Bird and Mammal Sightings at Canopy Tower and Canopy Lodge William Young October 4-26, 2012 Below is a list of the birds and mammals I saw during my stay at Canopy Tower and Canopy Lodge from October 4 through 26, 2012. Because I was in Panama for all or part of 23 days, I saw many species more than once. For more information about the sightings, please refer to my field notes. October 4 Panama City, Canopy Tower. October 5 Achiote Road, town of Achiote, town of Providencia, Gatun Locks of the Canal, mangroves on Fort Sherman Road, Fort San Lorenzo. October 6 Metro Park and Summit Ponds. October 7 Cerro Jefe and Cerro Azul, including Kaufmann House. October 8 Plantation Road and Ammo Ponds. October 9 Semaphore Hill Road and Gamboa Resort. October 10 Pipeline Road and Ammo Ponds. October 11 Gamboa Resort and Ammo Ponds. October 12 Discovery Center and Summit Zoo. October 13 Canopy Tower, Canopy Lodge, and La Mesa. October 14 Rio Indio and Jordanal. October 15 Las Minas Trail and Canopy Lodge. October 16 La Mesa and Cariguana October 17 Juan Hombron, Santa Clara, and El Chiru. October 18 Canopy Adventure, Las Minas Trail, Candelario Road, and Canopy Lodge. October 19 Altos del Maria. October 20 Road in front of Canopy Lodge, Canopy Adventure, Panama City, and Canopy Tower. October 21 Semaphore Hill Road and Ammo Ponds. October 22 Pipeline Road and Summit Ponds. October 23 Pipeline Road and Discovery Center. October 24 Metro Park and Gamboa Resort. October 25 Cerro Azul, including Kaufmann House, Tocumen, and mudflats at Panama Viejo. October 26 Gamboa Resort. BIRDS Great Tinamou One seen on Pipeline Road, heard most days around the Tower. Little Tinamou One seen near the entrance to Pipeline Road. Black-bellied Whistling Duck Most common duck, seen on numerous days. Blue-winged Teal Flocks seen on trip to Caribbean side of Canal. Gray-headed Chachalaca Seen and/or heard numerous days. Crested Bobwhite One seen at Juan Hombron. Marbled Wood-Quail Two seen on Pipeline Road.
Wood Stork Two seen at Juan Hombron. Magnificent Frigatebird Seen numerous days, common near Pacific. Blue-footed Booby Distant sighting of many from Santa Clara. Brown Booby - Distant sighting of a few from Santa Clara. Neotropic Cormorant Common near Pacific. Anhinga Downtown Panama City, Juan Hombron, flyover at Discovery Center tower. Brown Pelican - Common near Pacific. Rufescent Tiger-Heron Numerous sightings, including one on nest at Ammo Ponds. Great Blue Heron Two seen at Gamboa. Cocoi Heron Two flyovers on Semaphore Hill Road. Great Egret Common in numerous places. Snowy Egret A few at both Gatun Locks and Juan Hombron. Little Blue Heron Some at Gatun Locks, Juan Hombron, and a few other places. Cattle Egret Common in numerous places. Green Heron Seen in numerous places. Yellow-crowned Night-Heron One seen at Juan Hombron. Boat-billed Heron Two seen at Summit Ponds, including one on nest. White Ibis A few seen at Juan Hombron. Glossy Ibis Two flew by Canopy Tower observation deck. Black Vulture Extremely common almost every day. Turkey Vulture Extremely common almost every day, sometimes thousands. Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture Quite a few at Juan Hombron. King Vulture One seen from Discovery Center tower, another at the Kaufmann House. Osprey Seen on numerous days. Gray-headed Kite One soaring very high near base of Semaphore Hill Road. Hook-billed Kite One seen from Discovery Center tower. White-tailed Kite One flew by Canopy Tower observation deck, another seen in Tocumen. Snail Kite Two seen at Discovery Center ponds, another in Tocumen. Mississippi Kite Seven flew by Kaufmann House. Plumbeous Kite One seen flying high over Ammo Ponds. Crane Hawk One scoped from Canopy Tower observation deck. Semiplumbeous Hawk One seen on Semaphore Hill Road. White Hawk Seen on four days, including at Kaufmann House. Common Black Hawk Five seen around Gatun Locks. Great Black-Hawk Seen from Discovery Center tower, also in Altos del Maria. Savanna Hawk Four seen at Juan Hombron, also in field at domestic airport in Panama City. Roadside Hawk Four seen at Juan Hombron and a few others on other days in highlands.
