South January/February 2020

SOUTH ECUADOR A report on seen on a trip to South Ecuador From 22 January to 16 February 2020

Jocotoco ridgelyi

By Henk Hendriks

Hemme Batjes Wiel Poelmans Peter de Rouw

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INTRODUCTION This was my fourth trip to Ecuador and this time I mainly focussed on the southern part of this country. The main objective was to try to see most of the endemics, near-endemics and specialties of the southern part of Ecuador. In 2010 my brother and I had a local guide for one day to escort us around San Isidro and we had a very enjoyable day with him. His name was Marcelo Quipo. When browsing through some trip reports on Cloudbirders I came upon his name again when he did a bird tour in the south with some birders, which were very pleased with his services. So I contacted Marcelo and together we developed a rough itinerary for a 22-day trip. The deal was that we would pay for transport and his guiding fees and during the trip we would take care of all the expenses for food and accommodation. Marcelo did not make any reservations regarding accommodations and this was never really a problem and gave us a lot of flexibility in our itinerary. We made several alterations during the trip. Most birders start and end their trip in Guayaquil but we decided to start in Cuenca and end in Guayaquil. The advantage of this was that we had a direct flight with KLM from Amsterdam to Quito and a direct flight from Guayaquil back to Amsterdam. We did have a short domestic flight from Quito to Cuenca on our second morning. The trip turned out to be highly successful with most targets found and a total list of 705 . Only the painful dip of Grey Tinamou, thanks to the manager of Copalinga Lodge, was unexpected. Highlights were many but some of the best were Violet-throated , Tit-like Dacnis and Giant Conebill at El Cajas, Pale-headed Brush- at Yunguilla, Blue-throated at Cerro de Arcos, Chestnut-bellied and Crescent-faced Antpitta at Cerro de Acanama, Red-faced Parrot at Huashapamba, Coppery-chested Jacamar at the Old Zamora Road, White-breasted Parakeet, Orange-crested Flycatcher and Olive Finch at Podocarpus N.P., Crimson-bellied Woodpecker, Spectacled Prickletail, Equatorial Greytail, Roraiman Flycatcher, Bar-winged Wood-Wren and Subtropical Pygmy Owl at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge, Andean Laniisoma (HO) near Paquisha, Black-chested Fruiteater at Chinapinza, Chestnut- headed Crake, Speckled Spinetail, Dusky Spinetail, Black Antbird, Grey-tailed Piha and Orange-throated at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam, Neblina Metaltail at Cerro Toledo, Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Jocotoco Antpitta at Tapichalaca, Grey-headed Antbird at Utuana/Tundo , Ochre-bellied Ground Dove (HO), Black-headed Spinetail, Henna- hooded Foliage-gleaner, Slaty , Black & White Tanager, Watkin’s Antpitta and Grey-breasted Flycatcher at Jorupe, El Oro Parakeet, Long-wattled Umbrellabird, Brownish Twistwing and Ochreceous at Buenaventura, El Oro , Crimson- breasted Finch along the Corona de Oro Road, Sulphur-throated Finch, Short-tailed Woodstar and Grey & White Tyrannulet at Cemeterio San Vicente, Grey-capped Cuckoo at Cerro Blanco and Esmeraldas Woodstar at Ayampe.

VISA A visa is not required when visiting Ecuador.

GETTING THERE – FLIGHT We flew with KLM directly from Amsterdam to Quito and returned from Guayaquil to Amsterdam. For this return flight we paid 730 Euro.

GETTING AROUND We booked a domestic flight with Latam: Quito – Cuenca for which we paid 72 Euro. During our 22-day trip we were driven around in a spacious Hyundai Minibus.

MONEY The currency used in Ecuador is the USD. During our stay the exchange rate was 1 Euro = 1,11 USD Some of us brought cash dollars but it is generally easy to get cash money at ATM machines.

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation was generally fine but once or twice rather basic. The accommodation at Sozoranga for instance was very basic, but close to a birding site. We had to pay only four USD pp for a room!! Generally we paid between 15 to 25 USD PP for accommodation. Yankuam lodge was 30 USD PP. But keep in mind that we did not stay at the (more) expensive lodges inside the reserves but in cheaper hostals/hotels outside the reserves and paid a daily entrance fee for these parks. We also paid for the accommodation for Marcelo and our driver.

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FOOD & DRINKS Food was generally ok and not expensive but not very variable. We ate a lot of chicken. We also paid for the food and drinks of Marcelo and our driver.

LANGUAGE Marcelo speaks English so no problems in that respect.

HEALTH & SAFETY We had a really nasty experience when birding the Chinapinza area on 30-01. Chinapinza is a small gold diggers village, right on the border of . When we walked around the village to try to find a trail up the hill to promising we already felt rather uncomfortable. We had to shelter in a small café because of heavy rain and we were surrounded by noisy and half-drunk people. Later that day when we birded down the main road we heard gun shots fired at close range and anxious shouting of people. It turned out that just around the corner some bandits raided a car and Marcelo thought that it was possible that they were waiting for us around that corner to rob us. He advised us to hide our credit cards and passports in the car which was not really reassuring. We decided to drive back up a little and wait. After a while a truck driver came up and told us that there had been a robbery down the road but that the robbers probably had disappeared. We took our chances and drove straight out of the area and decided to change our itinerary. Originally we had planned to bird the area, close to Paquisha where we heard the Laniiosoma the day before in the afternoon but as we felt unsafe as people now knew that there were foreigners with expensive equipment in the area, we decided to leave Paquisha and to drive straight to Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. It was possible that people had seen us walking around Chinapinza and decided to hold us up on our way down. In the night of 11/12-02 I became rather sick with heavy diarrhoea, probably food related. As a result I decided not to go out birding the next morning at Buenaventura but to stay in my room. Fortunately I recovered rather quickly and was able to travel to our next destination in the afternoon. I did not feel very fit for the next two days, I did not eat much but it did not really hamper my birding.

WEATHER We encountered a lot more rain during this trip then we anticipated. Marcelo confirmed that it was a lot wetter than usual during this time of the year. We had beautiful sunny weather at El Cajas but rain and fog at Cerro de Arcos and Cerro Toledo. It was overcast but dry at Yunguilla and Cerro de Acanama. Rain and overcast weather conditions at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge, Chinapinza area, Podocarpus, Maycu Reserve/Yankuam, Utuana/Tundo Forest, Buenaventura and Cerro Blanco. Hot and sunny at Vilcabamba and in the Tumbes areas. In Jorupe we had all kind of weather conditions but one afternoon we were rained out and we were completely soaked. The coastal areas were hot and sunny. So you need to be prepared for all kind of weather conditions when doing this trip. You need warm clothes for the high altitude areas and good rain gear to protect you from heavy rainfall.

