Mega II 1st – 30th November 2016 (30 Days) Trip Report

Black Manakin by Trevor Ellery

Trip Report compiled by tour leader: Trevor Ellery Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 2 ______Top ten of the trip as voted for by the Participants:

1. Ocellated 6. Blue-and-yellow Macaw 2. Rainbow-bearded Thornbill 7. Red-ruffed Fruitcrow 3. Multicolored Tanager 8. Sungrebe 4. Fiery 9. Buffy Helmetcrest 5. Sword-billed 10. White-capped Dipper

Tour Summary

This was one again a fantastic trip across the length and breadth of the world’s birdiest nation. Highlights were many and included everything from the flashy Fiery Topazes and Guianan Cock-of- the-Rocks of the Mitu lowlands to the spectacular Rainbow-bearded Thornbills and Buffy Helmetcrests of the windswept highlands. In between, we visited just about every type of habitat that it is possible to in Colombia and shared many special moments: the diminutive Lanceolated Monklet that perched above us as we sheltered from the rain at the Piha Reserve, the showy Ochre-breasted we stumbled across at an antswarm at Las Tangaras Reserve, the Ocellated Tapaculo (voted bird of the trip) that paraded in front of us at Rio Blanco, and the male Vermilion , in all his crimson glory, that we enjoyed in the Guajira desert on the final morning of the trip. If you like seeing lots of birds, lots of specialities, lots of endemics and enjoy birding in some of the most stunning scenery on earth, then this trip is pretty unbeatable.

The Tour in Detail

The trip started in the eastern near Bogota, where we quickly found our first endemic when a pair of Silvery- throated Spinetails showed well just after dawn. We then moved on and a brief stop in the Paramo was very productive; adding Great Sapphirewing, White-chinned Thistletail, Rufous Wren, Golden-fronted Whitestart, Slaty Brushfinch, Golden- crowned Tanager, Blue-backed Conebill and Black-headed Hemispingus. After this, we dropped down to the temperate forest zone and were pleased to quickly locate one of our main targets - a superb group of Brown-breasted Parakeets flew in and began feeding on some flowering trees right in front of us. We then added some showy Black-billed Mountain Toucans and Northern Mountain Caciques; while other Brown-breasted Parakeet by Trevor encountered included Andean Teal, Andean Siskin, several Ellery

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 3 ______soaring Black-chested Buzzard-Eagles, a superb male Golden-headed Quetzal, Pale-bellied Tapaculo and a selection of hummers, including Mountain Velvetbreast, Blue-throated Starfrontlet, both Coppery-bellied and Glowing Pufflegs and several each of Purple-backed Thornbill and White-bellied Woodstar. We also encountered several great mixed flocks which held a good mix of Andean species, including Pearled Treerunner, Streaked , a pair of Strong-billed Woodcreepers, White-throated, White- banded and Black-capped Tyrannulets, Smoky Bush Tyrant, both Rufous-breasted and Brown-backed Chat-Tyrants, Red- crested , Superciliaried Hemispingus and Hooded, Scarlet-bellied and Buff-breasted Mountain Tanagers. In the afternoon, we made another stop in the Paramo and were very successful in locating a brief Bronze-tailed Thornbill and we followed this with a rather obliging Rufous-browed Conebill. In the late afternoon, we visited a marsh where we enjoyed good views of Bogota Rail and also added Andean Duck, a few commoner herons, American Coot, a couple of Noble Snipe, Yellow-hooded Blackbirds, Yellow- and a surprise Yellow-billed Cuckoo - quietly feeding in a hedgerow. Black-bellied Thorntail by Trevor Ellery

The next morning, we had a very early start and then trundled down the eastern Andes to the Llanos gateway town of Villacincencio. A quick early morning roadside stop produced our only Cliff Flycatchers of the trip; while we also added Bare-eyed , Swallow Tanager and Crested Oropendola. We then headed to the forest, but not before another unscheduled stop at a spectacular fruiting tree added hordes of Violaceous Jays, some obliging Speckled Chachalacas, a Wedge-billed Woodcreeper and our first Yellow-tufted . Our morning in the forest was to be quite productive and we enjoyed good views of White-chinned Jacamar, Double-toothed Kite, Amazonian Trogon, Gilded Barbet, both Lettered and Chestnut-eared Aracaris, Scaled , Buff-throated Woodcreeper, Plain Antvireo, Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher, Pectoral Sparrow, a showy Red-stained

White-bellied Dacnis by Trevor Ellery and a skulking Black-faced . We then made a short side trip to a nearby site which held a unique

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 4 ______combination of Orinoco Goose and Hoatzin, along with bonus Black-throated Antbird and Lesser Kiskadee, before heading to the airport for out flight. Our flight was on time and after dumping our stuff in the Hotel, we were off to the always productive Urania. Here we managed to locate both Black and Red-throated Caracaras, a brief group of Red-fan Parrots and a nice set of showy Amazonian Antshrike, Amazonian-streaked and Cherrie’s Antwren’s and Amazonian Inezia - all seen from pretty much the same spot. A fruiting tree held Yellow-crested Manakin, Flame-crested Tanager, Yellow-bellied Dacnis and Rufous-bellied ; while nearby, tall trees produced several White-browed Purpletufts and Spangled . Overhead, Greater Yellow- headed Vultures were common and we also picked out Grey- rumped, Short-tailed and Neotropical Palm Swifts. As the light was fading we added a tiny Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher and we finished the day with both Common and Short-tailed Nighthawks on the drive back. Golden-headed Manakin by Trevor Ellery

Our first full day at Mitu was spent at Bocotoma Trail. This quickly produced a rather smart male Black-bellied Thorntail and we followed this with Amethyst Woodstar and Glittering-throated Emerald. In the end, we were to spend the entire day on the trail and we racked up an impressive list of species. Black-bellied Cuckoo was seen well we came across Several Green-backed Trogons, and we managed a nice triple of Yellow-billed, Paradise and Great Jacamars. An early Spotted Puffbird was followed by great looks at a couple of Pied Puffbirds and we also found a Chestnut Woodpecker. Parrot action included our first looks at Cobalt-winged Parakeets; while both Southern Mealy Amazon and Black-headed Parrot were also seen. One of our main targets had been Grey-bellied Antbird and we enjoyed good looks at this localised species. We didn’t stop there, and during the day we picked up Grey, Imeri- Warbling and White-cheeked and both Grey and Spot- backed Antwrens. Flycatchers were represented by White-eyed Tody-tyrant and both Dusky-chested and Yellow-throated Flycatchers. A vocal Citron-bellied Attila gave brief views and we managed looks at Screaming Piha; while, of the several Fasciated Antshrike by Trevor Pompadour Cotingas we saw, the full male was clearly the most Ellery appreciated. We had a minor Manakin-fest, managing to find Saffron-crested Tyrant, Blue-crowned, White-crowned and

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 5 ______Black. Brown-headed Greenlet were somewhat elusive but eventually seen well and we also added both Green and Olive Oropendolas, Paradise, Masked and Opal-rumped Tanagers and Rothschild’s .

Our second day was spent at Ceima Cachivera. Firstly, we spent some considerable time at a fruiting tree which attracted Many-banded Aracari, Magpie, Fulvous-crested, Turquoise, Green-and-Gold, Yellow-bellied, Masked and Opal-crowned Tanagers, Slate-colored Grosbeak and, perhaps best of all, a White-bellied Dacnis - a rare and erratic species. We also had a couple of fly over King Vultures, a flushed Blackish Nightjar - which was then seen well perched, and some more hummers, including Reddish Hermit, Fork-tailed Woodnymph and Pale- tailed Barbthroat. Hiking in the forest added White-fronted Nunbird, a couple of Orinoco and a pair of Little Woodpeckers. Plenty of Scarlet Macaws flew through and we also found a showy Fasciated Antshrike, both Dusky and Yellow-browed Antbirds, a vocal Wing-barred Piprites, and the highlight for many, several male Guianan Cock-of-the- Rock. A male Western-striped Manakin showed briefly; while Fiery Topaz by Trevor Ellery good looks at Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher, Chestnut-crowned Beard, Coraya Wren and Epaulet Oriole rounded off a great day.

On our third day, we made a very early start and were at a well-known stakeout by dawn, where we enjoyed fantastic views of several male Fiery Topaz’s as they danced around in front of us. A Fiery-tailed Awlbill was a bonus and we followed this with a Tawny-tufted Toucanet, which we scoped in the canopy. We then spent much of the morning birding a very productive trail. First up was a very obliging male Black Bushbird, which not only allowed great views, but even allowed itself to be photographed. A skulking pair of Eastern Woodhaunters followed and we also managed to find Slender-billed Xenops and Amazonian-barred Woodcreeper. We ran into some mixed flocks, which held both Dusky-throated and Cinereous Antshrikes; while our Antwren haul consisted of Rufous-tailed, Moustached, White-flanked, and Long-winged. A male Black-headed

Azure-naped Jay by Trevor Ellery Antbird showed superbly and we added Rufous-tailed

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 6 ______Flatbill and White-breasted Wood Wren; while a Chestnut-capped Puffbird on the walk back was a real highlight. The afternoon was spent birding a few different trails, which produced Pale-bellied Mourner, a very obliging Rusty-breasted Nunlet and a surprise Spectacled Owl that was out hunting before dusk.

The next day began with an early morning boat ride, which allowed us superb views of Band-tailed Nighthawks as they hawked overhead in the early morning gloom. We followed this with some nice views of Amazonian Umbrellabirds and then, just as we were disembarking, a surprise Sungrebe was spotted - leading to much jubilation. The morning continued with a high-quality theme as we soon enjoyed a confiding group of Azure-naped Jays, we also found a pair of Bronzy Jacamars and then topped things off with extended views of a couple of Tiny Hawks – a species which can often be secretive. A group of Orange-cheeked Parrots dashed past, and we added Olivaceous and Straight-billed Woodcreepers, Plain-winged Antshrike, a flighty Rufous-capped Antthrush, Black-chinned Antbird and a singing Chestnut-belled Seedfinch. We made some detours during the return boat Little Hawk by Trevor Ellery journey, which allowed point blank views of a pair of Blackish-grey Antshrikes, followed by some handsome White-banded Swallows and a shoreline Drab- water Tyrant. After lunch, a short spell of birding in the town added Red-bellied Macaw and a very showy Point-tailed Palmcreeper. We then made a second visit to Urania, where we managed good views of more Amazonian Umbrellabirds and an obliging pair of Plumbeous .

Our final morning in the Mitu area was spent at Ceima Cachivera, where we added Amazonian Motmot, a pair of Scale-breasted Woodpeckers, Spot-winged Antshrike, White-plumed and Scale-backed Antbirds, Greyish Mourner and a skulking Musician Wren. We then returned to Bogota after a somewhat delayed flight. We had a final morning in the Bogota area before our flight north to the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. First, we visited a marsh on the edge of the city where we enjoyed good looks at Apolinar’s Wren, Subtropical Doradito and Spot-flanked Gallinule. We also found a range of commoner species, including Pied-billed Grebe, Bare-faced Ibis, Purple and Common Gallinules and a hunting Merlin. We finished White-mantled Barbet by Trevor Ellery

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 7 ______the morning at a nearby reserve where the main target, Golden-bellied Starfrontlet, performed well on the feeders. Other hummers that were visiting included Buff-tailed Coronet, Collared Inca, Tourmaline Sunangel and Glowing Puffleg. A little birding along the entrance track was very productive as we found White-throated Toucanet, Plushcap and both Moustached and Pale-naped Brushfinches. We then came across a great mixed flock which held Cinnamon Flycatcher, Ashy-throated Bush Tanager, a nice hat-trick of Black-capped, Black-eared and Superciliaried Hemispinguses, Capped Conebill and, best of all, a Striped Treehunter - which showed briefly, but well. We then had to catch a late morning flight to Bucaramanga and spent the afternoon driving to the reserve, managing one, short, roadside stop. This produced Red-rumped Woodpecker, the near-endemic Bar-crested Antshrike, Jet Antbird, Sooty-headed Tyrannulet, Long-tailed Tyrant, Black-bellied Wren and a nice selection of migrant American Warblers.

Our first day in the Cerulean Warbler reserve started in the Laughing Falcon by Trevor Ellery garden, where we quickly found two endemics, Turquoise Dacnis and Indigo-capped Hummingbird. Other hummers at the feeders included Green hermit, Brown Violetear, Crowned Woodnymph, Andean Emerald and Green-crowned Brilliant. We then spent much of the day birding the Coffee plantations below the reserve. Highlights were many but included another endemic hummingbird, Chestnut-bellied - at another set of feeders, good, if brief, views of the endemic Niceforo’s Wren and great looks at a group of three endemic White-mantled Barbets. The supporting cast included Striped Cuckoo, Violet-bellied Hummingbird, several Olivaceous Piculets, Golden-olive, Spot-breasted, Red-crowned and Lineated Woodpeckers and our first Orange-chinned Parakeets and Blue-headed Parrots. We also had good looks at the near endemic Spectacled Parrotlet and a showy Ash-browed Spinetail and added both Cocoa and Streak-headed Woodcreepers. Flycatchers included Slate- headed Tody-Flycatcher and a surprise White-throated Spadebill; while a Bright-rumped Attila was also rather obliging. We also found several key species, including Yellow-browed Shrike-Vireo, Rufous-naped Greenlet, Speckle-breasted Wren (of the endemic colombianus Chestnut-fronted Macaws by Trevor subspecies) and a couple of White-eared Conebills. As Ellery

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 8 ______always, the coffee plantations were swarming with a large selection of boreal migrants, including several Cerulean Warblers, Baltimore Orioles and plentiful Rose-breasted . Tanagers were represented by Plain-coloured, White-shouldered, Speckled, Scrub and Guira; while other highlights included Yellow-tailed Oriole, Hook-billed Kite, Yellow-tufted Dacnis, and a selection of seedeaters, including Grey and both Large-billed and Thick-billed Seedfinches. For many, this was one of the best days of the trip, and we rounded it off with an obliging Tropical Screech Owl in the lodge garden!

