For the first time on a Birdquest tour, the Holy Grail from the Brazilian Amazon, Rondonia Bushbird – male (Eduardo Patrial)

BRAZIL’S SOUTHWESTERN AMAZONIA

7 / 11 - 24 JUNE 2017

LEADER: EDUARDO PATRIAL

What an impressive and rewarding tour it was this inaugural ’s Southwestern Amazonia. Sixteen days of fine Amazonian birding, exploring some of the most fascinating and campina in three different Brazilian states: Rondonia, Amazonas and Acre. We recorded over five hundred (536) with the exquisite taste of specialties from the Rondonia and Inambari endemism centres, respectively east bank and west bank of Rio Madeira. At least eight Birdquest lifer were acquired on this tour: the rare Rondonia Bushbird; Brazilian endemics White-breasted , Manicore Warbling Antbird, Aripuana Antwren and Chico’s Tyrannulet; also Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher, Acre Tody-Tyrant and the amazing Rufous . Our itinerary definitely put together one of the finest selections of Amazonian avifauna, though for a next trip there are probably few adjustments to be done. The pre-tour extension campsite brings you to very basic camping conditions, with company of some mosquitoes and relentless heat, but certainly a remarkable site for birding, the Igarapé São João really provided an amazing experience. All other sites

1 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com visited on main tour provided considerably easy and very good birding. From the rich east part of Rondonia, the fascinating savannas and endless forests around Humaitá in Amazonas, and finally the impressive at Rio Branco in Acre, this tour focused the endemics from both sides of the medium Rio Madeira. Check out the summary of our result: Grey and Cinereous Tinamous, Black and Black-and-white -Eagles, Sungrebe, Ocellated Crake, Hoatzin, Pavonine and Black-bellied Cuckoos, Amazonian Pygmy Owl, Great Potoo, Least and Sand-colored Nighthawks, Rufous , Great-billed and Needle-billed Hermits, Green-tailed Goldenthroat, Pavonine , Broad-billed Motmot, White-throated, Blue-necked, Bluish-fronted, Bronzy, Paradise and Great , White-necked, Brown-banded, Chestnut-capped, Spotted, White-eared and Western Striolated , Yellow-billed Nunbird, Black-girdled, Gilded and Lemon-throated Barbets, Lettered, Red-necked, Brown-madibled, Curl-crested and Chestnut-eared Aracaris, Golden-collared and Gould’s Toucanets, Rufous-breasted and Fine-barred Piculets, Yellow-throated, Golden-green, Scaly-breasted, Chestnut, Rufous-headed, Ringed, Red-necked and Crimson-crested , Cryptic and Lined Forest , Tui, Cobalt-winged and Golden-winged Parakeets, Orange-cheeked, White-bellied and Short-tailed , Kawall’s Amazon, Crimson-bellied, Santarem, Black-capped, Peach-fronted and Dusky-headed Parakeets, Red-bellied, Blue-headed, Chestnut-fronted and Scarlet Macaws, Plain Softtail, Point-tailed Palmcreeper, , Brown-rumped Foliage- gleaner, White-chinned, Spot-throated, Uniform, Bar-bellied, Hoffmanns’s, Inambari and Rondonia , Curve-billed Scythebill, Bamboo, Glossy, Natterer’s Slaty, Pearly, Dusky-throated and Saturnine Antshrikes, Rondonia Bushbird, Madeira Stipple-throated (including Roosevelt S-t) and Ihering’s (Bamboo) Antwrens, Aripuana and Predicted Antwrens, Banded, Riparian, Black, Manu, Yellow-browed, Black-chinned, White-lined, Humaita, Rufous-faced, Ferruginous-backed, Goeldi’s, Sooty, White-throated, White-breasted Hary-crested and Dot-backed , Black-spotted Bare-eye, Rufous-crowned Elaenia, Ringed Antpipit, Chico’s Tyrannulet, Sharp-tailed Grass Tyrant, Acre, Zimmer’s and Johannes’s Tody- Tyrants, Long-crested Pygmy-Tyrant, White-cheeked and Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatchers, Brownish and Rufous Twistwings, Cinnamon-crested Spadebill, Pale-bellied Mourner, Citron-bellied Attila, Black-necked Red Cotinga, Spangled and Black-faced Cotingas, Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin, Blue-backed, Black, Blue-crowned, Snow-capped, Flame-crested and Fiery-capped Manakins, Amazonian Royal Flycatcher, Varzea Schiffornis, White-browed Purpletuft, Azure-naped (Campina) Jay, Black-collared and White-banded Swallows, Para Gnatcatcher, Buff-rumped Warbler, Red-billed Pied , Black-masked Finch, Dark- throated Seedeater and Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak.

This birding adventure started officially on June 7th at Porto Velho, capital of Rondonia state. Clients arrived in the evening and right after transferred to the comfortable Golden Plaza Hotel for the overnight.

June 8th. After an early breakfast we began our birding adventure driving first from Porto Velho to Machadinho do Oeste in eastern Rondonia, where we stopped for lunch. Later we continued for more two hours on dirt roads to get to Vista Linda Farm at Rio Machado’s bank. Some species spotted while driving include Scarlet Macaw, American Kestrel, Red-breasted Blackbird, Laughing , Pearl Kite and White- eyed Parakeet. At the bank of Rio Machado waiting for our boats we spent the time watching few things like Chestnut-bellied Seedeater, Yellow-browed Sparrow, Spotted Tody-Flycatcher, the endemic Glossy Antshrike, Large-billed Tern, Western Osprey, Red-capped Cardinal and Great Black Hawk. It took about fifteen minutes to reach our basic campsite Alto do Bode at the right bank of Rio Machado, the gateway to the phenomenal Igarapé São João and its surrounding forest from Campos Amazônicos National Park. Rest of afternoon was spent in the camp to set everything, with a little recognizing excursion to the clearing behind the camp, where birds like Southern White-fringed Antwren, Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet, Rusty- fronted Tody-Flycatcher, Striped Cuckoo, Chestnut-fronted and Blue-and-yellow Macaws, Blue-headed , Yellow-crowned Amazon and Common Ground Dove were seen.

June 9th was our first day exploring the forest along Igarapé São João, a small tributary of Rio Machado. Our main goal was to get to right place on a trail to try the enigmatic Rondonia Bushbird in the early morning, so we basically skipped the morning chorus until there, with one very important exception, a stop for decent views of White-breasted Antbird, a Birdquest lifer and stunning Brazilian endemic. Back on the trail to the first Rondonia Bushbird territory (a swampy forest with some Mauritia palm trees, plenty of small Lepidocaryum palm trees and dense bushes of a thin bamboo), we spent a good time there and no signs of

2 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com the Bushbird. Though, we heard Rufous-faced Antbird and also the rare Pale-faced Bare-eye which despite all the effort, it kept away from any sighting. The time was passing so we (part of the group) decided to cross this first swampy area to reach the next territory not that far ahead on the trail. On our way through good terra firme forest we had close views of Madeira (Roosevelt) Stipple-throated Antwren (ssp. dentei). Finally at the second territory, it didn’t take long to get a response from Rondonia Bushbird. A male came in cautiously and with a little patience we were able to get perfect looks at it, simply amazing! What a mythical . On our way back for lunch we spotted few more good species such as Yellow-browed Antbird, Manicore Warbling Antbird, he uncommon Para Gnatcatcher and Paradise . And of course, several birds seen from the boat along the Igarapé São João and Rio Machado – Amazon and Ringed Kingfishers, , Rufescent Tiger-Heron, Capped and Cocoi Herons, Blue-headed Parrot, etc. Lunch time at Alto do Bode campsite, we got surrounded by few birds – Black-fronted Nunbird, Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet, Thick-billed Euphonia and Spotted Tody-Flycatcher. One of us even had the uncommon White-browed Hawk flying over the Rio Machado, but that was just too quick. Back in the afternoon to the boat, we made a brief stop near the mouth of Igarapé São João, a little island where we saw a small group of the beautiful Sand- colored Nighthawk, also Large-billed and Yellow-billed Terns, Pied Plover, two Black-collared Swallow and plenty of White-banded Swallow. The rest of afternoon was actually very silent and we stayed on the boat along the Igarapé São João. We heard Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher and even spotted a little Flycatcher that could be it, but it wasn’t a good sighting though. We played tapes for few other target species, but no luck with them. Returning to campsite at dusk we saw Ladder-tailed Nightjar on the river and that was it for our first day at Alto do Bode.

June 10th. The day started early again by boat to our recluse trail at Igarapé São João. One Band-tailed Nighthawk was seen entering the place while it was still dark. We noticed a pair of Band-tailed Antbird and all the other common riverine birds (herons and kingfishers) until we get to the trail entrance. At the beginning of the trail we were lucky to find a pair of the uncommon Uniform , which provided simply great views. A little further, another nice one spotted was the stunning Ferruginous-backed Antbird .Finally at the first Bushbird territory, the attempts failed again. On the other hand we worked well to get superb views of a pair Rufous-faced Antbird at that first swampy area. Again, we had to go beyond that to the next territory and happily we succeeded again with the male Rondonia Bushbird, this time seen feeding on the bamboo for a long time very close to us, an awesome moment. was another mega bird observed in the same place. Walking back we came across with a mixed flock which provided us few other goodies, including Elegant Woodcreeper, Curve-billed Scythebill (ssp. probatus) and common Cinereous Antshrike. The rest of morning was a bit slow but we spent some time birding along the Igarapé São João. There now we got decent views of Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher before coming back to have lunch. Near three pm we went back to the trail at São João, but a different stretch with good terra firme forest. We had a good time there with some fantastic birds, such as Great Jacamar, Ringed , a cracking pair of Pearly Antshrike, Madeira (Roosevelt) Stipple-throated Antwren and the striking Black- girdled Barbet. Leaving the trail we still had a canopy flock where we managed to see one Flame-crested Tanager and one Spotted Tanager which was a new record in the area. From the boat at the igarapé we had Sungrebe and Green-and-rufous Kingfisher as two good new ones for the day. Arriving at the campsite at dusk we had nice looks at Great Potoo.

June 11th. We spent the early morning (until 08:00 am) at Igarapé São João trail before leaving the Alto do Bode campsite to our next destination, the little village of Tabajara. Besides all the water birds available along Igarapé São João, we can say we had a quite productive morning on the trail, starting with a nice Broad-billed Motmot when parking the boat. Still at the river bank we located the newly described Aripuana Antwren that actually gave us a hard work to get only few brief views. The uncommon Cinnamon Neopipo (C Tyrant-Manakin) called once by the entrance of the trail and didn’t respond or move to any tape we played. A little further on the trail, the gorgeous Black-necked Red-Cotinga was a super highlight that morning. We managed decent views but the birds (a pair) were quite shy. We stayed on the trail until 08:30 am. Blue- necked (B-cheeked) Jacamar and Yellow-browed Antbird were seen well before we start our way back to the campsite. Igarapé São João and Rio Machado again provided a nice collection of water birds – Capped Heron, Rufescent Tiger Heron, Great Black Hawk, Ringed, Amazon, Green and Green-and-rufous Kingfishers, Wood Stork and Black-bellied Whistling Duck. By mid-morning we said good bye to Alto do

3 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Bode and headed back to Vista Linda Farm where we left our vehicles. Grey-headed Kite was spotted from the boat. Back then to the very dusty road, we took few hours to reach Machadinho do Oeste where we stopped for lunch. A couple hours more of dusty dirt road and we finally got to the village of Tabajara near four pm. We made a little excursion through some campina and campinarana habitats that yielded us few birds, such as a Jabiru, Brazilian Teal, a female Black manakin, Sulphury Flycatcher, a nice male Spangled Cotinga and at dusk, a Short-tailed Nighthawk.

