Field Guides Tour Report Serra dos Tucanos, Brazil 2018
Nov 10, 2018 to Nov 20, 2018 Marcelo Padua & Andy Foster For our tour description, itinerary, past triplists, dates, fees, and more, please VISIT OUR TOUR PAGE.
This interesting little Itatiaia Spinetail was one of our rewards for visiting the peak of Nova Caledonia. It was just one of the Brazilian endemics and other special birds that we enjoyed on the tour. Photo by participant Claudi Racionero.
We started things in Rio and drove to the lovely Itororo lodge, the place we would call home for the next several days, with the knowledge that the days that preceded this tour were marked by a record amount of rainfall in the areas we visit for this tour. So, I was truly worried about the conditions in which we would be birding but we arrived with good weather and quickly fell into a totally different rhythm as we enjoyed the multitude of Hummingbirds and Tanagers that feast on the feeders right outside our lodge. Our hosts put us into our rooms and shortly after lunch we were out exploring the grounds of the lodge. Tiffany was quick to spot a Black-and-White Hawk-Eagle (the first of many great birds she would spot for us) and Michael called out a King Vulture which sent Andy running for his camera, as this was the very first sighting of this species for the lodge. The afternoon also had us looking at a Mantled Hawk, a scarce raptor that is endemic to the Atlantic Forest.
Our luck with the weather and the birds continued throughout the tour and we only missed a single afternoon due to rains which is perfectly normal; after all it's called Rainforest for a reason! The days that followed had us working on different altitudinal bands over several days, thus getting to a different set of birds each day.
From the lowlands of REGUA, where we enjoyed great looks at Chestnut-backed Antshrike, Unicolored Antwren, Blond-crested Woodpecker and many more, to the peak of Nova Caledonia, where we were treated to high altitude specialists such as Itatiaia Spinetail, Thick-billed Saltator, Black-and-gold Cotinga and passing through Macae de Cima, we enjoyed great weather, excellent birds and delicious food, turning each day into an exciting adventure.
This tour is always a treat to lead but each of you made this a particularly enjoyable year for me.
Thanks for joining me and I hope to see you all again some day.
Marcelo
Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 1 KEYS FOR THIS LIST One of the following keys may be shown in brackets for individual species as appropriate: * = heard only, I = introduced, E = endemic, N = nesting, a = austral migrant, b = boreal migrant
BIRDS Tinamidae (Tinamous) SOLITARY TINAMOU (Tinamus solitarius) [*] BROWN TINAMOU (Crypturellus obsoletus) [*] TATAUPA TINAMOU (Crypturellus tataupa) Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) BLACKBELLIED WHISTLINGDUCK (Dendrocygna autumnalis) – A few individuals seen around the lake at Regua reserve. Cracidae (Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows) DUSKYLEGGED GUAN (Penelope obscura) – You could set your clock by the time they showed up at the feeders every day. Odontophoridae (New World Quail) SPOTWINGED WOODQUAIL (Odontophorus capueira) – Heard almost every day at the lodge, but despite our repeated efforts, only seen by Toni as one bird ran across the trail. Fregatidae (Frigatebirds) MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD (Fregata magnificens) – Common around the airport in Rio. Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and Shags) NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) – Seen near the airport and at REGUA. Anhingidae (Anhingas) ANHINGA (Anhinga anhinga) – Also seen around the lakes at REGUA. Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns) GREAT EGRET (Ardea alba) – Seen near Rio's airport and on the day we moved into the interior to look for the Threetoed Jacamar. CATTLE EGRET (Bubulcus ibis) STRIATED HERON (Butorides striata) WHISTLING HERON (Syrigma sibilatrix) Cathartidae (New World Vultures) BLACK VULTURE (Coragyps atratus) TURKEY VULTURE (Cathartes aura) LESSER YELLOWHEADED VULTURE (Cathartes burrovianus) KING VULTURE (Sarcoramphus papa) – Michael spotted this one right from the veranda outside the dining area. A first time record for this species at the lodge. Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites) BLACK HAWKEAGLE (Spizaetus tyrannus) BLACKANDWHITE HAWKEAGLE (Spizaetus melanoleucus) – Tiffany spotted this one right upon our arrival at the lodge. RUFOUSTHIGHED KITE (Harpagus diodon) SAVANNA HAWK (Buteogallus meridionalis) CHACO EAGLE (Buteogallus coronatus) – We had a brief but unmistakable view of this rare raptor on our way to our Threetoed Jacamar spot. ROADSIDE HAWK (Rupornis magnirostris) WHITETAILED HAWK (Geranoaetus albicaudatus) MANTLED HAWK (Pseudastur polionotus) – Seen soaring over the hills on our first day at Itororo Lodge. Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots) RUFOUSSIDED CRAKE (Laterallus melanophaius) [*] SLATYBREASTED WOODRAIL (Aramides saracura) RUSSETCROWNED CRAKE (Anurolimnas viridis) BLACKISH RAIL (Pardirallus nigricans) – We stopped at the edge of a marsh near Duas Barras and pulled one in for close inspections. COMMON GALLINULE (Gallinula galeata) Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings) SOUTHERN LAPWING (Vanellus chilensis) – A common sight in open areas. Jacanidae (Jacanas) WATTLED JACANA (Jacana jacana) Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) ROCK PIGEON (Columba livia) PALEVENTED PIGEON (Patagioenas cayennensis) PICAZURO PIGEON (Patagioenas picazuro) PLUMBEOUS PIGEON (Patagioenas plumbea)
Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 2 RUDDY GROUNDDOVE (Columbina talpacoti) GRAYFRONTED DOVE (Leptotila rufaxilla) – This is a forest species that is more frequently heard than seen, but we had multiple looks at them around Itororo Lodge. Cuculidae (Cuckoos) GREATER ANI (Crotophaga major) – A few individuals seen around the lake at REGUA. SMOOTHBILLED ANI (Crotophaga ani) STRIPED CUCKOO (Tapera naevia) SQUIRREL CUCKOO (Piaya cayana) Strigidae (Owls) TROPICAL SCREECHOWL (Megascops choliba) [*] Caprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies) SHORTTAILED NIGHTHAWK (NATTERERI) (Lurocalis semitorquatus nattereri) – Good views around the lodge. Nyctibiidae (Potoos) COMMON POTOO (Nyctibius griseus) [*] Apodidae (Swifts) WHITECOLLARED SWIFT (Streptoprocne zonaris) SICK'S SWIFT (Chaetura meridionalis) Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) BLACK JACOBIN (Florisuga fusca) – A regular visitor of the lodge feeders. SAWBILLED HERMIT (Ramphodon naevius) PLANALTO HERMIT (Phaethornis pretrei) SCALETHROATED HERMIT (Phaethornis eurynome) – The default Hermit on this tour and one that regularly visits the lodge's feeders. BRAZILIAN RUBY (Clytolaema rubricauda) AMETHYST WOODSTAR (Calliphlox amethystina) GLITTERINGBELLIED EMERALD (Chlorostilbon lucidus) GREENCROWNED PLOVERCREST (Stephanoxis lalandi) SWALLOWTAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Eupetomena macroura) VIOLETCAPPED WOODNYMPH (Thalurania glaucopis) SOMBRE HUMMINGBIRD (Aphantochroa cirrochloris) WHITETHROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Leucochloris albicollis) VERSICOLORED EMERALD (Amazilia versicolor) – Seen a couple of times including a perched individual. SAPPHIRESPANGLED EMERALD (Amazilia lactea) – A great spot by Tiffany. Trogonidae (Trogons) SURUCUA TROGON (Trogon surrucura) BLACKTHROATED TROGON (Trogon rufus chrysochloros) Momotidae (Motmots) RUFOUSCAPPED MOTMOT (Baryphthengus ruficapillus) – Seen briefly a few times as there was one individual nesting along a trail at the lodge. Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) RINGED KINGFISHER (Megaceryle torquata) AMAZON KINGFISHER (Chloroceryle amazona) Bucconidae (Puffbirds) WHITEEARED PUFFBIRD (Nystalus chacuru) CRESCENTCHESTED PUFFBIRD (Malacoptila striata) – This is a species of the drier areas of central Brazil that is slowly colonizing areas where the forest has been cleared. We saw them on the day we went looking for the Threetoed Jacamar. Galbulidae (Jacamars) THREETOED JACAMAR (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla) – Endemic, range restricted and highly localized, but if you know where they are, they are quite reliable. Which is why we make the long journey from Nova Friburgo to Sumidouro. Ramphastidae (Toucans) SAFFRON TOUCANET (Pteroglossus bailloni) – This one kept us in suspense until the last minute. Thanks to Claudi and Toni for spotting this one. SPOTBILLED TOUCANET (Selenidera maculirostris) – Michael spotted our first one and we later had a couple more sightings of this Atlantic Forest Gem. CHANNELBILLED TOUCAN (ARIEL) (Ramphastos vitellinus ariel) Picidae (Woodpeckers) WHITEBARRED PICULET (Picumnus cirratus) WHITE WOODPECKER (Melanerpes candidus) – Another species that is moving in with the clearing of the forest. YELLOWEARED WOODPECKER (Veniliornis maculifrons) WHITEBROWED WOODPECKER (Piculus aurulentus) GREENBARRED WOODPECKER (Colaptes melanochloros)
Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 3 CAMPO FLICKER (CAMPO) (Colaptes campestris campestris) BLONDCRESTED WOODPECKER (BLONDCRESTED) (Celeus flavescens flavescens) – One of the great species we found when we birded the lowlands around REGUA. LINEATED WOODPECKER (Dryocopus lineatus) Cariamidae (Seriemas) REDLEGGED SERIEMA (Cariama cristata) – One of just two members of this South American Family. We had outstanding views near Pico Caledonia. Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras) BARRED FORESTFALCON (Micrastur ruficollis) – Seeing a Forestfalcon is always a treat. SOUTHERN CARACARA (Caracara plancus) YELLOWHEADED CARACARA (Milvago chimachima) LAUGHING FALCON (Herpetotheres cachinnans) [*] AMERICAN KESTREL (Falco sparverius) Psittacidae (New World and African Parrots) PLAIN PARAKEET (Brotogeris tirica) PILEATED PARROT (Pionopsitta pileata) [*] BLUEBELLIED PARROT (Triclaria malachitacea) [*] SCALYHEADED PARROT (Pionus maximiliani) MAROONBELLIED PARAKEET (MAROONTAILED) (Pyrrhura frontalis frontalis) – A regular at the lodge's feeders. BLUEWINGED MACAW (Primolius maracana) – Only a distant pair in flight at their nesting site this year. Later in the day we saw some closer ones in flight. WHITEEYED PARAKEET (Psittacara leucophthalmus) Thamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds) SPOTBACKED ANTSHRIKE (Hypoedaleus guttatus) – Always a tricky bird to see, as it lives in the canopies of trees and likes to forage in dense vine tangles, but we had great looks at this one this year. GIANT ANTSHRIKE (Batara cinerea) – We had to work really hard for this one and with every failed attempt the Giant Antshrike grew larger, but in the end we had glorious views of a male and a female. LARGETAILED ANTSHRIKE (Mackenziaena leachii) TUFTED ANTSHRIKE (Mackenziaena severa) WHITEBEARDED ANTSHRIKE (Biatas nigropectus) – I still can't believe that we saw this shy bamboo specialist through the scope. RUFOUSCAPPED ANTSHRIKE (SOUTHERN) (Thamnophilus ruficapillus ruficapillus) CHESTNUTBACKED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus palliatus) – Great looks at REGUA. SOORETAMA SLATYANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus ambiguus) – Formerly known simply as Slaty Antshrike, but the group was split into several species a few years ago. This one is an Atlantic Forest Endemic. VARIABLE ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus caerulescens caerulescens) STARTHROATED ANTWREN (Rhopias gularis) – Not only a cute little bird but one that lives and forages close to the ground. Giving our necks a much appreciated break. SPOTBREASTED