NORTHERN ECUADOR HUMMINGBIRD & TANAGER EXTRAVAGANZA A RELAXED & EASY TOUR

MARCH 15–24, 2018

Velvet-purple Coronet ©Cathy Summa-Wolfe

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NORTHERN ECUADOR HUMMINGBIRD & TANAGER EXTRAVAGANZA A RELAXED & EASY TOUR March 15–24, 2018

By Paul Greenfield

Flame-faced Tanager © Paul J. Greenfield

COLOR—all varieties and qualities of color: bright, glistening, shimmering, glowing, shining, iridescent, opalescent, glossy, velvety, opaque, pastel, gaudy, subdued, contrasting, blended, primary, secondary, terciary and on and on—could well have been the underlying theme of this year’s first Relaxed & Easy Northern Ecuador Hummingbird & Tanager Extravaganza. During this weeklong Andean adventure, we found ourselves fully immersed in a spectacular feathered festival of hummingbirds and tanagers. The superlatives are hard to match…what could be better!

Our rather comfortable itinerary took advantage of Ecuador’s compact size and birder- friendly infrastructure as we ventured up and over the Andes first east then west, initiated by a morning just below Antisana National Park—spying a Giant Hummingbird before even disembarking from our bus! Hummingbirds everywhere, in brilliant light— Sparkling Violetears, Shining Sunbeams, a stunning male Black-tailed Trainbearer, the oversized Great Sapphirewing with its shining blue wings, the pint-sized Tyrian Metaltail… each as incredible as the next! Then, a pair of huge Andean Condors showed up above the horizon in graceful buoyant flight, only to touch down on a rocky cliff-face and proceed to copulate ! WOW! And our journey had barely begun ! We eventually continued on to Papallacta Pass for a brief visit along the ‘old’ road there, spying a soaring Puna Hawk and a Carunculated Caracara, along with a Viridian Metaltail and Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 2 Northern Ecuador Hummingbird & Tanager Extravaganza R&E, 2018

Blue-mantled Thornbill perched up on the same Polylepis shrub (these two species in obvious competition for the same food sources), before advancing to Guango Lodge for lunch—and more birds. At this renowned site, the hummers were buzzing and combative all around us: Tourmaline Sunangels everywhere, Speckled Hummingbirds, Long-tailed Sylphs (can’t you just hear the “oohs’ and the “aahs”), “snappy” Collared Incas, Buff- tailed and Chestnut-breasted coronets (so cool but aggressive), bee-like White-bellied Woodstars, and a “Ripley’s Believe-it-or-not” Sword-billed Hummingbird (OMG!). We then took a short walk down to the nearby river where 2 Torrent Tyrannulets and a Spotted Sandpiper awaited, along with a fairly large band of noisy Turquoise Jays that marauded about; an Andean Motmot surprised us, allowing for brief but excellent scope views before disappearing—this may well be a first record for the species at this site and this altitude! Alas, it was time to head for our first lodge, Cabañas San Isidro, in time to add a few more species to the day’s tally, including Bronzy Inca, Fawn-breasted Brilliants, and a minute female Gorgeted Woodstar. But our day’s birding would not be complete until we secured excellent, after-dinner looks at the enigmatic ‘San Isidro Mystery Owl ’—an as-yet-to-be fully identified taxa that has the scientific community still guessing!

San Isidro is situated in the upper subtropic-lower temperate ecotone along the eastern slope of the Andes and is well-renowned for its birdlife and fine cuisine (an extra plus!). Our half-day here confirmed this handily; pre-breakfast birding brought forth several interesting species: a pair of Crimson-mantled Woodpeckers, Olive-backed and Montane woodcreepers, White-bellied Antpitta at its ‘feeding station,’ a really endearing Rufous- crowned Tody-Flycatcher in Chusquea bamboo, and Gray-breasted Wood-Wren. Later that morning we explored the ‘Eco-corridor’ that runs right past the lodge’s entrance, rendering encounters with Sickle-winged Guans, Cinnamon Flycatchers, Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrants, wonderfully colorful and animated Inca (Green) Jays, Mountain Wren, Saffron-crowned and Flame-faced tanagers (more outrageous color!), Capped Conebill, Bluish Flowerpiercer, Russet-backed Oropendolas, and Subtropical and Yellow-rumped caciques among the species seen. At the porch nectar feeders, we encountered Lesser Violetear and Andean Emerald. After a delicious lunch, we departed eastward towards the Amazonian foothills, with an enjoyable stop at Río Hollín, where we checked out more nectar feeders and the views of the white-water Hollín River and waterfall along with special looks at glowing White-tailed Hillstars, Many-spotted Hummingbirds, Glittering-throated Emerald, multicolored Golden-tailed Sapphires, a pair of White- capped Dippers, and a nesting pair of Common Tody-Flycatchers. We continued on to our day’s final destination, spotting Crimson-mantled Woodpecker and a male Golden- collared Honeycreeper before arriving at Wildsumaco Lodge in time to settle in and, of course, sample some new hummers from the lodge’s ample porch, among them Green Hermit, Brown Violetear, extravagant Wire-crested Thorntails and Peruvian (Booted) Racket-tails, Rufous-vented Whitetip, Black-throated and Violet-fronted brilliants, a ‘showstopping’ Gould’s Jewelfront, Violet-headed Hummingbird, Napo Sabrewing, and Fork-tailed Woodnymph. Quite a show—quite a day!