BIRDING We had a great birding trip and I think our itinerary worked out fine. In retrospect I would have liked to bird the area again near Paquisha and I advise future visiting birders to gather information about the current situation in the Chinapinza area before entering that site. El Zarza Wildlife Refuge was a pleasant surprise and added many fine species to our list. Most of our observations can be found at www.observado.org: by Peter de Rouw and so you are able to find the exact locations of the more interesting species observed by us: https://observation.org/users/56245/species/?period=life&species_group_id=1&province_id=120&s tart_date=&end_date=&filter_month=&filter_year=2020

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REFERENCES Books The Birds of Ecuador – R.Ridgely/P.Greenfield Birds of Ecuador – J.Freile/R.Restall Birds of Northern South America – R.Restall A Guide to Bird-watching in Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands – B.Best/T.Heijen/R.Williams Where to watch birds in South America – Nigel Wheatley

Reports South Ecuador 22 March – 09 April 2018 – Hans Matheve & Maarten schuurmans Very nice report with useful site info and GPS coordinates.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank in the first place our guide Marcelo, who guided us excellently during this trip. Besides being a fine bird guide, he was good company, very flexible in dealing with difficulties we encountered during our trip and together we made a good birding team. Also our driver Jose who had no problems in starting very early in the morning and to drive untill late in the evening. Thanks to Dusan Brinkhuizen, who I contacted already years ago when preparing this trip and who provided me with info about the itinerary which we should follow to ensure us the best chances to find our target species. A special thank to Peter de Rouw, who meticulously wrote down our observations, made many nice sound recordings and was very helpful in producing this report.

Henk Hendriks [email protected]

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: January 21 At 7 pm I took the train to Schiphol Airport. With the hotel shuttle bus I arrived at Ibis Airport Hotel at 9.30 pm.

Day 2: January 22 At 10.15 am I flew with KLM from Amsterdam to Quito where I arrived at 4.15 pm. My brother Joep was waiting for me and after collecting my luggage we drove to Otovalo where we had a nice dinner. After dinner we drove to his home on the mountain just outside and above Otovalo. Joep is director of Parque Condor. Of course we had a lot to talk about.

Day 3: January 23 After breakfast I walked around the area and I was really impressed. The last time I visited Parque Condor was in 2010 and now the park has evolved to a beautiful place, with lush vegetation, nice laid-out cobblestone paths and beautiful views of the surrounding mountain areas. More Info: https://www.parquecondor.com or https://www.translatetheweb.com/?from=es&to=en&dl=en&ref=trb&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pa rquecondor.com%2F The whole day Joep took me around and in the afternoon we drove back to Quito where I met his son at the airport. At the end of the day Joep dropped me at the Quito Airport Suites hotel where I met my fellow travellers, Hemme Batjes, Wiel Poelmans and Peter de Rouw, who arrived that afternoon from Amsterdam.

Day 4: January 24 At 3 am we drove with a chartered minibus to Quito Airport. (This was a five minute drive) We flew at 5.45 am with Latam Airlines from Quito to Cuenca where we arrived at 6.30 am. Marcelo and his driver were already waiting for us and soon we were on our way to our first destination El Cajas N.P. along the E582. Unfortunately our driver took the wrong exit which meant we lost at least an hour. Just after 9 am we stopped at the first parquedero (-2.786, -79.205) of El Cajas and we birded the general area around the parking area and along a small trail behind it. In the next hour we quickly found some of our targets and we had excellent views of Violet-throated Metaltail, Many Streaked Canastero, White-throated Tyrannulet and Mouse-coloured Thistletail. We continued higher along the E582 to the HQ area, next to a small lake (Laguna Illincocha). During a stroll in the area, which contained a nice patch of polylepis forest, we observed Chestnut-winged Cinclodes, several Tit-like Dacnisses, a female Ecuadorian Hillstar and two Blue-mantled Thornbills, including a fine male. Several Brown-backed Chat- Tyrants gave good views just as two single Tawny , feeding unconcerned at close range. We continued even higher to a beautiful patch of mature polylepis forest. It took a while but in the end we had great views of two Giant Conebills. A day-roosting Great Horned Owl was a nice bonus and other species recorded were Pearled Treerunner, Spectacled Redstart and Hooded Siskins. At noon we had a basic but fine lunch at a nearby, small restaurant. After lunch we left El Cajas. We tried to bird laguna Llaviuco on our way down but we were denied access for no obvious reason. This laguna is supposed to be a reliable site for Ecuadorian Rail. Instead we drove to our next destination, the small reserve of El Yunguilla, where we arrived at 4.30 pm. This reserve is mainly set up to protect the very rare Pale-headed Brushfinch. This species was rediscovered in this valley in South-Central Ecuador in 1998 by Niels Krabbe and thanks to the protection program, the population slowly increased from only a few pairs to around 300 birds nowadays. With a local guide we walked along a small trail to an area where they feed the brushfinches. I noticed that the habitat we walked through was mainly secondary forest/scrub. We spent an hour in the area but initially we failed to locate the Brushfinch. We did see Chestnut- crowned Antpitta, Grey-browed Brushfinch and had nice views of Blackish Tapaculo but just when we were about to leave the area we heard and later saw two Pale-headed Brushfinches. Just before dusk we left and drove to nearby village La Union. Night: Hostal Parada 61 – La Union.

Day 5: January 25 From 7 to 11.30 am we birded again at El Yunguilla. We had far better views of at least four Pale- headed Brushfinches and were able to take some good pictures. Some other species encountered during our birding session included Amazilia , Speckled Hummingbird, Purple-collared Woodstar, Smoky Brown Woodpecker, Golden Olive

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Woodpecker, Azara Spinetail, Line-cheeked Spinetail, Chestnut-crowned Antpitta, Blackish Tapaculo (HO), Pacific Elaenia. Sierran Elaenia, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Rufous-browed Peppershrike, Grey-browed Brushfinch, Thick-billed Euphonia, Slate- throated Whitestart, Golden , Black-crested Warbler, Rufous-chested Tanager and Fawn-breasted Tanager. At noon we started our drive to Cerro de Arcos. During the last part on a dirt road with some tricky muddy patches, we drove in drizzle and fog, sometimes really thick fog. But our minibus made it. A single Mountain Caracara was seen en route. When we arrived at Refugio Arcos, where we would spend the night, we dropped our gear and immediately went out to try for our target, the newly described Blue-throated Hillstar. Fortunately the area where the hillstar occurs is within walking distance of the refugio. From 4 to 5 pm we searched for the Blue-throated Hillstar in terrible weather conditions, wind and rain. But despite these weather conditions we succeeded in finding a gorgeous male Blue-throated Hillstar. Mission accomplished. Two Shining Sunbeams were also appreciated. We quickly went back to the refugio which had a really nice atmosphere with open fire places. We met an American birder, Jon Feenstra, who was on a scouting trip for Wings. He definitely had Dutch ancestors. Together with him and some other local birders we had a nice dinner. Night: Refugio Arcos.