The next morning involved a pre-dawn hike up to the forest and although we got very close, we only managed to hear and not see a Cinnamon Screech Owl. We then spent some time at some seed-feeders, where all enjoyed good views of a Lined Quail-Dove, Grey- cheeked Thrush, Chestnut-capped Brush- and a couple of very brief Gorgeted Wood Quails. Next to the American Pygmy Kingfisher by Trevor Ellery seed feeders were some hummer feeders, which held the endemic Black Inca, along with Booted Racket-tail and Speckled Hummingbird. We then spent the rest of the day birding the forest where we found Collared Trogon, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Spotted Barbtail, Montane, Buff-fronted and Lineated Foliage-gleaners, Streaked and a surprise Plain Xenops, Black-banded, Olive-backed and Montane Woodcreepers and a much appreciated Brown-billed Scythebill. We had both mixed canopy and understorey flocks, and these produced Uniform Antshrike, Slaty and Rufous-rumped Antwren’s, a skulking pair of the endemic Parker’s Antbird, Plumbeous-crowned and Rufous-browed Tyrannulets, Variegated Bristle Tyrant, Golden-winged Manakin, Inca Jay, Three-striped Warbler, Common Bush, Blue-winged Mountain, Golden and Metallic-green Tanagers and a Black Hawk Eagle, which was seen overhead.

We had one final morning to bird the lower elevation coffee zone below the Cerulean Reserve before making the long drive south to Paujil. We managed to pick up a number of new species with perhaps pride of place going to Double-banded Greytail, which we eventually found after much searching. We also added Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher by Trevor Ellery Collared Aracari, Brown-capped Tyrannulet,

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 9 ______Scrub Greenlet, Golden-rumped Euphonia, Black-striped Sparrow, Colombian Chachalaca and Grey- headed Tanager. The journey to Paujil was enlivened with a few roadside birds, including our first Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, a surprise Long-winged Harrier, Plumbeous Kite, Savanna Hawk, Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Black-capped Donacobius, Norther Screamers and Ruddy-breasted Seedeater. The final part of the journey along a dirt track is always productive, and we managed to add Crested Bobwhite, Rufescent Tiger and Capped Heron’s, Yellow-crowned and Orange-winged Amazons, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Pied Water Tyrant and White-headed Marsh Tyrant.

Our full day at Paujil began around the clearing, where we soon enjoyed superb views of the female Blue-billed Curassow that has become habituated. We followed this with a nice perched American Pygmy Kingfisher, a Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher and our first Black-chested Jays. We then headed to the tower, where we found several Barred Puffbirds, scoped a Citron- Lineated Woodpecker by Trevor throated Toucan and enjoyed point blank views of Fulvous- Ellery vented Euphonia and Golden-hooded Tanager. Much of the rest of the morning was spent walking the trails and this produced Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Black Antshrike, Bare-crowned and Chestnut-backed Antbirds, Yellow Tyrannulet, Southern Bentbill, Black-billed Flycatcher and a couple of Purple-throated Fruitcrows. In the afternoon we crossed the river, where we found White-whiskered Puffbird and Lesser Greenlet and upon our return, we had good views of the male Blue-billed Curassow that had been absent for much of the day. Our day finished at the hummer feeders, where we found Rufous-breasted Hermit, Shining-green Hummingbird and Blue-chested Hummingbird and we tried a spot of Owling, which resulted in flight views of a Black-and-white Owl and superb views of a perched Choco Screech Owl.

Our final morning at Paujil was spent walking the road, where we found lekking Stripe-throated Hermits, White- tailed Trogon, a very obliging Broad-billed Motmot and Yellow-throated Toucan. A couple of Blue-and-yellow Macaws, which perched up to dry after a rain shower, were later voted as one of the birds of the trip and we also Golden-hooded Tanager by Trevor Ellery

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 10 ______had good perched views of Red-lored Amazon. The understorey produced Black-crowned Antshrike, Checker-throated Antwren, a skulking Southern Nightingale-Wren and, best of all, a couple of groups of the endemic Sooty Tanager. As we returned to the lodge, a couple of Russet-crowned Crakes were glimpsed by some and we also found Bicolored Antbird, Russet-winged Schiffornis and a Beautiful Woodpecker - a species which had been eluding us for much of our stay. The drive out was broken up with a brief stop, which added Yellow-chinned Spinetail, and we arrived at Rio Claro by dusk.

We spent the morning at Rio Claro, birding a flat trail where we eventually found some obliging Grey-cheeked Nunlets. We also added our first Rufous-tailed Jacamar and a Dot- winged Antwren. We then transferred to the main part of Rio Claro, where we found Tawny-crested and Dusky-faced Tanagers, Pale-bellied Hermit, Pacific Antwren, Bay Wren and after some searching, a pair of Antioquia Bristle Tyrants. In the afternoon we took a walk to the Oilbird cave, where we enjoyed good views of the Oilbirds and also added Band- Blue-chested Hummingbird by Trevor backed Wren. Ellery

We spent a few hours at Rio Claro this morning, which added Fasciated Tiger Heron, Magdalena Antbird, Olivaceous Flatbill, One-coloured Becard, Blue-black Grosbeak and Chestnut Woodpecker. We also had good looks at the endemic White-handed Titi Monkey before making the long drive to the Piha Reserve, adding Swallow-tailed Kite during the journey.

We spent a full day in the forest at the Piha Reserve and came back with a haul of really special birds. A quick dawn look in the garden added Steely-vented Hummingbird, Purple- throated Woodstar and Black-winged Saltator. We then birded along the road, where we found a nice group of Red- bellied Grackles. After this, we headed into the forest proper where we all managed good looks at Chestnut-crowned Gnateater (a male), the charismatic Lanceolated Monklet, a confiding and critically endangered Chestnut-capped Piha and Broad-billed Motmot by Trevor Ellery a couple of brief Multicoloured Tanagers. The backup cast

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 11 ______included Red-headed Barbet, Azara’s and Red-faced Spinetails, Streak-capped Treehunter, Dusky Leaftosser, Stile’s Tapaculo, Golden-breasted Fruiteater and lots of Yellow-throated Bush Tanagers; while a superb male Scarlet-and-white Tanager was a real highlight. We finished the day at the waterfall, where we enjoyed good views of Green-fronted Lancebill.

We enjoyed a final morning birding down from the Piha Reserve before the long journey to Las Tangaras. We started off pre-dawn but were unable to locate Lyre-tailed Nightjar. We did, however, manage to find Ruddy Foliage-gleaner, Blue Lored Antbird, Slaty Spinetail, Moustached Puffbird and a Northern White-crowned Tapaculo - which perched out and allowed itself to be photographed. Another highlight was a day roosting Tropical Screech Owl, expertly spotted by Pat - not a new bird for the trip but it’s always great to see Owls in the daytime. A short second visit to the forest added Western Woodhaunter, our first Andean Motmot, a brief Fulvous- breasted Flatbill and a surprise Pale-eyed Thrush. We then made the long drive to Las Tangaras Reserve, adding Least Grebe, White-tailed Kite and Tody Motmot en route and fitting in some Acorn Woodpeckers during our lunch stop. A day at Las Tangaras is always spectacular and so it was, with an onslaught of birds from dawn to dusk. We had Rufous-tailed Jacamar by Trevor good views of Mottled Owl on the drive up, and then spent the Ellery early morning on the road, where we quickly picked up a few mixed flocks before heading up the trail. We managed to find Masked Trogon, Toucan Barbet, Star- chested Treerunner, Pacific Tuftedcheek, Uniform Treehunter, Yellow-breasted Antwren, Narino Tapaculo, Black-throated Tody-Tyrant, , Black-billed Peppershrike, White-headed and Sepia-brown Wrens, Black , Yellow-collared Chlorophonia, Olive Finch and White-naped and Choco Brush-finches. The reserve lived up to its name regarding Tanagers, as we found Dusky-bush, Rufous- crested, Black-and-gold, Black-chinned Mountain, Purplish-mantled, Glistening-green and Saffron- crowned Tanagers. We also found a pair of Golden- collared Honeycreepers and several Indigo Flowerpiercers. In the afternoon we visited the hummingbird feeders, where we added White-tailed Hillstar, Empress Brilliant, Velvet-purple Coronet, Moustached Puffbird by Trevor Ellery Brown Inca, Purple-bibbed Whitetip and Violet-tailed

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 12 ______Sylph. In the evening we returned to the lodge, where we had good views of Sickle-winged Guan.

The next morning we climbed a higher elevation, high above Tangaras, where we were to target a small set of specific species. We soon managed to find Munchique Wood-wren and then, despite some pretty heavy rain, we found a nice pair of Tanager Finch. Other species that we picked up included Rufous and White- browed Spinetails, Yellow-bellied and Slaty- backed Chat-Tyrants, Green-and-black Fruiteater, Barred Becard, Citrine and Russet- crowned Warblers, Grey-browed Brush-finch and Grey-hooded Bush, Lachrymose Mountain and Grass-green Tanagers. We also added a Slaty Spinetail by Trevor Ellery couple of Pale-footed Swallows overhead. In the afternoon, we returned to Las Tangaras Reserve, which allowed us to pick up Gold- ringed Tanager, White-capped Dipper, Yellow-vented Woodpecker, Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant and a superb Ochre-breasted Antpitta at an ant swarm. We finished the day with a rather elusive Crested Ant Tanager and a roosting Lyre-tailed Nightjar.

The next morning, we left pre-dawn and headed to the Cauca valley. Here we were in a completely different habitat and were quickly racking up a new set of endemics. Apical Flycatcher, Greyish Piculet and Antioquia Wren were all seen well; while a Black-billed Cuckoo was only the third that I had seen in eight years of living in Colombia, and was a new species for the mega tour. Other new species included Golden- crowned Warbler, Greenish Elaenia, Yellow-green Vireo and some fly-over Scarlet-fronted Parakeets; while we also enjoyed good looks at our second Hook-billed Kite of the trip. A short bathroom stop then added White-tailed Hawk, picked out by Pat. We then followed the Cauca River south before leaving the western Andes and climbing into the central Andes, where we spent the afternoon birding the lower section of the Rio Blanco Reserve. Here we found Wedge-billed Hummer, Bronzy Inca, some especially obliging Andean Grey-cheeked Nunlet by Trevor Ellery Motmots, our first Grey-throated Toucanet, Streak-headed

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 13 ______Antbird, a pair of Oleaginous Hemispingus, and a brief fly-past by a Powerful Woodpecker.

We spent a full day at Rio Blanco reserve. We divided our time between the morning’s Antpitta show and an afternoon looking for mixed flocks. The morning’s Antpitta-ing produced Chestnut- crowned, Brown-banded, Slaty-Crowned and the sometimes tricky Bicoloured - with fantastic, close-up views had of all. We then had great views of an Ocellated Tapaculo - which was to be voted bird of the trip. The mixed flocks held Bar-belled and Crimson-mantled Woodpeckers, White-tailed Tyrannulet and Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher. We also managed good looks at Dusky Piha and a day roosting Stygian Owl. The day finished with a Lanceolated Monklet by Trevor Ellery White-throated Screech Owl and Band-winged Nightjar; while some of the group also saw a Rufous-banded Owl – at this point, I was involved in helping to dig out the minivan which the driver had got well and truly stuck – it took four hours, and the intervention of a tow truck, to free it from the mud.

The next day was another pre-dawn start and we were up on the high Paramos of Nevado del Ruiz for first light. Unfortunately, the endemic Rufous-fronted Parakeets were not on their roost and despite much searching, we were only to hear them during the day. We moved on to higher elevations and were soon enjoying fantastic views of the endemic and highly charismatic Buffy Helmetcrest. The supporting cast included several obliging Tawny , Andean Tit-Spinetail, Many-striped Canastero, Viridian Metaltail, Stout-billed Cinclodes, Crowned Chat-Tyrant, Plumbeous Sierra Finch, Plain-coloured Seedeater and Paramo Tapaculo. We then dropped down to some hummingbird feeders that rank amongst the best in the world. Here we enjoyed brilliant close up views of Black-thighed and Golden- breasted Pufflegs, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Shining Sunbeam and the indescribable Rainbow-bearded Thornbill - which was voted second favourite bird of the trip. After this, we headed to Otun Quimbaya, with a late afternoon stop adding a Silver-throated Tanager by Trevor Ellery party of Torrent ducks and Torrent Tyrannulet.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 14 ______Another pre-dawn start had us looking for , which, while being very vocal, proved frustratingly difficult to see - although several group members did manage brief but good looks when it perched on a branch. A couple of Moustached Antpittas were also seen and we added Cauca Guan, Rufous-breasted Flycatcher, Red-ruffed Fruitcrow, Chestnut- collared Swift, Marble-faced Bristle-tyrant and a skulking Chestnut-breasted Wren. We then had to catch a flight to the north coast, where we were to spend a night in the hot, steamy and colourful Barranquilla.

