Papua New Guinea Huon Peninsula Extension 26th June to 1st July 2018 (6 days) Trip Report

Pesquet’s Parrots by Sue Wright

Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn

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Tour Summary

This was our inaugural Huon Peninsula Extension. Most of the group started out with a quick flight from Moresby into Nadzab Airport. Upon arrival, we drove to our comfortable hotel on the outskirts of Lae City. After getting settled in, we set off on a short but very productive walk around the hotel’s expansive grounds. The best thing about the walk was how confiding the were –they are clearly not hunted much around here! Red-cheeked Parrot, Coconut Lorikeet, Orange-bellied Fruit Dove, Torresian Imperial Pigeon, White-bellied , Yellow-faced Myna, and Singing Starling all vied for our attention right in the parking lot. As we took a short wander, we added Hooded , and look-alike Brown Oriole, and Black and Olive-backed Sunbirds to our growing tally. A Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot zipped overhead providing just a quick view, but the highlight of the walk was clearly the Palm Cockatoo that sat out feeding contentedly on fruits – admittedly a bit of a surprise to find this so close to a major urban centre! We were relieved when Sue had arrived and Pinon’s Imperial Pigeon by Markus Lilje joined us for dinner to complete the group!

The real adventure began early the next morning, with a drive back to the airport where we were to board our flight into the Huon. As the plane we had expected to use was in for repairs, we ended up having to use a smaller plane to get the group across in two runs, which worked out well. The Nadzab Airport itself was quite birdy, with a Papuan Harrier being the highlight, amongst many Horsfields Brush Lark, Golden-headed Cisticolas, Intermediate Egrets, and Masked Lapwings. From Nadzab, we had a stunning flight over the Huon mountains – amongst the most rugged and wild of all the world’s mountain ranges – precipitous cliffs, steep river valleys, rushing waterfalls, alpine tundra on the high mountain ridges, and vast tracts of undisturbed mid-mountain forest and cloud forest interspersed with clearings and kunai (human-made grasslands) before we landed on the grassy strip of the Huon coast at Wasu. From Wasu, we then boarded our vehicle. The heavy rainy season had taken its toll on the road, and it was a bumpy ride to the village of Gatop. We saw a few things from the truck, including Grey Crows.

Huon flight by Cheyne Benjamin

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Upon arrival at the Lutheran school, we set up our mats and mosquito nets and tucked into the first of many tasty meals that Cheyne and the school ladies would prepare for us. Although it was now the heat of the day, we were eager to get out birding, and so headed a short distance below the village to the display area of Emperor Bird-of-paradise. We could hear the odd call ringing out, but it was too early in the day to expect a display, so we contented ourselves with whatever else might come by. A very cooperative Dwarf proved a highlight. Then a burst of rain triggered some great bird activity, headlined by a female Emperor Bird-of-paradise, along with Great -Dove, Pink-spotted Fruit Dove (of the grey-headed plumbeicollis race), Shining Bronze Cuckoo, Double-eyed Fig Parrot, Mountain Peltops, Hooded Pitohui, , Plain and Tawny-breasted , and even a female Growling Riflebird. Despite all the activity, things were not looking overly promising at the roadside display tree, so we decided to ford a stream in order to get closer Emperor Bird-of-paradise by Sue Wright to another display tree where there was a lot of calling. After a fair bit of manoeuvring, we could see that at least two male Emperors were indeed displaying to onlooking females in the tree, but the males were tending to keep to thick foliage. However, with persistence, most of us managed to get jigsaw-puzzle views of these very impressive birds with their impressive white plumes and green and yellow heads. Stunning birds! Females and immature males were more confiding and sat out in the open. After re- crossing the stream and getting back to the road, we were greeted by some excellent viewing of several Ornate Fruit Doves. We then headed back to the school for a tasty dinner of taro, rice and locally-grown vegetables, and an early night into bed.