We spent two full days exploring the rich and diverse habitats around Wildsumaco, from forest edge, pastures, and clearings to forest, and, of course, we enjoyed protracted views of the lodge’s two nectar feeding-stations and their hummingbirds. We also sat over a forest feeding-station where worms were ‘served’ to a pair of hungry Plain-backed

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Antpittas, an adorable Ochre-breasted Antpitta, and a Gray-cheeked Thrush. As it turned out, many species had taken to nesting here, somewhat unseasonally, and we faced some unexpected challenges, but enjoyed some great birding—with Swallow-tailed Kites, Black Hawk-Eagle, Squirrel Cuckoo, more and repeated looks at the hummers we sampled upon our arrival (with many photo ops!), Gilded Barbet, Golden-collared Toucanet, Channel-billed Toucan, Yellow-tufted and Golden-olive woodpeckers, Maroon-tailed Parakeets, Chestnut-fronted Macaws, Short-tailed Antthrush (Rob got stunning photos!), Buff-fronted and Montane foliage-gleaners, White-tailed and Golden- faced tyrannulets, Ornate and Lemon-browed flycatchers, Olivaceous Greenlet, White- winged Becard, a bunch of boreal migrants (American Redstart, Blackburnian and Canada warblers, Summer and Scarlet tanagers, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks), Crested Oropendolas, and White-lined, Silver-beaked, Blue-necked, and Golden-eared tanagers among the many. Our eventual departure and drive back to Quito brought other noteworthy species, including a lovely Torrent Duck family along the Río Cosanga, a pair of Crimson-crested Woodpeckers as we exited Wildsumaco, some Cliff Flycatchers, a pair of Masked Tityras, Rufous-naped Greenlet, Violaceous Jays, White-thighed Swallow, Tropical Parula, Magpie and two male Swallow tanagers, Blue Dacnis, Chestnut-bellied Seedeater, Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch, and Grayish Saltator.

Great Sapphirewing © Paul J. Greenfield

The ‘second act’ of our Extravaganza began the following morning as we departed from

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Quito and climbed to Jocotoco Foundation’s Yanacocha Reserve at around 11,500 altitude. Hummingbirds dazzled us at point-blank with full-on looks at Tyrian Metaltails, a Sapphire-vented Puffleg, more aggressive Shining Sunbeams, bold Buff-winged Starfrontlets, repeated views of a wonderful male Sword-billed Hummingbird, and a pair of Great Sapphirewings. We were also wowed by high elevation tanagers that came to the plantain feeders set up here: pairs of the scarce and local Black-chested Mountain- Tanager and the truly splendid Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager left us rather speechless (except for those now familiar ‘oohs’and ‘aahs’); these were followed by Yellow- breasted and Gray-browed brushfinches, Glossy and Masked flowerpierces, and the occasional Rufous-collared Sparrow and Great Thrush, not to forget the surprising pair of Andean Guans that stuffed themselves obligingly. We eventually walked a bit along the reserve’s main trail where we came across a small band of Rufous Wrens and a quite similar Rufous Spinetail amidst marvelous scenery and awesome vegetation (orchids, huge Gunnera leaves, etc.). But the day had just begun, and what a day it would be…we continued on our journey, this time downslope—stopping for a Brown-backed Chat- Tyrant and Red-crested Cotinga—to Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge for lunch and more avian delights, including many Chocó bioregional endemics: Lesser Violetear, Speckled Hummingbirds, our first fabulous male Violet-tailed Sylphs (could you believe those tails!), Collared Incas, some 40 or so Buff-tailed Coronets, astonishing White-booted (Booted) Racket-tails, Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, and Andean Emerald kept us glued to the feeders. Blue-winged Mountain-Tanagers also came to sip nectar, as did Masked and a pair of White-sided flowerpiercers. Before heading on our way, we encountered a splendid Toucan Barbet threesome, a Strong-billed Woodcreeper (seen best by Lynn), a pair of Smoke-colored Pewees, great close looks at Cinnamon (really close encounters for Eve!) and Golden-crowned flycatchers, and a tame pair of Slate-throated Whitestarts. Before reaching our lodge, we made a final stop at what I like to call “Casa Rolando,” where a humble and enthusiastic local resident has set up a beautiful birding garden experience; so much so, that we had to return for more the following day! Brown Inca, several unbeatable Velvet-purple Coronets, Green-crowned and the rare and local Empress brilliants, Purple-throated Woodstar, our first shockingly vibrant Crowned Woodnymphs, and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird were among the ‘new’ hummers that adorned the nectar feeders; but the plantain feeders held much of our attention, with unmatched views of Red-headed Barbets; Ecuadorian Thrush; the uncommon and local Black-chinned Mountain-Tanagers; Flame (Lemon)-rumped, Golden-naped, Flame-faced, and Golden tanagers; Buff-throated Saltator; and Thick- billed and Orange-bellied euphonias. Our second visit there added a mindblowing pair of Crimson-rumped Toucanets, Golden-olive Woodpecker, a Black-capped Tanager pair, and Chocó (Tricolored) Brushfinch. By the time we reached Séptimo Paraíso to settle in, we had enjoyed yet another great day!

‘Séptimo’ became our base of operations for the remainder of our Extravaganza, from which we would make birding ‘sallies’ to a variety of excellent sites at both lower and higher elevations—birding the grounds, and visits to Milpe and Río Silanche bird sanctuaries (Río Silanche’s canopy tower was amazing!), Suamox (for birds and refreshing fruit-ices), and the Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute (in thick fog). Highlights were many, both birds- and experience-wise; to mention a few: an adult and two young Wattled Guans seen beautifully close along the Séptimo Paraíso entrance road; Crested Guans; White-necked Jacobins; White-whiskered and Bronzy hermits; Green-breasted

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Mango; Green Thorntails; Long-billed Starthroat; Blue-chested Hummingbird; White tailed Trogons; a responsive Barred Puffbird; Rufous Motmot; Pale-mandibled (Collared) Araçari; Chestnut-mandibled (Yellow-throated) and Chocó toucans; Black-cheeked and Lineated woodpeckers; Bronze-winged Parrots (a dozen at point-blank!); Streaked Tuftedcheek; Red-faced Spinetails; Chocó Tyrannulet; Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant; Purple-throated Fruitcrow; Cinnamon Becard; Chocó (Golden-bellied) Warbler; Gray- and-gold, Bay-headed, and Silver-throated tanagers; a gorgeous pair of Yellow-tufted Dacnis; Green Honeycreeper; Capped Conebill; Black-winged Saltator; Yellow-throated and Dusky chlorospinguses; Dusky-faced and Ochre-breasted tanagers; and Scarlet- rumped Caciques.