Some photos from the pre-tour extension – Alto do Bode/Igarapé São João:

The beautiful Rio Machado (Eduardo Patrial) Sand-colored Nighthawk (Eduardo Patrial)

Simply amazing the views we got of this male Rondonia bushbird – one of the rarest birds in the whole Amazon (Eduardo Patrial)

Another Birdquest lifer, Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher (Eduardo Patrial)

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June 12th was our first full day at Tabajara in Rondonia. In the morning we did first the semi-open campina in search of some specialties. We first got a brief view of Natterer’s Slaty Antshrike and also a beautiful male Gould’s Toucanet. Minutes later we saw Kawall’s Amazon very well, also Pale-bellied Mourner, Rufous-crowned Elaenia, Red-shouldered Tanager and finally after a long search, the newly described Chico’s Tyrannulet. Then we got in the terra firme forest (trail Ramal do Caldeirão) and it was very productive. There we saw Rondonia Warbling Antbird, Zimmer’s Tody-Tyrant, White-breasted Antbird (male and female), Black-faced Antbird, nice male Snow-capped Manakin, the rare Pale-faced Bare-eye was heard again (unfortunately only heard), White-winged Shrike-Tanager, Buff-cheeked Greenlet, Black-collared Swallow (flying over the forest), Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird, White-eyed Antwren, Plain-winged Antshrike, Ruddy Pigeon, female Spangled Cotinga, Yellow-backed and Opal-rumped , Rufous- tailed Foliage-gleaner, Cinereous and Saturnine Antshrikes and Black-spotted Bare-eye briefly. That was the morning. In the afternoon we repeated the same Ramal do Caldeirão trail, getting few new records such as Long-winged Antwren, Strong-billed Woodcreeper, Yellow-throated Flycatcher, Flame-crested Tanager, Purple and Red-legged Honeycreepers and surprisingly the uncommon Cinnamon-crested Spadebill. Just before dusk, outside the forest, we still had Least Nighthawk to finish the day.

June 13th. On this day we visited a different terra firme forest trail in Tabajara. The forest edge provided terrific views of Kawall’s Amazon perched and also the uncommon Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher before we go deep in the forest. The trail was actually very quiet this day but our efforts brought some nice birds to entertain us in the morning. There we saw Brown-winged Schiffornis, Ringed Antpipit, Long-tailed Woodcreeper, the amazing Banded Antbird, White-breasted Antbird (again), Cryptic (simply superb views), White-fronted Nunbird, Rufous-tailed Flatbill and a Rondonia Woodcreeper that showed up timidly for few seconds. But in general it was a slow morning. On our way back, outside the forest, some people spotted a . By late morning we checked a nearby igarapé (small river) and there we managed to see Buff-rumped Warbler, Hauxwell’s Thrush, Santarem Parakeet and Amazonian Streaked Antwren. We also checked the mouth of the igarapé on Rio Machado where we had White-banded and Black-collared Swallows, Rufous-tailed Jacamar and Drab Water Tyrant. In the afternoon we did the Ramal do Caldeirão trail again, starting with nice views of Brown Titi (B T-Monkey). A small mixed flock provided White-winged Shrike-Tanager, Spot-winged Antshrike, Grey and Long-winged Antwrens and Buff-throated Woodcreeper. After a quite long walk, we came across with a shy Cinereous Tinamou and also a few Red- billed Pied Tanagers. Cinnamon-crested Spadebill was seen again (probably the same bird) before we left the trail. And to finish our day, just before dusk we spotted a Bicolored Hawk perched quite far.

June 14th was our last full day in Tabajara. We repeated the Ramal do Caldeirão in the morning, considering that was being the most productive place. We got there at dawn and Least Nighthawk was flying around. On the trail we spent a good time trying a White-crested Spadebill that showed up very briefly and only few of us were able to see. Later we saw Spot-winged Antshrike, Grey Antwren, finally the Rondonia Woodcreeper, a stunning pair of Blue-necked Jacamar, Cinnamon-crested Spadebill again, Zimmer’s Flatbill, Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant in its nest, Crowned Slaty Flycatcher, Buff-throated Woodcreeper, Rose-breasted Chat, Long- winged Antwren, White-lored Tyrannulet, Flame-crested, Yellow-backed and Opal-rumped Tanagers and Blue-backed Manakin (ssp. regina). We walked all the way until the Rio Machado bank, but nothing different was recorded actually. On our way back we found then Dusky-chested Flycatcher which provided nice views and of course, heard several other species mostly seen previously. In the afternoon we had a nice boat trip along the Rio Machado, also taking a little stretch of Igarapé Marmelo on the right bank of Machado. Along the Machado we saw plenty of Black-collared and White-banded Swallows, Black , Large-billed and Yellow-billed Terns, Capped Heron and Pied Plover. At Igarapé Marmelo we stopped by its mouth to see a Grey-chested Greenlet that was singing. A little further we were surprised by a Chico’s Tyrannulet that appeared by the bank. We also went off the boat to finally get good views of the newly described Aripuana Antwren. Manicore Warbling Antbird also showed up well here, as well as some Giant Otters. After the Igarapé Marmelo we visited a nice lagoon and varzea forest on the left bank of Machado, a place that provided us Stripped Woodcreeper, Green-and-rufous Kingfisher, Greater Ani and Turquoise Tanager. On our way back along the Machado we still spotted Western Osprey, White-throated and a Peruvian Spider Monkey. End of the day with some Sand-colored Nighthawks flying over the village of Tabajara.

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Some of the photographed species at Tabajara:

The newly described Chico’s Tyrannulet (Eduardo Patrial) Blue-necked Jacamar (Eduardo Patrial)

No doubt the Brazilian endemic White-breasted Antbird was one of the best birds of the tour; male – female (Eduardo Patrial)

Banded Antbird (Eduardo Patrial) Orange-cheeked Parrot (Eduardo Patrial)

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Cryptic Forest Falcon (Eduardo Patrial)

June 15th. From Tabajara we departed early back to Porto Velho, arriving there for lunch. A quick stop still early and near Tabajar for Point-tailed Palmcreeper. Also on the road we have seen Red-bellied Macaw, Red-breasted Blackbird, American kestrel, White-eyed Parakeet, , Aplomado and Laughing Falcons, King Vulture and some other common species. In the afternoon we made our first visit on west bank of Rio Madeira (Inambari centre of endemism), a splendid terra firme forest not far from Porto Velho, the Ramal C01. Our time there was incredibly productive, counting on uncommon species and some Inambari specialties: Western Striolated , Black Antbird, Curl-crested and Brown-mandibled Aracaris, Inambari Woodcreeper, White-throated and Sooty Antbirds, and the rare Bar-bellied Woodcreeper. We also had amazing views of White-necked Puffbird nesting on a mound by the roadside before the sunset and White-browed Purpletuft was also spotted in the area by one in the team.

June 16th. Visiting again the west bank of Madeira, this time we went further from Porto Velho to the Ramal C30, a road that offers good campinarana habitat. Spot-tailed were calling when we arrived still at dawn. After sunrise then we got at our first stop – Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper, Bluish-fronted Jacamar, Humaita and White-throated Antbirds, Peruvian Warbling Antbird, Curl-crested and Brown-mandibled Aracaris and Point-tailed Palmcreeper. Further ahead at a stunted area we managed great looks at Bronzy Jacamar, Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch and the newly described Predicted Antwren. Continuing the road we saw Dusky-headed Parakeet, Red-bellied Macaw and White-eared Puffbird before taking a trail at an old secondary forest. On this trail we found Blue-crowned Manakin, the undescribed Hemitriccus Tody-Tyrant (from minor group), Wing-barred Piprites, Dot-winged Antwren and White-throated Antbird. The amazing Hairy-crested Antbird was heard but didn’t want to come in. The trail was quite slow but we still managed great views of Brown-banded Puffbird before leaving the place for lunch back at Porto Velho. Pearl Kite was spotted on the way. We repeated the afternoon at Ramal C30, mainly to get views of Azure-naped (Campina) Jay. It took a while to show up well but in the end the group of Jays gave us a superb and close show finishing the day.

June 17th. We left Porto Velho packed in the early morning to transfer ourselves to Humaita, further north on the west bank of Madeira in Amazonas state. On our way we stopped at the fascinating savanna area (a huge area of mainly grasslands) south of Humaita and there we spent the morning, first covering grasslands and later edge of forest. The morning was very pleasant with all the savanna specialties we recorded, goodies such as the uncommon Black-masked Finch, White-rumped Tanager, Peach-fronted Parakeet, Plumbeous and immature male Dark-throated Seedeaters, the lovely Sharp-tailed Grass Tyrant, the illusive

7 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Ocellated Crake (attempts resulted in two brief sightings), Southern Scrub Flycatcher, Wedge-tailed Grass Finch, Cinereous-breasted Spinetail and also Blue-and-yellow, Red-bellied and Red-shouldered Macaws. Later, the roadside forest birding provided Spangled Cotinga, a female Rothschild’s Grosbeak, a couple Gilded Barbet, Peruvian Warbling Antbird, Zimmer’s Flatbill and some other common birds. By late morning it was already very warm so we drove about an hour to get to Humaita for lunch. After checking in the comfortable Quality Hotel, we went for the afternoon birding session that happened at the good terra firme from Ramal Novo Horizonte, about half hour from Humaita. Considering bird activity in afternoons, we had a nice time with decent views of Chestnut-eared Aracari, Double-toothed Kite, Madeira Stipple-throated Antwren, Paradise and Great Jacamars, a little flock with Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Purple Honeycreeper, Yellow-backed Tanager and Red-headed Manakin; Green-backed and Black-throated , Brown- mandibled Aracari, Bat Falcon and Speckled were also spotted in the area, besides our serious attempt trying to find the uncommon Semicollared Puffbird that was calling in response to playback. Unfortunately we’ve never got it. Back to Humaita and overnight at Quality Hotel.