The next morning, we were up early and eager to access the higher montane forest above the village of Satop. A flat battery in our truck got us off to a false start, but it was quickly replaced with another battery and we were on our way up the bumpy road. Conditions were poor with rain and increasing wind, and by the time we reached Satop village it was a full-blown storm with Brehm’s Tiger Parrot by Markus Lilje strong wind and heavy rain. Hopeless conditions for birding, so we sheltered in one of the village buildings drinking coffee and tea and trading stories for a couple of hours. Eventually, the wind and rain abated and we carried on towards the cloud forests above town and walked into a clearing. It was now mid-morning, and we had yet to see a bird – not exactly the start we had planned on! But the next hour saw the weather improving greatly and the birds were making up for lost time. Our first Huon Astrapia, a male, appeared but generally kept to thick

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cover, although it did show off its impressively long tail. A pair of Cinnamon-browed Melidectes showed briefly, but well; while the Huon endemic Spangled also made its first appearance. A pair of Brehm’s Tiger Parrot fed quietly on a Pandanus fruit at close range. A large flock of Tit Berrypecker passed through, feeding on small fruits, and a small group of Black-breasted Boatbill performed beautifully. Brilliant Red- collared Myzomela sipped on nectar. Mixed flocks moved around the edge of the clearing, containing Rufous-backed Honeyeater, Buff-faced Scrubwren, Fan-tailed Berrypecker, Rufous-naped Bellbird, Brown-backed and Regent Whistlers, Canary Flyrobin, Island Leaf Warbler, Papuan White-eye, and Red-capped Flowerpecker. Lots to keep us busy over a very exciting hour or two of birding!

We ate lunch in the clearing and then walked back to the road. Along the trail to the road we saw a pair of Hooded , and then were thrilled to get views, albeit brief, of Wahne’s Parotia while another male Huon Astrapia fluttered over our heads. We reached the road and tried some roadside birding. It was rather quiet, which was to be expected since it was now early afternoon. However, we did have a fantastic sighting of a Mountain Kingfisher of the distinct Huon endemic race sellamontis. We then left the road again to check out a large forest clearing. There was an exciting looking fruiting tree that, even in the hottest part of the day, was attracting visitation by Huon Astrapia and Spangled Honeyeater, allowing excellent Mountain Kingfisher by Markus Lilje viewing of these two endemic species. We quickly made the decision to spend the rest of the afternoon here. As we waited, Fairy Lorikeet and Dusky Lory zipped by. Then, as the later afternoon rolled around, the fruiting tree got very busy indeed. As many as 10 Huon Astrapias made an almost constant procession to the tree, joined by Spangled and Marbled Honeyeaters, Amboyna, Bar-tailed and Great Cuckoo- Doves, and then what we had really been hoping for: a couple of female Wahne’s Parotias showing well. Even better, a stunning male then turned up in the tree, flicking his 6 head wires around and showing off his golden frontal shield! Even a male and female Superb Bird-of- paradise joined in on the action. Absolutely fantastic birding, and then to top it all off a couple of Pesquet’s Parrots made some rather close flybys before the fading light signalled it was time to get back in our transport and head down the hill. What had started off as an unpromising day had come right in a hurry!

We were back up the hill again the next morning, this time enjoying much better Huon Astrapia by Sue Wright weather. We headed straight to the magic clearing from yesterday afternoon and settled in for a long watch. Huon Astrapias, Spangled Honeyeaters, and Wahne’s Parotias visited the fruiting tree again, and with patience we managed to get good perched views of Fairy Lorikeets. A highlight of the morning was, after much persistence, excellent views of a

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male Mottled Berryhunter that was feeding on some small fruits close by. Black-throated Robin showed well, and a scarce Streaked Berrypecker also made an appearance. Other species of note during our vigil here included Rufescent Imperial Pigeon, Ornate and White-bibbed Fruit Doves, and Fan-tailed Berrypecker.

Leaving the clearing, we headed up to the highest elevation of the road. All was rather hot and quiet here, although we did enjoy spectacular views and a close pass by a Brown Falcon as we ate our lunch. We tried some more roadside birding and forest clearings, but it was sunny and hot and the forest was quiet. For the later afternoon, we split up into two options. Joelle and Clyde visited a blind overlooking a display court of Wahne’s Parotia. While the male did not actually visit the court, there were several males and females in the area, and they were treated to great views. The rest of the group headed back for one final watch at the magic clearing. The usual suspects – Huon Astrapia, Wahne’s Parotia, Superb Bird-of-paradise and others – all visited the fruiting tree, this time joined by a much- wanted but rather wily MacGregor’s Bowerbird, soon to be split as Huon Bowerbird. As a grand finale, a large bare tree in the clearing hosted, simultaneously, a male Wahne’s Parotia, 3 Dusky Lory, and an incredible 5 Pesquet’s Parrot sitting out in the open, and we could soak up the sight of them for several minutes! Exhilarated, we headed down the road for our final night in Gatop village, and our last tasty meal prepared for us by the local ladies who had really gone above and beyond during our stay here! Black-throated Robin by Markus Lilje