Empress Brilliant © Paul J. Greenfield

Our final day was a full one. We departed from Séptimo Paráiso and headed off to Amagusa-Mashpi Reserve, which is set in an area of extensive wet Chocó bioregional cloudforest—here a young couple have set up nectar and plantain feeders that we thoroughly enjoyed for part of the morning. The concentration of Velvet-purple Coronets and Empress Brilliants was amazing, along with ten other species, but the tanagers may

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 6 Northern Ecuador Hummingbird & Tanager Extravaganza R&E, 2018 well have taken the prize, with additional looks at Black-chinned Mountain-Tanagers; Golden-naped, Golden, and Silver-throated tanagers; along with Chestnut-capped Brushfinch; Black-striped Sparrow; and a show-stopping pair of Glistening-green Tanagers. At a second set of feeders, which seemed birdless, a Moss-backed Tanager came a-calling! Time was short, and we had to begin our return to Quito, but not before a last, strategic lunch/birding stop at Alambi Cloud Forest lodge, where it was swarming with wall-to-wall hummers! Multiples of many of the species we had already enjoyed earlier on the trip were everywhere, and we added a lovely and unexpected (at this low elevation) Gorgeted Sunangel; but at the last second (literally!), a female Western Emerald entered the scene—our final and 58 th hummingbird for the 8-day trip! We also tallied a perched pair of Red-billed Parrots and a Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant that was nest-building on the porch’s light fixture, as well as a number of other species that showed up. Alas, our Relaxed & Easy Northern Ecuador Hummingbird &Tanager Extravaganza had come to an end, and we departed for Ecuador’s capital city, Quito, and our final checklist session, our farewell dinner, and a whole collection of fond memories of wonderful, places, exuberant vegetation, magnificent scenery, nature in all its glory… and, of course, a ‘prismatic’ show of wondrous birds!

Glistening-green Tanager © Paul J. Greenfield

ITINERARY:

March 15: Arrival in Quito March 16: Morning departure from Quito; drive to Antisana area, with stops at Tambo Condor and along entrance road to Hostería Guaytara; continue northward over Papallacta Pass (13,000 ft) to Guango Lodge for lunch and birding, then on to Cabañas San Isidro (7,500 ft) (overnight: Cabañas San Isidro)

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March 17: Morning birding at Cabañas San Isidro (grounds & Eco-corridor road), lunch, then departure and drive to Wildsumaco Lodge with stops along the Loreto Road (Guacamayos overlook) and Río Hollín—Restaurante Susana/Hollín Bridge (4,265 ft)—then onward to Wildsumaco Lodge (4,921 ft) for afternoon hummers (overnight: Wildsumaco Lodge) March 18: Wildsumaco Lodge all day (lodge & forest feeders and roadside birding) March 19: Morning birding at Wildsumaco (lodge & roadside); lunch at Wildsumaco; departure and drive to Quito with stops west of Río Hollín and Rio Cosanga (overnight: Hotel Quito). March 20: Morning departure from Quito (9,000 ft) to Séptimo Paraíso Lodge (4,900 ft) in the Mindo Valley; morning visit to Yanacocha Reserve (11,500 ft), then downslope along Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute to Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge for lunch and birding; continue westward along the Ecoroute to ‘Casa Rolando’/San Tadeo Birding, then onward to Séptimo Paraíso (overnight: Séptimo Paraíso Lodge) March 21: Pre-breakfast and midday at Séptimo Paraíso; mid-morning visit to Milpe Bird Sanctuary (3,400 ft); afternoon at ‘Casa Rolando’/San Tadeo Birding (overnight: Séptimo ParaísoLodge) March 22: Morning at Río Silanche Bird Sanctuary (1,500 ft) and Suamox (1,200 ft); Lunch at Séptimo Paraíso; afternoon along Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute/around Séptimo Paraíso (overnight: Séptimo Paraíso) March 23: Departure from Séptimo Paraíso and drive to and birding at Amagusa-Mashpi Reserve, continue on to Alambi Cloud Forest Reserve (4,250 ft), for birding and field lunch… then return to Quito for final list session and farewell dinner (overnight: Hotel Quito) March 24: Departure for home

Gorgeted Sunangel © Paul J. Greenfield

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BIRDS: Trip highlights, favorites and rarities are in bold ; H = heard only

TINAMOUS: TINAMIDAE Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui)—H at Wildsumaco and Río Silanche

DUCKS, GEESE & WATERFOWL: ANATIDAE Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata) —A family threesome seen along Río Cosanga on the 19 th

GUANS, CHACHALACAS & CURASSOWS: CRACIDAE Andean Guan (Penelope montagnii) —2 came in close to plantain feeder at Yanacocha Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) —4 were seen by part of our group at Séptimo Paraíso Wattled Guan (Aburria aburri)—a wonderful family group (1 adult and two young birds) along the side of the entrance road to Séptimo Paraíso; the again (w/ two adults) there a day later Sickle-winged Guan (Chamaepetes goudotii )—Singles were seen twice at Wildsumaco; a pair seen at Bellavista AMERICAN VULTURES: CATHARTIDAE Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)—Generally common; seen on all but our first day Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) —Fairly common; seen on all but three days Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) —Spectacular pair seen (also copulating!) at Tambo Condor

KITES, EAGLES & HAWKS: ACCIPITRIDAE Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) —4 seen at Wildsumaco; singles seen at Séptimo Paraíso and Milpe Bird Sanctuary Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus)—1 seen soaring along the Wildsumaco entrance road on the 19 th Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) —A relatively common species; 4 seen at various locations en route between Wildsumaco, Río Hollín and the Baeza area; singles seen near Río Silancha Bird Sanctuary and en route to Amagusa-Mashpi Variable Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)—1 seen soaring at Papallacta Pass (the Puna Hawk, Poecilochrous race—this was formally split from the Red-backed Hawk, Polyosoma race. Short-tailed Hawk ( Buteo brachyurus )—1 soaring bird seen below Cabañas San Isidro (seemingly high for the species)

SANDPIPERS & ALLIES: SCOLOPACIDAE Spotted Sandpiper ( Actitis macularius )—Singles seen along rapid rivers at Río Hollín and Río Cosanga

GULLS, TERNS & SKIMMERS: LARIDAE Andean Gull ( Chroicocephalus serranus )—At least 20 were seen from Tambo Condor

PIGEONS & DOVES: COLUMBIDAE Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) —Common around the town of Pintag en route to