Day 6: January 26 At dawn some of us went outside to witness the display of Andean Snipes. The weather today was overcast but dry. After breakfast we walked to the same forest/scrub patch where we had seen the Blue-throated Hillstar the day before. In the next hour we had great views of at least two different males who could be studied in detail in the scope and a few times they perched at close range in the top of frailejones. We also succeeded in obtaining great views of Andean Snipe on the ground. Other species seen in the general area were a single Mountain Caracara, Shining Sunbeam, Glowing Puffleg, Viridian Metaltail, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Stout-billed Cinclodes, White-banded Tyrannulet, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant and Black-billed -Tyrant. At 9.30 am we left the area and on our way out we observed a single Paramo Pipit. During our drive to our next destination, Saraguro, we received news that, as a result of a major landslide, we had to make a large detour. En route we observed Mountain Caracara and a few Andean Lapwings. As a result of our detour we arrived rather late in Saraguro and we quickly drove up to nearby Cerro de Acanama to do some birding. We birded Cerro de Acanama from 3 to 6 pm. We mainly birded along the last stretch of the dirt road going up to the antennes area. In one of the patches some of us had brief views of a Crescent-faced Antpitta. Other notable species that afternoon were an Andean Pygmy Owl, White-browed Spinetail, several Orange- banded Flycatchers, Black-throated Tody-Tyrant, Black-capped Tyrannullet, Glowing Puffleg, Tyrian Metaltail, Yellow-breasted Brush Finch, Scarlet-bellied Moutain-Tanager, Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager, Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager, Golden-crowned Tanager, Glossy Flowerpiercer and Masked Flowerpiercer. Rufous Antpitta, Tapaculo and Ash-colored Tapaculo were only heard. Night: Hostal Saraguro, Saraguro

Day 7: January 27 After an early breakfast at 5.30 am we arrived at 6.30 am at Cerro de Acanama. Untill 10 am we covered the same stretch of dirt road as we did yesterday. Just before the antennes area we hit the jackpot as we had fine views of a pair of Chestnut-bellied , which is the main target/specialty of the area. We then tried to get (better) views of Crescent-faced Antpitta. We crawled down into a bamboo patch where we all had very good views of a Crescent-faced Antpitta. Another important lifer for me was Agile Tit-Tyrant which obliged and showed at very close range. Some other additions compared to yesterday were Mountain Velvetbreast, Rainbow Starfrontlet, Mouse-colored Thistletail, Crowned Chat-Tyrant, Rufous-breasted Chat- Tyrant and Plushcap. At 10 am we drove down to an area called Huashapamba, which is reliable for the rare Red-faced Parrot. We staked out the area from an obvious view point in a grassy field situated in a nice forest patch but after two hours we had to admit defeat. During a stroll along the small trail to this field ( start of the trail at-3.660, -79.270) we had nice views though of two Bearded Guans and other notable species like a female Tourmaline Sunangel, Rainbow Starfrontlet, Rufous Wren, Plain-tailed Wren, Russet-crowned

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Warbler, Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant, Cinnamon Flycatcher, Blue & Black Tanager, Hooded Mountain-Tanager and Black-capped Hemispingus. Highlight of the morning for me was the observation of at least two Black-headed Hemispingusses. But dipping the parrot was of course painful. At noon we drove to Loja where we briefly visited the Universidad area, to scout the place for a later visit to try for the Koepcke’s Screech Owl a pair of which is present at the grounds of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. After dropping our luggage at our hotel we drove to the Old Zamora Road and we birded a stretch close to the power station from 4 to 6 pm. Just after the Hidroelectrica building we turned right from the E45. After crossing a bridge we turned right at a sharp curve and birded the road further up. The weather was nice and sunny and we saw good species like Coppery-chested Jacamar, Lineated Woodpecker, Lined Antshrike, White-backed Fire-eye, Lemon-browed Flycatcher, Orange-eared Tanager, Golden Tanager and Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager. Short-tailed Antthrush was heard. From the bridge we had a single Fasciated Tiger Heron and Cliff Flycatcher. Night: Everlast Hotel, Loja

Day 8: January 28 After an early breakfast we birded a full morning in the Bombuscaro area of Podocarpus N.P. We slowly birded along the main trail from the entrance/car park to the HQ area and along the small trail behind the HQ area. It was a very productive morning and we had absolutely astonishing views of a small flock of White-breasted Parakeets, foraging low down just next to the trail on a mossy clay-bank. In the same area we had within a couple of minutes a perched Black-streaked Puffbird and two Orange-crested Flycatchers. Above the HQ area a flock of swifts turned out to be White-chinned Swifts. Later that morning we succeeded in taping in a very responsive Olive Finch. A pair of Peruvian Racket-tails were seen and some other species included Violet- fronted Brilliant, Wire-crested Thorntail, Andean Motmot, Ash-browed Spinetail, Foothill Antwren, Yellow-breasted Antwren, Spot-backed Antbird, Foothill Elaenia, Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager, Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager, Green and Gold Tanager, Golden-eared Tanager, Paradise Tanager and Spotted Tanager. Plain-backed Antpitta was heard only. Around noon, on our way back to Loja to have lunch, we made a stop at the Copalinga Lodge. At the lodge we talked to the manager as we wanted to visit the feeder in the afternoon to try to get views of Grey Tinamou. But we were bluntly refused entry as the new policy is that only people staying at the lodge were allowed to visit this feeder. This came also as a complete surprise to Marcelo as until recently it was always possible for visiting birders, after paying a fee, to visit this feeder. Even if we wanted to spend the night at the lodge, what would be impossible, as the place was fully booked by tour groups for days. So this was really very bad news for us. Marcelo told us that he would phone to Quito to try to get permission from the general manager. He made that call when we were having lunch in Loja but he received bad news as it turned out that we were not allowed to visit that feeder!! So this became a rather unexpected dip. For years the lodge was run by a Belgian couple but recently taken over by the Jocotoco Foundation. The striking thing is that during our visits to the other sites, owned by the Jocotoco Foundation ( El Yunguilla, Tapichalaca, Buenaventura and Jorupe), we were always warmly welcomed by their managers and encountered no problems at all. In the afternoon we drove to Mi Paradise, a site with hummingbird feeders, where we birded from 2 to 4 pm. We had great views and photographic opportunities of many hummingbird species during that time. Best species seen were several Spangled Coquette’s, including two adult males, White-bellied Woodstar and a few Little Woodstars, including a fine male. Late afternoon we drove back to Loja and made a stop to try for Mottle-backed Elaenia. We failed to find it and decided to try another reliable site along the river, close to the Bombuscaro entrance of Podocarpus. Here we connected with a single Mottle-backed Elaenia, which showed nicely in the top of a tree. Northern White-crowned Tapaculo was heard. Night: Everlast Hotel, Loja