For our final morning in the Huon, we ate breakfast while calls of White-crowned Koel and Hook-billed Kingfisher resonated in the pre-dawn. We then revisited the lekking area of Emperor Bird-of-paradise. Waiting patiently at the display tree, we enjoyed excellent looks at female and immature males, but the sun was up early and the main show never materialised as the adult male did not come in. Still, we enjoyed the females and other birds such as Pink-spotted Fruit Doves, Double- eyed Fig Parrot, Great Woodswallow, Tawny-breasted Honeyeater, Mountain Peltops, Hooded Pitohui, Shining Flycatcher, and some good viewing of the normally furtive Yellow-bellied Longbill. A White-rumped Robin was calling nearby, but it was furtive as normal! We then had a call earlier than expected to proceed to Wasu, so we did just that! After a short wait at the airstrip, our charter plane whisked us up over the mountains, where the scenery was just as spectacular as it had been 3 Ornate Fruit Doves by Sue Wright days prior. We were rather surprised that

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on the other side of the highest mountain pass, the blue skies gave way to brooding clouds and rain. After a rather exciting final few minutes in the air, we touched down in Rainy Lae and headed back to our comfortable hotel, where a shower and a good meal were enjoyed. A final bird walk on the grounds of the hotel produced a Pygmy Eagle, Channel-billed Cuckoo and several Pinon’s Imperial Pigeon amongst the regulars. It was interesting to see that the Pink-spotted Fruit Doves here were of the zonurus race, looking totally different to the birds we had seen earlier in the morning! And just like that it was time for our farewell dinner.

While Rainy Lae lived up to its namesake on the departure morning, our flight was on time as we headed to Port Moresby to connect with flights home or join the main part of the PNG tour. Our time in the Huon had been very rewarding and successful. Thanks to a great group for making our first Rockjumper trip to the Huon a great one. ______

Annotated List of species recorded Note: Number in brackets ( ) indicate number of days on the tour the species was recorded. List powered through the report generator of our partner iGoTerra.

Birds (113 in total: 99 seen, 14 heard) Nomenclature and follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2018. IOC World Bird List (v 8.1). Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia plumifera (2) 20 Lae-Nadzab Airport 26.6 and 10 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6.

Kites, Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae Pygmy Eagle Hieraaetus weiskei (1) 1 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Papuan Harrier Circus spilothorax (1) 1 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6. Black Kite Milvus migrans affinis (3) 20 Lae-Nadzab Airport 26.6, 200 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6 and 20 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Whistling Kite Haliastur sphenurus (1) 2 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus (2) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 1 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Masked Lapwing Vanellus miles miles (1) 20 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove Macropygia amboinensis (2) 6 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

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Bar-tailed Cuckoo-Dove Macropygia nigrirostris (2) 3 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Great Cuckoo-Dove Reinwardtoena reinwardti griseotincta (3) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6, 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Peaceful Dove Geopelia placida placida (1) 2 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Pink-spotted Fruit Dove Ptilinopus perlatus (2) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6, 1 Crossroads Hotel 30.6 and 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. Ornate Fruit Dove Ptilinopus ornatus gestroi (2) 10 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. White-bibbed Fruit Dove Ptilinopus rivoli (2) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Orange-bellied Fruit Dove Ptilinopus iozonus (2) 10 Crossroads Hotel 26.6 and 4 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Rufescent Imperial Pigeon Ducula chalconota smaragdina (2) 2 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Pinon's Imperial Pigeon Ducula pinon (3) 6 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 8 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Zoe's Imperial Pigeon Ducula zoeae (1) 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Torresian Imperial Pigeon Ducula spilorrhoa (3) 6 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 5 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Papuan Mountain Pigeon Gymnophaps albertisii albertisii (2) 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 15 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Dwarf Koel Microdynamis parva (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Channel-billed Cuckoo Scythrops novaehollandiae (1) 2 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Shining Bronze Cuckoo Chrysococcyx lucidus (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. White-crowned Cuckoo Cacomantis leucolophus (1) 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. Brush Cuckoo Cacomantis variolosus (2) 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Swifts Apodidae Glossy Swiftlet Collocalia esculenta (3) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6, 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Mountain Swiftlet Aerodramus hirundinaceus hirundinaceus (2) 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 30 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Uniform Swiftlet Aerodramus vanikorensis (1) 100 Wasu (Huon) 27.6.