ANTVIREO (Dysithamnus stictothorax) RUFOUSBACKED ANTVIREO (Dysithamnus xanthopterus) – A high altitude specialist that we saw extremely well at Pico Caledonia. WHITEFLANKED ANTWREN (SILVERYFLANKED) (Myrmotherula axillaris luctuosa) – This is a potential split from the nominate species. We saw it well at REGUA. UNICOLORED ANTWREN (Myrmotherula unicolor) – Lowland Atlantic forest is a rare habitat, and therefore it is no surprise that this species, that only occurs in lowland forest, is quite rare. REGUA is one of the best places to see this one. RUFOUSWINGED ANTWREN (SOUTHERN) (Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus rufimarginatus) SERRA ANTWREN (Formicivora serrana interposita) – A bird of the drier interior that we saw well on the day we looked for the Threetoed Jacamar. BERTONI'S ANTBIRD (Drymophila rubricollis) RUFOUSTAILED ANTBIRD (Drymophila genei) OCHRERUMPED ANTBIRD (Drymophila ochropyga) DUSKYTAILED ANTBIRD (Drymophila malura) SCALED ANTBIRD (Drymophila squamata) [*] STREAKCAPPED ANTWREN (Terenura maculata) – Always a challenging bird as it travels with canopy mixed species flocks but we managed to get a few people on it. WHITESHOULDERED FIREEYE (Pyriglena leucoptera) Conopophagidae (Gnateaters) BLACKCHEEKED GNATEATER (Conopophaga melanops) – This striking Gnateater is always a crowd pleaser. RUFOUS GNATEATER (Conopophaga lineata) Grallariidae (Antpittas) VARIEGATED ANTPITTA (Grallaria varia) – One of the highlights of the tour was seeing this shy forest dweller so well. Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos) SPOTTED BAMBOOWREN (Psilorhamphus guttatus)
Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 4 SLATY BRISTLEFRONT (Merulaxis ater) – High on everyone's list of wanted birds and one that I was a little nervous about as we missed it entirely last year. But we had great looks at a pair on the road to Macae de Cima. WHITEBREASTED TAPACULO (Eleoscytalopus indigoticus) MOUSECOLORED TAPACULO (Scytalopus speluncae) Formicariidae (Antthrushes) RUFOUSCAPPED ANTTHRUSH (Formicarius colma) – Great looks on the CEDAE Trail. SHORTTAILED ANTTHRUSH (Chamaeza campanisona campanisona) [*] SUCH'S ANTTHRUSH (Chamaeza meruloides) – We nailed this one on our very first day at the lodge. RUFOUSTAILED ANTTHRUSH (Chamaeza ruficauda) Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers) RUFOUSBREASTED LEAFTOSSER (RUFOUSBREASTED) (Sclerurus scansor scansor) OLIVACEOUS WOODCREEPER (OLIVACEOUS) (Sittasomus griseicapillus sylviellus) PLAINWINGED WOODCREEPER (Dendrocincla turdina) PLANALTO WOODCREEPER (Dendrocolaptes platyrostris) WHITETHROATED WOODCREEPER (Xiphocolaptes albicollis) – Brief but good views of this massive Woodcreeper on one of the trails at Itororo lodge. LESSER WOODCREEPER (LESSER) (Xiphorhynchus fuscus fuscus) BLACKBILLED SCYTHEBILL (Campylorhamphus falcularius) – A bamboo specialist and a very hard one to see well, but we had great looks at one that was traveling with a mixed species flock at Itororo Lodge. SCALED WOODCREEPER (SCALED) (Lepidocolaptes squamatus squamatus) PLAIN XENOPS (Xenops minutus) STREAKED XENOPS (Xenops rutilans) WINGBANDED HORNERO (Furnarius figulus) – Great views on the day that we drove inland. RUFOUS HORNERO (Furnarius rufus) SHARPTAILED STREAMCREEPER (Lochmias nematura nematura) WHITECOLLARED FOLIAGEGLEANER (Anabazenops fuscus) – Great looks at this striking bamboo specialist right around the lodge. PALEBROWED TREEHUNTER (PALETAILED) (Cichlocolaptes leucophrus leucophrus) SHARPBILLED TREEHUNTER (Heliobletus contaminatus) BLACKCAPPED FOLIAGEGLEANER (Philydor atricapillus) BUFFFRONTED FOLIAGEGLEANER (Philydor rufum) – The most common foliage gleaner along our tour route. We even found a nest. WHITEBROWED FOLIAGEGLEANER (Anabacerthia amaurotis) OCHREBREASTED FOLIAGEGLEANER (Anabacerthia lichtensteini) BUFFBROWED FOLIAGEGLEANER (Syndactyla rufosuperciliata) WHITEEYED FOLIAGEGLEANER (Automolus leucophthalmus) RUFOUSFRONTED THORNBIRD (Phacellodomus rufifrons) – Seen on the day we went inland. ORANGEEYED THORNBIRD (Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus) – Great views on the lodge grounds. FIREWOODGATHERER (Anumbius annumbi) ITATIAIA SPINETAIL (Asthenes moreirae) – A high altitude specialist that was seen extremely well on our visit to Pico Caledonia. PALLID SPINETAIL (Cranioleuca pallida) YELLOWCHINNED SPINETAIL (Certhiaxis cinnamomeus) GRAYBELLIED SPINETAIL (Synallaxis cinerascens) RUFOUSCAPPED SPINETAIL (Synallaxis ruficapilla) SPIX'S SPINETAIL (Synallaxis spixi) Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) SOUTHERN BEARDLESSTYRANNULET (Camptostoma obsoletum) YELLOW TYRANNULET (Capsiempis flaveola flaveola) YELLOWBELLIED ELAENIA (Elaenia flavogaster) OLIVACEOUS ELAENIA (Elaenia mesoleuca) OCHREBELLIED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes oleagineus) – Good views at REGUA. GRAYHOODED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes rufiventris) SEPIACAPPED FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon amaurocephalus) MOTTLECHEEKED TYRANNULET (Phylloscartes ventralis) SERRA DO MAR TYRANNULET (Phylloscartes difficilis) – Another difficult species that was seen really well at Pico Caledonia. PLANALTO TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias fasciatus) – Common around the lodge. GRAYCAPPED TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias griseocapilla) EARED PYGMYTYRANT (Myiornis auricularis) – This minute bird is part of the genus Myiornis that has the distinction of holding the title for the smallest passerines in the World. We found a couple of individuals on the road to Macae de Cima. DRABBREASTED PYGMYTYRANT (Hemitriccus diops) – Better than usual looks at this hard to see bamboo specialist. EYERINGED TODYTYRANT (Hemitriccus orbitatus) – Seen in the lowland forests of REGUA. HANGNEST TODYTYRANT (Hemitriccus nidipendulus) OCHREFACED TODYFLYCATCHER (Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps) – A pair of birds nesting along the trails at Itororo Lodge.
Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 5 GRAYHEADED TODYFLYCATCHER (Todirostrum poliocephalum) COMMON TODYFLYCATCHER (Todirostrum cinereum) YELLOWOLIVE FLYCATCHER (SOORETAMA) (Tolmomyias sulphurescens sulphurescens) WHITETHROATED SPADEBILL (Platyrinchus mystaceus) CLIFF FLYCATCHER (SWALLOW) (Hirundinea ferruginea bellicosa) – Always present on the roof of one of the buildings at Itororo Lodge. WHISKERED FLYCATCHER (YELLOWRUMPED) (Myiobius barbatus mastacalis) BLACKTAILED FLYCATCHER (BUFFRUMPED) (Myiobius atricaudus ridgwayi) – Brief views of an individual moving through the forest with a mixed species flock. BRANCOLORED FLYCATCHER (Myiophobus fasciatus) EULER'S FLYCATCHER (EULER'S) (Lathrotriccus euleri euleri) CRESTED BLACKTYRANT (Knipolegus lophotes) VELVETY BLACKTYRANT (Knipolegus nigerrimus) BLUEBILLED BLACKTYRANT (Knipolegus cyanirostris) – Seen at Pico Caledonia. WHITERUMPED MONJITA (Xolmis velatus) STREAMERTAILED TYRANT (Gubernetes yetapa) – What a fantastic bird! I just never get tired of seeing them displaying. SHEARTAILED GRAY TYRANT (Muscipipra vetula) MASKED WATERTYRANT (Fluvicola nengeta) – Seen nicely along the lake at REGUA. WHITEHEADED MARSH TYRANT (Arundinicola leucocephala) LONGTAILED TYRANT (Colonia colonus) CATTLE TYRANT (Machetornis rixosa) GRAYHOODED ATTILA (Attila rufus) – Great looks at this handsome flycatcher on the road to Macae de Cima. SWAINSON'S FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus swainsoni) SHORTCRESTED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus ferox) GREAT KISKADEE (Pitangus sulphuratus) BOATBILLED FLYCATCHER (Megarynchus pitangua) RUSTYMARGINED FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes cayanensis erythropterus) SOCIAL FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes similis) STREAKED FLYCATCHER (Myiodynastes maculatus) PIRATIC FLYCATCHER (Legatus leucophaius) [*] VARIEGATED FLYCATCHER (Empidonomus varius) TROPICAL KINGBIRD (Tyrannus melancholicus) FORKTAILED FLYCATCHER (Tyrannus savana) Oxyruncidae (Sharpbill) SHARPBILL (Oxyruncus cristatus) – A monotypic family so it was particularly nice to see it in the scope. Cotingidae (Cotingas) HOODED BERRYEATER (Carpornis cucullata) SWALLOWTAILED COTINGA (SWALLOWTAILED) (Phibalura flavirostris flavirostris) – I have to admit I was starting to sweat after several minutes waiting for this one at our usual spot but we ended up having great views of it. BLACKANDGOLD COTINGA (Tijuca atra) – Good views on our way down from Pico Caledonia. GRAYWINGED COTINGA (Tijuca condita) [*] BARETHROATED BELLBIRD (Procnias nudicollis) – Hearing this bird is almost as good as seeing one. Nevertheless we had great scope views. Pipridae (Manakins) SERRA DO MAR TYRANTMANAKIN (Neopelma chrysolophum) – After multiple failed attempts we managed to pull one into view. SWALLOWTAILED MANAKIN (Chiroxiphia caudata) PINTAILED MANAKIN (Ilicura militaris) – Always a treat to see well, but Tiffany was particularly happy to see this one. WHITEBEARDED MANAKIN (Manacus manacus gutturosus) – A few individuals seen at REGUA. Tityridae (Tityras and Allies) GREENISH SCHIFFORNIS (Schiffornis virescens) GREENBACKED BECARD (Pachyramphus viridis) – Seen right outside the restaurant at Itororo Lodge. CHESTNUTCROWNED BECARD (Pachyramphus castaneus) WHITEWINGED BECARD (Pachyramphus polychopterus) CRESTED BECARD (Pachyramphus validus) – A brief sighting on the road to Macae de Cima. Vireonidae (Vireos, ShrikeBabblers, and Erpornis) RUFOUSBROWED PEPPERSHRIKE (Cyclarhis gujanensis) GRAYEYED GREENLET (Hylophilus amaurocephalus) RUFOUSCROWNED GREENLET (Hylophilus poicilotis) LEMONCHESTED GREENLET (RIO DE JANEIRO) (Hylophilus thoracicus thoracicus) [*] REDEYED VIREO (MIGRATORY CHIVI) (Vireo olivaceus chivi) – After many years of being in a taxonomic limbo, considered a subspecies of Redeyed Vireo, this species has finally been split and is now called Chivi Vireo. Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)
Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 6 CURLCRESTED JAY (Cyanocorax cristatellus) – A species of the savannas of central Brazil that has moved into the area due to forest clearing. Hirundinidae (Swallows) BLUEANDWHITE SWALLOW (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca) TAWNYHEADED SWALLOW (Alopochelidon fucata) – Great looks at a couple of birds that were nesting on a bank on the day we went into the drier interior. SOUTHERN ROUGHWINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis) GRAYBREASTED MARTIN (Progne chalybea) BROWNCHESTED MARTIN (Progne tapera) WHITERUMPED SWALLOW (Tachycineta leucorrhoa) Troglodytidae (Wrens) HOUSE WREN (Troglodytes aedon) – Common around the lodge. LONGBILLED WREN (Cantorchilus longirostris) – This species made us work for it but we eventually got good looks at this endemic at REGUA. Donacobiidae (Donacobius) BLACKCAPPED DONACOBIUS (Donacobius atricapilla) Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies) YELLOWLEGGED THRUSH (Turdus flavipes) PALEBREASTED THRUSH (Turdus leucomelas) RUFOUSBELLIED THRUSH (Turdus rufiventris) – The national bird of Brazil, due in great part to its beautiful song that can be heard in most cities of Brazil. Still a bit of a surprise to have this bird chosen over so many beautiful birds that are endemic to Brazil. CREAMYBELLIED THRUSH (Turdus amaurochalinus) WHITENECKED THRUSH (RUFOUSFLANKED) (Turdus albicollis albicollis) [*] Mimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers) CHALKBROWED MOCKINGBIRD (Mimus saturninus) Parulidae (New World Warblers) TROPICAL PARULA (Setophaga pitiayumi) GOLDENCROWNED WARBLER (Basileuterus culicivorus) WHITEBROWED WARBLER (Myiothlypis leucoblephara) – Formerly known as