Our first day on the Caribbean coast started at the break of day – we were on a tight schedule and wanted to see the endemic Chestnut-winged Chachalaca as early as possible. As it was, we spotted a group perched up from the moving bus and they lingered long enough for all to disembark and enjoy brilliant views. We then headed to the mangroves, where we added Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird before we made our way into the marshes. This day is always on of the birdiest of the tour, and this was no exception. Russet-throated Puffbirds and garrulous Stripe-backed Wrens were everywhere and we added a plethora of wetland birds, including Fulvous and Lyre-tailed Nightjar by Trevor Ellery White-faced Whistling Ducks, Snail Kite, White Ibis, some handsome Roseate Spoonbills, Green, Tricoloured and Great-blue Herons, Large-billed, Yellow-billed, Gull-billed and Black Terns, Limpkin and Black-necked Stilts. Plenty of Lesser-Yellow-headed Vultures cruised overhead and we also added Black-collared Hawk and Peregrine. A pair of American Wigeons and a Northern Shoveller were bonus birds; while the scrub produced Scaled Dove, Caribbean Hornero, Groove-billed Ani, Brown-throated Parakeet, Black-crested Antshrike, Northern Scrub Flycatcher, Grey Kingbird and Yellow Oriole. A return trip to the mangroves added Common Black Hawk, Panama Flycatcher, Golden-green Woodpecker, Bicolored Conebill, Chestnut Piculet and plentiful Prothonotary Warblers. We then began working our way east, towards the Santa Marta mountains, with roadside stops adding White-cheeked Pintail, Yellow-crowned Night-heron, Reddish Egret, Brown Pelican, Magnificent Frigatebird, Pearl Kite, Black Skimmer, Laughing Gull, Caspian and Royal Terns and a host of wader Golden Tanager by Trevor Ellery species, including Wilson’s Plover. We finished the

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 15 ______day in the foothills of the Santa Marta Mountains, where we managed to add Whooping Motmot and several small flocks of Military Macaws heading to roost.

The next morning we were up and birding the coffee plantations above Minca, which once again produced a slew of new species. We managed to add skulking Rosy-thrush Tanager, both Rufous-breasted and Rufous-and-white Wrens, a very obliging Golden-fronted Greenlet and the much wanted Golden-winged Sparrow. We followed this with Keel-billed Toucan, Long-billed Gnatwren, a surprise Orange- crowned Oriole, several Black-headed Tanagers and both Barred and Black-backed Antshrikes. The feeders back at the Hotel added Pale-bellied Hermit and Long-billed Starthroat. Saffron-crowned Tanager by Trevor Ellery We then had a minor disaster when it was clear that Peter needed to make a non-urgent hospital visit. A replacement guide was quickly rustled up to take the group up to the lodge while I spent the rest of the day in Santa Marta hospital, eventually arriving at the lodge near midnight, having had to leave Peter in the hospital to undergo necessary but non-emergency treatment.

The following day, another pre-dawn start found us climbing to the San Lorenzo ridge - a focal point for many of the Santa Marta endemics. We had a great morning, quickly finding Santa Marta Warbler, Yellow-crowned Whitestart, Hermit Wood Wren, Santa Marta Bush Tyrant, Santa Marta Mountain Tanager, a pair of Smoky-brown Woodpeckers, some large groups of Scaly-naped Amazons, both Rusty- headed and Streak-capped Spinetails and a couple of Flammulated Treehunters, which showed very well for this skulking species. We also added Brown-rumped Tapaculo, Paramo Seedeater, Golden Grosbeak and a surprise Aplomado Falcon – probably a first for the reserve. All of this was set against the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Andean Motmot by Trevor Ellery Santa Marta Mountains – the highest peaks in Colombia. In the afternoon we birded below and around the lodge, adding Band-tailed Guan, Lazuline Sabrewing and Black-hooded Thrush.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 16 ______Our penultimate day was a catch-up day as we tried to find a few things we had missed on the ascent when I had been absent. We started with Grey-throated Leaftosser and then worked our way down the mountain, adding Santa Marta and Groove-billed Toucanets, Santa Marta Tapaculo - which showed superbly, Rusty-breasted Antpitta, White-lored Warbler, Sierra Nevada Brush-finch, Santa Marta Antbird, a male Santa Marta Woodstar, a skulking pair of Santa Marta Foliage-gleaners and Orange- billed Nightingale and White-necked Thrushes. Eventually, we had to tear ourselves away and head east to the Guajira peninsula, where we found some Lesser Nighthawks hawking over the main road at dusk.

Our final morning was spent in the Guajira which, after heavy rains, was the greenest I had ever seen it. Our first stop produced good views of Rufous-vented Chachalacas after we waded through waist high vegetation along what is normally a bare path - crazy. We had a lot of birds to see today and we set about birding the scrub with the help of a local guide. We managed to find many of the specialities, including Orinoco Saltator, Vermilion Cardinal, a skulking Tocuyo Sparrow, Green-rumped Parrotlet, a pair of Double- striped Thick-knees, Bare-eyed Pigeon, Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, White-whiskered Spinetail, Mouse-colored Tyrannulet, Slender-billed and Pale-tipped Inezias, Pearly-vented Tody- Tyrant, Ochre-lored Flatbill, Trinidad Euphonia, a surprise Magnolia Warbler and Grey-pileated Finch. We caught a mid-day flight back to Bogota but, rather than return to the Hotel, the group was offered the Buffy Helmetcrest by Trevor Ellery chance to visit a Hummingbird garden near Bogota during the last afternoon, and that is where we added the last new birds of the trip, with both Black-tailed and Green-tailed Trainbearers, a fly-through Plain-breasted Hawk and a heard only Streak-throated Bush Tyrant. There was then time to return to the Hotel for a final dinner and a reflection on all the species we had seen and sites we had visited on one of the world’s greatest birding adventures.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 17 ______ANNOTATED LIST OF SPECIES RECORDED IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Birds Tinamous Tinamidae Great Tinamou (NT) Tinamus major Heard at Paujil Highland Tinamou Nothocercus bonapartei Heard at the Cerulean Reserve Little Tinamou Crypturellus soui Heard quite commonly at several lowland sites

Screamers Anhimidae Northern Screamer (NT) Chauna chavaria Good views roadside in the Magdalena Valley and on the drive to Paujil and then a couple seen distantly at the Barranquilla Marshes

Ducks, Geese and Waterfowl Anatidae White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata A couple seen at Barranquilla Marshes Black-bellied Whistling Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis A few flocks roadside in the Magdalena Valley and a couple of singles on the north coast Fulvous Whistling Duck Dendrocygna bicolor A single bird seen well in the Barranquilla Marshes Torrent Duck Merganetta armata Great views of a family party at Otun Quimbaya American Wigeon Anas americana A pair in the Barranquilla Marshes were a real surprise and only the second the second time the guide has seen this species in 8 years in Colombia Blue-winged Teal Anas discors A single bird in marshes near Chingaza was followed by wintering flocks at La Florida and Barranquilla. Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata A single bird in the Barranquilla marshes - this is a scarce winter visitor to Colombia. White-cheeked Pintail Anas bahamensis A small group on coastal lagoons Andean Teal Anas andium A pair in the marshes near Chingaza - the subspecies involved has occasionally been

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 18 ______mooted as a split as 'Merida Speckled Teal' Andean Duck Oxyura ferruginea A single bird near Chingaza and large numbers at La Florida Orinoco Goose Neochen jubata An apparently wild pair near Villacincencio.

Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows Cracidae Chestnut-winged Chachalaca Ortalis garrula Great views at a stakeout on the north coast. Rufous-vented Chachalaca Ortalis ruficauda Great views at dawn on our final morning despite having to wade through some waist high vegetation. Speckled Chachalaca Ortalis guttata Good views of small groups at both Villacincencio and Mitu. Colombian Chachalaca Ortalis columbiana After our first sighting in the Coffee plantation below the Cerulean Reserve we then further groups at Paujil and very confidingly on the fruit feeders at the Piha Reserve Band-tailed Guan Penelope argyrotis Extremely tame and abundant at El Dorado Lodge. Actually starting to become a pest in the way that they dominate the seed feeders. Cauca Guan (EN) Penelope perspicax Good views of this endemic at Otun Quimbaya Sickle-winged Guan Chamaepetes goudotii First seen in the garden at Las Tangaras lodge it was then found to be plentiful at Rio Blanco and we then had superb views of tame individuals feeding on the road at Otun Quimbaya Blue-billed Curassow (CR) Crax alberti A habituated pair were seen well around the lodge in Paujil

New World Quail Odontophoridae Crested Bobwhite Colinus cristatus A couple seen well from the bus as they crossed the road on the drive in to Paujil and a pair seen in the Guajira. Chestnut Wood Quail (NT) Odontophorus hyperythrus Heard at Rio Blanco and Otum Quimbaya Gorgeted Wood Quail (EN) Odontophorus strophium Mostly heard at the Cerulean Reserve but a single bird was seen briefly.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 19 ______Grebes Podicipedidae Least Grebe Tachybaptus dominicus A single bird on a roadside pool on the drive from Piha to Las Tangaras. Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps Quite common at La Florida and a single bird in the Barranquilla Marshes.

Flamingos Phoenicopteridae American Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber Three birds seen in the Guajira

Storks Ciconiidae Wood Stork Mycteria americana Small numbers on the north coast.

Ibises and Spoonbills Threskiornithidae Green Ibis Mesembrinibis cayennensis Good views of a couple at Mitu. Bare-faced Ibis Phimosus infuscatus Seen commonly at a number of sites. American White Ibis Eudocimus albus A single bird in the Barranquilla Marshes. Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja Nice views in the Barranquilla Marshes.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Rufescent Tiger Heron Tigrisoma lineatum Good views on the way in and out of Paujil Reserve. Fasciated Tiger Heron Tigrisoma fasciatum Superb views of a single bird at Rio Claro. Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax Small numbers at Chingaza and La Florida and somewhat commoner at Barranquilla. Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea Small numbers on the north coast. Green Heron Butorides virescens A single bird on the north coast. Striated Heron Butorides striata Scattered sightings throughout. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Common throughout.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 20 ______Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias Small numbers on the north coast. Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi Small numbers in the Magdalena valley and Barranquilla Marshes. Great Egret Ardea alba Seen commonly throughout. Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus A single bird at Villacincencio was followed by several on the journey in and out of Paujil Reserve. Reddish Egret (NT) Egretta rufescens A couple on the north coast. Tricolored Heron Egretta tricolor Common in the Barranquilla marshes. Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea A single bird in the Magdalena valley was followed by a couple at the Barranquilla marshes. Snowy Egret Egretta thula Fairly common roadside in the Magdalena and Cauca valleys and on the north coast.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis Common on the north coast.

Frigatebirds Fregatidae Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens Common on the north coast.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus Scattered roadside sightings and common on the north coast.

New World Vultures Cathartidae Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Common, almost daily sightings throughout Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes burrovianus Common on the drive into Paujil and at the Barranquilla Marshes Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes melambrotus Sighted daily in small numbers at Mitu.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 21 ______Black Vulture Coragyps atratus Abundant virtually daily sightings except at Mitu. King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa Several sightings at Mitu, Paujil and Rio Claro.

Osprey Pandionidae Western Osprey Pandion haliaetus Scattered sightings

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites Accipitridae White-tailed Kite Elanus leucurus Single roadside sighting near the Piha Reserve and in Bogota on our last day. Pearl Kite Gampsonyx swainsonii A pair seen roadside on the north coast. Hook-billed Kite Chondrohierax uncinatus Single birds seen at the Cerulean Reserve and in the Cauca Valley. Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus A single bird seen roadside near Rio Claro. Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus Single seen at the Cerulean and Piha Reserve and heard at Rio Claro. Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus A confiding individual at Villacincencio and another at Rio Claro. Tiny Hawk Accipiter superciliosus One of the highlights of the trip were prolonged views of a confiding and probably nesting pair at Mitu. Plain-breasted Hawk Accipiter ventralis A single bird seen briefly during a little extra birding on our last afternoon. Long-winged Harrier Circus buffoni A single bird roadside in the Magdalena Valley - a scarce bird in Colombia. Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea A single bird roadside in the Magdalena Valley. Black-collared Hawk Busarellus nigricollis A couple in the Barranquilla Marshes. Snail Kite Rostrhamus sociabilis Common in the Barranquilla Marshes. Common Black Hawk Buteogallus anthracinus A single bird in the Mangroves near Barranquilla. Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis A couple of roadside birds in the Magdalena valley and a single bird in the Guajira.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 22 ______Roadside Hawk Rupornis magnirostris Seen almost daily in small numbers. White-tailed Hawk Geranoaetus albicaudatus A single soaring bird in the Cauca Valley. Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus Small numbers at Chingaza and Nevado del Ruiz. Grey-lined Hawk Buteo nitidus A single bird heard near Minca Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus Scattered sightings mainly in the subtropical zone. Short-tailed Hawk Buteo brachyurus A single soaring bird at El Paujil.

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots Rallidae Russet-crowned Crake Laterallus viridis Mostly heard at Paujil but was glimpsed by a couple. White-throated Crake Laterallus albigularis Heard roadside in the Magdalena Valley. Bogota Rail (EN) Rallus semiplumbeus Singles seen near Chingaza and at La Florida. Grey-necked Wood Rail Aramides cajaneus Heard at Paujil. Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinica A couple at La Florida and a single bird on the drive into Paujil. Common Gallinule Gallinula galeata Scattered sightings at several wetlands. Spot-flanked Gallinule Porphyriops melanops Good numbers at La Florida - the geographically isolated 'bogotesnsis' subspecies is a potential split. American Coot Fulica americana A couple near Chingaza and good numbers at La Florida. The morphologically distinct, geographically isolated and non-migratory subspecies that is endemic to the highlands of Colombia is sometimes suggested as a potential split.

Limpkin Aramidae Limpkin Aramus guarauna Small numbers in the Barranquilla Marshes.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 23 ______Thick-knees Burhinidae Double-striped Thick-knee Burhinus bistriatus Great views of a pair at a regular spot in the Guajira.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus Very common in the Barranquilla Marshes.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis Seen commonly throughout. Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola Small numbers on the north coast. Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus Small numbers on the north coast. Wilson's Plover Charadrius wilsonia Small numbers on the north coast.