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Rollers Coraciidae Oriental Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis (1) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Hook-billed Kingfisher Melidora macrorrhina (2) 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 28.6 and 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. Sacred Kingfisher Todiramphus sanctus sanctus (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Mountain Kingfisher Syma megarhyncha (1) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6. Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis (1) 1 Crossroads Hotel 26.6.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Brown Falcon Falco berigora novaeguineae (2) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Cockatoos Cacatuidae Palm Cockatoo Probosciger aterrimus (1) 1 Crossroads Hotel 26.6. Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita triton (2) 1 Crossroads Hotel 26.6 and 1 Crossroads Hotel 30.6.

Old World Parrots Psittaculidae Pesquet's Parrot (VU) Psittrichas fulgidus (2) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 7 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot Micropsitta pusio (1) 1 Crossroads Hotel 26.6. Eclectus Parrot Eclectus roratus (2) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 29.6 and 4 Wasu (Huon) 30.6. Red-cheeked Parrot Geoffroyus geoffroyi (2) 15 Crossroads Hotel 26.6 and 10 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Brehm's Tiger Parrot Psittacella brehmii (1) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6. Fairy Lorikeet Charmosyna pulchella (2) 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 4 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Yellow-billed Lorikeet Neopsittacus musschenbroekii (2) 4 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 6 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Black-capped Lory Lorius lory (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Dusky Lory Pseudeos fuscata (3) 4 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6, 8 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6 and 5 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Coconut Lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus (3) 4 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 30 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 10 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Double-eyed Fig Parrot Cyclopsitta diophthalma (2) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 1 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

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Bowerbirds Ptilonorhynchidae MacGregor's Bowerbird Amblyornis macgregoriae (2) 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Honeyeaters Meliphagidae Mountain Myzomela Myzomela adolphinae (1) 3 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6. Red-collared Myzomela Myzomela rosenbergii (2) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Rufous-backed Honeyeater Ptiloprora guisei (2) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 4 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Plain Honeyeater Pycnopygius ixoides (1) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Marbled Honeyeater Pycnopygius cinereus (2) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 3 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Tawny-breasted Honeyeater Xanthotis flaviventer (2) 4 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. New Guinea Friarbird Philemon novaeguineae (4) 10 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 10 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6, 2 heard Gatop village (Huon) 29.6, 10 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6 and 10 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Spangled Honeyeater Melipotes ater (2) 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Black-throated Honeyeater Caligavis subfrenata (1) 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Cinnamon-browed Melidectes Melidectes ochromelas (2) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 4 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Scrub Honeyeater Meliphaga albonotata (2) 1 Crossroads Hotel 26.6 and 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. Mimic Honeyeater Meliphaga analoga (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6.

Australasian Warblers Acanthizidae Rusty Mouse-Warbler Crateroscelis murina (1) 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Mountain Mouse-Warbler Crateroscelis robusta (1) 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6. Buff-faced Scrubwren Sericornis perspicillatus (1) 6 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6.

Berrypeckers and Longbills Fan-tailed Berrypecker versteri (2) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 4 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Streaked Berrypecker Melanocharis striativentris striativentris (1) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Yellow-bellied Longbill Toxorhamphus novaeguineae (1) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

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Tit Berrypecker and Crested Berrypecker Paramythiidae Tit Berrypecker Oreocharis arfaki (2) 20 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 40 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Whipbirds, Jewel-babblers and Quail-thrushes Psophodidae Spotted Jewel-babbler Ptilorrhoa leucosticta (1) 2 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Boatbills Machaerirhynchidae Black-breasted Boatbill Machaerirhynchus nigripectus (1) 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6.