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Antisana National Park Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) —H at Wildsumaco; flock of 25 or so at Bellavista Plumbeous Pigeon (Patagioenas plumbea)—H at Wildsumaco Ruddy Pigeon (Patagioenas subvinacea) —H at Río Silanche; 2 seen at Milpe Bird Sanctuary White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) —H at Wildsumaco; singles seen at Río Silanche and Séptimo Paraíso Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata) —A generally common species in the Andean highlands, especially near and around Quito

CUCKOOS: CUCULIDAE Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani) —5-6 seen in open country along the Wildsumaco entrance road; 5 or so seen along road en route to Amagusa-Mashpi Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana) —2 seen by Dorothy at Wildsumaco on the 18 th ; 3 more seen there on the 19 th

OWLS: STRIGIDAE ‘San Isidro Mystery’ Owl (Ciccaba sp.) —1 seen well at San Isidro. Taxonomic ‘assignment’ of this population has not yet been determined; questions arise due to this population’s temperate zone range and plumage features of both Black- banded (of the Amazonian lowlands) and Black-and-white (of the Pacific lowlands) owls. This taxon may actually represent a separate, and as yet, undescribed species

POTOOS: NYCTIBIDAE Common Potoo ( Nyctibius griseus )—H, and 1 seen by Eve, at Séptimo Paraíso

SWIFTS: APODIDAE White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris) —Fairly large flocks seen on four days on both Andean slopes

HUMMINGBIRDS: TROCHILIDAE White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) —A regular and common species at lower elevations on the west slope: seen at Milpe, Séptimo Paraíso, Suamox, Casa Rolando, and Alambi (up to 25 or so seen at each site) White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) —1 was seen briefly (clinging to Heliconia flower) at Wildsumaco Bronzy Hermit (Glaucis aeneus )—At least 1 was seen well, a few times at flowering ginger plants at Suamox White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) —1-2 seen on three days at Milpe, Séptimo Paraíso, and Suamox Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) —Singles seen daily at Wildsumaco feeders mostly Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) —Between 2-20 seen at Wildsumaco feeders; 1-5 or so seen at Casa Rolando, Séptimo Paraíso, and Alambi Cloud Forest Lodge Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotis) —Recently split from Green Hermit (C. thalassinus) . Singles seen at Wildsumaco and Bellavista Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) —A spectacular 12 or so seen in stunning light

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at Tambo Condor; another seen at Wildsumaco. A generally common species in the Andean highlands Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax) —This population had been previously assigned to Black-breasted Mango (A. nigricollis), but recent evidence suggests that is best be considered Green-breasted.1 male seen at Suamox gardens Gorgeted Sunangel (Heliangelus strophianus) —Finally, 1 seen well and close at Alambi Cloud Forest Lodge feeders (a Chocó bioregional endemic species) Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) —20 or so seen repeatedly at Guango Lodge feeders Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii) —From 8-25 or so of this endearing little hummer seen at Wildsumaco feeders and Verbena shrubs on three days Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii) —From 6-25 or so seen at Milpe, Suamoz, Amagusa-Mashpi and Alambi feeders Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) —8 or so seen at Guango Lodge (2) and Cabañas San Isidro (6 over two days); 8 seen at Bellavista, and 1 along the Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingi) —Generally fairly common on the east Andean slope; at least 2 males seen repeatedly at Guango Lodge, and 2 males and a female seen at San Isidro Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) —Quite common on the west slope at Séptimo Paraíso, Casa Rolando, Bellavista, and Amagusa-Mashpi Black-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia victoriae) —1 beautiful male seen in excellent light at Tambo Condor Blue-mantled Thornbill (Chalcostygma stanleyi)—1 male seen in shrubby woodland, in response to playback, along the old road at Papallacta Pass Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) —2 or so seen closely at Yanacocha; 2 more at Bellavista feeders Viridian Metaltail (Metallura williami) — 1 male seen in shrubby woodland, in response to playback to Blue-mantled Thornbill, along the old road at Papallacta Pass Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) —Only 1 seen at Yanacocha feeders Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis) —3 seen well at Tambo Condor feeders; 6 seen close and repeatedly at Yanacocha feeders; Bronzy Inca (Coeligena coeligena) —A pair seen on two days at Cabañas San Isidro Brown Inca (Coeligena wilsoni) —Singles of this Chocó bioregional endemic seen at Séptimo Paraíso, Casa Rolando, Amagusa-Mashpi, and Alambi Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata) —This truly handsome Andean hummer seen at Guango Lodge, San Isidro (two days), and Bellavista (mostly males) Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) —Common at Yanacocha; 15 seen Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) —1 seen by part of our group at Guango Lodge; another seen well and repeatedly at Yanacocha; an incredibly unique hummingbird!! Great Sapphirewing (Pteropjhanes cyanopterus) —The World’s second largest hummingbird with shining-blue wings. 2 seen at Tambo Condor; another pair seen close and repeatedly at Yanacocha feeders Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) —At least 6 seen at Guango Lodge feeders; very common at Bellavista (40 seen!); 1 seen along the Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute

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Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) —Very common at Guango Lodge & Cabañas San Isidro feeders and gardens Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) —This splendid Chocó bioregional endemic species was fairly common to common at Casa Rolando and Amagusa- Mashpi; also seen at Séptimo Paraíso White-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) —Also lumped as Booted Racket- tail (O. Underwoodii) with the east-slope buff-booted (peruvianus) by many authors although these populations really seem to represent separate species. 2-6 or so seen daily in the west at various sites: Séptimo Paraíso, Casa Rolando, Bellavista, Amagusa-Mashpi and Alambi Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruvianus) — Also lumped as Booted Racket- tail (O. Underwoodii) with the west-slope white-booted (melanantherus) by many authors although these populations really seem to represent separate species. 2-4 or so were seen daily at Wildsumaco White-tailed Hillstar (Urochroa leucura) —Now considered a separate species from west-slope Rufous-gaped Hillstar by various authors. 3 seen repeatedly and close at Río Hollín feeders Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) —1-3 seen daily in the west, at various sites: Séptimo Paraíso, Milpe, Casa Rolando, Bellavista, Amagusa-Mashpi, and Alambi Rufous-vented Whitetip (Urosticte ruficrissa) —1 male seen several times on three days at Wildsumaco Black-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa schreibersii) —1-4 of this generally scarce species seen at Wildsumaco on two days Gould’s Jewelfront (Heliodoxa aurescens) —1-4 of this scarce and enigmatic species seen on three days at Wildsumaco feeders Fawn-breasted Brilliant (Heliodoxa rubinoides) —Fairly common in the subtropics on both Andean slopes; Cabañas San Isidro (5-10), Bellavista (8), Casa Rolando (2 or so), Séptimo Paraíso (2), and Alambi (4) Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) —Fairly common at Casa Rolando, Séptimo Paraíso,Amagusa-Mashpi, and Alambi; Most numerous at Milpe Empress Brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix) —This scarce and impressive Chocó endemic hummingbird seen at Bellavista (1 female), Casa Rolando (a pair on two visits), and a whopping 6 or so at Amagusa-Mashpi feeders Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) —Single males and females seen a few times at Wildsumaco feeders on three days Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) —At least 1 of this, the World’s largest hummingbird, seen well at Tambo Condor Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster lonngirostris) —1 seen at ginger flowers at Suamox White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) —Pair seen at Guango Lodge feeders Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) —1 female seen on two days at Cabañas San Isidro; 3 females at Río Hollín Verbena shrubs Purple-throated Woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii) —A pair seen at Bellavista; about 20 encountered at Alambi (mostly females, only a few males) Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) —1 female seen at the last minute at Alambi feeders; some authors lump this species with east-slope Blue-tailed Emerald (C. mellisugus) Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti) —2 or so seen on two days at Wildsumaco,