Broad-winged Hawk 10,000 at Cerro Azul, many on other days. Gray Hawk One at Discovery Center tower, another on Semaphore Hill Road. Short-tailed Hawk - One seen at Gatun Locks. Swainson s Hawk Two seen from Tower observation deck, seen on two other days. Zone-tailed Hawk One seen at the Metro Park, another at Cerro Azul. Black Hawk-Eagle A few sightings, including one at Discovery Center. Ornate Hawk-Eagle One on Las Minas Trail. Barred Forest-Falcon Heard only, on Las Minas Trail. Collared Forest-Falcon One seen at Gamboa Resort. Crested Caracara Five seen at Juan Hombron. Yellow-headed Caracara Common on numerous days, including two mating at Ammo Ponds. American Kestrel A pair seen at both Gatun Locks and Juan Hombron. Aplomado Falcon One seen near nest at Juan Hombron. Bat Falcon Seen numerous days, first two perched on tower near Summit Ponds. Peregrine Falcon Pair seen at Altos del Maria, seen on two other days. White-throated Crake One seen at close range at Ammo Ponds, heard numerous days. Gray-necked Wood-Rail Seen four days, including at Ammo Ponds and road near Canopy Lodge. Purple Gallinule Seen numerous days, including with chicks at Gamboa Resort. Common Moorhen Seen numerous days, including at Discovery Center ponds. Limpkin One seen in field on Achiote Road. Southern Lapwing Very common in numerous places. Black-necked Stilt Numerous seen on flats at Panama Viejo. Wattled Jacana Numerous seen on numerous days. Spotted Sandpiper Seen on four days, including four at Gatun Locks, one at Gamboa Resort. Solitary Sandpiper One at Juan Hombron. Willet Seen on four days, including on beach at Santa Clara. Whimbrel Seen on three days, including at Santa Clara and on domestic airfield in Panama City. Short-billed Dowitcher Seen on flats at Panama Viejo. Laughing Gull Many seen in Panama City on first day on drive from airport. Black Tern Fleeting glimpse in Tocumen. Rock Pigeon Common in urban areas. Pale-vented Pigeon Seen on five days in numerous locations. Scaled Pigeon Seen on five days, including from Canopy Tower observation deck. Mourning Dove One seen at Juan Hombron. Plain-breasted Ground-Dove One seen at El Chiru. Ruddy Ground Dove Common bird seen on numerous days in numerous habitats. Blue Ground-Dove One seen at Rio Indio.
White-tipped Dove Common species seen on numerous days in numerous habitats. Gray-chested Dove Fleeting glimpse of one on Pipeline Road. Ruddy Quail-Dove One seen at La Mesa. Brown-throated Parakeet Two seen at Juan Hombron. Orange-chinned Parakeet Seen on numerous days in numerous habitats in lowlands. Blue-fronted Parrotlet Fleeting glimpses at Cerro Jefe and Altos del Maria. Brown-hooded Parrot One seen at Cerro Azul, another heard at Altos del Maria. Blue-headed Parrot Seen numerous days. Red-lored Parrot Large flocks fly in to roost at Gamboa Resort. Mealy Parrot Seen from Canopy Tower observation deck. Yellow-crowned Parrot Fleeting glimpse of some flying near Tocumen Airport. Squirrel Cuckoo Common, seen many places, including from Canopy Tower observation deck. Yellow-billed Cuckoo One seen at Ammo Ponds and five at Juan Hombron. Greater Ani Many seen in Providencia, six at Juan Hombron, and a few at the Ammo Ponds. Smooth-billed Ani Seen in numerous locations. Groove-billed Ani Seen only at Juan Hombron, where they were plentiful. Tropical Screech-Owl One seen at Cariguana. Choco Screech-Owl One flushed by Howler Monkeys on Pipeline Road, landing 10 feet from us. Spectacled Owl One seen at Cariguana. Mottled Owl Pair roosting at Canopy Lodge, others heard around Canopy Tower. Black-and-white Owl One seen and four heard one night around Canopy Tower. Common Nighthawk One seen flying by Canopy Tower on two different days. Common Potoo One roosting at Metro Park entrance, active one on Semaphore Hill Road at night. White-collared Swift Eight to ten seen flying over Canopy Lodge. Chimney Swift Some seen at tower at Discovery Center. Short-tailed Swift Numerous seen in numerous places. Band-rumped Swift Numerous seen in numerous places, including at Canopy Tower. Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Seen on four different days, including at Canopy Tower. Rufous-breasted Hermit One seen by group leader in Rio Indio. Green Hermit Seen on a few days, including at feeders at Kaufmann House. Long-billed Hermit Seen on numerous days. Stripe-throated Hermit Seen on numerous days. White-tipped Sicklebill Seen at Canopy Adventure, also near Kaufmann House. Scaly-breasted Hummingbird One seen in Providencia. White-necked Jacobin Common in various locations. Brown Violet-ear Seen at Kaufmann House. Veraguan Mango (E) One seen at Juan Hombron. Violet-headed Hummingbird Seen at Kaufmann House. Rufous-crested Coquette -- Female seen on road to Altos del Maria, male near Canopy Lodge.