Jacanas Jacanidae Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana A single bird at Mitu and then common in the Magdalena Valley and north coast.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Noble Snipe (NT) Gallinago nobilis A couple near Chingaza and heard at La Florida. Short-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus Small numbers on the north coast Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus Small numbers on the north coast. Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca A single bird at La Florida and small numbers at wetlands in the Magdalena Valley and then common on the north coast. Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes Common on the north coast Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria A single bird at Mitu and small numbers at La Florida and then common in the Barranquilla Marshes. Willet Tringa semipalmata Common on the north coast

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 24 ______Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius Scattered sightings. Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres Small numbers on the north coast. Sanderling Calidris alba Small numbers on the north coast. Semipalmated Sandpiper (NT) Calidris pusilla Common on the north coast. Western Sandpiper Calidris mauri Small numbers on the north coast. Least Sandpiper Calidris minutilla Small numbers on the north coast.

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers Laridae Black Skimmer Rynchops niger A nice flock on the north coast. Laughing Gull Leucophaeus atricilla Fairly common on the north coast. Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica Quite common at the Barranquilla Marshes - probably the largest numbers recorded there. Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia Common on the north coast. Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus Common on the north coast. Cabot's Tern Thalasseus acuflavidus Fairly common on the north coast. Yellow-billed Tern Sternula superciliaris Fairly common on the north coast Common Tern Sterna hirundo Fairly common on the north coast Black Tern Chlidonias niger Several individuals at the Barranquilla Marshes - mainly a passage migrant in Colombia. Large-billed Tern Phaetusa simplex A couple feeding in the rain over a lake as we passed Pablo Escobar's old ranch in the Magdalena Valley were followed by large numbers at the Barranquilla Marshes.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia Scattered sightings of Feral Pigeons throughout.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 25 ______Scaled Pigeon Patagioenas speciosa One seen briefly at Mitu. Bare-eyed Pigeon Patagioenas corensis A single bird seen briefly in the Barranquilla Marshes was followed by much better views of another in the Guajira peninsula. Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata Scattered sightings throughout - mainly in the highlands. Pale-vented Pigeon Patagioenas cayennensis Scattered sightings in Mitu, the Magdalena Valley and on the coast. Plumbeous Pigeon Patagioenas plumbea Heard on a couple of days at Mitu. Ruddy Pigeon (VU) Patagioenas subvinacea Seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and the Piha Reserve. Scaled Dove Columbina squammata Small numbers at Barranquilla and Rioacha. Common Ground Dove Columbina Small numbers in Mitu and on the north coast. Plain-breasted Ground Dove Columbina minuta Small numbers on a couple of days at Mitu. Ruddy Ground Dove Columbina talpacoti Scattered sightings throughout. Blue Ground Dove Claravis pretiosa Small numbers seen at Mitu. White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi Scattered sightings throughout. Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla Small numbers at Mitu. Lined Quail-Dove Zentrygon linearis A couple showed well at the seed feeders on the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata Seen commonly at a number of sites.

Hoatzin Opisthocomidae Hoatzin Opisthocomus hoazin A nice group next to the Zoo near Villacincencio.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Greater Ani Crotophaga major Scattered sightings with largest numbers at Paujil.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 26 ______Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani Seen commonly at a number of sites. Groove-billed Ani Crotophaga sulcirostris Seen commonly at Barranquilla and the Guajira. Pavonine Cuckoo Dromococcyx pavoninus Seen well at Cerulean and heard at a couple fo other sites. Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana Widespread sightings. Black-bellied Cuckoo Piaya melanogaster A couple seen well at Mitu Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus Single birds at Chingaza, Rio Claro and on the north coast. Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus A single seen well in the Cauca Valley. Only the third time the guide has seen this species in eight years in Colombia.

Owls Strigidae Santa Marta Screech-Owl Megascops gilesi Heard at El Dorado Lodge but despite some effort, we were unable to get any views. Tropical Screech Owl Megascops choliba After a showy individual in the Cerulean Lodge grounds at dusk, we enjoyed two day roosting birds discovered by chance near the Piha Reserve. Cinnamon Screech Owl Megascops petersoni Heard very close at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve but we were unable to get any views. Choco Screech Owl Megascops centralis Fantastic views of a single bird at Paujil Reserve. White-throated Screech Owl Megascops albogularis Good views of a single bird at Rio Blanco. Mottled Owl Strix virgata Heard at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and then a single seen on the drive up to Las Tangaras Reserve. Rufous-banded Owl Strix albitarsis A single seen by some of the group while Trevor was helping to dig out the van at Rio Blanco. Black-and-white Owl Strix nigrolineata A vocal bird seen several times in flight at Paujil Reserve was followed by good looks at three day roosting birds near Minca while Trevor was at the Hospital. Spectacled Owl Pulsatrix perspicillata A single bird out hunting just before dusk was a highlight at Mitu. Andean Pygmy Owl Glaucidium jardinii Despite much effort a calling bird at Nevado del Ruiz remained hidden.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 27 ______Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Glaucidium brasilianum Heard at Minca and seen in the Guajira. Stygian Owl Asio stygius A day roosting bird at Rio Blanco was much appreciated.

Oilbird Steatornithidae Oilbird Steatornis caripensis Good views in the cave at Rio Claro.

Potoos Nyctibiidae Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus Heard at Paujil.

Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Lesser Nighthawk Chordeiles acutipennis Seen commonly at dusk and dawn in the Guajira. Common Nighthawk Chordeiles minor Small numbers seen at dusk on several nights at Mitu. Short-tailed Nighthawk Lurocalis semitorquatus A single bird at Mitu Band-tailed Nighthawk Nyctiprogne leucopyga Good numbers seen at dawn during a boat trip at Mitu. Blackish Nightjar Nyctipolus nigrescens Seen on several days at Mitu including some good looks at day roosting birds. Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis Seen or heard at a number of sites. Band-winged Nightjar Systellura longirostris One seen at Rio Blanco. Swallow-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis segmentata One seen at Rio Blanco. Lyre-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis lyra Heard very distantly at the Piha Reserve and then a lovely day roosting bird seen at Las Tangaras.

Swifts Apodidae Chestnut-collared Swift Streptoprocne rutila Small numbers seen at Otun Quimbaya White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris Scattered sightings.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 28 ______Grey-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris Seen commonly at Mitu and El Paujil. Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyura Seen commonly at Mitu. White-tipped Swift Aeronautes montivagus Small numbers seen at the Cerulean Reserve. Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Panyptila cayennensis Seen commonly at Mitu.

Hummingbirds Trochilida e Rufous-breasted Hermit Glaucis hirsutus Small numbers seen at Paujil and Rio Claro. Green Hermit Phaethornis guy Seen commonly on the feeders at Cerulean and a few subsequent sightings. Long-billed Hermit Phaethornis longirostris Seen commonly on some feeders near El Dorado Lodge. Great-billed Hermit Phaethornis malaris A couple of brief sightings in the forests at Mitu. Tawny-bellied Hermit Phaethornis syrmatophorus One seen well at Las Tangaras. Straight-billed Hermit Phaethornis bourcieri A single seen briefly at Mitu. Pale-bellied Hermit Phaethornis anthophilus A couple of sightings at Rio Claro and a single at the feeders at Hotel Minca. Reddish Hermit Phaethornis ruber Seen on several days at Mitu. Stripe-throated Hermit Phaethornis striigularis Good views on a lek at Paujil Reserve. Green-fronted Lancebill Doryfera ludovicae Good views at Cerulean and Rio Blanco Lazuline Sabrewing Campylopterus falcatus Several on the feeders at El Dorado. White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora Seen at scattered sites mainly at feeders. Brown Violetear Colibri delphinae Seen at scattered sites mainly at feeders. Lesser Violetear Colibri cyanotus Seen at scattered sites mainly at feeders.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 29 ______Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans Seen at scattered sites mainly at feeders. Black-throated Mango Anthracothorax nigricollis Seen at scattered sites mainly at feeders. Fiery Topaz Topaza pyra Great views at Mitu especially at a well-known stakeout. Black-bellied Thorntail Discosura langsdorffi Several seen well at Mitu including a nice male. Western Emerald Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus A single bird on flowers at Otun Quimbaya Coppery Emerald Chlorostilbon russatus A single bird seen briefly near Minca. Crowned Woodnymph Thalurania colombica Scattered sightings - both the Green-crowned and Violet-crowned forms were seen, these having only recently been lumped. Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata Small numbers seen at Mitu. Violet-bellied Hummingbird Juliamyia julie Singles seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and Paujil. Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird (CR) Lepidopyga lilliae A single bird was seen in the Mangroves at Barranquilla Shining-green Hummingbird Lepidopyga goudoti Good views at the feeders at Paujil and also seen at Rioacha. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia tzacatl Scattered sightings mainly at feeders. Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird (EN) Amazilia castaneiventris A single at the feeders at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve Andean Emerald Amazilia franciae Scattered sightings mainly at feeders. Versicolored Emerald Amazilia versicolor Small numbers seen at Mitu Blue-chested Hummingbird Amazilia amabilis Common at Paujil, including at the feeders. Steely-vented Hummingbird Amazilia saucerottei Scattered sightings mainly at feeders. Indigo-capped Hummingbird Amazilia cyanifrons Good numbers on the feeders at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Santa Marta Blossomcrown (VU) Anthocephala floriceps A single seen ver briefly at El Dorado

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 30 ______White-vented Plumeleteer Chalybura buffonii Scattered sightings mainly at feeders. Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys Seen at Cerulean, La Eme and Rio Blanco. Fawn-breasted Brilliant Heliodoxa rubinoides Seen at Tangaras and Rio Blanco. Green-crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula Common at Cerulean and Piha Reserves. Empress Brilliant Heliodoxa imperatrix Common on the feeders at Las Tangaras White-tailed Hillstar Urochroa bougueri Several on the feeders at Las Tangaras Buff-tailed Coronet Boissonneaua flavescens Seen at scattered sites mainly at feeders. Velvet-purple Coronet Boissonneaua jardini Common on the feeders at Las Tangaras Shining Sunbeam Aglaeactis cupripennis Common on the feeders at Nevado del Ruiz Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnayi A single bird at Chingaza was followed be good looks on the feeders at Nevado del Ruiz. Bronzy Inca Coeligena coeligena Common on the feeders and flowers at Rio Blanco. Brown Inca Coeligena wilsoni Common on the feeders at Las Tangaras Black Inca (VU) Coeligena prunellei Common on the feeders at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve Collared Inca Coeligena torquata Scattered sightings mainly at feeders. White-tailed Starfrontlet Coeligena phalerata Several at the feeders at El Dorado. Golden-bellied Starfrontlet Coeligena bonapartei Good views at Chicaque Blue-throated Starfrontlet Coeligena helianthea Brief views on our first day at Chingaza were followed by prolonged views of several at feeders during our little bit of extra birding on the last afternoon. Buff-winged Starfrontlet Coeligena lutetiae Good views on the feeders at Nevado del Ruiz. Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera Good views on the feeders at Nevado del Ruiz and our last afternoon near Chingaza.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 31 ______Great Sapphirewing Pterophanes cyanopterus Brief views at Chingaza were followed by good views at Nevado del Ruiz and at the feeders near Chingaza on our last day. Longuemare's Sunangel Heliangelus clarisse A couple seen at Chingaza. Tourmaline Sunangel Heliangelus exortis Seen at Chicaque, La Eme and Nevado del Ruiz. Glowing Puffleg Eriocnemis vestita Seen both times we visited the Chingaza area and also on the feeders at Chicaque. Black-thighed Puffleg (NT) Eriocnemis derbyi Seen on the feeders at Nevado del Ruiz. Coppery-bellied Puffleg (NT) Eriocnemis cupreoventris A single bird seen briefly on our first day at Chingaza. Golden-breasted Puffleg Eriocnemis mosquera Seen commonly on the feeders at Nevado del Ruiz Greenish Puffleg Haplophaedia aureliae A single bird at the Piha Reserve and then seen commonly on the feeders at Las Tangaras. Purple-bibbed Whitetip Urosticte benjamini A couple on the feeders at Las Tangaras. Booted Racket-tail Ocreatus underwoodii Seen on the feeders at Cerulean and Las Tangaras. Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae Seen at the feeders on our very last afternoon. Green-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia nuna Seen at the feeders on our very last afternoon. Purple-backed Thornbill Ramphomicron microrhynchum A couple seen well on our first day at Chingaza Buffy Helmetcrest (VU) Oxypogon stuebelii Seen very well at Nevado del Ruiz Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina Seen at several highland sites - the race seen in the Santa Marta mountains is sometimes mooted as a potential split - Santa Marta Metaltail. Viridian Metaltail Metallura williami Seen commonly at Nevado del Ruiz. Bronze-tailed Thornbill Chalcostigma heteropogon One seen on the first day at Chingaza Rainbow-bearded Thornbill Chalcostigma herrani Great views on the feeders at Nevado del Ruiz Long-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus kingii One at Chicaque and then reasonably common on the feeders at Rio Blanco.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 32 ______Violet-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus coelestis Common at Las Tangaras, especially at the feeders. White-throated Wedgebill Schistes albogularis After a bit of a wait, we had great views at Rio Blanco at some flowers. Black-eared Fairy Heliothryx auritus One seen at Mitu Long-billed Starthroat Heliomaster longirostris One seen at Minca. Amethyst Woodstar Calliphlox amethystina One seen at Mitu Purple-throated Woodstar Calliphlox mitchellii Small numbers on the feeders at the Piha Reserve and common at Las Tangaras. White-bellied Woodstar Chaetocercus mulsant Seen at several highland sites mainly at feeders. Santa Marta Woodstar Chaetocercus astreans A single male gave great scope views below El Dorado Lodge. Pale-tailed Barbthroat Threnetes leucurus A single bird seen well at Mitu. Fiery-tailed Awlbill Avocettula recurvirostris A single bird seen at Mitu. A recent addition to the Colombia list.