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mainly feeding at Verbena shrubs Napo Sabrewing (Campylopterus villaviscensio) —2 or so males (Wow!) seen at Wildsumaco lodge and forest feeders; an eastern foothill specialty Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) —Aka Green-crowned Woodnymph (T. fannyi) when split from the Violet-crowned form found in Colombia. The male is stunning!; 2-10 seen at various west-slope sites, Septimo Paraíso, Milpe, Casa Rolando, Amagusa-Mashpi, and Alambi feeders Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata) —2 or so males seen well on three days at Wildsumaco (males quite showy!) Many-spotted Hummingbird (Taphrospilus hypostictus) —A rather plain eastern foothill specialty; between 5-7 seen daily at Río Hollín and Wildsumaco feeders Andean Emerald (Amazilia franciae) —2-6 or so seen on four days on the west slope at various sites: Bellavista, Casa Rolando, Séptimo Paraíso, Milpe, and Alambi Glittering-throated Emerald (Amazilia fimbriata)—1 of this fairly common Amazonian lowland species seen at Río Hollín feeders (rather high elevation for the species) Blue-chested Hummingbird (Amazilia amabilis) —Singles seen at flowering shrubs at Río Silanche and Suamox (also at feeders) Rufous-tailed Humminbird (Amazilia tzacatl) —Generally common in western lowlands and foothills; 1-4 seen at Casa Rolando, Milpe, and Suamox; 8 seen at Alambi Golden-tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) —Very common at Wildsumaco feeders, also at Río Hollín

QUETZALS & TROGONS: TROGONIDAE Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps) —H along the Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus) —3 females/1 male seen at close range from Río Silanche canopy tower Gartered Trogon (Trogon caligatus)—H at Milpe Bird Sanctuary Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)—1 female photographed beautifully by Rob

PUFFBIRDS: Barred Puffbird (Nystalus radiatus )—1 whistled in and seen beautifully from Río Silanche canopy tower

MOTMOTS: MOMOTIDAE Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis)—Aka Highland Motmot. 1 seen briefly at Guango Lodge in forest near the river Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) —2 seen well at Milpe Bird Sanctuary

JACAMARS: GALBULIDAE Coppery-chested Jacamar (Galbula pastazae) —H along Wildsumaco entrance road

NEW WORLD BARBETS: CAPITONIDAE Gilded Barbet (Capito auratus) —Pairs seen on two days at Wildsumaco Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii) —Pairs seen beautifully at Casa Rolando on two visits; H at Río Silanche and Séptimo Paraíso

TOUCAN-BARBETS: SEMNORNITHIDAE

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Toucan Barbet (Semnornis ramphastinus)—A spectacular threesome seen well at Bellavista

TOUCANS: RAMPHASTIDAE Crimson-rumped Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus) —Pairs seen at Casa Rolando (at feeders) and at Río Silanche (from the canopy tower); also another at Amagusa-Mashpi Pale-mandibled Araçari (Pteroglossus erythropygius) —Aka Collared Araçari (P. torquatus) when lumped by some authors. 6 of this bioregional endemic seen well at Milpe Bird Sanctuary plantain feeders; 2 more at Río Silanche Golden-collared Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii) —A pair was seen in forest sub- Canopy, then another seen along the entrance road by Dave, at Wildsumaco Black-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus) —Often lumped with Chestnut- mandibled Toucan by some authors, then called Yellow-throated Toucan (R. ambiguous) . H on three days at Wildsumaco Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) —Often lumped with Black- mandibled Toucan (R. ambiiguus) by some authors, then called Yellow-throated Toucan (R. ambiguous) .. Singles seen at Milpe & Río Silanche bird sanctuaries Chocó Toucan (Ramphastos brevis) —1 or so seen at Milpe Bird Sanctuary; group of 5 seen from Río Silanche’s canopy tower; another 2 seen at Séptimo Paraíso Channel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus) —1 seen perched up on a snag at Wildsumaco

WOODPECKERS: PICIDAE Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus) —3 in all seen at Wildsumaco Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) —2-3 seen well from Río Silanche’s canopy tower Golden-olive Woodpecker (Piculus rubiginosus) —Singles seen at Casa Rolando and at Suamox plantain feeder Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Piculus rivolii) —A pair seen well at San Isidro Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus ) —H at Wildsumaco: A pair seen well from the Río Silanche canopy tower Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucus)—A pair seen from the vegetable garden at Wildsumaco

FALCONS & CARACARAS: FALCONIDAE Barred Forest-Falcon (Micrastur ruficollis) —H at Wildsumaco Buckley’s Forest-Falcon (Micrastur buckleyi)—H on two days at Wildsumaco Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus)—1 adult bird seen in flight at Papallacta Pass

NEW WORLD & AFRICAN PARROTS: PSITTACIDAE Red-billed Parrot ( Pionus sordidus )—2 in flight at Guango Lodge; 2 more perched (scope views) at Alambi Bronze-winged Parrot (Pionus chalcopterus) —Great looks at 12 or so from Río Silanche canopy tower (super close!) Scaly-naped Amazon (Amazona mercenaries) —Aka Scaly-naped Parrot. Seems ridiculous not to call Amamzonas amazons! A pair in flight at Cabañas San

