setophaga pitiayumi 270 Blackburnian Warbler Setophaga fusca 271 Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus 272 Black-crested Warbler Myiothlypis nigrocristata 273 Golden-bellied (Chocó) Warbler Myiothlypis chrysogaster chlorophrys 274 Russet-crowned Warbler Myiothlypis coronata 275 Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis 276 Slate-throated Redstart (Whitestart) Myioborus miniatus 277 Spectacled Redstart (Whitestart) Myioborus melanocephalus TANAGERS AND ALLIES THRAUPIDAE 278 Superciliaried Hemispingus Hemispingus superciliaris 279 Black-eared Hemispingus Hemispingus melanotis melanotis Ex 280 Black-eared (Western) Hemispingus Hemispingus melanotis ochraceus 281 Black-headed Hemispingus Hemispingus verticalis Ex 282 Gray-hooded Bush Tanager Cnemoscopus rubrirostris Ex 283 Rufous-chested Tanager Thlypopsis ornata 284 White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus 285 Tawny-crested Tanager Tachyphonus delatrii 286 Flame-rumped (Lemon-rumped) Tanager Ramphocelus flammigerus icteronotus 287 Moss-backed Tanager Bangsia edwardsi 288 Hooded Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis montana 289 Grass-green Tanager Chlorornis riefferii 290 Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus lacrymosus Ex 291 Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus igniventris 292 Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus 293 Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus notabilis 294 Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager Dubusia taeniata Ex 295 Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota H 296 Blue-and-yellow Tanager Pipraeidea bonariensis 297 Glistening-green Tanager Chlorochrysa phoenicotis 298 Blue-gray Tanager Thraupis episcopus 299 Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum 300 Blue-capped Tanager Thraupis cyanocephala 301 Golden-naped Tanager Tangara ruficervix 302 Black-capped Tanager Tangara heinei 303 Gray-and-gold Tanager Tangara palmeri

24 304 Golden-hooded Tanager Tangara larvata 305 Blue-necked Tanager Tangara cyanicollis 306 Rufous-throated Tanager Tangara rufigula 307 Blue-and-black Tanager Tangara vassorii Ex 308 Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigroviridis 309 Metallic-green Tanager Tangara labradorides 310 Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola 311 Flame-faced Tanager Tangara parzudakii 312 Golden Tanager Tangara arthus 313 Silver-throated Tanager Tangara icterocephala 314 Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis 315 Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana 316 Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus 317 Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza 318 Golden-collared Honeycreeper Iridophanes pulcherrimus 319 Scarlet-browed Tanager Heterospingus xanthopygius 320 Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira 321 Cinereous Conebill Conirostrum cinereum 322 Blue-backed Conebill Conirostrum sitticolor 323 Capped Conebill Conirostrum albifrons 324 Glossy Flowerpiercer Diglossa lafresnayii 325 Black Flowerpiercer Diglossa humeralis Ex 326 White-sided Flowerpiercer Diglossa albilatera 327 Indigo Flowerpiercer Diglossa indigotica 328 Bluish Flowerpiercer Diglossa caerulescens 329 Masked Flowerpiercer Diglossa cyanea 330 Plumbeous Sierra-Finch Phrygilus unicolor Ex 331 Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch Phrygilus plebejus 332 Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina 333 Thick-billed (Lesser) Seed-Finch Sporophila funerea 334 Variable Seedeater Sporophila corvina 335 Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis 336 Band-tailed Seedeater Catamenia analis 337 Plain-colored Seedeater Catamenia inornata 338 Bananaquit Coereba flaveola 339 Dull-colored Grassquit Tiaris obscurus 340 Dusky-faced Tanager Mitrospingus cassinii 341 Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus 342 Black-winged Saltator Saltator atripennis 343 Slate-colored Grosbeak Saltator grossus H BUNTINGS AND NEW WORLD SPARROWS EMBERIZIDAE 344 Yellow-throated Chlorospingus (Bush- Tanager) Chlorospingus flavigularis 345 Dusky Chlorospingus (Bush-Tanager) Chlorospingus semifuscus 346 Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris 347 Gray-browed (Stripe-headed) Brushfinch Arremon assimilis Ex 348 Orange-billed Sparrow Arremon aurantiirostris 349 Chestnut-capped Brushfinch Arremon brunneinucha 350 Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis 351 Tricolored Brushfinch Atlapetes tricolor

25 352 Slaty Brushfinch Atlapetes schistaceus Ex 353 Pale-naped Brushfinch Atlapetes pallidinucha Ex 354 Yellow-breasted (Rufous-naped) Brushfinch Atlapetes latinuchus CARDINALS AND ALLIES CARDINALIDAE 355 Summer Tanager Piranga rubra 356 Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea 357 White-winged Tanager Piranga leucoptera H 358 Ochre-breasted Tanager Chlorothraupis stolzmanni 359 Golden Grosbeak Pheucticus chrysogaster TROUPIALS AND ALLIES ICTERIDAE 360 Scrub Blackbird Dives warczewiczi 361 Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis 362 Yellow-tailed Oriole Icterus mesomelas 363 Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacicus uropygialis pacificus 364 (Northern) Mountain Cacique Cacicus chrysonotus leucoramphus Ex FINCHES, EUPHONIAS AND ALLIES FRINGILLIDAE 365 Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris 366 Golden-rumped Euphonia Euphonia cyanocephala 367 White-vented Euphonia Euphonia minuta 368 Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster 369 Yellow-collared Chlorophonia Chlorophonia flavirostris 370 Hooded Siskin Spinus magellanicus MAMMALS 1 Nine-banded Armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus 2 Brown-throated (Three-toed) Sloth Bradypus variegatus 3 Red-tailed Squirrel Sciurus granatensis 4 Central American Agouti Dasyprocta punctata 5 Tapeti (Brazilian Rabbit) Sylvilagus brasiliensis Ex 6 Culpeo (Culpeo Fox) Lycalopex culpaeus Ex 7 Long-tailed Weasel Mustela frenata Ex 8 White-tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus Ex Additional sightings: 1 Ribboned Brittle Snake Urotheca lateristriga