Day 9: January 29 At 5.45 we left Loja for our drive to El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. We birded along a wide track and it did not take long before we bumped into a nice canopy flock. In this flock several Spectacled Prickletails were observed and luckily one of these came down, giving astonishing views. A most wanted lifer for all of us. Other notable species seen during our birding session were Bronzy Inca, Golden-collared Toucanet, Lineated Foliage-gleaner, Blackish Antbird, Rufous-rumped Antwren, Plain Antvireo, Olive-backed , Northern White-crowned Tapaculo,

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Long-tailed Tapaculo, Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant, Rufous-browed Tyrannulet, Golden- faced Tyrannulet, White-throated Spadebill, Smoke-colored Pewee, Bar-winged Wood- Wren (HO), Flame-faced Tanager, several rare Vermilion , Yellow-throated Tanager, Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager and Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer. Around noon we drove back to Los Encuentros and on to Paquisha. In the afternoon we drove up the mountain ( along the so-called Santa Cecilia track) above Paquisha, but finally we were unable to continue as we did not have a 4x4 vehicle. We walked and birded further up the trail. Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper was heard and suddenly Marcelo heard the call of Andean Laniisoma. Peter made a recording and we tried to tape the bird into view. Unfortunately it started to rain, first lightly but then heavily and so we failed to actually see the bird, which was very frustrating. We decided to drive back to Paquisha and to try again the following day in the afternoon. Night: Hotel Katerin, Paquisha.

Day 10: January 30 We left Paquisha at 5.15 am and had breakfast at Chinapinza village along the road. We continued higher and first we birded a trail opposite a nightclub. The weather was variable with dry weather, rain and fog. A single Sickle-winged Guan was located foraging in a tree. While trying to locate a Dusky Spinetail we suddenly heard a Plain-backed Antpitta call at very close range. Unfortunately the area from where it called was rather inaccessible. We tried anyway, hacked our way into the bush and after several fruitless attempts most of us had some views of an individual which showed briefly in a small, open area before it flew off. Another highlight, despite the foggy weather conditions, was the observation of a male Black-chested Fruiteater. Later that morning we also found a pair of Scarlet-breasted Fruiteaters. A single Spectacled Prickletail was also briefly seen, a male Uniform Antshrike popped up and a male Streak-headed Antbird gave fine views. A Rufous-breasted Antthrush was heard only and a female Golden-winged Manakin showed briefly but a small flock of bright-colored Flame-faced Tanagers showed brilliantly. We continued along the main road to an unnamed golddigger’s village, right on the border with Peru. As I stated before, we really did not like the area as it has the rather unpleasant atmosphere of an outlaw, rough border town. A female Emerald-bellied Puffleg was briefly seen close to the village. We tried to find a trail to reach the good habitat on the ridges surrounding the village but when we finally found one it started to rain heavily and we aborted our attempt and instead sheltered for the rain in a small bar/restaurant in the “centre” of town. We did not stay long as many people were loud and drunk and so we decided to drive back down and to bird at a lower elevation. It became dry and we birded along a short side track of the main road which was not very productive. When we returned to the main road we heard gun shots and a lot of shouting just ahead of us. Marcelo and the driver became very worried and we decided to back up along the road. Marcelo thought that just around the corner bandits were waiting for cars to rob. We waited and after a while a truck came up and the driver confirmed that there had been a robbery but that the robbers had probably fled but could also still be around. Anyway we decided to leave immediately and we drove straight back to Paquisha. While driving we discussed our options and decided to skip our visit above Paquisha to try for the Laniisoma again and collect our luggage at our hotel and to change our itinerary. Marcelo made a phone call to Yankuam Lodge and was able to book us for the next three nights. So after a long drive we arrived at Yankuam at 6 pm. This was really a nice place. We had dinner at a nearby small restaurant. In the evening a Band-bellied Owl was calling in the garden but we approached the site to fast, so the bird disappeared before we could spotlight it. Night: Yankuam cabanas

Day 11: January 31 From 6.30 am until 6 pm we birded along the main track through the Maycu Reserve all the way to the Nagaritza River. From noon to 2 pm we had an extensive lunch break. The birding was excellent and we found the whole area very birdy. The weather was generally fine, mostly dry and from time to time some fog. A pair of Yellow-bellied Dacnis had a nest in the garden of the lodge. The absolute highlight today was of course the observation of several Orange-throated Tanagers for which the area is famous. In the early morning we taped in two Chestnut-headed Crakes and one of the birds gave great views, completely in the open. A Common Potoo was observed on his day-time roost and within a short period of time we found Purplish Jacamar and Grey-tailed Piha. A male White-throated Woodpecker showed nicely but Bamboo Foliage-gleaner was only heard. Another highlight was the observation of a Speckled Spinetail. This is normally a

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canopy species but this bird came down and was seen at eye-level and at the same time an Eastern Woodhaunter popped up and gave great views. Some antbirds seen included Black-faced Antbird, Peruvian Warbling Antbird and Northern Chestnut-tailed Antbird. A pair of Black & White Tody-Flycatchers showed briefly but Golden-winged Tody- Flycatchers were really cooperative and showed brilliantly. A single Yellow-browed Tody- Flycatcher was also added. Other interesting species seen were two Spectacled Bristle-Tyrants, a difficult species anywhere, two Black-throated Brilliants and a fine male Fiery-throated Fruiteater . Sadly Cinnamon Neopipo was only briefly heard. Tanager species seen today included beside the Orange-throated Tanagers, Scarlet Tanager, Yellow-backed Tanager, Rufous-crested Tanager, gorgeous Masked Crimson Tanagers, Turquoise Tanager and Masked Tanager. It was a very productive first day and I think we made a wise decision to plan at least 3 nights at this area as it holds not only a large number of species but also plenty of high quality species. From January 31th until morning of February 2nd we recorded 187 species in the Yankuam/Maycu area. In the evening we met Roger Ahlman with 3 Swedish birders, Claes Wikström, Mårten Wikström and Erik Rask. In 2017 they did a big year in the Western Palearctic setting a new record. Night: Yankuam Cabanas