June 18th. Knowing the potential of Ramal Novo Horizonte in Humaita, we repeated that in the morning. We were all expecting more from that forest which was rather quiet that morning. But not too bad, we managed well to get the best from the trail with decent views of Grey-crowned Flatbill, Black-chinned Antbird, Scale- breasted Woodpecker, the amazing Hairy-crested Antbird, Madeira Stipple-throated Antwren, Spot-throated Woodcreeper, Orange-cheeked Parrot, Golden-collared Toucanet, Chestnut-winged Hookbill, Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper and few tanager flocks with species like Opal-rumped, Green-and-gold and Yellow- backed Tanagers and Purple Honeycreeper. We put a lot of effort searching rare species, especially Semicollared Puffbird and Undulated Antshrike, but had no luck this time. For the afternoon session we took a ferry across the Madeira to the east bank do a short birding at good varzea habitat. Our time was short but rewarding, with splendid sightings of the uncommon Plain Softtail and Chestnut-capped Puffbird. There we also saw Long-billed Woodcreeper, Crested Oropendola, Tui Parakeet,Thrush-like Wren, Hooded Tanager and some other common birds. By the river we also had Plumbeous Kite and Large-billed Tern. Back to Humaita for sunset next to the hotel, we contemplated a huge number of Short-tailed Parrots going to roost, as well as plenty of Yellow-rumped Cacique and Giant Cowbird.

Some of the photographed species on the west bank of Madeira (Porto Velho and Humaita):

Western Striolated Puffbird (Eduardo Patrial) Brown-mandibled Aracari (Eduardo Patrial)

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Curl-crested Aracari (Eduardo Patrial) Predicted Antwren (Eduardo Patrial)

Bronzy Jacamar (Eduardo Patrial) Azure-naped (Campina) Jay (Eduardo Patrial)

Great Jacamar (Eduardo Patrial) Hairy-crested Antbird, a record shot (Eduardo Patrial)

Plain Softtail (Eduardo Patrial) Chestnut-capped Puffbird (Eduardo Patrial)

9 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com June 19th. The early breakfast at the bakery in Humaita with all the birds waking up was real nice. Loads of Short-tailed Parrot and Giant Cowbird, and a few Chestnut-bellied Seedeaters right across the street. From Humaita we drove back to pass Porto Velho in Rondonia and then head southwest to the district of Abunã on the east bank of Madeira, border with . Some birds spotted on the way, including a quick stop at forest fragment in Nova Mutum Parana, where we also had lunch – Red-bellied Macaw, White-eyed Parakeet, White-eared Puffbird, American Kestrel, White-throated Toucan, Southern Mealy Amazon, Black Skimmer; then in the forest fragment Black-throated Antbird. Back on the road, we got to Abunã at two pm. We had time for a little excursion in campinarana habitat on the same east bank of Madeira as Abunã. Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher was heard as soon as we arrived there. We couldn’t expect much in the afternoon but we had some amazing sightings of some very nice birds, like Citron-bellied Attila, Spotted Puffbird, Blue-and- yellow Macaw and a stunning White-browed Purpletuft displaying its purple tufts. We heard few others, including a close Black Manakin.

June 20th. In the early morning we noticed surprised the cold front that has arrived. It was windy and overcast. The group went early to bank of Madeira to take a boat and go across the river to visit a transect trail on the west bank. The bank of Madeira was tall and very muddy, being a serious obstacle for part of the group. So in this case, having two leaders, we split the group. Part stayed and spent the day on the west bank trail and the other covered some forest on the east bank next to the Abunã village. The west bank trail brought some nice birds, but we were definitely expecting more. Unfortunately the cold front just made the birding much more difficult. On that side of Madeira we had a Rufous Nightjar flushed on the trail, also Black- throated Antbird, a small group of White-bellied Parrot, White-bellied Tody-Tyrant and the Hemitriccus sp. nov. (previously seen at Ramal C30), Humaita Antbird and Lined Forest Falcon. Amazingly skulking, the uncommon Semicollared Puffbird gave us a hard time again for few hours before the sun goes down, getting very close sometimes but we were never able to see it. The other group visited two different sites on the east bank near the village on this day. Bird activity was rather slow, but they added few good sightings with Cinnamon Attila, Fiery-capped Manakin and finally after many attempts during the tour, the endemic Hoffmanns’s Woodcreeper was spotted at eye level in the afternoon.

Humaita Antbird & Lined Forest Falcon were some of the species we found on the west bank of Madeira near Abunã (Eduardo Patrial)

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Citron-bellied Attila (Eduardo Patrial)

June 21st. Early transfer to Rio Branco, capital of Acre state. Crossing by ferry the Madeira we spotted some Collared Plovers. On our way a roadside stop provided some birds such as Yellow-crowned Amazon, Bran- colored Flycatcher, Double-collared Seedeater, Lineated Woodpecker and Barred Antshrike. Someone latter spotted from the vehicle a Southern Martin in a group of Grey-breasted Martin sitting beside the road, it was an interesting record. We got to Rio Branco around ten am and still in by late morning we headed to the impressive Ramal do Noca and its bamboo forest to spend the rest of the day. Entering the area, there was a quick stop for Fine-barred Piculet before getting to main place. There some logging just messed up the road and one of our cars got stuck, but happily there was help right beside and we quickly moved it from there. A pair of Blue-headed Macaw passed over the place offering acceptable view. Finally at the huge bamboo zone on the road we parked the car and walked the rest of the day, exploring some excellent little side trails in the dense bamboo clumps. The bird activity there was just amazing for the afternoon, rewarding plenty of the bamboo specialties and regional endemics. We had amazing views of Black-faced Cotinga (amazingly abundant in the area), Yellow-billed Nunbird, White-throated Jacamar, Rufous-headed Woodpecker, Goeldi’s and Riparian Antbirds, Yellow-cheeked Becard (split from Green-backed B), Black- capped Parakeet, Yellow-throated Woodpecker, Chestnut-fronted Macaws, Chestnut-eared Aracari, Acre Tody-Tyrant, Large-headed Flatbill, besides some other bamboo targets that were only heard and a lovely view of the gorgeous Emperor Tamarin. End of the day.

June 22nd was a day spent at the amazing Ramal do Noca. The morning was in dense bamboo and it was very productive. Few trails and the main road provided great birds such as Dusky-tailed Flatbill, Bamboo Antshrike, Ihering’s (Bamboo) Antwren, Bluish-slate Antshrike, Curve-billed (Tupana) Scythebill, Yellow- breasted Warbling Antbird, splendid views of the rare Peruvian Recurvebill, White-lined Antbird, Goeldi’s Antbird, the stunning Rufous-breasted Piculet, Riparian Antbird, the gorgeous Lemmon-throated Barbet, Yellow-billed Nunbird, Golden-green Woodpecker, White-throated Jacamar, Long-crest Pygmy Tyrant, Acre Tody Tyrant, the shy Pavonine Cuckoo, White-browed Antbird, and the mega White-cheeked Tody- Flycatcher. Lunch was there on the road watching some White-banded Swallows and listening to Black- faced Cotinga. In the afternoon we went further on the road reaching an excellent mixture of varzea and terra firme across a small river in a private property. The trail there seems a promising place for birding. There we saw Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin, Varzea Schiffornis, the beautiful Rufous-headed Woodpecker and Johannes’s Tody-Tyrant. The localized Rufous-fronted Anthrush has been recorded in this area, but it wasn’t this time we got a play-back response from it. Leaving the property we spotted a few Masked Crimson Tanagers and some other widespread and common species.

On the 23rd of June we had our last birding session on this new and successful tour. We had a full morning of birding, checking two different sites. The first, a secondary forest remnant is simply the home of the rare and newly described . There we spent the first hours of daylight and happily managed to

11 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com get amazing view of this incredibly confined species. The interesting secondary forest provided few more goodies like Chestnut-capped Puffbird, Fine-barred Piculet, close views of Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Sapphire-spangled Emerald, a flying passing pair of Blue-head Macaw and a small group of Coppery Titi. Latter we visited the nice private reserve Colonia Vertente Farm for the rest of the morning. There we hiked a nice trail through good stretches of terra firme with clearings and more bamboo clumps. We had a good time finding some nice birds like the inconspicuous Brown-rumped Foliage-gleaner, Acre Tody-Tyrant, Ornate Antwren, the uncommon Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak, Dusky-throated Antshrike, Black-faced Cotinga again, Goeldi’s and Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbirds again, Rufous-headed Woodpecker again, Black Hawk-Eagle, Black-banded Woodcreeper, Black-spotted Bare-eye, Band-tailed Manakin, Turquoise and Paradise Tanagers, Black-faced Dacnis and few more other heard species, such as the nice Rufous Motmot. Lunch was at Rio Branco and it was followed by an afternoon off, with time for resting and packing before our early flight (three am) on the next day.

Here some of the birds photographed during our productive time in Rio Branco, Acre:

Fine-barred Piculet (Eduardo Patrial) Black-faced Cotinga (Eduardo Patrial)

White-throated Jacamar (Eduardo Patrial)

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Lemon-throated Barbet (Eduardo Patrial) Long-crested Pygmy Tyrant (Eduardo Patrial)

Two fascinating bamboo specialties from Acre: Rufous-headed Woodpecker and the rare Rufous Twistwing (Eduardo Patrial)

Emperor Tamarin (Eduardo Patrial)

13 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com SYSTEMATIC LIST OF SPECIES RECORDED DURING THE TOUR

The species names and used in the report mostly follows Gill, F & D Donsker (Eds). IOC World Bird Names. This list is updated several times annually and is available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org.

Species which were heard but not seen are indicated by the symbol (H). Species which were not personally recorded by the leader are indicated by the symbol (NL).

Species marked with the diamond symbol (◊) are either endemic to the country or local region or considered ‘special’ birds for some other reason (e.g. it is only seen on one or two Birdquest tours; it is difficult to see across all or most of its range; the local form is endemic or restricted-range and may in future be treated as a full species).

Grey Tinamou Tinamus tao One flushed on the trail at west bank of Madeira in Abunã. Great Tinamou Tinamus major (H) Heard at Ramal C30, west bank of Madeira. White-throated Tinamou Tinamus guttatus (H) Heard at Porto Velho (Ramal C1), west bank of Madeira. Cinereous Tinamou Crypturellus cinereus Spotted Tabajara. Heard at several places. Little Tinamou Crypturellus soui (H) Heard at few places on the tour. Undulated Tinamou Crypturellus undulatus (H) Heard at Tabajara. Brazilian Tinamou ◊ Crypturellus strigulosus (H) Heard at Alto do Bode, Tabajara and… Black-capped Tinamou ◊ Crypturellus atrocapillus (H) Heard at Rio Branco, Acre. Variegated Tinamou Crypturellus variegatus (H) Heard at Tabajara. Small-billed Tinamou Crypturellus parvirostris (H) Heard at ‘campina’ habitat from Humaitá. Black-bellied Whistling Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis Seen at Rio Machado and also spotted during road trips. Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata Same as above. Brazilian Teal Amazonetta brasiliensis Spotted few times on the road. Ortalis guttata Seen at Humaitá and Rio Branco. See note. Spix's Guan Penelope jacquacu Seen at Tabajara. Marbled Wood Quail Odontophorus gujanensis (H) Heard at Ramal C30 near Porto Velho. Least Grebe Tachybaptus dominicus Spotted on our way to Rio Branco. Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps Seen at Abunã. Wood Stork Mycteria Americana Seen along Rio Machado, Tabajara and Humaitá. Jabiru Jabiru mycteria (NL) Spotted at Tabajara. Green Ibis Mesembrinibis cayennensis Seen at Igarapé São João near camp site Alto do Bode. Rufescent Tiger Heron Tigrisoma lineatum Same as above. Zigzag Heron Zebrilus undulatus (H) Heard at varzea on the right bank of Rio Machado. Striated Heron Butorides striata Seen at several places. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Common through disturbed areas. See note. Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi Plenty at Rio Machado and small tributaries. Great Egret Ardea alba Frequently recorded on the tour. Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus Seen at Rio Machado. Snowy Egret Egretta thula Frequently recorded on the tour. Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus Not many recorded along the rivers. Anhinga Anhinga anhinga Frequent at Igarapé São João. Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Common on the tour. Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes burrovianus Not many sightings during our journeys. Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes melambrotus Common on the tour. Black Vulture Coragyps atratus Every day, everywhere. King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa Sparse records on the tour. Western Osprey Pandion haliaetus Spotted at Rio Machado, Tabajara. See note. White-tailed Kite Elanus leucurus Few spotted from the car on the tour. Pearl Kite Gampsonyx swainsonii Plenty seen along the roads. Grey-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis Seen at Alto do Bode campsite. Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus Sparse records on the tour.