Green Thorntail Female seen at Kaufmann House, male seen numerous days around La Mesa. Garden Emerald Seen in flowers at Canopy Lodge. Violet-crowned Woodnymph Common in numerous locations. Violet-bellied Hummingbird Seen at feeders at Discovery Center. Sapphire-throated Hummingbird Numerous seen at Juan Hombron, two at Fort San Lorenzo. Violet-capped Hummingbird Some seen at Kaufmann House. Blue-chested Hummingbird Common in numerous locations. Snowy-bellied Hummingbird Common in numerous locations. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Common in numerous locations. Snowcap One seen in Altos del Maria. White-vented Plumeleteer Common in numerous locations. Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer Seen in numerous locations, including Kaufmann House. Purple-throated Mountain-gem One seen by guide in Altos del Maria. Green-crowned Brilliant Pair seen in Altos del Maria. Purple-crowned Fairy Seen in a few places, including feeders at Kaufmann House. Long-billed Starthroat In flowers at Canopy Lodge, also in Cerro Azul. Slaty-tailed Trogon Common in numerous locations. Black-tailed Trogon One seen in mangroves on Fort Sherman Road. White-tailed Trogon Seen on a few days, including three along Achiote Road. Gartered Trogon Common in numerous locations. Black-throated Trogon Seen on a few days, including at Cerro Azul. Orange-bellied Trogon Seen at Altos del Maria, none east of the Canal. Tody Motmot One seen on road to Altos del Maria. Whooping Motmot Seen in numerous places, but not as common as Rufous and Broad-billed. Rufous Motmot Seen at numerous locations, heard daily from Canopy Tower. Broad-billed Motmot Seen in numerous places, including Semaphore Hill Road. Ringed Kingfisher Seen on Achiote Road, at Gamboa Resort, and other places. Belted Kingfisher One seen at Gatun Locks. Amazon Kingfisher One seen at Ammo Ponds. Green Kingfisher Seen in Providencia and at Canopy Lodge. Green-and-rufous Kingfisher One seen by guide on road to Cerro Azul. American Pygmy Kingfisher One seen at Summit Zoo. Barred Puffbird Two seen at Rio Indio. White-necked Puffbird One seen at Gamboa Resort, another at Discovery Center tower. Black-breasted Puffbird Seen numerous days. Pied Puffbird One seen from Discovery Center tower. White-whiskered Puffbird Seen numerous days, including on Semaphore Hill Road. Great Jacamar One seen on Pipeline Road. Spot-crowned Barbet Seen on Achiote Road and at Canopy Lodge. Blue-throated (Emerald) Toucanet One seen at La Mesa.