Day 12: February 1 We used the same strategy as the day before. We birded the whole day in the Maycu Reserve. Unfortunately the weather conditions today were not so favourable. We experienced plenty of rain, sometimes we even had really heavy rain showers. In the early morning we succeeded again in obtaining nice views of a pair of Chestnut-headed Crakes. At several sites we tried for Yellow- shouldered Grosbeak but to no avail. Another highlight was the observation of a Brown-billed Scythebill in a flock. After lunch we visited a scrubby area where Marcelo had found both Dusky Spinetail and Black Antbird in the past. After some effort we all had good views of the Spinetail but the antbird was only heard. Along the nearby road side we heard Grey-breasted Crake but we failed to obtain views of the species. An unexpected observation was a female Lazuline Sabrewing which showed briefly to us. This is a rare species at this site, at this altitude and Marcelo was quite excited about this observation as he has never seen it before at this location. Other notable additions seen included Green Hermit, a small flock of Dusky-billed Parrotlets, Amazonian Violaceous Trogon, Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner, Rufous-rumped Foliage- gleaner, Plain Xenops, Duida Woodcreeper, a pair of Spot-winged Antbirds, White- bearded Manakin and Green-backed Becard. Scaled Antpitta was heard twice but too far to stand a chance to tape one in. In the afternoon we also checked a reliable site for Red-billed Tyrannulet and we did find the species readily. It took some more time to track down Blackish Pewee. Orange-throated Tanager showed also very well today Late afternoon on our way back to the lodge, we had incredible views of two Hairy-crested Antbirds. We tried for Band-bellied Owl after dinner but we did not even hear the species. Night: Yankuam Cabanas

Day 13: February 2 We birded along the track from dawn to 10.45 am. The birding was still fine and we mainly focussed on finding some missing target species. We tried again the area where we heard the Black Antbird yesterday and this time we succeeded in obtaining satisfying views of a pair of Black Antbirds. White-eyed Tody-Tyrant was another target for some of us and though we heard the species very well, somehow it managed to stay out of view. At 11 am we started our drive from Yankuam to Los Encuentros and from there to El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. We roughly birded the same stretch as we did on January 29 along a broad track from 3 to 6 pm. One of our targets was the Subtropical Pygmy-Owl, a species Marcelo had seen here in the past and which was a lifer for all four of us. At one time a Crimson-bellied Woodpecker flew in but unfortunately only Wiel and I were positioned at the right spot to have good views of the bird before it disappeared. Marcelo suddenly heard the call of the rare Roraiman Flycatcher and only Marcelo and I had brief views of the species. A single Coppery-chested Jacamar showed up and we also observed Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner, Spectacled Prickletail and Rufous- browed Tyrannulet. But not a sign of the pygmy-owl and at dusk we drove back to Los Encuentros to find accommodation. But today was the only time during our trip that we were

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unable to find accommodation at a certain place. The two hotels in Los Encuentros were fully occupied so we had to drive to the next town, Yanzatza, where we found rooms. Night: Gran Hotel, Yanzatza.

Day 14: February 3 We left Yanzatza at 5.30 am and we birded El Zarza Wildlife Reserve again from 7 to 10.30 am. Bar-winged Wood-Wren was regularly heard and we had excellent views of two birds who responded very well to some playback. A few minutes later we got lucky again as we had absolutely stunning views of a pair of very responsive Roraiman Flycatchers. In a nice flock we observed at least four Equatorial Grey-tails and a single Grey-mantled Wren. Marcelo played the call of the Sub-tropical Pygmy-Owl from time to time but no response. Then it was time for us to leave for our next destination but just when we were about to get into the car we heard the call of the Pygmy-Owl right above our heads. It did not take long before we all had excellent views in the scope of this rarely seen owl. At 10.30 am we left El Zarza, an area where we had observed some very good species and we drove straight to Huashapamba as we wanted to give the Red-faced Parrot a second shot. Roger Ahlman and the Swedes had seen the species along the small entrance trail which leads to the open area where most birders see the parrot in flight. They observed the species feeding unobtrusively in the canopy. We arrived at Huashapamba at 3 pm and immediately walked through the forest patch to the open area where we took up position. Regularly one of us checked some fruiting trees along the small trail for Red-faced Parrot. During one of these checks we had good views of a Grey-breasted Mountain-Toucan and a single Bearded Guan. Then I heard parrot calls but it was only a small flock of Golden-plumed Parakeets which flew by in gorgeous sunshine. As time passed we got nervous but then Peter called us. While checking a fruiting tree, which we had already checked several times, Peter noticed some soft contact calls and finally found three Red-faced Parrots foraging in the canopy. We all had good views and relieved we left for our drive to Loja. Marcelo had contacted his friend Dusan Brinkhuizen to get the latest info about the whereabouts of the pair of Koepcke’s Screech-Owl on the campus of the Universidad. We arrived at the Universidad at 6.30 pm and we got permission after a phone call to enter the premises of the place. It was one of the staff members who gave us the correct site info and it did not take long before we had a Koepcke’s Screech-Owl in the spotlight. Later it was briefly joined by his mate. After this success (it was also a lifer for Marcelo) we drove from Loja to Vilcabamba (one-hour drive). Night: Hostal Rendez-Vous, Vilcabamba.

Day 15: February 4 We had breakfast at 6 am and left for Cerro Toledo, where we arrived at 8 am. Unfortunately the weather at the highest region was terrible, rain and fog. So we sheltered in the car and from the car we found our first Neblina Metaltail. In between showers we observed several birds and then we decided to bird at lower elevations. We descended and made selective stops at different elevations. Slowly we found our targets. Within 30 minutes we had excellent views of two Tapaculo species. First we taped in Paramo Tapaculo and shortly afterwards a Chusquea Tapaculo which both gave nice views. We had heard the latter species already at several sites but no views yet until now. During one of our walks Peter and I walked a little behind the others when we heard a familiar call from a nearby tree. Before we realised what we actually heard, two Red-faced Parrots flew out of the tree and gave good flight views, at least to me. This was a rather unexpected observation. Marcelo succeeded in taping in a Rufous Antpitta, which gave excellent views. At least three Green & Black Fruiteaters and a single male Barred Fruiteater were located by us and some other species observed that morning were Bearded Guan, a female Collared Inca, great views of a pair of Flame-throated Sunangels, Glowing Puffleg, a single Streaked Tuftedcheek, two Orange-banded Flycatchers, Black-throated Tody-Tyrant, Black-capped Tyrannulet, White-banded Tyrannulet, a single Red-crested Cotinga, Yellow-breasted Brush-Finch, Golden-crowned Tanager and Blue-backed Conebill. Around 2 pm we drove back down to Vilcabamba where we had a late lunch. From 4 to 6 pm we birded a scrubby area, just outside Vilcabamba. Highlight was the observation of a pair of Elegant Crescentchests. The birds were initially rather skulky but in the end gave good views.