Trogons Trogonidae Golden-headed Quetzal Pharomachrus auriceps Great views of a very responsive male at Chingaza White-tipped Quetzal Pharomachrus fulgidus Heard near El Dorado Lodge Green-backed Trogon Trogon viridis Several sightings at Mitu. Gartered Trogon Trogon caligatus Seen well at Paujil. Amazonian Trogon Trogon ramonianus Seen at Mitu. Collared Trogon Trogon collaris Seen at the Cerulean and Piha Reserves and heard at Otun Quimbaya. Masked Trogon Trogon personatus Seen at several highland sites.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 33 ______Kingfishers Alcedinidae American Pygmy Kingfisher Chloroceryle aenea Good views at Paujil and near Barranquilla. Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana Several scattered sightings. Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona Several scattered sightings. Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata Several scattered sightings.

Motmots Momotidae Tody Motmot Hylomanes momotula A single bird seen well on the long drive from Piha - Las Tangaras. Whooping Motmot Momotus subrufescens One seen well near Minca. Amazonian Motmot Momotus momota Seen well at Mitu. Andean Motmot Momotus aequatorialis Seen at several sites with some especially obliging birds at Rio Blanco. Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii Despite much effort we only heard this species. Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum Fantastic views at Paujil

Jacamars Galbulidae Yellow-billed Jacamar Galbula albirostris Good views at Mitu Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda A single at Rio Claro was followed with good views of several on the north coast. Bronzy Jacamar Galbula leucogastra Good views of a pair at Mitu. Paradise Jacamar Galbula dea Seen on several days at Mitu Great Jacamar Jacamerops aureus A single seen well at Mitu. White-chinned Jacamar Glabula tombacea A nice group at Villacincencio.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 34 ______Puffbirds Bucconidae Brown-banded Puffbird Notharchus ordii Heard at Mitu Pied Puffbird Notharchus tectus Seen on two days at Mitu and also near Barranquilla. Chestnut-capped Puffbird Bucco macrodactylus Good views at Mitu. Spotted Puffbird Bucco tamatia Good views at Mitu. Barred Puffbird Nystalus radiatus Good views at Paujil and Rio Claro. Russet-throated Puffbird Hypnelus ruficollis Common on the north coast. White-whiskered Puffbird Malacoptila panamensis Seen well at Paujil. Moustached Puffbird Malacoptila mystacalis A single surprise bird near the Piha Reserve. Lanceolated Monklet Micromonacha lanceolata Great views of a single bird at the Piha Reserve were one of the highlights of the trip. Rusty-breasted Nunlet Nonnula rubecula Great views of a single bird at Mitu. Grey-cheeked Nunlet Nonnula frontalis A pair seen well at Rio Claro. White-fronted Nunbird Monasa morphoeus Seen at Mitu. Swallow-winged Puffbird Chelidoptera tenebrosa Common at Mitu.

New World Barbets Capitonidae White-mantled Barbet (EN) Capito hypoleucus Great looks at a small group at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Gilded Barbet Capito auratus Several sightings at Mitu and Villacincencioa Lemon-throated Barbet Eubucco richardsoni Recorded on a couple of days at Mitu. Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcierii Seen at Piha, Tangaras and Otun Quimbaya.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 35 ______Toucan-Barbets Semnornithidae Toucan Barbet (NT) Semnornis ramphastinus Good views at Las Tangaras.

Toucans Ramphastidae White-throated Toucanet Aulacorhynchus albivitta The bird we saw at Chicaque was 'albivitta' which is White-throated Toucanet, the birds we saw at Rio Blanco and Otun were 'griseigularis' which was split as 'Grey-throated Toucanet'. The birds we saw in Santa Marta were 'Lautus' which was split as Santa Marta Toucanet. All three forms have now been lumped under White-throated Toucanet but their is a lot of flux within this group. Groove-billed Toucanet Aulacorhynchus sulcatus A couple seen near El Dorado Lodge - they belong to the 'Yellow-billed' form which is sometimes mooted as a potential split. Crimson-rumped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus haematopygus A couple seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and a couple seen near the Piha Reserve. Lettered Aracari Pteroglossus inscriptus Seen at Mitu and Villacincencio. Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis Good views at Villacincencio. Many-banded Aracari Pteroglossus pluricinctus A nice group in a fruiting tree at Mitu. Collared Aracari Pteroglossus torquatus Seen at the Cerulean Reserve, Paujil and Rio Claro. Tawny-tufted Toucanet Selenidera nattereri A single bird seen well at Mitu. Black-billed Mountain Toucan Andigena nigrirostris Seen at Chingaza and Rio Blanco and heard at La Eme. Channel-billed Toucan (VU) Ramphastos vitellinus Seen and heard at Mitu. Citron-throated Toucan Ramphastos citreolaemus Seen at Paujil and heard at Rio Claro. Keel-billed Toucan Ramphastos sulfuratus Good views at Minca. White-throated Toucan (VU) Ramphastos tucanus Seen or heard on most days at Mitu. Yellow-throated Toucan (VU) Ramphastos ambiguus Seen at Paujil and Rio Claro.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 36 ______Woodpeckers Picidae Orinoco Piculet pumilus Seen on several days at Mitu. Scaled Piculet Picumnus squamulatus Seen at Villacincencio and at Minca. Picumnus olivaceus Seen very commonly at Cerulean and also at Paujil and Rio Claro. Greyish Piculet Picumnus granadensis A couple seen in the Cauca Valley Chestnut Piculet Picumnus cinnamomeus A couple near Barranquilla and a single in the Guajira. Acorn Woodpecker Melanerpes formicivorus A small group at some fruit feeders en-route from Piha to Las Tangaras Reserve. Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Melanerpes cruentatus Seen commonly at Mitu and Villacincencio. Beautiful Woodpecker Melanerpes pulcher A single bird on our last morning at Paujil. Red-crowned Woodpecker Melanerpes rubricapillus Seen commonly at a number of sites. Little Woodpecker Veniliornis passerinus A couple seen near Mitu. Yellow-vented Woodpecker Veniliornis dignus Seen well at Las Tangaras and Rio Blanco. Bar-bellied Woodpecker Veniliornis nigriceps Seen well at Rio Blanco. Red-rumped Woodpecker Veniliornis kirkii Seen at several lowland sites. Red-stained Woodpecker Veniliornis affinis Seen at Villacincencio and Mitu. Smoky-brown Woodpecker Leuconotopicus fumigatus A couple in the El Dorado bird Reserve and a single on our last afternoon near Chingaza. Golden-green Woodpecker Piculus chrysochloros A single near Barranquilla Golden-olive Woodpecker Colaptes rubiginosus Scattered sightings. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker Colaptes rivolii Seen at Chingaza and very well at Rio Blanco. Spot-breasted Woodpecker Colaptes punctigula Seen at the Cerulean Reserve and on the north coast.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 37 ______Cinnamon Woodpecker Celeus loricatus Heard at Paujil and eventually seen at Rio Claro. Scaly-breasted Woodpecker Celeus grammicus A couple seen at Mitu. Chestnut Woodpecker Celeus elegans Seen well on a couple of days at Mitu. Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus Widespread sightings. Powerful Woodpecker Campephilus pollens A single bird made a fly-past at Rio Blanco. Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos Seen at Mitu and below El Dorado Lodge.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Black Caracara Daptrius ater Common at Mitu. Red-throated Caracara Ibycter americanus Seen on one day at Mitu and heard on several others. Northern Crested Caracara Caracara cheriway Seen commonly in a number of areas. Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima Seen commonly in many areas. Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans Scattered sightings. Barred Forest Falcon Micrastur ruficollis Heard at Cerulean and seen briefly at the Piha and El Dorado Reserves. Collared Forest Falcon Micrastur semitorquatus Seen at Rio Claro and heard at a couple of other sites. American Kestrel Falco sparverius Scattered sightings. Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis A young bird on the ridge at El Dorado was a surprise and possibly a first for the reserve. Merlin Falco columbarius Single birds seen at La Florida and Barranquilla. Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis Scattered sightings. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus A couple on the north coast.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 38 ______Finfoot Heliornithidae Sungrebe Heliornis fulica Great views of a single bird at Mitu.

African & New World Parrots Psittacidae Blue-fronted Parrotlet Touit dilectissimus Heard at the Piha Reserve. Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet Touit purpuratus A group seen in flight at Mitu. Rufous-fronted Parakeet (VU) Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons Heard at Nevado del Ruiz Orange-chinned Parakeet Brotogeris jugularis Scattered sightings. Cobalt-winged Parakeet Brotogeris cyanoptera Seen commonly at Mitu and heard at Villacincencio. Saffron-headed Parrot (NT) Pyrilia pyrilia Heard at Rio Claro Orange-cheeked Parrot (NT) Pyrilia barrabandi Seen on one day at Mitu. Red-billed Parrot Pionus sordidus Seen well at El Dorado. Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus Seen at scattered sites. Bronze-winged Parrot Pionus chalcopterus Heard at Rio Blanco. Red-lored Amazon Amazona autumnalis Good views at Paujil. Yellow-crowned Amazon Amazona ochrocephala Good views on the drive into Paujil. Scaly-naped Amazon Amazona mercenarius Good views at El Dorado. Southern Mealy Amazon (NT) Amazona farinosa Good views at Mitu and Paujil Orange-winged Amazon Amazona amazonica A single bird on the drive into Paujil. Green-rumped Parrotlet Forpus passerinus Good views in the Guajira. Spectacled Parrotlet Forpus conspicillatus Scattered sightings.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 39 ______Black-headed Parrot Pionites melanocephalus Good views at Mitu. Red-fan Parrot Deroptyus accipitrinus Good views at Mitu including finding a nest. Maroon-tailed Parakeet Pyrrhura melanura Seen or heard on a number of days at Mitu. Flame-winged Parakeet (VU) Pyrrhura calliptera Good views on our first day at Chingaza Brown-throated Parakeet Eupsittula pertinax Common on the north coast. Red-bellied Macaw Orthopsittaca manilatus Small numbers seen at Mitu. Blue-and-yellow Macaw Ara ararauna Good views at Paujil. Military Macaw (VU) Ara militaris A nice group seen going to roost at Minca. Scarlet Macaw Ara macao Heard or seen on a number of days at Mitu. Chestnut-fronted Macaw Ara severus Seen commonly in the Paujil area. Scarlet-fronted Parakeet (NT) Psittacara wagleri Small numbers in the Cauca Valley and Santa Marta Mountains.

Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers Furnariidae Stout-billed Cinclodes Cinclodes excelsior Seen commonly at Nevado del Ruiz. Caribbean Hornero Furnarius longirostris Seen at a couple of sites on the north coast. Andean Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura andicola A couple of pairs at Nevado del Ruiz. White-chinned Thistletail Asthenes fuliginosa A single at Chingaza. Many-striped Canastero Asthenes flammulata Very good views at Nevado del Ruiz. White-whiskered Spinetail Synallaxis candei Good views in the Guajira. Rufous Spinetail Synallaxis unirufa Good views of a skulking bird at La Eme.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 40 ______Rusty-headed Spinetail (VU) Synallaxis fuscorufa Good views at El Dorado Silvery-throated Spinetail Synallaxis subpudica Good views on our first day at Chingaza and heard on our last afternoon. Azara's Spinetail Synallaxis azarae Scattered sightings. Pale-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albescens Heard at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyura One showed very well at the Piha Reserve. White-browed Spinetail Hellmayrea gularis Good views of a skulking bird at La Eme Red-faced Spinetail Cranioleuca erythrops Seen at Piha and Las Tangaras and heard at Otun Quimbaya. Streak-capped Spinetail Cranioleuca hellmayri Seen well at El Dorado. Ash-browed Spinetail (VU) Cranioleuca curtata Seen well at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Yellow-chinned Spinetail Certhiaxis cinnamomeus Seen well near Paujil and on the north coast. Double-banded Greytail Xenerpestes minlosi Great views of a single bird near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Spotted Barbtail Premnoplex brunnescens Scattered sightings. Star-chested Treerunner (NT) Margarornis stellatus Seen well at Las Tangaras. Pearled Treerunner Margarornis squamiger Scattered sightings in the highlands. Pacific Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes johnsoni Good views at Las Tangaras Reserve. Streaked Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii Good views at Chingaza and Rio Blanco. Point-tailed Palmcreeper Berlepschia rikeri Good views at Mitu. Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia variegaticeps Seen by some at Las Tangaras. Montane Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia striaticollis Scattered sightings. Lineated Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla subalaris Seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and heard at Las Tangaras.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 41 ______Eastern Woodhaunter Hyloctistes subulatus Good views of a pair at Mitu. Western Woodhaunter Hyloctistes virgatus Good views at the Piha Reserve. Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Philydor rufum Scattered sightings. Uniform Treehunter Thripadectes ignobilis Seen well at Las Tangaras. Striped Treehunter Thripadectes holostictus Good views of a skulking bird at Chicaque. Streak-capped Treehunter Thripadectes virgaticeps Seen well at the Piha Reserve. Flammulated Treehunter Thripadectes flammulatus Great views at El Dorado Reserve. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner Automolus ochrolaemus A single seen well at Paujil Ruddy Foliage-gleaner Automolus rubiginosus Good views of a couple near the Piha Reserve. Santa Marta Foliage-gleaner (NT) Automolus rufipectus A single bird showed well bellow El Dorado Lodge Dusky Leaftosser Sclerurus obscurior A single bird showed well at the Piha Reserve. Grey-throated Leaftosser (NT) Sclerurus albigularis Good views of a single below El Dorado Lodge. Slender-billed Xenops Xenops tenuirostris One seen at Mitu. Plain Xenops Xenops minutus Scattered sightings. Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans Scattered sightings. Tyrannine Woodcreeper Dendrocincla tyrannina Heard at Rio Blanco. Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa Seen at Paujil and Minca. Ruddy Woodcreeper Dendrocincla homochroa Two seen near Minca. Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus Seen at Mitu and Rio Claro. Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus Scattered sightings.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 42 ______Strong-billed Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus Seen at Chingaza and El Dorado. Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes certhia Seen well at Mitu. Black-banded Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes picumnus A single seen well at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Straight-billed Woodcreeper Dendroplex picus Scattered sightings but especially common on the north coast. Elegant Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus elegans One seen at Mitu. Buff-throated Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus guttatus Seen commonly at Villacincencio and Mitu. Cocoa Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus susurrans Scattered sightings. Olive-backed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus triangularis Two seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Streak-headed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes souleyetii Scattered sightings. Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger Scattered sightings, the subspecies seen in the Santa Marta mountains is occasionally mooted as a potential split. Spotted Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus erythropygius Good views of a responsive bird at the Piha Reserve. Brown-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus pusillus A single showed well at the Cerulean Warbler reserve.