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Rondonia Bushbird (Eduardo Patrial)

Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus Seen at Rio Branco. Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus melanoleucus Seen at Tabajara. Ornate Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus ornatus (H) Heard at Tabajara. Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus Close views at Humaitá. Bicolored Hawk bicolor Spotted at Tabajara. Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea Some spotted at Humaitá. Snail Kite Rostrhamus sociabilis Few spotted on the road near Humaitá. Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis Seen at open habitats near Humaitá. Great Black Hawk Buteogallus urubitinga Seen at Igarapé São João near Alto do Bode. Roadside Hawk Rupornis magnirostris Common on the tour. White-tailed Hawk Geranoaetus albicaudatus Frequently spotted along the roads. White Hawk Pseudastur albicollis Seen on the way to Alto do Bóde and also at Rio Branco. White-browed Hawk ◊ Leucopternis kuhli (NL) Seen in flight at Alto do Bode campsite. Grey-lined Hawk Buteo nitidus Sparse records on the tour. See note. Shot-tailed Hawk Buteo brachyurus Seen at Tabajara and Humaitá. Zone-tailed Hawk Buteo albonotatus (NL) Seen on the way to Alto do Bóde. Sungrebe Heliornis fulica Great view at Igarapé São João, Alto do Bóde. Ocellated Crake ◊ Micropygia schomburgkii A brief view of one at the savanna habitat in Humaitá. Chestnut-headed Crake Anurolimnas castaneiceps (H) Heard at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Russet-crowned Crake Laterallus viridis (H) Heard at Humaitá. Rufous-sided Crake Laterallus melanophaius (H) Heard at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Grey-breasted Crake Laterallus exilis (H) Heard at Alto do Bóde, bank of Rio Machado. Grey-necked Wood Rail Aramides cajaneus (NL) Seen at Igarapé Marmelo near Tabajara. Ash-throated Crake Porzana albicollis (H) Heard at Tabajara. Limpkin Aramus guarauna Seen on the way to Abunã. Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis Common. Collared Plover Charadrius collaris Two from the ferry at Abunã. Pied Plover Hoploxypterus cayanus Seen at Rio Machado and Rio Madeira. Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana Sightings while driving from place to place. Black Skimmer Rynchops niger Seen at Rio Machado and Rio Madeira. Yellow-billed Tern Sternula superciliaris Few at Rio Machado.

15 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Large-billed Tern Phaetusa simplex Seen at Rio Machado and Rio Madeira. Rock Dove Columba livia Very few sightings. Scaled Pigeon Patagioenas speciose Abundant at Tabajara. Picazuro Pigeon Patagioenas picazuro Few around Porto Velho. Pale-vented Pigeon Patagioenas cayennensis Seen and heard at several sites. Plumbeous Pigeon Patagioenas plumbea Seen at Alto do Bode and at Rio Branco. Ruddy Pigeon Patagioenas subvinacea Seen at Tabajara and at Rio Branco. Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina Common on the tour. Plain-breasted Ground Dove Columbina minuta Seen at the savanna of Humaitá and at Abunã. Ruddy Ground Dove Columbina talpacoti Common on the tour. Blue Ground Dove Claravis pretiosa (NL) Besides heard once, only seen by few at Humaitá. White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi Spotted at Rio Branco. Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla Few sightings on the tour. Ruddy Quail-Dove Geotrygon montana (NL) Spotted at Alto do Bode. Hoatzin Opisthocomus hoazin Seen at Alto do Bode and at Rio Branco. Guira Cuckoo Guira guira Few sightings in open areas. Greater Ani Crotophaga major At Rio Machado and at Abunã. Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani Common in open areas. Striped Cuckoo Tapera naevia One seen at Alto do Bode campsite. Pavonine Cuckoo Dromococcyx pavoninus Amazing views at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Little Cuckoo Coccycua minuta Seen at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana Several sightings on the tour. Black-bellied Cuckoo Piaya melanogaster Seen at Alto do Bode, heard at more places. Dark-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus melacoryphus Seen at varzea habitat in Humaitá. Western Barn Owl Tyto alba Seen at hotel in Rio Branco. See note. Tropical Screech Owl Megascops choliba (H) Heard at Tabajara. Tawny-bellied Screech Owl ◊ Megascops watsonii usta (H) Heard at Alto do Bode campsite. See note. Amazonian Pygmy Owl ◊ Glaucidium hardyi Seen at Rio Branco. Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Glaucidium brasilianum (H) Heard at Rio Branco. Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia Several sightings on the tour. Great Potoo Nyctibius grandis Nice looks at Alto do Bode campsite. Least Nighthawk Chordeiles pusillus Seen well at Tabajara. Sand-colored Nighthawk Chordeiles rupestris Amazing views at Alto do Bode and at Tabajara. Short-tailed Nighthawk Lurocalis semitorquatus Seen at Tabajara. Band-tailed Nighthawk Nyctiprogne leucopyga One at Igarapé São João. Blackish Nightjar Nyctipolus nigrescens Sparse sightings on the tour. Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis At Alto do Bode, Tabajara and Rio Branco. Little Nightjar parvula Seen at Rio Branco. Spot-tailed Nightjar Hydropsalis maculicaudus (H) Heard at Ramal C30 near Porto Velho. Ladder-tailed Nightjar Hydropsalis climacocerca Seen at Rio Machado, Alto do Bode. Rufous Nightjar Antrostomus rufus Spotted during the day at Igarapé São João and at Abunã. Pale-rumped Swift Chaetura egregia Common along the tour. Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyura Same as above. Neotropical Palm Swift Tachornis Same as above. Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Panyptila cayennensis Seen twice near Porto Velho. Rufous-breasted Hermit Glaucis hirsutus Seen at Alto do Bode. Pale-tailed Barbthroat Threnetes lecurus (NL) Spotted at Colonia Vertente farm in Rio Branco. See note. Great-billed Hermit Phaethornis malaris Seen in Tabajara. See note. Needle-billed Hermit Phaethornis philippii Seen at Humaitá and Abunã. Reddish Hermit Phaethornis ruber Widespread. Several sightings. Grey-breasted Sabrewing Campylopterus largipennis At Alto do Bode, Tabajara and Humaitá. White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora Seen at Alto do Bode, Tabajara and Abunã. Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata Same as above. Rufous-throated Sapphire Hylocharis sapphirina (NL) On transfer to Abunã, a stop at Nova Mutum Paraná.

16 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com White-chinned Sapphire Hylocharis cyanus Seen at Alto do Bode and at Abunã. Green-tailed Goldenthroat Polytmus theresiae In campina habitat at Tabajara. Versicolored Emerald ◊ Amazilia versicolor rondoniae Seen at Alto do Bode. Sapphire-spangled Emerad Amazilia lactea One at Rio Branco (ssp. bartletti). Black-eared Fairy Heliothryx auritus One at Tabajara.

Cryptic Forest Falcon (Eduardo Patrial)

Long-billed Starthroat Heliomaster longirostris Seen at Alto do Bode and at Porto Velho. Pavonine Quetzal ◊ pavoninus Great views on the trail at Igarapé São João, Alto do Bode. Black-tailed Trogon melanurus Plenty seen at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco; heard at more places. Green-backed Trogon Trogon viridis Seen and heard several times. See note. Trogon ramonianus (H) Heard at Alto do Bode and at Tabajara. See note Blue-crowned Trogon Trogon curucui At Tabajara, Humaitá and Abunã. Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus (NL) Besides heard, seen by few of us at Humaitá. Trogon collaris (H) Heard in Rio Branco. American Pygmy Kingfisher Chloroceryle aenea (NL) Seen at Igarapé São João and heard at Abunã. Green-and-rufous Kingfisher Chloroceryle inda Seen at Igarapé São João and at Igarapé Marmelo, Rio Machado. Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana Seen at Alto do Bode and at Tabajara. Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona Many sightings on the tour. Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata Same as above. Amazonian Motmot Momotus momota Seen at Alto do Bode, heard at more site. See note. Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii (H) Heard at Colinia Vertente farm in Rio Branco. Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum Great views at Igarapé Marmelo near Tabajara. Brown Jacamar lugubris (H) Heard at Alto do Bode. White-throated Jacamar ◊ Brachygalba albogularis Amazing views at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Blue-necked (B-cheeked) Jacamar ◊ cyanicollis Seen at Alto do Bode and at Tabajara. Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda Seen at Alto do Bode, Tabajara and near Porto Velho. Bluish-fronted Jacamar Galbula cyanescens Nice views at Ramal C30 (way from Porto Velho to Humaita). Bronzy Jacamar Galbula leucogastra Same as above. Paradise Jacamar Galbula dea Seen at all visited areas. Great Jacamar Jacamerops aureus Seen at Alto do Bode and at Humaitá. White-necked Puffbird hyperrhynchus Amazingly close at Ramal C01 near Porto Velho. See note. Brown-banded Puffbird ◊ Notharchus ordii A good one at Ramal C30, fifty km from Porto Velho. Pied Puffbird Notharchus tectus (H) Heard at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Chestnut-capped Puffbird Bucco macrodactylus Amazing views at Humaitá and at Rio Branco.