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Some other species seen by us in that area were: Andean Tinamou (HO), Whooping Motmot, One-colored Becard, Plumbeous-backed Thrush, White-edged Oriole and Dull-colored Grassquit. We also observed our first Amazilia of the alticola. It is suggested that it might be a species in its own right, Loja Hummingbird Amazilia alticola, but status and distibution is rather complicated and the concensus at the moment is that it is best to consider it still a subspecies. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCprop138.htm Night Hostal Rendez-Vous, Vilcabamba.

Day 16: February 5 We left Vilcabamba at 5 am and arrived at Tapichalaca at 6 am. Here we met a local ranger and with him we first visited a site where they feed worms to Chestnut-naped Antpitta. It did not take long before we had excellent views of a Chestnut-naped Antpitta. On our way to the site we heard a flock of White-capped Tanagers but unfortunately they stayed out of view. We returned to the lodge, Casa Simpson, and spent some time at the hummingbird feeders before we walked to our next destination, the area where we were hoping to see the absolute highlight of our trip, the Jocotoco Antpitta. During our walk we had views of a single Bearded Guan and several White-throated Quail-Doves. But it became a big deception because the antpitta did not appear. According to Marcelo and the ranger they are normally dead easy but not today. We waited for more than two hours and despite the calling and searching of the ranger in the immediate vicinity of the feeding area, we only heard the antpitta call briefly and distantly. So very disappointed we left and birded our way back to the lodge. A pair of Bar-bellied Woodpeckers was a small consolation. Other species seen along our walk back were flocks of Golden-plumed Parakeets and Scaly-naped Amazon. Barred Antthrush and Rufous Antpitta were only heard but we had great views of Slate-crowned Antpitta, Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher, Black- throated Tody-Tyrant, Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet and Plushcap. At the lodge we again checked the hummingbird feeders and then left for Valladolid for lunch. Some species seen at the feeders were Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Collared Inca, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Amethyst-throated Sunangel and a single Flame-throated Sunangel. Several Slaty were observed at a feeding place near the lodge. After lunch we birded along the main road where we observed a single Highland Elaenia, and later that afternoon we walked again to the feeding area of the Jocotoco Antpitta. At the start of the trail we had good views of a pair of Rufous Spinetail. Some other species seen in the afternoon included Cinnamon Flycatcher, a pair of Green-and-Black Fruiteater, a male Barred Fruiteater, a flock of Rufous wrens, a single Pale-naped Brushfinch, a single Citrine Warbler, Grass-green Tanager, Grey-hooded Bush-Tanager, Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager and White-sided Flowerpiercer. But again we dipped the antpitta. At dusk we tried a nearby site where Marcelo had found Andean Potoo in the past but we were unsuccessful. After dark we walked back to the lodge and meanwhile we tried to locate White-throated Screech-Owl and finally, just before the lodge, we had great views of a pair of White-throated Screech-Owls. Rufous-banded Owl was only heard during our spotlight session. Night: Valladolid, Pension Valladolid

Day 17: February 6 After a nervous night we had breakfast at 5.30 am and at 6.30 we started to walk on the loop trail to the Jocotoco Antpitta feeding area. After an anxious wait we heard a Jocotoco Antpitta call but rather distantly. The ranger called the bird and after a while suddenly a Jocotoco Antpitta showed up and gave fantastic views. What a relief. We birded along the trail until 10 am where Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant and Golden-faced Tyrannulet were added to our list and we had a coffee-break at the lodge. A male Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant was seen near the lodge. We tried at several sites for Rufous-tailed Tyrant along the main road, outside of the reserve, but failed to locate it. We did see more Highland Elaenias. From 1.30 to 6 pm we drove from Tapichalaca to the small town of Sozoranga. Eventually we found accommodation at a very basic hotel (only 4 USD pp) The advantage of the place is that it is very close to our next birding site, the following day. Night Sozoranga, hotel Sozoranga

Day 18: February 7 As usual we had a very early breakfast at 5.30 am. In the centre of town we observed a flock of Chestnut-collared Swallows. Sozoranga is a reliable site for this species. We drove afterwards to Utuana but the area was covered in thick fog so we decided to visit another nearby site, Tundo Forest at a slightly lower elevation. Entrance road at -4.3342725, -79.791521.Tundo Forest was also rather foggy. Rufous-headed Chachalaca’s were very vocal but we focussed on our targets of

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the area. First we succeeded in finding White-vented Plumeleteer. The local subspecies probably merits species status, Ecuadorian Plumeleteer. Loja Tyrannulet, Tawny-rumped Tyrannulet and a male Purple-throated Sunangel were next found. Initially Grey-headed Antbird was only heard and the species was very skulky, but in the end we had fine views of a pair of this rare antbird species. We birded at Tundo Forest until 11.30 am before we drove to Utuana for another target, the Piura Hemispingus, but the area was unfortunately still covered in fog. We decided to have lunch in Sozoranga and to continue birding after lunch. Marcelo knew other sites for the hemispingus along the main road and at one of these sites we succeeded in observing two Piura Hemispingusses. In the same area we also saw several Black- cowled Saltators. After this success we continued to our next destination, Jorupe N.P. Before we reached Jorupe we located a group of Grey-cheeked Parakeets, just next to the main road. Unfortunately the birds were disturbed by a passing bus and flew of before we could photograph them. Before the entrance road which leads from the main road to the Urraca Lodge, Jorupe N.P., there is another dirt road, going up to an area, called Los Corrales. Start of the road at -4.3877690, -79.8959381. We birded along this dirt road and the Los Corrales area from 3.40 pm. untill dusk. The habitat is rather disturbed but surprisingly birdy. We made several stops along the road at different elevations. During one of these stops we unexpectedly observed a gorgeous male Saffron Siskin. Striped Cuckoo was seen in the same area. In the course of the afternoon we found a single Rufous-necked Foliage-gleaner, Henna- hooded Foliage-gleaner, a male Chapman’s Antshrike, Tawny-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant, Tumbes Pewee, Sooty-crowned Flycatcher, Ecuadorian Trogon, Grey and Gold Warbler, Superciliated Wren and Variable Seedeaters. Watkin’s Antpitta was heard a few times and Marcelo taped in an individual which gave good views. Another target species was Black-headed Spinetail and we succeeded in locating a single bird. At the highest elevation our main target was Black & White Tanager. Marcelo heard one or two birds call but unfortunately only Marcelo and I briefly saw a male Black & White Tanager. I saw several Scarlet-backed Woodpeckers in the same area. At dusk we returned to the main road and when it was completely dark we played the tape of Buff- fronted Owl. To our surprise it did not take long before we got a response from an area, not too far from the road. When we discussed our options to get closer to the calling bird, suddenly a West Peruvian Screech-Owl started to call just next to where we were standing. We had great views of this bird but as a result the Buff-fronted Owl was spooked and stopped calling. In the end we decided to leave and drove to the nearby town of Macara. Night: Hotel Arrozales, Macara.