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Isidro Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura)—Bands of 6 or so seen in flight several times on 2 days at Wildsumaco Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) —Pairs seen (and H) several times, in flight at Wildsumaco (a few decent looks in good light)

TYPICAL ANTBIRDS: THAMNOPHILIDAE Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) —H at Wildsumaco Black-crowned Antshrike (Thamnophilus atrinucha) —Formally known as Western Slaty-Antshrike. H at Río Silanche Streak-headed Antbird (Drymophila striaticeps) —Formally known as Long-tailed Antbird (D. caudata) , but now split. H in Chusquea bamboo along the San Isidro Eco-corridor Chestnut-backed Antbird (Mymeciza exsul) —H at Río Silanche; 1 seen by Dorothy at Amagusa-Mashpi Esmeraldas Antbird (Sipia nigricauda) —H at Amagusa-Mashpi Zeledon’s Antbird (Myrmeciza zeledoni) —1 male seen well by a few of us at Séptimo Paraíso

ANTPITTAS: GRALLARIIDAE Undulated Antpitta (Gralaria squamigera) —H a few times at Yanacocha Plain-backed Antpitta (Grallaria haplonota) —A pair observed at the Wildsumaco worm-feeding station White-bellied Antpitta (Grallaria hypoleuca) —1 observed at the San Isidro worm- feeding station Rufous Antpitta (Grallaria rufula) — H at Yanacocha Tawny Antpitta (Grallaria quitensis) —H at Tambo Condor and Yanacocha Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris) —1 observed at the Wildsumaco worm-feeding station

TAPACULOS: RHINOCRYPTIDAE Blackish Tapaculo (Scytalopus latrans)—H at Yanacocha White-crowned Tapaculo (Scytalopus atratus) —H at Wildsumaco

ANTTHRUSHES: FORMICARIIDAE Rufous-breasted Antthrush (Formicarius rufipectus)—H on two days at Séptimo Paraíso Short-tailed Antthrush (Chamaeza campanisoma) —H near the worm-feeding station at Wildsumaco; a pair photographed by Rob from the deck at Wildsumaco

OVENBIRDS & WOODCREEPERS: FURNARIIDAE Strong-billed Woodcreeper (Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus)—1 flew past us (only glimpsed) , but seen fairly well by Lynn, at Bellavista Spotted Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus erythropygius) —At least 1 seen at Milpe Bird Sanctuary Olive-backed Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus triangularis) —Singles seen at Cabañas San Isidro and Wildsumaco Montane Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger) —4 seen at Cabañas San Isidro; 1

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at Wildsumaco; singles seen at Bellavista, Milpe and along the Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute Streaked Tuftedcheek (Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii) —3 seen along the Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute with a mixed foraging flock Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner (Philydor rufum) —1 seen at Wildsumaco; at least 2 seen at Milpe Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner (Anabecerthia variegaticeps) —2 or so seen at Milpe Montane Foliage-gleaner (Anabecerthia striaticollis) —Only 1 seen at Wildsumaco Black-billed Treehunter (Thripadectes melanorhynchus) —1 seen briefly at Wildsumaco Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops) —A very noisy and active group of 12 or so seen participating in a strange interaction seen by Dorothy and PJG Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura) — H at Séptimo Paraíso Rufous Spinetail (Synallaxis unirufa)—1 seen at Yanacocha with Rufous Wrens

TYRANT FLYCATCHERS: TYRANNIDAE White-tailed Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus poecilocercus)—2 seen at Cabañas San Isidro along the Eco-corridor Torrent Tyrannulet (Serpophaga cinerea) —2 seen along rapid flowing river at Guango Lodge Slaty-capped Flycatcher (Leptopogon superciliaris)—Singles seen at Wildsumaco and Milpe Bird Sanctuary Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant (Pogonotriccus opthalmicus) —2 seen along Cabañas San Isidro Eco-corridor; 1 nest-building at Alambi veranda! Sooty-headed Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias grisiceps )—3 or so seen from the Río Silanche canopy tower Chocó Tyrannulet (Zimmerius albigularis)—Now split from Golden-faced Tyrannulet (Z. chrysops) . 1-2 seen at Séptimo Paraíso and from the Río Silanche canopy tower Golden-faced Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chrysops) —Singles seen at Wildsumaco Ornate Flycatcher (Myiotriccus ornatus) —Singles seen at Wildsumaco, Milpe and Amagusa-Mashpi (remember the ‘headlights’) Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (lophotriccus pileatus) —1 seen at Séptimo Paraíso Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher (Poecilotriccus ruficeps) —1 seen well in Chusquea bamboo alongr Cabañas San Isidro Eco-corridor (Adorable!) Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum) —A nesting pair at Río Hollín Cinnamon Flycatcher (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomea) —A pair at Cabañas San Isidro; 3 at Bellavista where enjoyed at point-blank range (especially for Eve) Cliff Flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea) —3 or so seen west of Río Hollín Smoke-colored Pewee (Contopus fumigatus) —2 seen at Bellavista Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) —3-4 at Wildsumaco; 2 at Río Silanche Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) —1-2, seen on two days at Wildsumaco Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) —2 seen along Río Cosanga Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant (Agriornis montanus) —1 seen at Tambo Condor Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca fumicolor)—1 seen below Yanacocha Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Myiozetetes cayanensis) —H and perhaps glimpsed by a few of our group, at Alambi-Mashpi Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis) —2 at nest (on electricity pole) at Río Hollín

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Lemon-browed Flycatcher (Conopias cinchoneti) —1 seen along Wildsumaco entrance road Golden-crowned Flycatcher (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus )—Singles seen at Wildsumaco on two days; at least 3 at Séptimo Paraíso Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) —Seen on both Andean slopes on three days; generally a widespread neotropical species at lower elevations

COTINGAS: COTINGIDAE Red-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rubrocristatus)—1 seen below Yanacocha Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Querula purpurata) —A close pair seen well from Río Silanche canopy tower