Antbirds Thamnophilidae Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus Seen well at Mitu. Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis Good views at a couple of sites on the north coast. Black-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus melanonotus Good views near Minca. Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus Good views near Minca. Bar-crested Antshrike Thamnophilus multistriatus Scattered sightings. Black Antshrike Thamnophilus nigriceps A single seen well at Paujil.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 43 ______Blackish-grey Antshrike (NT) Thamnophilus nigrocinereus A pair seen well at Mitu. Uniform Antshrike Thamnophilus unicolor Scattered sightings. Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus A couple of sightings at Mitu. Black-crowned Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha Scattered sightings. Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus Fairly common at Mitu. Black Bushbird Neoctantes niger Great views of a male at Mitu. Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis Seen well at Villacincecnio and heard at the Piha Reserve. Dusky-throated Antshrike Thamnomanes ardesiacus Seen at Mitu. Cinereous Antshrike Thamnomanes caesius Seen at Mitu. Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris A pair at Mitu. Checker-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla fulviventris A couple at Paujil. Rufous-tailed Antwren Epinecrophylla erythrura One at Mitu. Moustached Antwren Myrmotherula ignota Recorded on several days at Mitu. Pygmy Antwren Myrmotherula brachyura Seen at Mitu. Amazonian Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula multostriata Good views on our first day at Mitu. Pacific Antwren Myrmotherula pacifica Seen well at Rio Claro. Cherrie's Antwren Myrmotherula cherriei Seen well on a couple of days at Mitu. White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris Seen at Mitu and Rio Claro. Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor Seen at the Cerulean Reserve and heard at a couple of other sites. Long-winged Antwren Myrmotherula longipennis Seen at Mitu.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 44 ______Grey Antwren Myrmotherula menetriesii Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. Spot-backed Antwren Herpsilochmus dorsimaculatus Seen on one day at Mitu. Yellow-breasted Antwren (VU) Herpsilochmus axillaris Seen well at Las Tangaras. Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis Seen well at Rio Claro. Northern White-fringed Antwren Formicivora intermedia Scattered sightings. Santa Marta Antbird Drymophila hellmayri Two seen below El Dorado Lodge. Streak-headed Antbird Drymophila striaticeps Good views at Rio Blanco. Rufous-rumped Antwren Terenura callinota Singles at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and Las Tangaras. Grey Antbird Cercomacra cinerascens Heard almost daily at Mitu and seen on one day. Dusky Antbird Cercomacra tyrannina Seen on one day at Mitu and heard on a couple of others. Parker's Antbird Cercomacra parkeri Good looks on the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Jet Antbird Cercomacra nigricans A single seen on the drive to the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Black-faced Antbird myotherinus Seen at Villacincencio and Mitu. Imeri Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis flavescens Seen on several days at Mitu. Yellow-browed Antbird Hypocnemis hypoxantha Seen on one day at Mitu. Black-chinned Antbird Hypocnemoides melanopogon Seen on one day at Mitu. Bare-crowned Antbird Gymnocichla nudiceps Good looks at a single at Paujil Reserve. Black-headed Antbird Percnostola rufifrons Recorded on a couple of days at Mitu. Chestnut-backed Antbird Myrmeciza exsul Seen at Paujil and Rio Claro. Magdalena Antbird (NT) Myrmeciza palliata Good views at Rio Claro.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 45 ______Grey-bellied Antbird Myrmeciza pelzelni A couple seen at Mitu. Black-throated Antbird Myrmeciza atrothorax Seen at Villacincencio and heard on several days at Mitu. Blue-lored Antbird Myrmeciza immaculata Good views of a single bird near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. White-plumed Antbird Pithys albifrons A couple of elusive birds seen by some at Mitu. Bicolored Antbird Gymnopithys bicolor A couple showed well at Paujil. White-cheeked Antbird Gymnopithys leucaspis Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. Common Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus Recorded on a couple of days at Mitu.

Antthrushes Formicariidae Rufous-capped Antthrush Formicarius colma A single bird at Mitu mainly seen in flight.

Antpittas Grallariidae Moustached Antpitta (VU) Grallaria alleni Seen along the road at dawn at Otun Quimbaya. Scaled Antpitta Grallaria guatimalensis Heard at Otun Quimbaya. Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla Seen very well at the feeders at Rio Blanco and heard at Otun Quimbaya. Santa Marta Antpitta (VU) Grallaria bangsi Heard at El Dorado. Bicolored Antpitta (VU) Grallaria rufocinerea Seen well on the feeders at Rio Blanco. Yellow-breasted Antpitta Grallaria flavotincta Heard at Las Tangaras. White-bellied Antpitta Grallaria hypoleuca Heard at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Rufous Antpitta Grallaria rufula Seen at Chingaza and heard at La Eme and Santa Marta. The three subspecies involved may well all be elevated to full species status in the future. Tawny Antpitta Grallaria quitensis Seen well at Nevado de Ruiz.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 46 ______Brown-banded Antpitta (EN) Grallaria milleri Seen well on the feeders at Rio Blanco. Ochre-breasted Antpitta (NT) Grallaricula flavirostris Great views of a single bird at an antswarm at Las Tangaras. Hooded Antpitta (VU) Grallaricula cucullata A single elusive bird at Otun Quimbaya was seen by some. Rusty-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula ferrugineipectus Great views of a couple below El Dorado Lodge. Slaty-crowned Antpitta Grallaricula nana Good views of a couple at Rio Blanco.

Gnateaters Conopophagidae Chestnut-crowned Gnateater Conopophaga castaneiceps A couple seen by some at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve were followed by good looks for all of a male at the Piha Reserve.

Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae Ocellated Tapaculo Acropternis orthonyx A couple of birds that showed very well at Rio Blanco were voted birds of the trip. Ash-colored Tapaculo Myornis senilis Heard at Rio Blanco. Alto Pisones Tapaculo sp. nov. Heard at Las Tangaras. Northern White-crowned Tapaculo Scytalopus atratus Heard at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and seen very well near the Piha Reserve. Santa Marta Tapaculo Scytalopus sanctaemartae A single bird showed very well below El Dorado Lodge. Nariño Tapaculo Scytalopus vicinior Seen well at Las Tangaras. Magdalena Tapaculo (EN) Scytalopus rodriguezi Heard at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Stiles's Tapaculo Scytalopus stilesi Seen at the Piha Reserve and heard at Otun Quimbaya. Brown-rumped Tapaculo Scytalopus latebricola One seen at the El Dorado Bird Reserve. Spillmann's Tapaculo Scytalopus spillmanni Heard at La Eme and Rio Blanco. Pale-bellied Tapaculo Scytalopus griseicollis Seen at Chingaza.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 47 ______Paramo Tapaculo Scytalopus opacus Seen at Nevado del Ruiz. Blackish Tapaculo Scytalopus latrans Heard at La Eme and Rio Blanco.

Tyrant Flycatchers Tyrannidae Wing-barred Piprites Piprites chloris Seen at Mitu, Rio Claro and the Piha Reserve. Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseiceps Widespread sightings Plumbeous-crowned Tyrannulet Phyllomyias plumbeiceps A couple seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Black-capped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias nigrocapillus Recorded at several highland sites. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus Scattered sightings. Greenish Elaenia Myiopagis viridicata A couple showed well in the Cauca Valley. Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster Scattered sightings. Mountain Elaenia Elaenia frantzii Seen commonly on the first day at Chingaza. Brown-capped Tyrannulet Ornithion brunneicapillus Seen near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and heard at a couple of other sites. White-lored Tyrannulet Ornithion inerme Heard on one day at Mitu. White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys Seen at several highland sites. White-tailed Tyrannulet Mecocerculus poecilocercus A couple seen at Rio Blanco. White-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus stictopterus A single seen on the first day at Chingaza. Torrent Tyrannulet Serpophaga cinerea Seen along the river at Otun Quimbaya. Mouse-colored Tyrannulet Phaeomyias murina Seen well in the Guajira. Yellow Tyrannulet Capsiempis flaveola A couple showed well at Paujil.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 48 ______Subtropical Doradito Pseudocolopteryx acutipennis A couple seen at La Florida. Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant Pseudotriccus pelzelni A single seen at Las Tangaras Reserve. Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant Pseudotriccus ruficeps Heard at Rio Blanco. Slender-footed Tyrannulet Zimmerius gracilipes Seen almost daily at Mitu. Golden-faced Tyrannulet Zimmerius chrysops Widespread sightings. Coopmans's Tyrannulet Zimmerius minimus One seen above Minca. Variegated Bristle Tyrant Pogonotriccus poecilotis One seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Marble-faced Bristle Tyrant Pogonotriccus ophthalmicus A small group seen well at Otun Quimbaya. Antioquia Bristle Tyrant Pogonotriccus lanyoni A coupls seen at Rio Claro. Rufous-browed Tyrannulet Phylloscartes superciliaris Singles at the Cerulean and Piha Reserves. Streak-necked Flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis A couple of sightings. Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceus Singles at Las Tangaras and Otun. Ochre-bellied Flycatcher Mionectes oleagineus Widespread sightings. Sepia-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon amaurocephalus Scattered sightings. Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris Scattered sightings. Rufous-breasted Flycatcher Leptopogon rufipectus A couple seen well at Otun Quimbaya. Northern Scrub Flycatcher Sublegatus arenarum Seen well on the north coast. Slender-billed Inezia Inezia tenuirostris Seen well in the Guajira. Amazonian Inezia Inezia subflava A single seen well at Mitu. Pale-tipped Inezia Inezia caudata A single seen well in the Guajira.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 49 ______Bran-colored Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus Heard at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and seen well above Minca. Handsome Flycatcher Nephelomyias pulcher Seen commonly at Las Tangaras Reserve. Ornate Flycatcher Myiotriccus ornatus Scattered sightings. White-eyed Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus zosterops One seen at Mitu. Pearly-vented Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer One seen in the Guajira. Black-throated Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus granadensis Seen at Las Tangaras and El Dorado Lodge. The subspecies at El Dorado may deserve elevation to full species status. Southern Bentbill Oncostoma olivaceum Seen at Paujil and heard at Rio Claro. Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant Lophotriccus pileatus Scattered sightings. Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant Lophotriccus vitiosus Recorded on a couple of days at Mitu. Pale-eyed Pygmy Tyrant Atalotriccus pilaris Seen at Minca. Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus ruficeps Seen well at Rio Blanco. Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus latirostris Seen well at Mitu. Slaty-headed Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus sylvia Seen well at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum Scattered sightings. Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum Seen at Villacincencio and Mitu. Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum nigriceps Seen at Paujil and heard at a few other sites. Brownish Twistwing Cnipodectes subbrunneus Heard at Rio Claro. Olivaceous Flatbill Rhynchocyclus olivaceus Seen well at Rio Claro. Fulvous-breasted Flatbill Rhynchocyclus fulvipectus Seen well at the Piha Reserve and Las Tangaras.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 50 ______Yellow-olive Flatbill Tolmomyias sulphurescens Scattered sightings. Grey-crowned Flatbill Tolmomyias poliocephalus Recorded on most days at Mitu. Ochre-lored Flatbill Tolmomyias flaviventris Seen on the last day in the Guajira. White-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus mystaceus A surprise bird in the Coffee plantations near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Cinnamon Neopipo Neopipo cinnamomea Heard at Mitu. Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus Scattered sightings - the distinctive Santa Marta race may warrant elevation to full species status. Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea Three roadside on the drive down to Villacincencio. Black-billed Flycatcher (NT) Aphanotriccus audax Good views at Paujil. Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans Widespread sightings. Olive-sided Flycatcher (NT) Contopus cooperi Scattered sightings. Smoke-colored Pewee Contopus fumigatus Scattered sightings. Eastern Wood Pewee Contopus virens Widespread sightings. Tropical Pewee Contopus cinereus A couple on the drive to the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Acadian Flycatcher Empidonax virescens Scattered sightings. Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus obscurus Scattered sightings. Drab Water Tyrant Ochthornis littoralis A couple along the river Vaupes at Mitu. Streak-throated Bush Tyrant Myiotheretes striaticollis Heard on our last afternoon but despite much effort did not show. Santa Marta Bush Tyrant (EN) Myiotheretes pernix Good views in the El Dorado Bird Reserve. Smoky Bush Tyrant Myiotheretes fumigatus Good views at Chingaza on our first day.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 51 ______Pied Water Tyrant Fluvicola pica Good views on the drive in to Paujil and on the north coast White-headed Marsh Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala Good views on the drive in to Paujil and on the north coast Crowned Chat-Tyrant Silvicultrix frontalis A single showed well at Nevado del Ruiz. Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant Silvicultrix diadema Seen at La Eme and heard at El Dorado. Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant cinnamomeiventris Seen at La Eme. Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca rufipectoralis A couple at Chingaza on our first day. Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca fumicolor Seen at Chingaza and Nevado de Ruiz. Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus Seen on the drive in and out of the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and at Rio Claro. Cattle Tyrant Machetornis rixosa Scattered sightings. Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius Scattered sightings. Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis Widespread sightings. Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similis A couple on the north coast. Dusky-chested Flycatcher Myiozetetes luteiventris Recorded on a couple of days at Mitu. Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus Widespread sightings. Lesser Kiskadee Philohydor lictor Seen at Villacincencio and Rio Claro. Yellow-throated Flycatcher Conopias parvus Seen on one day at Mitu. Golden-crowned Flycatcher Myiodynastes chrysocephalus Scattered sightings. Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculatus Scattered sightings. Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua Scattered sightings. Sulphury Flycatcher Tyrannopsis sulphurea Recorded on several days at Mitu.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 52 ______Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus Common and seen almost daily. Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savana Seen on some of the journeys in the Magdalena Valley. Grey Kingbird Tyrannus dominicensis Common on the north coast Greyish Mourner Rhytipterna simplex Seen on one day at Mitu. Pale-bellied Mourner Rhytipterna immunda Seen on one day at Mitu. Rufous Mourner Rhytipterna holerythra Heard at Paujil. Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer Scattered sightings. Panamanian Flycatcher Myiarchus panamensis Seen at a couple of sites on the north coast. Short-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus ferox Seen on several days at Mitu. Apical Flycatcher Myiarchus apicalis A couple seen in the Cauca Valley. Pale-edged Flycatcher Myiarchus cephalotes Seen at the Piha Reserve and Rio Blanco. Great Crested Flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus Scattered sightings Brown-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus tyrannulus A couple in the Guajira. Rufous-tailed Flatbill Ramphotrigon ruficauda A single seen at Mitu. Citron-bellied Attila Attila citriniventris A single seen at Mitu. Bright-rumped Attila Attila spadiceus Good views at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and heard elsewhere.