Day 19: February 8 From dawn to about 10 am we birded again the Los Corrales area. We drove straight up to the area where we heard and saw the Black & White Tanager yesterday. But nothing moved. But when we walked down the road we suddenly heard one call and this time we got lucky as we all had good views of a male Black & White Tanager. Late morning we drove to Urraca Lodge and birded the immediate vicinity around the lodge and along some of the smaller trails. One of our targets was the rare and local Ochre-bellied Dove but one of the rangers told us that as a result of the unusual wet conditions the bird(s) stopped to visit the feeder at the lodge. Around the lodge we had good views of Pale-browed Tinamou and we regularly encountered White-tailed Jays. Amazilia Hummingbird, possibly subspecies alticola was observed in the lodge area. Rufous-headed Chachalaca was rather tame. We heard Ochre-bellied Dove but it did not respond to tape playback. Close to the lodge we were able to observe a pair of Grey-breasted Flycatchers, Ecuadorian Piculet and two Black-capped Sparrows. We drove back to Macara for lunch and we had siesta until 3 pm. In the afternoon we birded along a wider trail below the lodge. It rained from time to time but we still observed some nice species like Whooping Motmot, nesting along the trail, Blackish-headed Spinetail, Henna-hooded Foliage-gleaner, a pair of Collared Antshrike, Plain Antvireo, Tumbesian Tyrannulet, Sooty-crowned Flycatcher but we failed to locate Slaty Becard. Back at the lodge we met Roger Ahlman and the Swedes again. They had nice and close views of a Solitary Eagle and had taped in a Rufous-necked Wood-Rail just next to the lodge. At dusk we drove to the main road to try for the Buff-fronted Owl again. We walked into the forest and waited for it to get dark. Unfortunately it started to rain and we had to abort our owling. Night: Hotel Arrozales, Macara

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Day 20: February 9 At dawn we were back at Urraca Lodge and we birded along the smaller trails and the lodge area until 11.30 am. Along the trail we had brief views of a Rufous-necked Wood-Rail. Ochre-bellied Dove was again only heard but we succeeded in locating twice a pair of Slaty . We saw more or less the same species as the day before but we had nice views of several Guayaquil Woodpeckers and we added a few Blue Ground-Doves to our list. The Swedes were unable to reach Los Corrales in the morning because as a result of the rain the steep part of the road was impossible to cope with. We had a lunch break/siesta until 3 pm. In the afternoon we started to walk along the wide trail again but it did not take long before the skies darkened and we decided too late to return. As a result we were hit by very heavy rain and by the time we got back at the lodge we were completely soaked. Best species was a Tumbes Swift a possible split from Short-tailed Swift and a single Comb Duck in flight. We had arranged to have dinner at the lodge but we had to drive back to our hotel in Macara to change clothes. After dinner the plan was to try again for Buff-fronted Owl but we only heard briefly West Peruvian Screech-Owl. Night: Hotel Arrozales, Macara

Day 21: February 10 At 5.30 am we left Macara and drove along the E35 towards Vera Cruz. First we made a stop in the area near El Empalme. Our main target was Tumbes Sparrow but we failed to find the species. Despite stopping at several promising sites along the road during the day we never really connected with the sparrow, though we did hear one. At El Empalme we observed a group of Croaking Ground-doves and Baird’s Flycatcher. Between El Empalme and our final destination today, Buenaventura, we made selective roadside stops to try for some Tumbes and dry forest species. During these stops we observed Tumbes Hummingbird, Pacific Parrotlet, a small flock of Grey-cheeked Parakeets, Tawny-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant, Tumbes Pewee, and gorgeous White-headed Brush-Finches. During a lunch break at a roadside restaurant, Hemme discovered a soaring Grey-backed Hawk just outside the place. At 2.15 pm we arrived at the Umbrella Lodge, Buenaventura. We birded around the lodge and the hummingbird feeders until 3 pm. We quickly scored some of the important hummingbird species namely Emerald-bellied Woodnymph, a possible split from Crowned Woodnymph and Violet- bellied Hummingbird. We walked from the lodge to the area where Long-wattled Umbrellabird is practically guaranteed. It did not take long before we had astonishing views of two birds, including a full adult male. I had seen the species before but I was highly impressed again observing it in its full glory. Late afternoon we spent birding along the entrance road and this yielded some species like Long- billed Starthroat, Gartered Trogon, Bronze-winged Parrot, Black-crowned Antshrike, a male Slaty Antwren, a pair of Chestnut-backed Antbirds, Sooty-headed Tyrannulet, an unexpected Grey-breasted Flycatcher, Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager, Canada Warbler, Buff-rumped Warbler and Swallow Tanager. It took some time but finally we succeeded in tracking down Ochraceous Attila and best species that afternoon was no doubt the fine views of a Brownish Twistwing. A single male Thick-billed Seed-Finch was a nice bonus. Night: Hotel Cattleya, Pinas.

Day 22: February 11 At dawn we entered Buenaventura at the high elevation entrance. Our main target this morning was the endemic El Oro Parakeet. After 30 minutes we reached the area where the parakeet is breeding in nest boxes. During our walk we heard White-throated Crake and we observed a small flock of Rose-faced Parrots in flight. We located five perched El Oro Parakeets and the birds could be studied very well in the scope. At several sites we tried for El Oro Tapaculo but we did not even hear one. According to Marcelo the species is getting more difficult at Buenaventura and most visiting birders do hear the species but observing one is a different story. We left and we birded the remainder of the day at lower elevations in the park. We had a lunch break from 1 to 2.30 pm. Some species observed during the day included twice a Grey-backed Hawk, Band-tailed Barbthroat, White-whiskered Hermit, a gorgeous male Velvet-purple Coronet at the feeders, Collared Trogon, Choco Toucan, Yellow-throated Toucan, Olivaceous Piculet, Red-faced Spinetail, Scaly-throated Folige-gleaner, a single Uniform Treehunter, Rufous-rumped Antwren, a male Zeledon’s Antbird, a Scaled Antpitta (HO), Slaty-capped Flycatcher, White-throated Spadebill, far better views of two Ochraceous Attila’s, displaying Club- winged Manakins, Lesser Greenlet, fantastic views of a pair of Song Wrens, Andean

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Solitaire with recently fled young, Black-capped Sparrow, Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager, Three-striped Warbler, a male White-winged Tanager, Guira Tanager, a pair of White- shouldered Tanagers, Golden Tanager, Silver-throated Tanager, Flame-faced Tanager, Bay-headed Tanager, Blue-necked Tanager, Beryl-spangled Tanager, Purple Honeycreeper, Green Honeycreeper and Black and White Seedeater. The male Thick-billed Seed-Finch was still present. At dusk we started a spotlight session for night birds. Mottled Owl and Black and White Owl were heard but just as we were about to leave for Pinas, Marcelo found a Black and White Owl, just near the main road. Satisfied we returned to Pinas after a nice birding day. Night: Hotel Cattleya, Pinas.