17 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Spotted Puffbird Bucco tamatia Seen well at Abunã. Collared Puffbird Bucco capensis (H) Heard at Ramal C30 near Porto Velho. White-eared Puffbird Nystalus chacuru Quite common around Humaitá. Eastern Striolated Puffbird ◊ Nystalus striolatus striolatus (H) Heard at Tabajara. See note. Western Striolated Puffbird Nystalus obamai Seen well at Ramal C01 near Porto Velho. See note. Semicollared Puffbird ◊ semicincta (H) Heard at Humaitá and at Abunã. Black-fronted Nunbird Monasa nigrifrons Common on the tour. White-fronted Nunbird Monasa morphoeus Sparsely recorded on the tour. Yellow-billed Nunbird ◊ Monasa flavirostris Seen at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Swallow-winged Puffbird Chelidoptera tenebrosa Common. Black-girdled Barbet ◊ dayi A beautiful pair at Igarapé São João, Alto do Bode. Gilded Barbet Capito auratus Great scope views near Humaitá, heard at more places. See note. Lemon-throated Barbet Eubucco richardsoni One at eye level at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Lettered Aracari Pteroglossus inscriptus At Alto do bode and Tabajara. Red-necked Aracari ◊ Pteroglossus bitorquatus A nice group at Tabajara. Brown-mandibled Aracari Pteroglossus mariae Good sightings on west bank of Madeira (P Velho and Humaita) Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis At Humaitá, Abunã and Rio Branco. Curl-crested Aracari ◊ Pteroglossus beauharnaesii Amazing views at Ramal C01 and Ramal C30 near Porto Velho. Golden-collared Toucanet Selenidera reinwardtii One at Ramal C01 and another at Humaitá. Gould's Toucanet ◊ Selenidera gouldii Great view at Tabajara. Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus Frequently recorded on the tour. See note. White-throated Toucan Ramphastos tucanus Common on the tour. See note. Rufous-breasted Piculet Picumnus rufiventris A beautiful pair at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Fine-barred Piculet Picumnus subtilis One on way to Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Melanerpes cruentatus Several sightings on the tour. Little Woodpecker Veniliornis passerinus Seen at Rio Branco. Red-stained Woodpecker Veniliornis affinis Seen at Alto do Bode, near Porto Velho and at Humaitá. Yellow-throated Woodpecker Piculus flavigula Seen well at Rio Branco, heard at more places. Golden-green Woodpecker Piculus chrysochloros (NL) Seen at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Scaly-breasted Woodpecker Celeus grammicus Seen at Alto do Bode and at Humaitá. Chestnut Woodpecker Celeus elegans Same as above. Cream-colored Woodpecker Celeus flavus (H) Heard at Linha C30 near Porto Velho. Rufous-headed Woodpecker ◊ Celeus spectabilis Amazing sightings at Rio Branco. Ringed Woodpecker Celeus torquatus One at Alto do Bode. Heard in Rio Branco. Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus Seen at Humaitá and near Abunã. Red-necked Woodpecker Campephilus rubricollis (H) Heard few times on the tour. Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos Seen at Rio Branco. Black Caracara Daptrius ater Seen along Rio Machado and other sightings from the road. Red-throated Caracara Ibycter americanus Seen at Alto do Bode, Tabajara and Rio Branco. Southern Caracara plancus Common. See note.

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Azure-naped (Campina) Jay (Eduardo Patrial)

Yellow-headed Caracara chimachima Common. Herpetotheres cachinnans Many sightings on the tour. Micrastur ruficollis (H) Heard at Humaitá. Lined Forest Falcon Micrastur gilvicollis A nice spotting at Abunã (West bank of Madeira). Cryptic Forest Falcon ◊ Micrastur mintoni Great views at Tabajara. See note. Collared Forest Falcon Micrastur semitorquatus (H) Heard at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. American Kestrel Falco sparverius Frequent along some roads. Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis Seen on the way to Porto Velho. Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis Seen several times. Tui Parakeet sanctithomae Nice looks at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Yellow-chevroned Parakeet Brotogeris chiriri Seen at Abunã. Cobalt-winged Parakeet Brotogeris cyanoptera Seen at Rio Branco Golden-winged Parakeet Brotogeris chrysoptera Frequent in Rondonia. Orange-cheeked Parrot Pyrilia barrabandi Good views at Tabajara and at Humaitá. Dusky Parrot Pionus fuscus (H) Heard at Humaitá. Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus Common on the tour. Short-tailed Parrot Graydidascalus brachyurus Plenty seen at Humaitá, in the town. Yellow-crowned Amazon Amazona ochrocephala Seen on the way to Alto do Bode and at Rio Branco. See note. Southern Mealy Amazon Amazona farinosa At Abunã and at Rio Branco. Kawall's Amazon ◊ Amazona kawalli Amazing views at Tabajara. Orange-winged Amazon Amazona amazonica (NL) Some spotted at Alto do Bode. Dusky-billed Parrotlet Forpus modestus (H) Heard at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. White-bellied Parrot Pionites leucogaster Good looks at Abunã. Crimson-bellied Parakeet ◊ perlata A bad flight view at Tabajara. Santarem Parakeet Pyrrhura amazonum Seen well at Alto do Bode and at Tabajara. See note. Black-capped Parakeet Pyrrhura rupicola Good view at Ramal do Noca. Peach-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula aurea Seen at campina habitat in Humaitá. Dusky-headed Parakeet Aratinga weddellii Common on the tour. Red-bellied Macaw Orthopsittaca manilatus plenty recorded. Blue-headed Macaw ◊ Primolius couloni Two flight sightings in Rio Branco.

19 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Blue-and-yellow Macaw Ara ararauna A number of sightings on the tour. Scarlet Macaw Ara macao Same as above. Chestnut-fronted Macaw Ara severus Seen at Alto do Bode, Abunã and Rio Branco. Red-shouldered Macaw Diopsittaca nobilis Spotted at the campina of Humaitá. White-eyed Parakeet Psittacara leucophthalmus Many sightings on the tour. Pale-legged Hornero Furnarius leucopus (H) Heard at Rio Branco. Pale-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albescens (H) Heard at Alto do Bode. Cinereous-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis hypospodia (NL) Spotted at the campina of Humaitá. Ruddy Spinetail Synallaxis rutilans (H) Heard at Ramal Novo Horizonte, Humaitá. Plain-crowned Spinetail Synallaxis gujanensis (H) Heard at Alto do Bode. Plain Softtail ◊ Tripophaga fusciceps Superb views at Humaitá, east bank of Madeira. Point-tailed Palmcreeper Berlepschia rikeri Great looks near Tabajara. Peruvian Recurvebill ◊ Simoxenops ucayalae A breath taking moment at Ramal do Noca. Chestnut-winged Hookbill Ancistrops strigilatus Seen at Humaitá. Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner Philydor ruficaudatum Seen at Tabajara. Chestnut-winged Foliage-gleaner Philydor erythropterum (H) Heard at Igarapé São João. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner Automolus ochrolaemus (H) Heard at Igarapé São João and at Rio Branco. Brown-rumped Foliage-gleaner Automolus melanopezus Nice view at Rio Branco. Chestnut-crowned Foliage-Gleaner Automolus rufipileatus (H) Heard in bamboo at Rio Branco. Slender-billed Xenops ◊ Xenops tenuirostris (H) Heard at Igarapé São João. Plain Xenops Xenops minutus Seen at Humaitá. Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa Seen at Igarapé São João and at Abunã. White-chinned Woodcreeper ◊ Dendrocincla merula Seen at Igarapé São João. Long-tailed Woodcreeper Deconychura longicauda Seen at Tabajara, heard at more places. Spot-throated Woodcreeper Deconychura stictolaema Good looks at Humaitá. Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus Frequently recorded, few sightings though. See note. Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus (H) Heard at several places. Long-billed Woodcreeper Nasica longirostris (H) Heard at varzea forest in Humaitá. Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper Dendrexetastes rufigula Seen near Porto Velho and at Rio Branco. Uniform Woodcreeper ◊ Hylexetastes uniformis Amazing looks at Igarapé São João. Bar-bellied Woodcreeper ◊ Hylexetastes stresemanni A cracking Woodcreeper, seen near Porto Velho. Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes certhia Seen at Humaitá. See note. Hoffmanns's Woodcreeper ◊ Dendrocolaptes hoffmannsi Seen at Abunã after many attempts. Black-banded Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes picumnus Seen well at Rio Branco. Straight-billed Woodcreeper Dendroplex picus At Humaitá and Rio Branco. Striped Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus obsoletus Seen at Rio Machado, Tabajara. Elegant Woodcreeper ◊ Xiphorhynchus elegans Seen and heard at several places. See note. Buff-throated Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus guttatus Same as above. Inambari Woodcreeper ◊ Lepicolaptes fatimalimae Seen well on west bank of Madeira near Porto Velho. See note. Rondonia Woodcreeper ◊ Lepidocolaptes fuscicapillus Good looks at Tabajara. See note. Curve-billed (Tupana) Scythebill ◊ Campylorhamphus procurvoides gyldenstolpei Briefly at Noca. See note. Curve-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus procurvoides probatus Seen well at Igarapé São João, Alto do Bode. Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus (H) Heard at several places. Bamboo Antshrike ◊ Cymbilaimus sanctaemariae Good looks at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Great Antshrike Taraba major Seen at Rio Branco. Glossy Antshrike ◊ Sakesphorus luctuosus Seen well at Alto do Bode. Barred Antshrike doliatus Seen at Rio Branco. Chestnut-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus palliatus (H) Heard at Alto do Bode. See note. White-shouldered Antshrike Thamnophilus aethiops (H) Heard at several places on the tour. Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus Seen at Tabajara. Mouse-colored Antshrike Thamnophilus murinus (H) Heard at west bank of Madeira, near Porto Velho and Abunã. Natterer's Slaty Antshrike ◊ Thamnophilus stictocephalus A brief view at Tabajara. See note. Amazonian Antshrike Thamnophilus amazonicus (H) Heard at Alto do Bode. Pearly Antshrike ◊ Megastictus margaritatus Amazing views at Igarapé São João trail.

20 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Rondonia Bushbird ◊ atrogularis Seen twice at Igarapé São João trail. Breath-taking! Dusky-throated Antshrike ardesiacus Seen well at Rio Branco. Saturnine Antshrike ◊ Thamnomanes saturninus Seen at Tabajara. Cinereous Antshrike Thamnomanes caesius Frequent in mixed flocks, Rondonia and Humaitá. Bluish-slate Antshrike ◊ Thamnomanes schistogynus Seen in Rio Branco, Ramal do Noca. Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris Seen at Alto do Bode, Tabajara and Humaitá. White-eyed Antwren Epinecrophylla leucophthalma Seen at Tabajara. Madeira Stipple-throated Antwren ◊ Epinecrophylla amazonica amazonica At Humaitá. See note. Madeira (Roosevelt) Stipple-throated Antwren ◊ Epinecrophylla amazonica dentei At I. São João. See note.