Collared Aracari Seen numerous days, including from Canopy Tower observation deck. Yellow-eared Toucanet One seen at Cerro Jefe. Keel-billed Toucan Seen numerous days, including from Canopy Tower observation deck. Chestnut-mandibled Toucan Seen numerous days, especially around Gamboa. Black-cheeked Woodpecker Seen numerous days. Red-crowned Woodpecker Most common woodpecker, seen numerous days. Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker (E) Two seen at Cerro Azul. Cinnamon Woodpecker Seen at base of Semaphore Hill Road, also on Pipeline Road. Lineated Woodpecker Seen four days in various places. Crimson-crested Woodpecker Seen on Achiote Road, at Discover Center, and Gamboa Resort. Scaly-throated Leaftosser Heard by me, seen by others on Semaphore Hill Road, Plantation Trail. Pale-breasted Spinetail One seen at Juan Hombron. Red-faced Spinetail One seen at Altos del Maria. Spotted Barbtail One seen at Altos del Maria. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner Three seen, including one on Pipeline Road. Plain Xenops Seen on numerous days in numerous locations. Plain-brown Woodcreeper Seen on four days, including on Pipeline and Semaphore Hill Roads. Olivaceous Woodcreeper One seen at Canopy Tower. Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Seen at Rio Indio and Altos del Maria. Northern Barred-Woodcreeper Seen at Gamboa Resort and on Pipeline Road. Straight-billed Woodcreeper Two seen in mangroves on Fort Sherman Road, one at Juan Hombron. Cocoa Woodcreeper Most common and widespread woodcreeper, seen numerous days. Black-striped Woodcreeper One seen on Pipeline Road. Spotted Woodcreeper -- Seen on Las Minas Trail and La Mesa. Streak-headed Woodcreeper One seen on Achiote and Semaphore Hill Roads and at Gamboa Resort. Fasciated Antshrike Many seen, including one on nest at base of Semaphore Hill Road. Great Antshrike Three seen at Gamboa Resort. Barred Antshrike Seen on a few days, including two at Juan Hombron. Western Slaty-Antshrike The most common antbird species, seen or heard most days around Tower. Russet Antshrike Two seen on Candelario Road. Plain Antvireo Seen numerous days during week at Canopy Lodge. Spot-crowned Antvireo Seen two different days along Pipeline Road. Moustached Antwren One seen on Pipeline Road. Pacific Antwren Two seen in Providencia. Checker-throated Antwren Seen on numerous days. White-flanked Antwren Seen on numerous days, with eight seen one day on Pipeline Road. Slaty Antwren Two seen on Candelario Road. Dot-winged Antwren Numerous seen during stay at Canopy Tower. Dusky Antbird Seen on Pipeline Road, at Gamboa Resort, and other places. Jet Antbird One seen at Rio Indio. White-bellied Antbird Two seen on Pipeline Road. Chestnut-backed Antbird Common, seen on numerous days.
Dull-mantled Antbird Two seen at La Mesa. Spotted Antbird Seen in numerous places, including on Pipeline Road. Bicolored Antbird Seen at La Mesa and along Pipeline Road. Ocellated Antbird One seen on Pipeline Road. Black-faced Antthrush Heard many days, seen along Semaphore Hill and Pipeline Roads. Black-crowned Antpitta One seen at Altos del Maria. Streak-chested Antpitta Seen on Plantation and Pipeline Roads. Brown-capped Tyrannulet One seen from Canopy Tower, another at Rio Indio. Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet Seen at Rio Indio and Gamboa Resort. Mouse-colored Tyrannulet Four seen at Juan Hombron. Yellow Tyrannulet Seen at Metro Park and Gamboa Resort. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Seen at Summit Zoo, Metro Park, and Gamboa Resort. Forest Elaenia Seen at Gamboa Resort. Yellow-bellied Elaenia Most common elaenia, seen in numerous places. Lesser Elaenia One seen at Juan Hombron. Olive-striped Flycatcher Not seen by me, seen by others in highlands. Ochre-bellied Flycatcher Seen numerous times, including on Pipeline Road and in Cariguana. Paltry Tyrannulet Seen on numerous days. Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant One seen on Semaphore Hill Road. Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant Seen numerous times in highlands. Southern Bentbill Many seen and heard at Metro Park. Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher One seen at Juan Hombron. Common Tody-Flycatcher Seen numerous times, including at Tower. Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher Seen at Discovery Center, Rio Indio, and other places. Olivaceous Flatbill Seen on Plantation Road, at Gamboa Resort, and other places. Yellow-olive Flycatcher Seen at Summit Zoo and Metro Park. Yellow-margined Flycatcher Seen at base of Semaphore Hill Road. Golden-crowned Spadebill Seen on Plantation and Semaphore Hill Roads. Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Seen on numerous days in lowlands. Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher Seen at La Mesa and Metro Park. Black-tailed Flycatcher Fleeting glimpse of one behind Ammo Ponds. Tufted Flycatcher Seen on Las Minas Trail and at Altos del Maria. Olive-sided Flycatcher Seen on Las Minas Trail, at Juan Hombron, and in Altos del Maria. Eastern Wood-Pewee Ubiquitous migrant throughout the trip. Tropical Pewee Seen at Canopy Tower. Acadian Flycatcher Seen at Metro Park. Black Phoebe One seen on road to Cerro Azul. Long-tailed Tyrant Seen in Providencia and on road to Altos del Maria. Bright-rumped Attila Seen at Discovery Center and Altos del Maria, heard frequently from Tower. Rufous Mourner Seen on Pipeline Road. Dusky-capped Flycatcher Seen at Gamboa Resort and Altos del Maria. Panama Flycatcher Six seen at Juan Hombron, another at Summit Zoo. Great Crested Flycatcher Seen at Alto del Maria and on Pipeline Road. Lesser Kiskadee Fairly common, including at Gamboa Resort and Discovery Center.
Great Kiskadee Common and widespread. Boat-billed Flycatcher Seen at Ammo Ponds, Gamboa Resort, and Juan Hombron. Rusty-margined Flycatcher Some seen at Providencia. Social Flycatcher Common, seen on numerous days. Gray-capped Flycatcher Seen at Providencia. Streaked Flycatcher Seen on numerous days, including at Canopy Tower. Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher One at Altos del Maria, another on Pipeline Road. Tropical Kingbird Extremely common and widespread. Eastern Kingbird Seen at Discovery Center and Gamboa Resort. Gray Kingbird Seen at Canopy Tower and Juan Hombron. Fork-tailed Flycatcher Seen in Gamboa town, at Juan Hombron, El Chiru, and Gamboa Resort. Thrush-Like Schiffornis Seen at Cerro Jefe and on Candelario Road. Speckled Mourner One seen on Semaphore Hill Road. Cinnamon Becard Seen on Pipeline Road and at Gamboa Resort. White-winged Becard Not seen by me, seen by others behind Ammo Ponds. Masked Tityra Seen numerous places, including Achiote Road and Las Minas Trail. Black-crowned Tityra Seen on Achiote Road and at Discovery Center. Purple-throated Fruitcrow Many seen on Achiote and Pipeline Roads. Blue Cotinga Seen at Discovery Center, Canopy Tower, and Achiote Road. Golden-collared Manakin Seen on three days, including at Gamboa Resort. White-ruffed Manakin Two at Altos del Maria, one at Cerro Azul, one on Las Minas Trail. Lance-tailed Manakin Two at Juan Hombron. Blue-crowned Manakin Seen on five days, including on Pipeline and Semaphore Hill Roads. Red-capped Manakin Seen on four days, including Plantation and Pipeline Roads. Yellow-throated Vireo Seen at Altos del Maria and at Canopy Tower. Philadelphia Vireo One seen at base of Semaphore Hill Road. Red-eyed Vireo Common migrant seen in numerous places. Scrub Greenlet Seen at Gamboa Resort and Juan Hombron. Golden-fronted Greenlet Seen at Gamboa Resort. Lesser Greenlet Seen numerous days, including from Tower. Green Shrike-Vireo Seen at Canopy Tower and at Discovery Center, heard many days from Tower. Rufous-browed Peppershrike One seen at Juan Hombron. Black-chested Jay Seen at Providencia, Cerro Jefe, and Canopy Lodge. Purple Martin Seen at Discovery Center, Gamboa Resort, and Ammo Ponds. Gray-breasted Martin Very common, thousands seen around Tower on some days. Mangrove Swallow Seen at Gamboa Resort, Ammo Ponds, and Gatun Locks. Northern Rough-winged Swallow Seen at Providencia and Ammo Ponds. Southern Rough-winged Swallow Seen at Ammo Ponds, Discovery Center, and other places. Bank Swallow (Sand Martin) Four seen at Discovery Center.