Cotingas Cotingidae Red-crested Cotinga Ampelion rubrocristatus Seen at Chingaza and Nevado del Ruiz. Green-and-black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii Seen well at La Eme and Rio Blanco.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 53 ______Golden-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola aureopectus A couple at the Piha Reserve. Orange-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola jucunda Heard at Las Tangaras. Guianan Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola rupicola Seen well on one day at Mitu. Spangled Cotinga Cotinga cayana Seen on several days at Mitu. Chestnut-capped Piha (EN) weberi A single bird seen well at the Piha Reserve. Dusky Piha Lipaugus fuscocinereus Seen well at Rio Blanco. Screaming Piha Lipaugus vociferans Seen well at Mitu. Olivaceous Piha Snowornis cryptolophus Seen well at Las Tangaras. Pompadour Cotinga Xipholena punicea Seen well at Mitu. Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata Seen well at Paujil. Red-ruffed Fruitcrow Pyroderus scutatus Seen well at Otun Quimbaya. Amazonian Umbrellabird Cephalopterus ornatus Seen well at Mitu.

Manakins Pipridae Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin Tyranneutes stolzmanni Heard at Mitu. Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin Neopelma chrysocephalum Seen well at Mitu. Lance-tailed Manakin Chiroxiphia lanceolata Heard on the north coast. Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus Seen at the Cerulean Reserve, Las Tangaras and Otun. Black Manakin Xenopipo atronitens Great views of a male at Mitu. Blue-crowned Manakin Lepidothrix coronata Seen almost daily at Mitu.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 54 ______Yellow-crested Manakin Heterocercus flavivertex Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus Scattered sightings Western Striped Manakin Machaeropterus striolatus Seen on a couple of days at Mitu and heard at Paujil. White-crowned Manakin Pseudopipra pipra Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. Golden-headed Manakin Ceratopipra erythrocephala Seen on a number of days at Mitu and also at Rio Claro.

Tityras, Becards Tityridae Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Terenotriccus erythrurus Seen at Mitu and Rio Claro. Black-crowned Tityra Tityra inquisitor Seen at Mitu. Black-tailed Tityra Tityra cayana Seen at Paujil. Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata A single bird seen below El Dorado Lodge. Russet-winged Schiffornis Schiffornis stenorhyncha Seen at Paujil and heard at Rio Claro. White-browed Purpletuft Iodopleura isabellae Seen almost daily at Mitu, a very good showing for this species. Barred Becard Pachyramphus versicolor Seen at La Eme and Rio Blanco. Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus castaneus Seen on one day at Mitu. Cinnamon Becard Pachyramphus cinnamomeus Seen at several sites. White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus Seen at scattered sites. One-colored Becard Pachyramphus homochrous A couple seen at Rio Claro.

Vireos Vireonidae Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis Seen at several widely scattered sites.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 55 ______Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris Seen at Las Tangaras and heard at Rio Blanco. Yellow-browed Shrike-Vireo Vireolanius eximius Seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Choco Vireo (EN) Vireo masteri Heard at Las Tangaras. Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys Scattered sightings Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus Widespread sightings. Yellow-green Vireo Vireo flavoviridis Singles in the Cauca Valley and Guajira. Black-whiskered Vireo Vireo altiloquus One seen at Mitu. A scarce species in Colombia. Brown-headed Greenlet Hylophilus brunneiceps Seen at Mitu. Rufous-naped Greenlet Hylophilus semibrunneus Scattered sightings. Golden-fronted Greenlet Hylophilus aurantiifrons Seen at Minca. Scrub Greenlet Hylophilus flavipes Seen near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and heard at Rioacha. Lesser Greenlet Hylophilus decurtatus Seen at Paujil and heard at Rio Claro. Lemon-chested Greenlet Hylophilus thoracicus A single bird seen at Mitu.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Black-chested Jay Cyanocorax affinis Scattered sightings. Azure-naped Jay Cyanocorax heilprini Great looks at Mitu. Inca Jay Cyanocorax yncas Scattered sightings. Violaceous Jay Cyanocorax violaceus Common at Villacincencio.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 56 ______Swallows Hirundinidae Sand Martin Riparia riparia One flew through the airport at Mitu. White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer Scattered sightings. Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea Widespread sightings. Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera A single at Mitu. Blue-and-white Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca Widespread sightings. Brown-bellied Swallow Notiochelidon murina Seen at Chingaza and La Florida. Pale-footed Swallow Notiochelidon flavipes A couple at La Eme White-banded Swallow Atticora fasciata A couple at Mitu. White-thighed Swallow Neochelidon tibialis A couple at Paujil. Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Widespread sightings. Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Seen most days during the first part of the tour. American Cliff Swallow Petrochelidon pyrrhonota A single seen at Mitu.

Donacobius Donacobiidae Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapilla Seen on the way into Paujil and on the drive from Piha to Las Tangaras.

Wrens Troglodytidae White-headed Wren Campylorhynchus albobrunneus Seen well at Las Tangaras. Band-backed Wren Campylorhynchus zonatus A couple at Rio Claro Stripe-backed Wren Campylorhynchus nuchalis Seen commonly near Barranquilla Bicolored Wren Campylorhynchus griseus Scattered sightings.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 57 ______Rufous Wren Cinnycerthia unirufa Seen at Chingaza and Rio Blanco. Sepia-brown Wren Cinnycerthia olivascens Seen at Las Tangaras. Apolinar's Wren (EN) Cistothorus apolinari A single bird showed well at La Florida. Sooty-headed Wren Pheugopedius spadix Seen at the Piha Reserve and heard at Las Tangaras. Black-bellied Wren Pheugopedius fasciatoventris Seen near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and heard at Paujil and Rio Claro. Whiskered Wren Pheugopedius mystacalis Seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and heard at Otun. Coraya Wren Pheugopedius coraya Recorded on most days at Mitu. Rufous-breasted Wren Pheugopedius rutilus Seen well at Minca Speckle-breasted Wren Pheugopedius sclateri Seen well at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve - the coloumbianus subspecies which is sometimes mooted as a potential split. Rufous-and-white Wren Thryophilus rufalbus Seen well at Minca. Antioquia Wren Thryophilus sernai A single bird seen in the Cauca Valley. Niceforo's Wren Thryophilus nicefori A single bird seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Buff-breasted Wren Cantorchilus leucotis Seen in the Guajira. Bay Wren Cantorchilus nigricapillus Seen well at Rio Claro. Mountain Wren Troglodytes solstitialis Seen well at Las Tangaras and Rio Blanco. White-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucosticta Recorded at scattered sites. Grey-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucophrys Widespread sightings Santa Marta Wood Wren Henicorhina anachoreta Seen well in the El Dorado Bird Reserve - only recently split. Munchique Wood Wren (CR) Henicorhina negreti A couple showed well at La Eme

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 58 ______Southern Nightingale-Wren Microcerculus marginatus Heard at a number of sites and seen at Paujil. Chestnut-breasted Wren Cyphorhinus thoracicus A skulking individual was seen by most at Otun Quimbaya. Musician Wren Cyphorhinus arada A skulking individual glimpsed by some at Mitu. Sedge Wren Cistothorus platensis Common at Nevado del Ruiz.

Gnatcatchers Polioptilidae Long-billed Gnatwren Ramphocaenus melanurus Seen well near Minca. Tropical Gnatcatcher Polioptila plumbea Seen commonly in the Guajira.

Mockingbirds and Thrashers Mimidae Tropical Mockingbird Mimus gilvus Widespread sightings.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Andean Solitaire Myadestes ralloides Heard at scattered sites and seen at Las Tangaras. Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush Catharus aurantiirostris Heard at Cerulean and seen at below El Dorado. Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush Catharus fuscater Heard at El Dorado. Grey-cheeked Thrush Catharus minimus A single bird showed well at the feeder at Cerulean and also seen at the Piha reserve. Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus Scattered sightings. Black Solitaire coracinus Good views at Las Tangaras Reserve. Yellow-legged Thrush Turdus flavipes A couple of sightings at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Pale-eyed Thrush Turdus leucops A single bird seen at the Piha Reserve. Great Thrush Turdus fuscater Seen commonly at highland sites.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 59 ______Glossy-black Thrush Turdus serranus A single seen briefly by some at La Eme Black-hooded Thrush Turdus olivater Good views at El Dorado Lodge. Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelas Scattered sightings. Black-billed Thrush Turdus ignobilis Scattered sightings. Spectacled Thrush Turdus nudigenis Several seen in the Villacincencio area. White-necked Thrush Turdus albicollis Seen at Mitu and El Dorado.

Dippers Cinclidae White-capped Dipper Cinclus leucocephalus A single seen well at Las Tangaras.

Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae psaltria Scattered sightings. Andean Siskin Spinus spinescens Scattered sightings. Plumbeous Euphonia Euphonia plumbea A pair seen very well at Mitu. Trinidad Euphonia Euphonia trinitatis A single seen well in the Guajira. Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris Widespread sightings. Golden-rumped Euphonia Euphonia cyanocephala Good views of several near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Fulvous-vented Euphonia Euphonia fulvicrissa Seen well at Paujil and heard at Rio Claro. White-lored Euphonia Euphonia chrysopasta Seen on a number of days at Mitu and also at Villacincencio. White-vented Euphonia Euphonia minuta Seen on a couple of days at Mitu and also at Cerulean. Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster Scattered sightings.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 60 ______Rufous-bellied Euphonia Euphonia rufiventris Seen on several days at Mitu. Purple-throated Euphonia Euphonia chlorotica A single at Villacincencio. Yellow-collared Chlorophonia Chlorophonia flavirostris Seen well at Las Tangaras. Blue-naped Chlorophonia Chlorophonia cyanea Seen commonly at El Dorado. Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys A single seen briefly by some at Las Tangaras.

New World Warblers Parulidae Northern Waterthrush Parkesia noveboracensis Seen at several sites. Black-and-white Warbler Mniotilta varia Seen at scattered sites. Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea Common on the north coast. Tennessee Warbler Leiothlypis peregrina Seen at scattered sites. Mourning Warbler Geothlypis philadelphia Seen in the vicinity of the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla Seen at scattered sites. Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea Seen at the Cerulean Warbler and Piha Reserves. Tropical Parula Setophaga pitiayumi Seen at scattered sites. Magnolia Warbler Setophaga magnolia A single bird in the Guajira was a surprise. Bay-breasted Warbler Setophaga castanea Seen commonly at a number of sites. Blackburnian Warbler Setophaga fusca Seen commonly at a number of sites. American Yellow Warbler Setophaga aestiva Seen in the Cauca Valley and on the north coast. Blackpoll Warbler Setophaga striata Seen at Villacincencio, Mitu and the north coast.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 61 ______Citrine Warbler Myiothlypis luteoviridis Seen at La Eme and Nevado del Ruiz. Santa Marta Warbler Myiothlypis basilica A couple seen well in the El Dorado Bird Reserve. Black-crested Warbler Myiothlypis nigrocristata Seen at scattered sites. Buff-rumped Warbler Myiothlypis fulvicauda Seen at scattered sites. White-lored Warbler Myiothlypis conspicillata Good views near El Dorado Lodge. Russet-crowned Warbler Myiothlypis coronata Seen at La Eme and Rio Blanco. Rufous-capped Warbler Basileuterus rufifrons Seen at the Piha Reserve and in the Santa Marta Mountains. Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus Seen well in the Cauca Valley. Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus Seen at scattered sites. Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis Seen at scattered sites. Slate-throated Whitestart Myioborus miniatus Seen at scattered sites. Yellow-crowned Whitestart Myioborus flavivertex Seen well in the El Dorado Bird Reserve. Golden-fronted Whitestart Myioborus ornatus Seen well at several highland sites.