Whiterimmed Warbler. Thraupidae (Tanagers and Allies) MAGPIE TANAGER (Cissopis leverianus) – Seen at the Lodge's feeders regularly. OLIVEGREEN TANAGER (Orthogonys chloricterus) CHESTNUTHEADED TANAGER (Thlypopsis pyrrhocoma) – This gorgeous bamboo specialist was seen right around the lodge. BLACKGOGGLED TANAGER (Trichothraupis melanops) FLAMECRESTED TANAGER (Tachyphonus cristatus) RUBYCROWNED TANAGER (Tachyphonus coronatus) – Always very hard to see the Ruby crown but they are common visitors at the feeders at the lodge and a few people had glimpses of a male displaying its red feathers. DIADEMED TANAGER (Stephanophorus diadematus) – Close up views of this handsome tanager at Pico Caledonia. FAWNBREASTED TANAGER (Pipraeidea melanonota melanonota) – Another great bird that was seen right outside the restaurant at Itororo. SAYACA TANAGER (Thraupis sayaca) AZURESHOULDERED TANAGER (Thraupis cyanoptera) – Always a treat to compare this species right next to Sayaca Tanagers at the feeders of Itororo Lodge. GOLDENCHEVRONED TANAGER (Thraupis ornata) BURNISHEDBUFF TANAGER (STRIPEBELLIED) (Tangara cayana chloroptera) TURQUOISE TANAGER (WHITEBELLIED) (Tangara mexicana brasiliensis) GREENHEADED TANAGER (Tangara seledon) REDNECKED TANAGER (Tangara cyanocephala) BRASSYBREASTED TANAGER (Tangara desmaresti) GILTEDGED TANAGER (Tangara cyanoventris) – Great views on our way to the Threetoed Jacamar spot. BLUE DACNIS (Dacnis cayana) RUFOUSHEADED TANAGER (Hemithraupis ruficapilla) YELLOWBACKED TANAGER (Hemithraupis flavicollis insignis) – Seen with canopy flocks at REGUA. BAYCHESTED WARBLINGFINCH (Castanozoster thoracicus) – Great views at Pico Caledonia. SAFFRON FINCH (Sicalis flaveola) GRASSLAND YELLOWFINCH (Sicalis luteola) – This was a bit of a surprise. We had some of them from an outlook outside of the town of Duas Barras. BLUEBLACK GRASSQUIT (Volatinia jacarina) WHITEBELLIED SEEDEATER (Sporophila leucoptera cinereola) DOUBLECOLLARED SEEDEATER (Sporophila caerulescens) BANANAQUIT (Coereba flaveola) GREENWINGED SALTATOR (Saltator similis) THICKBILLED SALTATOR (Saltator maxillosus) – Another species that is found in higher altitudes and was seen well at Pico Caledonia.
Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 7 Passerellidae (New World Buntings and Sparrows) GRASSLAND SPARROW (Ammodramus humeralis) HALFCOLLARED SPARROW (Arremon semitorquatus) RUFOUSCOLLARED SPARROW (Zonotrichia capensis) – One of the most common and widespread species in the mountains of South America. Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies) REDCROWNED ANTTANAGER (Habia rubica) Icteridae (Troupials and Allies) CRESTED OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius decumanus) – Multiple views of these birds and their nests. REDRUMPED CACIQUE (Cacicus haemorrhous) SHINY COWBIRD (Molothrus bonariensis) GIANT COWBIRD (Molothrus oryzivorus) – Hanging around the nests of the Crested Oropendolas in hopes of laying its eggs in their nest. CHESTNUTCAPPED BLACKBIRD (Chrysomus ruficapillus) YELLOWRUMPED MARSHBIRD (Pseudoleistes guirahuro) Fringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies) BLUENAPED CHLOROPHONIA (Chlorophonia cyanea) – Andy had a new feeder staked out for us and we got great looks at colorful species. VIOLACEOUS EUPHONIA (Euphonia violacea) CHESTNUTBELLIED EUPHONIA (Euphonia pectoralis) HOODED SISKIN (Spinus magellanicus) – Good looks at some males and a few females at the base of Pico Caledonia. Passeridae (Old World Sparrows) HOUSE SPARROW (Passer domesticus)
MAMMALS WHITETUFTEDEAR MARMOSET (Callithrix jacchus jacchus) GUIANAN SQUIRREL (Sciurus aestuans) CAPYBARA (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) Herps GOLDEN TEGU (Tupinambis teguixin) CANE TOAD (Rhinella marina)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Totals for the tour: 288 bird taxa and 3 mammal taxa
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