Cliff Swallow Seen at Ammo Ponds, Discovery Center, and Las Minas Trail. Barn Swallow Very common migrant seen in numerous places. White-headed Wren One seen on Achiote Road. Black-bellied Wren Seen on Pipeline Road. Bay Wren Seen on Achiote Road and at Canopy Lodge. Rufous-breasted Wren Seen at Metro Park and on Las Minas Trail. Rufous-and-white Wren Seen at Cariguana, Juan Hombron, and Metro Park. Buff-breasted Wren Seen at Gamboa Resort. Plain Wren Seen at Providencia and Rio Indio. House Wren Most common and widespread wren species. Ochraceous Wren Two seen at Altos del Maria. White-breasted Wood-Wren Seen and/or heard in numerous locations. Gray-breasted Wood-Wren Two seen at Altos del Maria. Scaly-breasted Wren Seen on Las Minas Trail and Candelario Road. Song Wren Seen on Pipeline Road. Tawny-faced Gnatwren Seen on Pipeline and Candelario Roads. Long-billed Gnatwren Seen on Semaphore Hill Road. Tropical Gnatcatcher Seen numerous places in lowlands, including from Canopy Tower. Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush One seen at La Mesa. Veery One seen at Metro Park. Swainson s Thrush Common migrant, numerous seen and heard. Wood Thrush Not seen by me, but seen by guide on Plantation Road. Pale-vented Thrush One seen on Las Minas Trail. Clay-colored Thrush Numerous seen on most days, feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Tropical Mockingbird -- Seen on a few days, including at Ammo Ponds. Golden-winged Warbler Seen in a few places, including at Canopy Tower and Jordanal. Tennessee Warbler Common migrant, numerous seen, including at Canopy Tower. Yellow Warbler Common migrant, numerous seen in wetland and other areas. Chestnut-sided Warbler Fairly common migrant, seen at both Canopy Tower and Canopy Lodge. Blackburnian Warbler Fairly common migrant, only one male seen in breeding plumage. Bay-breasted Warbler Common during the last week of my visit. Black-and-white Warbler Seen at Metro Park and Cariguana. American Redstart One seen at Canopy Tower, two at Cerro Azul. Prothonotary Warbler Seen at Ammo Ponds and Metro Park. Worm-eating Warbler Not seen by me, but seen by others at Metro Park. Northern Waterthrush Very common migrant, seen numerous days. Mourning Warbler Seen on Las Minas Trail and at Gamboa Resort. Canada Warbler Seen on numerous days. Rufous-capped Warbler Feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Buff-rumped Warbler Seen in stream near Canopy Lodge.
Bananaquit Feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Common Bush-Tanager Two seen on Las Minas Trail, another two at Altos del Maria. Black-and-yellow Tanager One seen at Cerro Azul, four at Altos del Maria. Rosy Thrush-Tanager One seen at Metro Park, another on road to Altos del Maria. Dusky-faced Tanager Two seen at La Mesa. Gray-headed Tanager Seen on Pipeline Road and at Gamboa Resort. White-shouldered Tanager Fairly common in lowlands, displaying group at Discovery Center. Tawny-crested Tanager One seen at La Mesa. White-lined Tanager Two seen at Jordanal. Crimson-backed Tanager Seen numerous days, feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Flame (Lemon)-rumped Tanager Seen at Gamboa Resort, feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Blue-gray Tanager Common, feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Palm Tanager Common throughout trip, took food off dining tables at Canopy Tower. Golden-hooded Tanager Common in trees around Canopy Tower. Plain-colored Tanager Common in trees around Canopy Tower. Rufous-winged Tanager Fleeting glimpse of one at Cerro Jefe. Bay-headed Tanager Fairly common in highlands. Emerald Tanager One seen at Kaufmann House. Silver-throated Tanager Seen on numerous days in highlands. Scarlet-thighed Dacnis Two seen at Rio Indio. Blue Dacnis Common in trees around Canopy Tower. Green Honeycreeper Common in trees around Canopy Tower. Shining Honeycreeper A few seen at Cerro Azul. Red-legged Honeycreeper Seen on numerous days. Streaked Saltator One at Rio Indio, one at Juan Hombron, and two on Pipeline Road. Buff-throated Saltator Seen on numerous days. Black-headed Saltator One seen at Gamboa Resort. Slate-colored Grosbeak One seen on Semaphore Hill Road Blue-black Grassquit Seen at Cerro Azul and Juan Hombron. Slate-colored Seedeater A few seen at Jordanal. Variable Seedeater The most common finch seen. Yellow-bellied Seedeater Two seen on Las Minas Trail. Ruddy-breasted Seedeater Seen on numerous days. Thick-billed Seed-Finch Fairly common, including around Ammo Ponds. Yellow-faced Grassquit Seen in numerous places in highlands. Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch Two seen on Las Minas Road. Orange-billed Sparrow Seen at Canopy Adventure and a few other places. Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch Seen on Candelario Road and Las Minas Trail. Black-striped Sparrow Seen on numerous days. Hepatic Tanager Fairly common in highlands. Summer Tanager Fairly common migrant, seen around Canopy Tower. Scarlet Tanager Seen on numerous days, including some at Canopy Tower.