Chestnut-capped Puffbird (Eduardo Patrial)

Ornate Antwren Epinecrophylla ornata At Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Pygmy Antwren Myrmotherula brachyura Ramal C30 near Porto Velho. Amazonian Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula multostriata Nice looks at Tabajara. See note. Sclater's Antwren ◊ Myrmotherula sclateri (H) Heard on both sides of . White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris Frequently recorded on the tour. See note. Long-winged Antwren Myrmotherula longipennis Seen at Tabajara. Ihering's (Bamboo) Antwren ◊ Myrmotherula iheringi oreni Good looks at a female in Rio Branco. See note. Grey Antwren Myrmotherula menetriesii Seen at tabajara, heard at more places. Banded Antbird Dichrozona cincta Fantastic views at Tabajara. Aripuana Antwren ◊ Herpsilochmus stotzi Igarapé São João; best views at Igarapé Marmelo, Tabajara. See note. Predicted Antwren ◊ Herpsilochmus praedictus Great views at Ramal C30 near Porto Velho. See note. Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis Seen at Tabajara and at Rio Branco. Southern White-fringed Antwren Formicivora grisea At Alto do Bode and at Tabajara. Striated Antbird ◊ Drymophila devillei (H) Heard at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Chestnut-shouldered Antwren Terenura humeralis (H) Heard at Igarapé São João. Grey Antbird cinerascens (H) Heard at Tabajara, Abunão and Rio Branco. Cercomacra nigrescens (H) Heard at Alto do Bode, Tabajara, Porto Velho and Abunã. Riparian Antbird ◊ Cercomacra fuscicauda Good views at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Black Antbird Cercomacra serva Close looks near Porto Velho, west bank of Madeira. Manu Antbird ◊ Cercomacra manu (NL) After heard, seen by a few at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys At Rio Branco. Black-faced Antbird Myrmoborus myotherinus Seen at Alto do Bode and at Tabajara. Peruvian Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis peruviana At west bank of Madeira, Porto Velho and Humaitá. See note.

21 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Yellow-breasted Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis subflava Good views at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. See note. Rondonia Warbling Antbird ◊ Hypocnemis ochrogyna Seen at Tabajara. See note. Manicore Warbling Antbird ◊ Hypocnemis rondoni Seen at Igarapé São João and I. Marmelo, Tabajara. See note. Yellow-browed Antbird Hypocnemis hypoxantha Great views at I. São João trail. Black-chinned Antbird Hypocnemoides melanopogon A nice one at Ramal Novo Horizonte, Humaitá. Band-tailed Antbird Hypocnemoides maculicauda Seen at Igarapé São João. Silvered Antbird Sclateria naevia (H) Heard at Humaitá. White-lined Antbird ◊ Percnostola lophotes Great views at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Humaita Antbird ◊ Schistocichla humaythae Seen well at Porto Velho and Abunã (Madeira west bank). See note. Rufous-faced Antbird ◊ Schistocichla rufifacies Good views at Igarapé São João. See note. Ferruginous-backed Antbird Myrmeciza ferruginea Nice looks at Igarapé São João. Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Myrmeciza hemimelaena Seen at Tabajara and at Rio Branco. See note. Black-throated Antbird Myrmeciza atrothorax Seen at and near Abunã. Goeldi’s Antbird ◊ Myrmeciza goeldii Good sightings at Rio Branco. Sooty Antbird Myrmeciza fortis Seen at Ramal C01, Porto Velho. White-throated Antbird Gymnopithys salvini Great views around Porto Velho (Madeira west bank) and at Humaitá. White-breasted Antbird ◊ Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi Amazing sightings at Igarapé São João and at Tabajara. Hairy-crested Antbird Rhegmatorhina melanosticta Sat still for a long time at Ramal Novo Horizonte, Humaitá. Spot-backed Antbird Hylophylax naevius (H) Heard at Igarapé São João and at Tabajara. Dot-backed Antbird Hylophylax punctulatus Seen at Abunã. Common Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus (H) Heard at several places on the tour. Black-spotted Bare-eye Phlegopsis nigromaculata Spotted at Tabajara and at Rio Branco. Pale-faced Bare-eye ◊ Phlegopsis borbae (H) Despite all the effort it was only heard. At ISJoão and Tabajara. Black-faced Antthrush Formicarius analis (H) Heard at Rio Branco. Striated Antthrush Chamaeza nobilis (H) Heard at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Alta Floresta Antpitta ◊ Hylopezus whittakeri (H) Heard calling far at Tabajara. Amazonian Antpitta Hylopezus berlepschi (H) Heard at Rio Branco. Thrush-like Antpitta Myrmothera campanisona (H) Heard at Igarapé São João and at Tabajara. Wing-barred Piprites Piprites chloris Seen near Porto Velho and at Rio Branco, heard at more sites. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus Frequent at Alto do Bode campsite, also seen at Rio Branco. Forest Elaenia Myiopagis gaimardii Seen at Tabajara. Grey Elaenia Myiopagis caniceps (H) Heard at Igarapé São João, Rondonia. Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster (H) Heard at campina of Humaitá. Plain-crested Elaenia Elaenia cristata (H) Same as above. Rufous-crowned Elaenia Elaenia ruficeps Seen well at campina habitat at Tabajara. White-lored Tyrannulet Ornithion inerme Seen at Tabajara. Southern Beardless Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum At Tabajara and on way to Rio Branco. Yellow Tyrannulet Capsiempis flaveola Seen at Rio Branco. Ringed Antpipit Corythopis torquatus Seen at Tabajara. Chico’s Tyrannulet ◊ Zimmerius chicomendesi Great view at campina from Tabajara. See note. Slender-footed Tyrannulet Zimmerius gracilipes (H) Heard at Tabajara and at Humaitá. Sepia-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon amaurocephalus Spotted few times. Southern Scrub Flycatcher Sublegatus modestus Seen at campina of Humaitá. See note. Bran-colored Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus Seen on way to Rio Branco. Sharp-tailed Grass Tyrant ◊ Culicivora caudacuta A very nice one at campina of Humaitá. Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant ◊ Hemitriccus minor Seen at Igarapé São João. Acre Tody-Tyrant ◊ Hemitriccus cohnhafti Good views at Rio Branco. See note. White-bellied Tody-Tyrant ◊ Hemitriccus griseipectus Seen at Abunã. See note. Zimmer's Tody-Tyrant ◊ Hemitriccus minimus Good views at Tabajara. Johannes’s Tody-Tyrant ◊ Hemitriccus Iohannis Good looks at Rio Branco. See note. Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus striaticollis (H) Heard at campina of Humaitá. Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant Myiornis ecaudatus Heard at several places, but seen at Tabajara. Long-crested Pygmy Tyrant ◊ Lophotriccus eulophotes Amazing views at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher ◊ Poecilotriccus albifacies A top highlight at Noca, Rio Branco. Not easy though.

22 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher ◊ Poecilotriccus senex Good looks at Igarapé SJoão, Tabajara and Abunã. Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus latirostris Seen at Alto do Bode campsite. Spotted Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum maculatum Frequently recorded on the tour. Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum Seen at Abunã. See note. Brownish Twistwing Cnipodectes subbrunneus Nice bird at Porto Velho, Madeira west bank. Rufous Twistwing ◊ Cnipodectes superrufus What an amazing bird and sighting we had at Rio Branco. See note. Olivaceous Flatbill Rhynchocyclus olivaceus (H) Heard at Igarapé São João and Tabajara. Zimmer’s Flatbill ◊ Tolmomyias assimilis Seen at Igarapé S João, Tabajara and Humaitá. See note. Grey-crowned Flatbill Tolmomyias poliocephalus Seen at Abunã. Ochre-lored Flatbill Tolmomyias flaviventris Seen at Alto do Bode. Cinnamon-crested Spadebill ◊ Platyrinchus saturatus A good surprise at Tabajara, seen really well. White-crested Spadebill Platyrinchus platyrhynchos A brief view at Tabajara. Cinnamon Neopipo ◊ Neopipo cinnamomea (H) Heard at Igarapé São João. Euler's Flycatcher Lathrotriccus euleri Seen at Alto do Bode. Fuscous Flycatcher Cnemotriccus fuscatus Seen at Abunã.

White-throated Jacamar (Eduardo Patrial)

Scarlet Flycatcher rubinus (NL) Spotted at Rio Branco. See note. Drab Water Tyrant Ochthornis littoralis Frequent along Rio Machado, Rondonia. Grey Monjita Xolmis cinereus (NL) Spotted at campina of Humaitá. White-headed Marsh Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala On the way to Abunã. Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus Seen at Rio Branco. Cattle Tyrant Machetornis rixosa Seen at Porto Velho. Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius (H) Heard at Tabajara. Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis Seen a number of times. Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similis Frequent at Rio Branco. Grey-capped Flycatcher Myiozetetes granadensis (H) Heard at Rio Branco. Dusky-chested Flycatcher Myiozetetes luteiventris Seen at Tabajara. Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus Common. Lesser Kiskadee Philohydor lictor Seen at Humaitá. Yellow-throated Flycatcher Conopias parvus Good view at Tabajara, heard at more places.

23 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculatus At Rio Branco. Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua Same as above. Sulphury Flycatcher Tyrannopsis sulphurea Seen well at Tabajara. Variegated Flycatcher Empidonomus varius Seen at Rio Branco. Crowned Slaty Flycatcher Griseotyrannus aurantioatrocristatus Seen at Tabajara and at Rio Branco. Tyrannus melancholicus Everywhere. Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savanna On way to Porto Velho. Greyish Mourner Rhytipterna simplex Seen at Humaitá. Pale-bellied Mourner ◊ Rhytipterna immunda Nice views at Tabajara. Sibilant Sirystes Sirystes sibilator Seen at Rio Branco. See note. Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer At Humaitá and Rio Branco. Swainson's Flycatcher Myiarchus swainsoni At Rio Branco. Short-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus ferox Alto do Bode, Tabajara, Rio Branco. Brown-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus tyrannulus At Abunã. Large-headed Flatbill Ramphotrigon megacephalum Seen at Rio Branco, Noca. Rufous-tailed Flatbill Ramphotrigon ruficauda Seen at Tabajara and at Abunã. Dusky-tailed Flatbill ◊ Ramphotrigon fuscicauda Great views at Noca, Rio Branco. Cinnamon Attila Attila cinnamomeus Seen at Abunã. Citron-bellied Attila Attila citriniventris Best view at Abunã. Bright-rumped Attila Attila spadiceus (H) Heard at several places. Black-necked Red Cotinga ◊ Phoenicircus nigricollis Brief views at Igarapé São João. Spangled Cotinga Cotinga cayana Seen at Tabajara and Humaitá. Screaming Piha Lipaugus vociferans Heard at most places, seen at Rio Branco. Black-faced Cotinga ◊ Conioptilon mcilhennyi Amazing sightings at Rio Branco. Pompadour Cotinga Xipholena punicea (H) Heard at Tabajara. Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin Tyranneutes stolzmanni Seen at Tabajara, heard at several places. Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-Manakin ◊ Neopelma sulphureiventer Good view at Rio Branco. Blue-backed Manakin Chiroxiphia pareola regina Seen at Tabajara. Black Manakin ◊ Xenopipo atronitens Same as above. Blue-crowned Manakin Lepidothrix coronata Seen at Ramal C30 near Porto Velho, Madeira west bank. Snow-capped Manakin ◊ Lepidothrix nattereri Good looks at Igarapé S João and Tabajara. Flame-crested Manakin ◊ Heterocercus linteatus At Igarapé São João and at Tabajara. White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus (H) Heard at Abunã. Band-tailed Manakin Pipra fasciicauda (NL) Spotted at Rio Branco. Fiery-capped Manakin Machaeropterus pyrocephalus Seen at Abunã. Red-headed Manakin Ceratopipra rubrocapilla Nice views at Humaitá. Amazonian Royal Flycatcher Onychorhynchus coronatus Seen at Rio Branco. See note. Whiskered Myiobius Myiobius barbatus (NL) Spotted at Igarapé São João. See note. Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Terenotriccus erythrurus Spotted few times on the tour. Black-crowned Tityra Tityra inquisitor (NL) Spotted at Rio Branco. Black-tailed Tityra Tityra cayana Seen near Porto Velho and at Rio Branco. Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata Seen near Porto Velho. Varzea Schiffornis Schiffornis major Great looks at Noca, Rio Branco. Brown-winged Schiffornis Schiffornis turdina Seen well at Tabajara. See note. Cinereous Mourner Laniocera hypopyrra (H) Heard in Rondonia and Acre. White-browed Purpletuft Iodopleura isabellae Seen near Porto Velho, Humaitá and Abunã. Yellow-cheeked Becard Pachyramphus xanthogenys Spotted at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. See note.