TITYRAS & ALLIES: TITYRIDAE Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) —Pairs seen along Wildsumaco entrance road and from the Río Silanche canopy tower Cinnamon Becard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus) —1 seen at Milpe Bird Sanctuary White-winged Becard (Pachyramphus polychopterus) —First a female and then a male seen along the Wildsumaco entrance road on the 19 th

VIREOS & ALLIES: VIREONIDA Black-billed Peppershrike (Cyclarhis nigrirostris)—H at Cabañas San Isidro Olivaceous Greenlet (Hylophilus olivaceus) —Singles seen a (others H often) at Wildsumaco; an eastern Andean foothill specialty Rufous-naped Greenlet (Hylophilus semibrunneus) —1 or so seen at Wildsumaco

CROWS, JAYS & MAGPIES: CORVIDAE Turquoise Jay (Cyanolyca turcosa) —10 or more seen well at Guango Lodge Inca Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) —Sometimes lumped with Green Jay. Common at San Isidro; 1 seen at Wildsumaco; beautiful! Violaceous Jay (Cyanocorax violaceus) —2 or so seen west of Rio Hollín

SWALLOWS & MARTINS: HIRONDINIDAE Blue-and-white Swallow (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca) —The most widespread Ecuadorian swallow; seen on both Andean slopes on all but our first day Brown-bellied Swallow (Orochelidon murina) —The high elevation swallow; seen at Yanacocha White-thighed Swallow (Atticora tibialis) —Only 1 seen at Wildsumaco; 2-5 seen at Río Silanche and Amagusa-Mashpi Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopterix ruficollis) —2-3 or so seen at Wildsumaco

WRENS: TROGLODYTIDAE House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) —Formally aka as Southern House Wren (T. musculus) . H on six or so days; singles seen at Séptimo Paraíso, etc. Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis) —2 seen at Cabañas San Isidro Plain-tailed Wren (Pheugopedius euophrys)—H in Chusquea bamboo near Bellavista Rufous Wren (Cinnycerthia unirufa)—At least 3 seen well at Yanacocha Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys) —H often on six days on both

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Andean slopes; singles seen at Cabalas San Isidro, Bellavista, and Séptimo Paraíso

THRUSHES & ALLIES: TURDIDAE Spotted Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus dryas)—H repeatedly at Milpe Bird Sanctuary Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) —2 seen! 1 at forest worm feeding station; another photographed by Rob at lodge deck feeding station Swainson’s Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) —Very common at Wildsumaco on three days; 1-2 or so seen at Milpe and Alambi Ecuadorian Thrush (Turdus maculirostris) —1-4 seen at Casa Rolando on two visits, and Suamox Black-billed Thrush (Turdus ignobilis) —1-6 seen on two days at Wildsumaco Great Thrush (Turdus fuscater) —Common highland species

NEW WORLD WARBLERS: PARULIDAE American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)—1 female seen at Wildsumaco Tropical Parula (Setophaga pitiayumi) —2 seen at Wildsumaco; 1 at Milpe Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) —Fairly common on three days at Wildsumaco; surprisingly absent elsewhere Buff-rumped Warbler (Myiothlypis fulvicauda) —1 seen by Dorothy at Alambi Chocó Warbler (Myiothlypis chlorophrys) —Lumped by some with Golden-bellied Warbler (M. chrysogaster) though vocalization are totally different and hold very disjunct ranges. 3-4 seen with mixed foraging flock at Milpe Russet-crowned Warbler (Myiothlypis coronata) —H at Cabañas San Isidro Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) —5 or so seen at Wildsumaco on three days Slate-throated Whitestart (Myioborus miniatus) — Aka ‘Redstart’ though shows no red, and outer tail feathers are white! Surprisingly absent this trip; 1 or so seen at Wildsumaco; 2 seen closely at Bellavista

TANAGERS & ALLIES: THRAUPIDAE Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)—Only 1 seen along Wildsumaco entrance road on the 19 th White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) —Quite a few seen on 6 days; Wildsumaco, Casa Rolando, Milpe, Suamox, and 5 at Alambi Lemon-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus icteronotos) —Lumped with Flame-rumped Tanager (R. flammigerus) by some authors. Very common throughout the west at lower elevations; seen repeatedly on all four days in the region Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo) —2, then 5 or so seen on two days at Wildsumaco Moss-backed Tanager (Bangsia edwardsi) —1 seen well at Amagusa-Mashpi feeders Black-chested Mountain-Tanager (Cnemathraupis eximia) —Incredibly close views of a pair at Yanacocha’s plantain feeders Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus igniventris) —A pair seen beautifully at Yanacocha plantain feeders; another seen well below Yanacocha Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus somptuosus) —Excellent close views at 3 or so at Bellavista nectar feeders Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager (Anosognathus notabilis) —A pair seen at point-

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blank at Casa Rolando plantain feeders (including one admiring its reflection in a window!) Glistening-green Tanager (Chlorochrysa phoenicotis) —3 (2 males and a female) seen repeatedly at Amagusa-Mashpi feeders Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) —Common lowland species on both slopes. In the west shoulders are blue; the eastern race, with white in wings Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum) —Fairly common lowland species on both slopes; seen on four days Golden-naped Tanager (Tangara ruficervix)—A pair seen at plantain feeders at Casa Rolando (two visits) and Amagusa-Mashpi Black-capped Tanager (Tangara heinei) —A pair seen at Casa Rolando feeders Gray-and-gold Tanager (Tangara palmeri) —Great close views of 3-5 from the Río Silanche canopy tower Blue-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanicollis) —Only 1-2 seen at Wildsumaco Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola) —Only 1 seen from Río Silanche canopy tower Golden-eared Tanager (Tangara chrysops) —1 seen briefly at Wildsumaco Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala) —5 or so seen well at Cabañas San Isidro (just another beautiful tanager!) Flame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii) — Two distinct races: 1 seen in sub- canopy along Cabañas San Isidro Eco-corridor; Several seen in the west 2-3 at Casa Rolando (two visits) and 4 or so at Amagusa-Mashpi feeders Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus) —The most common mid-elevation Tangara ; seen on four days in the west: mostly at Séptimo Paraíso, Milpe, Casa Rolando, Amagusa-Mashpi, and Alambi (common at feeders) Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala) —Singles or so seen at Milpe, Suamox and Alambi (seen best at plantain feeders) Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) —2 beautiful males seen along the Wildsumaco entrance road Yellow-tufted Dacnis (Dacnis egregia)—Considered a race of Black-faced Dacnis (D. lineata) of Amazonia, by some authors. A wonderful pair seen super close and repeatedly from Río Silanche canopy tower Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) —1 seen (scoped) by Dave and PJG from Río Silanche canopy tower Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) —1 female seen a few times (a male only glimpsed) from Río Silanche canopy tower Golden-collared Honeycreeper (Iridophanes pulcherrimus) —1 male seen in canopy at Wildsumaco Capped Conebill (Conirostrum albifrons)—1 male seen at Cabañas San Isidro; 1 at Bellavista and 6 along the Paseo del Quinde Ecoroute (remember constant tail pumping) Cinereous Conebill (Conirostrum cinerium) —Rob photographed 1 at Tambo Condor Glossy Flowerpiercer (Diglossa lafresnayii) —Common at Yanacocha (numerous at nectar and plantain feeders) Black Flowerpiercer (Diglossa humeralis) —8 or so seen at Tambo Condor and along the Hostería Guaytara road White-sided Flowerpiercer (Diglossa albilatera) —A Pair seen at Bellavista nectar feeders; 1 female seen at Amagusa-Mashpi Bluish Flowerpiercer (Diglossa caerulescens) —1 or so seen at Cabañas San Isidro