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Red-throated Ant-Tanager Seen at Gamboa Resort, Discovery Center, and Metro Park. Olive Tanager Seen at Cerro Jefe and Discovery Center. Rose-breasted Grosbeak Seen on numerous days. Blue-black Grosbeak -- Seen at Cerro Azul and behind Ammo Ponds. Red-breasted Blackbird Many seen on way to Achiote Road. Eastern Meadowlark Seen on Las Minas Trail, at Juan Hombron, and at Cerro Azul. Great-tailed Grackle Extremely common in areas where there are people. Giant Cowbird One seen at Gamboa Resort. Orchard Oriole One seen on Achiote Road. Yellow-backed Oriole Seen on Achiote Road, at Summit Park, and on Pipeline Road. Baltimore Oriole Fairly common migrant, including at both Canopy Tower and Canopy Lodge. Yellow-billed Cacique One seen at Gamboa Resort. Scarlet-rumped Cacique Seen on Achiote Road and at Canopy Tower. Yellow-rumped Cacique Seen on Achiote Road and on Pipeline Road. Crested Oropendola One seen in Providencia, another on Las Minas Trail. Chestnut-headed Oropendola Seen on numerous days, including at Canopy Lodge feeders. Yellow-crowned Euphonia Seen at Gamboa Resort, Juan Hombron, and Altos del Maria. Thick-billed Euphonia Most common euphonia seen, feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Fulvous-vented Euphonia Common in trees around Canopy Tower. White-vented Euphonia Seen at Cerro Azul. Tawny-capped Euphonia Feeder bird at Canopy Lodge. Lesser Goldfinch Seen at El Chiru and Cerro Azul. MAMMALS Central American Woolly Opossum One seen while spotlighting on Semaphore Hill Road. Northern Tamandua Three seen, including on Pipeline Road and Plantation Road. Hoffmann s Two-toed Sloth Seen on four days, including on Semaphore Hill Road. Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth Common, including one outside Canopy Tower dining room. Nine-banded Armadillo One seen at Ammo Ponds. Lesser Sac-winged Bat One perched in roof of gazebo at Jordanal. Common Tent-making Bat Many near entrance to Summit Park Zoo. Geoffroy s Tamarin Seen on the Achiote Road and near the entrance to the Metro Park. Panamanian (Western) Night Monkey Seen in the Metro Park and on the Plantation Road.
White-faced Capuchin Seen on the Achiote Road and at the Gamboa Resort. Mantled Howler Common, including at Canopy Tower, the Discovery Center, and Pipeline Road. Variegated Squirrel Fairly common; a young one climbed up my leg. Red-tailed Squirrel Fairly common, come to feeders at Canopy Lodge. Western Pygmy Squirrel Seen on two days around La Mesa. Lesser Capybara Large group seen at Gamboa Resort. Central American Agouti Extremely common, especially at Gamboa Resort. Forest Rabbit Not seen by me, but seen by others along Pipeline Road. White-nosed Coati Family group seen along Semaphore Hill Road. Kinkajou One seen at night from Canopy Tower dining area. Tayra Not seen by me but by others on Plantation Road and at Gamboa Resort. Neotropical River Otter One seen on Fort Sherman Road.