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Black-faced Cotinga (Eduardo Patrial)

Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus castaneus Seen at Rio Branco. White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus Same as above. Black-capped Becard Pachyramphus marginatus Seen at Abunã. Pink-throated Becard Pachyramphus minor (NL) Spotted at Igarapé São João. Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis Seen at Rio Branco, heard at several places. Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo Vireolanius leucotis (H) Heard at several places. Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus Eventually spotted on the tour. See note. Grey-chested Greenlet ◊ Hylophilus semicinereus Nice views at Igarapé Marmelo, Tabajara. Buff-cheeked Greenlet Hylophilus muscicapinus Seen at Igarapé São João and Tabajara. Tawny-crowned Greenlet Hylophilus ochraceiceps (H) Heard at Tabajara. Azure-naped (Campina) Jay ◊ Cyanocorax heilprini hafferi Superb views at Ramal C30 near P Velho. See note. Plush-crested Jay Cyanocorax chrysops insperatus Good looks at Tabajara. White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer Commonly recorded near water. Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea Common. Southern Martin Progne elegans (NL) One spotted on our way to Rio Branco from Abunã. Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera Few encountered along the tour. White-banded Swallow Atticora fasciata A high number along Rio Machado in Rondonia. Black-collared Swallow Atticora melanoleuca Also along Rio Machado, a high number near Tabajara. Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Common. See note. Thrush-like Wren Campylorhynchus turdinus Seen at Humaitá and Rio Branco. Moustached Wren Pheugopedius genibarbis Seen at Igarapé São João, heard at several other places. Buff-breasted Wren Cantorchilus leucotis Seen at Rio Branco. House Wren Troglodytes aedon Noticed at most of places, eventually spotted. See note. Southern Nightingale-Wren Microcerculus marginatus (H) Heard at Tabajara and near Porto Velho. Para Gnatcatcher ◊ Polioptila paraensis Close looks at Igarapé São João trail. See note. Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelas (H) Heard at Humaitá. Creamy-bellied Thrush Turdus amaurochalinus Seen at Abunã. Hauxwell's Thrush Turdus hauxwelli Seen at Tabajara.

25 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com House Sparrow Passer domesticus Towns and gas stations. Purple-throated Euphonia Euphonia chlorotica Heard at Tabajara, seen at Rio Branco. Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris (H) Heard at Alto do Bode campsite. White-lored Euphonia Euphonia chrysopasta (H) Heard at Tabajara. Rufous-bellied Euphonia Euphonia rufiventris Seen at Igarapé São João and Tabajara. Southern Yellowthroat Geothlypis velata (H) Heard at Machadinho do Oeste. Buff-rumped Warbler Myiothlypis fulvicauda Seen at Tabajara. Red-breasted Blackbird Sturnella militaris Common. Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus Frequently recorded along the tour. Olive Oropendola Psarocolius bifasciatus Seen at Igarapé São João, Tabajara and Abunã. See note. Solitary Cacique Cacicus solitarius Seen in Rio Branco. Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela Seen at Humaitá and Rio Branco. Giant Cowbird Molothrus oryzivorus Frequently recorded. Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis Few encountered along tour. Bananaquit Coereba flaveola At most places. Grassland Sparrow Ammodramus humeralis Few sightings. Yellow-browed Sparrow Ammodramus aurifrons Noticed at most places. Red-capped Cardinal Paroaria gularis Few sightings on the tour. Black-faced Tanager Schistochlamys melanopis Seen at Tabajara and campina near Humaitá. Magpie Tanager Cissopis leverianus Seen at Rio Branco. Red-billed Pied Tanager ◊ Lamprospiza melanoleuca Good views at Tabajara and Humaitá. Hooded Tanager Nemosia pileata (NL) Seen at varzea forest in Humaitá. White-rumped Tanager ◊ Cypsnagra hirundinacea Scoped at campina of Humaitá. Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus At Alto do Bode, Tabajara and Rio Branco. Fulvous-crested Tanager Tachyphonus surinamus Seen at Tabajara and Rio Branco. White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus Few times spotted. Red-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus phoenicius Seen at campina from Tabajara. White-winged Shrike-Tanager Lanio versicolor Seen at Tabajara. Masked Crimson Tanager nigrogularis Seen at Ramal do Noca, Rio Branco. Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo Common. Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus Frequently recorded. Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum Same as above. Turquoise Tanager Tangara mexicana Seen and heard at several places. Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis Seen at most of places. Green-and-gold Tanager Tangara schrankii Seen near Porto Velho and at Humaitá. Spotted Tanager Tangara punctata One spotted at Igarapé São João. Dotted Tanager ◊ Tangara varia (H) Heard few times at Tabajara. Opal-rumped Tanager Tangara velia Seen at Tabajara, Porto Velho and Humaitá. Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis Seen at Alto do Bode and on way to Rio Branco. Black-faced Dacnis Dacnis lineata At I S João, Tabajara and Rio Branco. Yellow-bellied Dacnis Dacnis flaviventer Seen at Tabajara and Humaitá. Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana Frequently recorded. Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus Seen at Tabajara, near Porto Velho, Humaitá and Abunã. Red-legged Honeycreeper Cyanerpes cyaneus Spotted at Alto do Bode, Tabajara and Abunã. Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza Seen at Humaitá. Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira (NL) Seen at Igarapé São João. Yellow-backed Tanager Hemithraupis flavicollis At Tabajara, Humaitá, Abunã and Rio Branco. Black-masked Finch ◊ Coryphaspiza melanotis A reliable species at campina of Humaitá. Wedge-tailed Grass Finch Emberizoides herbicola Also at campina of Humaitá. Slate-colored Grosbeak Saltator grossus (H) Heard at Tabajara. Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus Spotted few times on the tour. Greyish Saltator Saltator coerulescens Seen at Humaitá and on the way to Rio Branco. Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina Eventually recorded. Plumbeous Seedeater Sporophila plumbea Nice view at campina of Humaitá.

26 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Double-collared Seedeater Sporophila caerulescens Seen on way to Rio Branco. White-bellied Seedeater Sporophila leucoptera Seen on roadside leaving Tabajara. Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis Seen at campina of Humaitá. Chestnut-bellied Seedeater Sporophila castaneiventris Seen at Alto do Bode and at Humaitá. Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch Oryzoborus angolensis Seen at Tabajara and near Porto Velho. See note. Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak ◊ Parkerthraustes humeralis A nice surprise at Rio Branco. Rose-breasted Chat ◊ Granatellus pelzelni Nice views at Tabajara. Rothschild’s Grosbeak Cyanocompsa rothschildii A female spotted near Humaitá. See note.

White-breasted Antbird (Eduardo Patrial)

MAMMALS

Rondon’s Marmoset ◊ Mico rondoni Good looks at Tabajara. Brown-mantled Tamarin Saguinus fuscicollis Seen at Tabajara, near Porto Velho and at Rio Branco. Emperor Tamarin ◊ Saguinus imperator Amazing looks at Rio Branco. Large-headed Capuchin Sapajus macrocephalus At Tabajara and at Abunã. Black-capped Squirrel Monkey Saimiri boliviensis Seen at Ramal C30 near P Velho, Madeira west bank. Bare-eared Squirrel Monkey ◊ Saimiri ustus Spotted at I S João and at Abunã. Purus Red Howler Alouatta puruensis (H) Heard at Alto do Bode. Peruvian Spider Monkey Ateles chamek Nice view at Rio Machado, Tabajara. Brown Titi ◊ Callicebus brunneus Seen well at Tabajara. Coppery Titi ◊ Callicebus cupreus Good view at Rio Branco. Capybara Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris Seen at Tabajara. Southern Amazon Red Squirrel Sciurus spadiceus Seen near Porto Velho, Madeira west bank. Lesser Bulldog Bat (L Fishing B) Noctilio albiventris Seen along Rio Machado, Alto do Bode. Greater Bulldog Bat (G Fishing B) Noctilio leporinus Same as above. Proboscis Bat Rhynchonycteris naso Seen at I São João and at Igarapé Marmelo. Giant Otter Pteronura brasiliensis A curious group at Igarapé Marmelo. Collared Peccary (Javelina) Dicotyles tajacu Seen at Tabajara.

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Emperor Tamarin (Eduardo Patrial)

NOTES TO THE SYSTEMATIC LIST

Speckled Chachalaca Ortalis guttata This species is sometimes lumped in Little Chachalaca O. motmot, with the name Variable Chachalaca being used for the enlarged species. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis The SACC uses the name Cattle Egret for this species, but it has been renamed following the splitting off of Eastern Cattle Egret B. coromandus as a separate species.

Western Osprey Pandion haliaetus Recent genetic studies split the Osprey in two different species, the Eastern Osprey P. cristatus, and the widespread Western Osprey P. haliaetus with three subspecies.

Grey-lined Hawk Buteo nitidus North/Middle American birds are sometimes split off as a separate species B. plagiata, keeping the same English name, with southern Central American/South American birds being renamed Grey-lined Hawk. However, no evidence for such a split has yet been published.

Western Barn Owl Tyto alba Many authors use the name Barn Owl for this species, but it has been renamed following the splitting off of the Australasian form delicatula under the name Eastern Barn Owl.

Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl Megascops watsonii The form concerned is sometimes split off as a separate species: Southern Tawny-bellied (or Austral) Screech-Owl Megascops usta.

Pale-tailed Barbthroat Threnetes leucurus Some authors lump this species in Sooty Barbthroat T. niger, using the name Pale-tailed Barbthroat for the enlarged species.

28 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Great-billed Hermit Phaethornis malaris The form concerned, moorei, was formerly lumped in Long-tailed (or Eastern Long-tailed) Hermit P. superciliosus.

Green-backed Trogon Trogon viridis The SACC lumps White-tailed Trogon T. chionurus from Central America and west of the in this species using the name White-tailed Trogon for the enlarged species.

Amazonian Trogon Trogon ramonianus Acording recent studies Amazonian Trogon T. ramonianus is split from T. violaceus. Change English name of Trogon violaceus to Guianan Trogon to reflect limited range after split of T. ramonianus and to avoid misapplication of historical 'group' name.

Amazonian Motmot Momotus momota This species was formerly known as Blue-crowned Motmot, but it has been re-named following the splitting off of several related forms.