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Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea) —1 seen by Eve at Bellavista nectar feeders; 12 or so seen at Yanacocha feeders Chestnut-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila castaneiventris) —Only a pair seen along the Wildsumaco entrance road Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus angolensis) —1 male seen along the Wildsumaco entrance road Plain-colored Seedeater (Catamenia inornata) —1 male seen well at Tambo Condor Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola) —2 seen at Wildsumaco; 1 at Suamox Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus) —1 seen at Casa Rolando; H at Séptimo Paraíso, and 2 seen well at Alambi plantain feeders Black-winged Saltator (Saltator atripennis) —A threesome seen perched up at Séptimo Paraíso; a pair at plantain feeder at Alambi Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens) —H at Wildsumaco; then 1 finally sat up atop a tall tree on our last morning there

NEW WORLD SPARROWS Yellow-throated Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus flavigularis) —Formally considered a tanager and call ‘Bush-Tanager’. 1 seen only briefly at Wildsumaco; 2 or so encountered at Milpe Bird Sanctuary Common Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus flavopectus) —1 seen briefly at Wildsumaco Dusky Chlorospingus Chlorospingus semifuscus) —Only 1 seen well at Séptimo Paraíso Black-striped Sparrow (Arramonops conirostris) —1 seen and H at Amagusa-Mashpi Gray-browed Brush-Finch (Arremon assimilis)—1 seen at Yanacocha plantain feeder Chestnut-capped Brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha) —1 seen at Amagusa-Mashpi plantain feeder Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) —The common highland sparrow, seen daily (expanding its range to lower elevations) Chocó Brushfinch (Atlapetes crassus) —Often considered a subspecies of Tricolored Brushfinch (A. tricolor) . Singles, of this Chocó bioregional endemic, seen at Casa Rolando and Alambi Yellow-breasted Brushfinch (Atlapetes latinuchus) —Formally known as Rufous- naped Brush-Finch. 2 seen well at Yanacocha

MITROSPINGID TANAGERS: MITROSPINGIDAE Dusky-faced Tanager (Mitrospingus cassini) —2 seen at Suamox feeders

CARDINALS & ALLIES: CARDINALIDAE Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) — No longer a tanager according to DNA. 1-2 or more seen on three days at Wildsumaco (few this trip). Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) — No longer a tanager according to DNA. 1-2 seen on three days at Wildsumaco Ochre-breasted Tanager (Chlorothraupis stolzmanni) — 2 seen at Milpe Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) —2 males seen along Wildsumaco entrance road on the 19 th

TROUPIALS & ALLIES: ICTERIDAE Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons) —Common and widespread; 20- 30 or so seen at San Isidro, Wildsumaco and generally on the east slope

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Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus) —Many seen on our last day at Wildsumaco; where were they the first two days? Scarlet-rumped Cacique ((Cacicus microrhynchus) —2 seen Milpe; 3 seen point blank coming in to attend a nest from the Río Silanche canopy tower Subtropical Cacique (Cacicus uropygialis) —Here considered a distinct east-slope Andean species, split from Scarlet-rumped Cacique (C. microrhynchus) ; when lumped, they go by the name Scarlet-rumped Cacique (C. uropygialis) . 10 or so seen at San Isidro Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela) —1 seen at Río Hollín; 5 seen along the Wildsumaco entrance road Scrub Blackbird (Dives warszewiczi) —Singles seen along highwat west of Mindo and at Casa Rolando plantain feeders; A Tumbesian regional endemic

SISKINS, CROSSBILLS & ALLIES: FRINGILLIDAE Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) —1 seen at Wildsumaco; common in the west where seen daily: especially at Casa Rolando, Suamox and Alambi Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster) — 1 seen at Wildsumaco; fairly common in the west where seen daily: especially at Casa Rolando, Suamox and Alambi feeders

Gilded Barbet © Paul J. Greenfield

MAMMALS:

MARMOSETS & TAMARINS: CALLITRICHIDAE Napo Tamarin (Sanguinus graellsi )—Considered a race of Black-mantled Tamarin (S. nigricollis) by some authors. 6 or so seen and photographed from the deck, by Rob, at Wildsumaco Lodge

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SQUIRRELS: SCIURIDAE Red-tailed Squirrel (Sciurus granatensis) —1-2 seen on four days on both Andean slopes; a widespread species in Ecuador

AGOUTIS & ALLIES: AGOUTIDAE Central American Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) —Singles seen at Séptimo Paraíso and Amagusa-Mashpi

RABBITS & HARES: LEPORIDAE Tropical Cottontail or Tapiti (Silvilagus brasiliensis)—1 seen at Yanacocha

WEASELS, OTTERS & ALLIES: MUSTELIDAE Tayra (Eira barbara)—1 seen along the ‘side-road’ at Bellavista

Also, an unidentified mouse with an apparent white collar was seen by Dave at Guango Lodge

Napo (Black-mantled) Tamarin ©Paul J Greenfield

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