Woodswallows, and allies Great Woodswallow Artamus maximus (3) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6, 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6 and 1 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. Mountain Peltops Peltops montanus (2) 5 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. Hooded Butcherbird cassicus (2) 3 Crossroads Hotel 26.6 and 6 Crossroads Hotel 30.6.

Mottled Whistler Rhagologidae Mottled Berryhunter Rhagologus leucostigma obscurus (2) 2 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Cuckoo- Campephagidae Barred Cuckooshrike lineata (2) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 1 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6. Boyer's Cuckooshrike Coracina boyeri (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. White-bellied Cuckooshrike Coracina papuensis (3) 1 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 4 Wasu (Huon) 27.6 and 2 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Coracina longicauda (1) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6.

Australo-Papuan Bellbirds Rufous-naped Bellbird Aleadryas rufinucha (1) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6.

Whistlers and allies Pachycephalidae Brown-backed Whistler Pachycephala modesta (1) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6. Regent Whistler Pachycephala schlegelii (2) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Old World Orioles Oriolidae Hooded Pitohui Pitohui dichrous (2) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 1 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

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Brown Oriole Oriolus szalayi (2) 2 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 2 Crossroads Hotel 30.6 and 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Drongos Dicruridae Dicrurus bracteatus (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6.

Fantails Rhipiduridae Willie Wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys melaleuca (3) 10 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 2 Wasu (Huon) 27.6 and 6 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Friendly Fantail Rhipidura albolimbata (2) 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 10 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Dimorphic Fantail Rhipidura brachyrhyncha (1) 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Monarchs Monarchidae Shining Flycatcher Myiagra alecto (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Grey Crow Corvus tristis (2) 10 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 2 Wasu (Huon) 30.6. Torresian Crow Corvus orru orru (3) 6 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 2 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6 and 4 Crossroads Hotel 30.6.

Melampittas Melampittidae Lesser Melampitta Melampitta lugubris (1) 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Birds-of-paradise Paradisaeidae Huon Astrapia Astrapia rothschildi (2) 15 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 15 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Wahnes's Parotia (VU) Parotia wahnesi (2) 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Superb Bird-of-paradise Lophorina superba (2) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Growling Riflebird Ptiloris intercedens (1) 1 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Emperor Bird-of-paradise (NT) Paradisaea guilielmi (2) 8 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 4 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Australasian Robins Petroicidae Black-throated Robin albonotata (1) 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Slaty Robin cyanus (2) 2 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. White-rumped Robin Peneothello bimaculata (1) 1 heard Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

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Canary Flyrobin papuana (2) 1 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6. Garnet Robin Eugerygone rubra (1) 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6.

Larks Alaudidae Horsfield's Bush Lark Mirafra javanica aliena (1) 10 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6.

Swallows Hirundinidae Pacific Swallow Hirundo tahitica (2) 4 Lae-Nadzab Airport 26.6 and 5 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6.

Leaf warblers and allies Phylloscopidae Island Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus maforensis (2) 3 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Cisticolas and allies Cisticolidae Golden-headed Cisticola Cisticola exilis (1) 3 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6.

White-eyes Zosteropidae Papuan White-eye Zosterops novaeguineae (2) 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6 and 5 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

Starlings Sturnidae Metallic Starling Aplonis metallica (1) 1 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Singing Starling Aplonis cantoroides (3) 30 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 4 Lae-Nadzab Airport 27.6 and 30 Crossroads Hotel 30.6. Yellow-faced Myna Mino dumontii (2) 5 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 2 Crossroads Hotel 30.6 and 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Flowerpeckers Dicaeidae Red-capped Flowerpecker Dicaeum geelvinkianum (4) 2 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6, 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 28.6, 2 Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6 and 2 Gatop village (Huon) 30.6.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Black Sunbird Leptocoma aspasia (2) 2 Crossroads Hotel 26.6 and 4 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6. Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis (3) 4 Crossroads Hotel 26.6, 2 Wasu (Huon) 27.6 and 6 Crossroads Hotel 30.6.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus (3) 10 Lae-Nadzab Airport 26.6, 10 Gatop village (Huon) 27.6 and 10 Crossroads Hotel 30.6.

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Waxbills, Munias and allies Estrildidae Blue-faced Parrotfinch Erythrura trichroa (1) 1 heard Satop - Viewpoint Road (Huon) 29.6.

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