White-necked Puffbird Notharchus hyperrhynchus This species was formerly lumped in Guianan Puffbird N. macrorhynchus, with the name White-necked Puffbird being used for the enlarged species. Both forms however differ strongly in plumage and vocalizations.

Eastern Striolated Puffbird Nystalus striolatus striolatus English name Eastern Striolated Puffbird Nystalus striolatus striolatus follows split of Western Striolated Puffbird Nystalus obamai.

Western Striolated Puffbird Nystalus obamai Nystalus obamai is a recently described species (2013) as result of split of Striolated Puffbird.

Gilded Barbet Capito auratus This species, found mainly in western Amazonia, was formerly lumped in Black-spotted Barbet C. niger.

Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus The IOC and many other authors lump Yellow-ridged Toucan R. culminatus in this species due to the presence of hybrid zones wherever they are in contact.

White-throated Toucan (W-breasted T, Red-billed T) Ramphastos tucanus The IOC and many other authors lump Cuvier’s Toucan R. cuvieri in this species due to the presence of hybrid zones wherever the two are in contact. The name Red-billed Toucan is often used for both the enlarged species and the residual R. tucanus.

Southern Crested Caracara Caracara plancus Northern Caracara (or Northern Crested Caracara) C. cheriway is often lumped in this species, with the name Crested Caracara being used for the enlarged species.

Cryptic Forest-Falcon Micrastur mintoni This species was only recently described (in 2003).

Yellow-crowned Amazon (or Parrot) Amazona ochrocephala Yellow-headed Parrot A. oratrix and Yellow-naped Parrot A. auropalliata were formerly lumped in this species, with the name Yellow-headed Amazon being used for the enlarged species. However, recent research does not support the current way of dividing the complex into three species. Either all forms should be lumped or what is currently known as A. ochrocephala should be further subdivided into three species.

Santarem Parakeet Pyrrhura amazonum The SACC lumps this form in P. picta.

29 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus Variation in plumage and vocalizations suggests that more than one species is probably involved.

Amazonian Barred-Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes certhia Northern Barred-Woodcreeper D. sanctithomae was formerly lumped into this species, with the name Barred Woodcreeper being used for the enlarged species.

Elegant Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus elegans This species was formerly lumped in Spix’s Woodcreeper X. spixii.

Inambari Woodcreeper Lepicolaptes fatimalimae Inambari Woodcreeper is a recently described species (2013) with the split of Lineated Woodcreeper L. albolineatus.

Rondonia Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes fuscicapillus Rondonia Woodcreeper is split from Lineated Woodcreeper L. albolineatus. Includes madeirae as a . It occurs in the Madeira – Tapajós interfluvium.

Curve-billed (Tupana) Scythebill Campylorhamphus procurvoides gyldenstolpei The Curve-billed (Tupana) Scythebill (C. p. gyldenstolpei) is a newly described species, named Tupana Scythebill. It occurs west of Madeira River and south of the Solimões (Inambari endemism center). But still not accepted by SACC; IOC treats as subspecies.

Chestnut-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus palliatus Lined Antshrike T. tenuepunctatus was formerly lumped in this species, with the name Lined Antshrike being used for the enlarged species.

Natterer’s Slaty-Antshrike Thamnophilus stictocephalus This is a recent split in the Slaty Antshrike complex. Formerly, all forms were lumped together as Slaty Antshrike T. punctatus. This form is found in Bolivia and southwestern Brazil.

Madeira Stipple-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla amazonica amazonica Madeira Stipple-throated Antwren is a recent (2013) split from [Napo] Stipple-throated Antwren.

Madeira (Roosevelt) Stipple-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla amazonica dentei Roosevelt Stipple-throated Antwren was recently (2013) described as a species, but not yet accepted by IOC, treated as a subspecies. It’s endemic to Brazil and occurs between the Madeira/Ji-Paraná rivers and the Aripuanã River.

Amazonian Streaked-Antwren Myrmotherula multostriata This species was formerly lumped in Guianan Streaked-Antwren M. surinamensis, with the name Amazonian Streaked- Antwren being used for the enlarged species. In earlier literature Pacific Antwren (or Pacific Streaked-Antwren) M. pacifica was also lumped in this form, with the name Streaked Antwren being used for the enlarged species.

White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris Vocal variation suggests that more than one species is probably involved.

Ihering’s (Bamboo) Antwren Myrmotherula iheringi oreni Bamboo Antwren is a newly described species (2013) but not yet accepted by IOC, treated as a subspecies.

Aripuana Antwren Herpsilochmus stotzi A newly described species (2013), endemic to Brazil (Aripuanã-Machado interfluvium)

Predicted Antwren Herpsilochmus praedictus A newly described species (2013), endemic to Brazil occurring west of Madeira River.

30 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Riparian Antbird Cercomacra fuscicauada Many authorities lump Riparian Antbird in Blackish Antbird C. nigrescens. However, it is certain that two species are involved. Blackish Antbird is not only vocally distinct, but it is also syntopic with Riparian Antbird. In the foothills near Tarapoto it is possible to hear both calling simultaneously; the former on the hillsides and the latter in dense riverine thickets.

Peruvian Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis peruviana This form was formerly lumped in Warbling Antbird H. cantator. However, a recent review by Morton and Phyllis Isler of the Smithsonian Institution has resulted in the description of six species of warbling-antbird. This one occurs in Brazil west of Madeira River.

Yellow-breasted Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis subflava This form was formerly lumped in Warbling Antbird H. cantator. However, a recent review by Morton and Phyllis Isler of the Smithsonian Institution has resulted in the description of six species of warbling-antbird. This one occurs in Brazil only in the state of Acre.

Rondonia Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis ochrogyna This form was formerly lumped in Warbling Antbird H. cantator. However, a recent review by Morton and Phyllis Isler of the Smithsonian Institution has resulted in the description of six species of warbling-antbird. This one occurs in Brazil east of Madeira River in the states of Rondonia and part of Mato Grosso.

Manicore Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis rondoni A newly described species (2013), endemic to Brazil (Aripuanã-Machado interfluvium)

Humaita Antbird Schistocichla humaythae Humaita Antbird is recent split from Spot-winged Antbird S. leucostigma. It’s near endemic to Brazil and occurs west of Madeira and south of Solimões River. Also in southeastern .

Rufous-faced Antbird Schistocichla rufifacies Rufous-faced Antbird is recent split from Spot-winged Antbird S. leucostigma. It’s endemic to Brazil and occurs from the east bank of Rio Madeira to the west bank of Rio Tocantins.

Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Myrmeciza hemimelaena This species is now called Southern Chestnut-tailed Antbird to differentiate it from Northern (or Zimmer’s) Antbird M. castanea which has been described as a separate species.

Alta Floresta Antpitta Hylopezus whittakeri Described as a sp. nov. by Carneiro et al. (2012). Treated tentatively in IOC 4.1 as subspecies of Spotted Antpitta pending further evaluation of the species complex.

Chico’s Tyrannulet Zimmerius chicomendesi Chico's Tyrannulet is a newly described species (2013), edemic to Brazil with an extremely localized distribution, along the Madeirinha River in southern Amazonas state.

Acre Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus cohnhafti A newly described species (2013). It occurs in the Brazil-Bolivia border, in se Acre state and adjacent se Peru.

White-bellied Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus griseipectus This form was formerly sometimes lumped in White-eyed Tody-Tyrant H. zosterops.

Johannes’s Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus iohannis This species was formerly lumped in Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant H. striaticollis.

Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum Painted Tody-Flycatcher T. pictum was formerly lumped in this species, with the name Painted Tody-Flycatcher being used for the enlarged species.

31 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Rufous Twistwing Cnipodectes superrufus A newly described species (2007). It occurs in the Amazon at southeast Peru, northwest Bolivia and part of Acre and Amazonas states in Brazil.

Zimmer’s Flatbill Tolmomyias assimilis Some authors lump the vocally very different Yellow-margined Flycatcher (or Y-m Flatbill) T. flavotectus in this species, using the name Yellow-margined Flycatcher for the enlarged species.

Scarlet Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus Scarlet Flycatcher (P. rubinus) is a recent split from (now P. obscurus).

Sibilant Sirystes Sirystes sibilator Rename Eastern Sirystes (S. sibilator) to Sibilant Sirystes following splits of White-rumped Sirystes and Todd's Sirystes.

Amazonian Royal Flycatcher Onychorhynchus coronatus The SACC lumps the two (or three) forms that have recently been split off as separate species (Northern Royal Flycatcher O. mexicanus (Mexico to ), Pacific Royal Flycatcher O. occidentalis (western & Peru) and also the Atlantic Royal Flycatcher O. swainsoni (southeastern Brazil) in this form using the name Royal Flycatcher for the enlarged species.

Brown-winged Schiffornis Schiffornis turdina Formerly, several related species were lumped in Brown-winged Schiffornis S. turdina with the name Thrush-like Schiffornis being used for the enlarged species.

Yellow-cheeked Becard Pachyramphus xanthogenys Pachyramphus xanthogenys is a recent split from Green-backed Becard (P. viridis).

Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus This form is often (including by the SACC) lumped in Chivi Vireo V. chivi.

Azure-naped (Campina) Jay Cyanocorax heilprini hafferi Campina Jay C. hafferi was recently described as a Brazilian endemic species from the Madeira-Purus interfluvium. Treated by IOC as a subspecies of C. heilprini following the SACC.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Northern Rough-winged Swallow S. serripennis was formerly lumped in this species, with the name Rough-winged Swallow being used for the enlarged species.

Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapilla Donacobius is related to the Old World warblers, not wrens (Troglodytidae). Treated for now as a monotypic family Donacobiidae pending resolution of relationships to Megaluridae vs Bernieridae.

House Wren Troglodytes aedon The form concerned is sometimes split off as a separate species Southern House Wren T. musculus.

Para Gnatcatcher Polioptila paraensis This form was formerly lumped in Guianan Gnatcatcher P. guianensis, but has recently (2005) been split off as a separate species.

Southern Yellowthroat Geothlypis velata The SACC lumps this form in Masked Yellowthroat G. aequinoctialis.

Buff-rumped Warbler Basileuterus fulvicauda This species was formerly lumped in River Warbler B. rivularis.

32 BirdQuest Tour Report: Brazil’s Southwestern Amazonia 2017 www.birdquest-tours.com Olive (Amazonian) Oropendola Gymnostinops bifasciatus The form concerned is sometimes split off as a separate species, Olive Oropendola G. yuracares, with G. bifasciatus then being renamed the Para Oropendola.

Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch Oryzoborus angolensis Thick-billed Seed-Finch O. funereus is often lumped in this species, with the name Lesser Seed-Finch being used for the enlarged species.

Rothchild’s Grosbeak Cyanocompsa rothschildii Rothchild's Grosbeak is a recent split from Blue-black Grosbeak (C. cyanoides).

Top five birds voted by the group 1. Rufous Twistwing 2. Rondonia Bushbird/White-breasted Antbird 3. Black-faced Cotinga 4. Hairy-crested Antbird 5. White-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher

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