Troupials and Allies Icteridae Eastern Meadowlark Sturnella magna Seen or heard at a couple of highland sites. Red-breasted Blackbird Sturnella militaris Seen at Villacincencio airport and in the Magdalena Valley. Yellow-billed Cacique Amblycercus holosericeus Heard at Rio Blanco Russet-backed Oropendola Psarocolius angustifrons Seen at several sites. Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus Seen at Villacincencio, the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and Minca.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 62 ______Green Oropendola Psarocolius viridis Seen at Mitu on one day. Olive Oropendola Psarocolius bifasciatus Seen on several days at Mitu. Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela Seen daily at Mitu and also at Rio Claro. Northern Mountain Cacique Cacicus leucoramphus Seen at Chingaza and heard at Rio Blanco. Yellow-backed Oriole Icterus chrysater Seen at scattered sites. Yellow Oriole Icterus nigrogularis Seen commonly on the north coast. Baltimore Oriole Icterus galbula Seen commonly at the Cerulean Reserve, plus a single on the north coast. Yellow-tailed Oriole Icterus mesomelas Small numbers seen at the Cerulean Reserve. Orange-crowned Oriole Icterus auricapillus A surprise single at Minca. Epaulet Oriole Icterus cayanensis Seen on several days at Mitu. Giant Cowbird Molothrus oryzivorus Seen at Mitu and the Cerulean Reserve. Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis Seen at scattered sites. Carib Grackle Quis calus lugubris A few sightings in the Magdalena Valley and north coast. Great-tailed Grackle Quiscalus mexicanus Common near Barranquilla. Red-bellied Grackle (EN) Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster A nice group at the Piha Reserve. Yellow-hooded Blackbird Chrysomus icterocephalus Scattered sightings.

Bananaquit Coerebidae Bananaquit Coereba flaveola Widespread sightings.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 63 ______Buntings, Sparrows and Allies Emberizidae Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis Widespread sightings. Yellow-browed Sparrow Ammodramus aurifrons Common at Mitu. Tocuyo Sparrow Arremonops tocuyensis A skulking individual showed well in the Guajira. Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris Seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and in the Cauca Valley. Pectoral Sparrow Arremon taciturnus Seen at Villacincencio and Mitu. Golden-winged Sparrow Arremon schlegeli Seen well at Minca. Chestnut-capped Brushfinch Arremon brunneinucha Seen at the Cerulean and Piha Reserves. Black-headed Brushfinch Arremon atricapillus Seen well near the Piha Reserve. Sierra Nevada Brushfinch Arremon basilicus Seen well at El Dorado. Grey-browed Brushfinch Arremon assimilis Seen at La Eme and heard at Rio Blanco. Olive Finch (NT) Arremon castaneiceps Seen at Las Tangaras. Moustached Brushfinch Atlapetes albofrenatus Seen at Chicaque. White-naped Brushfinch Atlapetes albinucha Seen at Las Tangaras and Otun Quimbaya. Santa Marta Brushfinch Atlapetes melanocephalus Seen well at El Dorado. Pale-naped Brushfinch Atlapetes pallidinucha Seen at Chicaque and Nevado del Ruiz. Choco Brushfinch Atlapetes crassus Seen at Las Tangaras. Slaty Brushfinch Atlapetes schistaceus Seen at several highland sites. Common Bush Tanager Chlorospingus flavopectus Seen well at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Dusky Bush Tanager Chlorospingus semifuscus Seen well at Las Tangaras Reserve.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 64 ______Yellow-throated Bush Tanager Chlorospingus flavigularis Seen well at the Piha Reserve. Ashy-throated Bush Tanager Chlorospingus canigularis Seen well at Chicaque

Tanagers and Allies Thraupidae Magpie Tanager Cissopis leverianus Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. White-capped Tanager (VU) Sericossypha albocristata Heard at Rio Blanco and Otun Quimbaya. Rufous-crested Tanager Creurgops verticalis A couple seen at Las Tangaras. Dusky-faced Tanager Mitrospingus cassinii Seen well at Rio Claro. Black-capped Hemispingus Hemispingus atropileus Seen at Chicaque, Rio Blanco and La Eme. Superciliaried Hemispingus Hemispingus superciliaris Seen at Chingaza, Chicaque and Rio Blanco. Oleaginous Hemispingus Hemispingus frontalis Seen at Rio Blanco Black-eared Hemispingus Hemispingus melanotis Seen at Chicaque and Rio Blanco. Black-headed Hemispingus Hemispingus verticalis Seen at Chingaza. Grey-hooded Bush Tanager Cnemoscopus rubrirostris Seen at La Eme Grey-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata Seen at Cerulean, Paujil and Rio Claro. Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. Fulvous-crested Tanager Tachyphonus surinamus Seen on several days at Mitu. White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus Seen at Cerulean, Paujil and Rio Claro. Tawny-crested Tanager Tachyphonus delatrii Some large groups were seen at Rio Claro. White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus Seen at Cerulean and Minca.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 65 ______Crimson-backed Tanager Ramphocelus dimidiatus Seen at scattered sites Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo Seen at scattered sites Flame-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus flammigerus Seen at Las Tangaras and en-roue too Bolombolo. Lemon-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus icteronotus A couple seen at Las Tangaras. Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus Common and widespread. Glaucous Tanager Thraupis glaucocolpa A couple seen in the Guajira. Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum Common and widespread. Blue-capped Tanager Thraupis cyanocephala Seen at several scattered sites. Black-and-gold Tanager (VU) Bangsia melanochlamys Seen at Las Tangaras. Gold-ringed Tanager (EN) Bangsia aureocincta Seen at Las Tangaras. Hooded Mountain Tanager Buthraupis montana Seen at Chingaza. Santa Marta Mountain Tanager Anisognathus melanogenys Seen in the El Dorado Bird Reserve. Lacrimose Mountain Tanager Anisognathus lacrymosus Seen at La Eme and below Nevado del Ruiz. Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager Anisognathus igniventris Seen at Chingaza and Nevado del Ruiz. Blue-winged Mountain Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus Seen at several sites. Black-chinned Mountain Tanager Anisognathus notabilis Seen at Las Tangaras. Grass-green Tanager Chlorornis riefferii Seen at Chingaza, La Eme And Rio Blanco. Buff-breasted Mountain Tanager Dubusia taeniata Seen at Chingaza and Rio Blanco. Purplish-mantled Tanager (NT) Iridosornis porphyrocephalus Seen at the Piha Reserve and Las Tangaras. Golden-crowned Tanager Iridosornis rufivertex Seen at Chingaza and Nevado del Ruiz.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 66 ______Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota Seen at Chicaque and heard at Otun Quimbaya. Glistening-green Tanager Chlorochrysa phoenicotis Seen at Las Tangaras. Multicolored Tanager (VU) Chlorochrysa nitidissima Seen at the Piha Reserve. Plain-colored Tanager Tangara inornata Seen at several sites. Turquoise Tanager Tangara mexicana Seen on several days at Mitu Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis Seen on several days at Mitu Green-and-gold Tanager Tangara schrankii Seen on one day at Mitu. Golden Tanager Tangara arthus Seen at several sites. Silver-throated Tanager Tangara icterocephala Seen at the Piha Reserve and Las Tangaras. Saffron-crowned Tanager Tangara xanthocephala Seen at Las Tangaras. Yellow-bellied Tanager Tangara xanthogastra Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. Speckled Tanager Tangara guttata Seen at several sites. Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola Seen at widespread sites. Scrub Tanager Tangara vitriolina Seen at several scattered sites. Metallic-green Tanager Tangara labradorides Seen at the Cerulean Reserve and La Eme. Blue-necked Tanager Tangara cyanicollis Seen at several sites. Golden-hooded Tanager Tangara larvata Seen at Paujil and near the Piha Reserve. Masked Tanager Tangara nigrocincta Seen on several days at Mitu. Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigroviridis Seen at several sites. Blue-and-black Tanager Tangara vassorii Seen commonly at Rio Blanco.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 67 ______Black-capped Tanager Tangara heinei Seen at several sites. Black-headed Tanager Tangara cyanoptera Several seen at Minca. Opal-rumped Tanager Tangara velia Seen on several days at Mitu. Opal-crowned Tanager Tangara callophrys Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis Seen at Mitu, Paujil and Rio Claro. White-bellied Dacnis Dacnis albiventris Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. A real trip highlight. Yellow-tufted Dacnis Dacnis egregia Seen at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve, at Paujil and below the Piha Reserve. Yellow-bellied Dacnis Dacnis flaviventer Seen on several days at Mitu. Turquoise Dacnis (VU) Dacnis hartlaubi Seen well in the garden at the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana Seen at Mitu and Paujil. Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus Seen on multiple days Red-legged Honeycreeper Cyanerpes cyaneus Seen on two days Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza Seen at Mitu, Rio Claro and below the Piha Reserve. Golden-collared Honeycreeper Iridophanes pulcherrimus Seen well at Las Tangaras Reserve. Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira Seen at the Cerulean and Piha Reserves. Yellow-backed Tanager Hemithraupis flavicollis Seen at several sites. Scarlet-and-white Tanager Chrysothlypis salmoni A single male seen well at the Piha Reserve. White-eared Conebill Conirostrum leucogenys A couple seen well near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Bicolored Conebill (NT) Conirostrum bicolor Small numbers seen well near Barranquilla. Rufous-browed Conebill Conirostrum rufum Seen well at Chingaza.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 68 ______Blue-backed Conebill Conirostrum sitticolor Seen well at Chingaza. Capped Conebill Conirostrum albifrons Seen at several highland sites. Glossy Flowerpiercer Diglossa lafresnayii Seen at several highland sites. Black Flowerpiercer Diglossa humeralis Seen at a couple of highland sites. White-sided Flowerpiercer Diglossa albilatera Seen at scattered sites. Indigo Flowerpiercer Diglossa indigotica Seen well at Las Tangaras. Bluish Flowerpiercer Diglossa caerulescens Seen at Chingaza and Chicaque. Masked Flowerpiercer Diglossa cyanea Seen at several highland sites. Tanager Finch (VU) Oreothraupis arremonops Good views at La Eme. Grey Pileated Finch Coryphospingus pileatus Seen commonly in the Guajira. Plumbeous Sierra Finch Phrygilus unicolor Seen well at Nevado del Ruiz. Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola Widespread sightings. Grassland Yellow Finch Sicalis luteola Quite large numbers seen going to roost near Chingaza. Slate-colored Grosbeak Saltator grossus Seen on a couple of days at Mitu. Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus Widespread sightings. Black-winged Saltator Saltator atripennis Seen on three days Greyish Saltator Saltator coerulescens Scattered sightings. Orinoco Saltator Saltator orenocensis Three seen well in the Guajira. Streaked Saltator Saltator striatipectus Scattered sightings. Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina Scattered sightings.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 69 ______Grey Seedeater Sporophila intermedia A single seen well near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Black-and-white Seedeater Sporophila luctuosa Heard at a roadside stop. Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis Seen at scattered sites. Ruddy-breasted Seedeater Sporophila minuta Seen at several sites in the Magdalena Valley. Chestnut-bellied Seedeater Sporophila castaneiventris Seen on several days at Mitu. Thick-billed Seed Finch Oryzoborus funereus Seen near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch Oryzoborus angolensis A single seen well at Mitu. Large-billed Seed Finch Oryzoborus crassirostris Seen near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Band-tailed Seedeater Catamenia analis A single seen by some near Chingaza. Plain-colored Seedeater Catamenia inornata Seen commonly at Nevado de Ruiz. Paramo Seedeater Catamenia homochroa A couple seen in the El Dorado Bird Reserve. Yellow-faced Grassquit Tiaris olivaceus Seen at the Cerulean Reserve and Otun Quimbaya. Dull-colored Grassquit Tiaris obscurus Seen near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve and heard near the Piha Reserve. Rosy Thrush-Tanager Rhodinocichla rosea A couple of skulking birds seen at Minca. Plushcap Catamblyrhynchus diadema Great views of a single bird at Chicaque.

Cardinals and Allies Cardinalidae Tooth-billed Tanager Piranga lutea A couple near the Cerulean Warbler Reserve. Summer Tanager Piranga rubra Seen on multiple days. Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea A couple of sightings in the early part of the tour.

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 70 ______Sooty Ant Tanager (NT) Habia gutturalis Several groups seen well at Paujil. Crested Ant Tanager Habia cristata A single elusive bird at Las Tangaras. Golden Grosbeak chrysogaster Seen on a couple of days at El Dorado. Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus Scattered sightings. Vermilion Cardinal phoeniceus Great looks at several birds in the Guajira. Blue-black Grosbeak Cyanocompsa cyanoides Good looks at Rio Claro. Rothschild's Grosbeak Cyanocompsa rothschildii A couple seen at Mitu. Dickcissel Spiza americana A migrant flock at Mitu.

Mammals Raccoons and relatives Procyonidae South American Coati Nasua nasua Mountain Coati Nasuella olivacea Crab-eating Raccoon Procyon cancrivorus

Three-toed Sloths Bradypodidae Brown-throated Sloth Bradypus variegatus

Two-toed Sloths Megalonychidae Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth Choloepus hoffmanni

Callitrichidae Silvery-brown Tamarin Saguinus leucopus

New World Monkeys Cebidae White-fronted Capuchin Cebus albifrons White-throated Capuchin Cebus capucinus

Howler, , and Woolly Monkeys Atelidae Colombian Red Howler Monkey Alouatta seniculus

Trip Report – RBL Colombia - Mega II 2016 71 ______Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Tapeti Sylvilagus brasiliensis

Cavies, including Guinea Pigs Caviidae Brazilian Guinea Pig Cavia aperea

Agoutis Dasyproctidae Central American Agouti Dasyprocta punctata

Squirrels Sciuridae Central American Dwarf Squirrel Microsciurus alfari Western Dwarf Squirrel Microsciurus mimulus Red-tailed Squirrel Sciurus granatensis Northern Amazon Red Squirrel Sciurus igniventris

Wolves, Coyote, Foxes, Jackals Canidae Crab-eating Fox Cerdocyon thous

Weasels, Skunks, Otters Mustelidae Tayra Eira barbara Long-tailed Weasel Mustela frenata

Deer Cervidae Red Brocket Mazama americana White-tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus

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