Day 23: February 12 Unfortunately I became rather sick during the night and I decided to stay in my room while the others birded a full morning at Buenaventura. Some of the species observed by them that morning were Crested Guan, Pale-mandibled Aracari, White-tipped Sicklebill, Rufous Motmot, Lineated Woodpecker, Slaty Spinetail, a pair of Black-crowned Antshrike, a male Chestnut-backed Antbird, a pair of Esmeraldas Antbird, Yellow Tyrannulet, Club-winged Manakin, Orange-billed Sparrow and Ochre- breasted Tanager. Fortunately I was fit enough to travel in the afternoon and we drove from Pinas towards Guayaquil. (Puerto Inca). First we birded briefly a swampy area, called La Lagartera. This area gave us species like Fulvous Whistling Duck, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Rufescent Tiger-Heron, Horned Screamer, Limpkin and Anhinga. It was soaring hot at this site. We then continued to another wetland area, called Humedal La Tembladera. It did not take long before we located our main targets, Crimson-breasted Finch and Large-billed Seed-Finch. Some other species observed at this site were Savanna Hawk, White-tailed Kite, Grey- breasted Crake (HO), Pied Lapwing, Green Kingfisher, Northern Crested Caracara, Southern Beardless Tyarnnulet, Rusty-margined Flycatcher, Peruvian Meadowlark, Yellow-bellied Seedeater, a single Parrot-billed Seedeater, Chestnut-throated Seedeater and Streaked Saltator. It was already dark when we arrived at Puerto Inca. I just had some soup and went to bed. Night: Hotel Puerto Inca.

Day 24: February 13 Breakfast at 6 am. After breakfast we drove the short distance to a site which, according to Marcelo, is reliable for El Oro Tapaculo. We drove along the E582 towards Cuenca and at -2.630984, -79.452124 we took the road to a village called Corona de Oro. The habitat is rather disturbed but there are still some nice patches of forest along this road. The weather was overcast and from time to time foggy. At one of these forest patches we birded for an hour and a half or so. (8 – 9.30 am) We heard at least four different El Oro and we all had very good views of one of these birds. A small group of Plumbeous Kites soared above the area but a Grey- headed Kite was rather unexpected at this site. A single Long-tailed Hermit and a single Violet- tailed Sylph were seen. Golden-headed Quetzal, Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Watkin’s Antpitta, Whiskered Wren and Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush were heard and best species seen was a Streak-capped Treehunter. A pair of Streak-headed Antbirds, two Flavescent Flycatchers, a single Ecuadorian Thrush, a single Choco Brush-Finch and two Blue-winged Mountain-Tanagers showed nicely at the roadside. We spent an agreeable time birding this area and we could easily have stayed longer but we ran out of time. We continued to our next destination, Manglares Churute. We birded this area from 10.30 – 12 am. Unfortunately the area was infested by many mosquitos which made the birding rather unpleasant. Our main target was Jet Antbird which we readily found and a male gave fine views along the main entrance road. Pacific eluded us but we had fine views of a Red-billed Scythebill along one of the smaller trails. Orange-crowned Euphonia was another target for some of us and we observed at least three birds. Snail Kites were common. At noon we continued to Guayaquil and at 1.30 pm we dropped our stuff at a very nice hospedaje, Hospedaje Macaw, on the outskirts of Guayaquil and not far from the airport. After a quick lunch we drove to Cerro Blanco where we arrived at 3.30 pm but we were denied access. Marcelo made a phone call and made sure we were allowed access, early next morning. Late afternoon was spent at nearby Puerto Hondo. In this mangrove area we saw some heron species. Night Hospedaje Macaw, Guayaquil.

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Day 25: February 14 At 7 am we entered Cerro Blanco Reserve. The weather conditions were not favourable, cloudy and it rained from time to time. Our main target was the nomadic Grey-capped Cuckoo. The Swedes had told us that they had seen at least two birds when they visited Cerro Blanco earlier. And luck was with us as the species was very vocal and we observed at least five birds. We birded Cerro Blanco until 9 am and besides the cuckoo we observed Crane Hawk, a single Greenish Elaenia, Sooty-crowned Flycatcher, Ecuadorian Thrush, Yellow-rumped Cacique, a single Yellow-billed Cacique and Black-capped Sparrow. After 9 am we continued towards the coast and we made an extensive birding stop in the dry scrub around Cemeterio San Vicente. (GPS-2.230, -80.773) This was highly successful as during our one- hour stroll through the scrub we found a large flock of Parrot-billed Seedeaters, two Sulphur- throated Finches, Collared Warbling-Finch, Snowy-throated Kingbird, Short-tailed Field- Tyrant, Grey-and-White Tyrannulet, Tumbesian Tyrannulet and a single Short-tailed Woodstar. Near the village of San Pablo along the coast we had lunch at one of the coastal fish restaurants. During luch we observed Brown Pelican, Blue-footed Booby, Laughing Gull and some Kelp Gulls. After lunch we birded the coastal salt pans near San Pablo. Highlight was the observation of a Reddish Egret, a rare species and a lifer for Marcelo. A Peregrine Falcon was hunting above the salt pans and some species observed were a single Chilean Flamingo, White Ibis, Peruvian Pelican, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Black- crowned Night-Heron and waders like Willet, Semipalmated Plover, Grey Plover, American Oystercatcher, Least Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Stilt Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, Short-billed Dowitcher, Wilson’s Phalarope, Laughing Gull and Royal Terns. Around 5 pm we arrived at Ayampe where we took rooms at La Barquita. Late afternoon was spent at the feeders in a nearby garden which is reliable for the endemic Esmeraldas Hummingbird. The lady owner told us that she had seen a male Esmeraldas Hummingbird yesterday afternoon and also this morning. We waited for more than one hour but no woodstar. She said not to worry as mornings are far better for this hummingbird. In the evening we had a nice dinner at the Fish House. Night: La Barquita, Ayampe

Day 26: February 15 It was with great anticipation that we entered the garden again at 6.30 am. We stayed in the garden until 7.45 but the woodstar did not turn up. Very frustrating. So we left and after a late and fast breakfast we decided to try for the Esmeraldas Woodstar in Ayampe Forest itself. We searched for the woodstar from 8.30 to 11.30 am. During our search we met two Ecuadorian photographers who had photographed the woodstar that morning near a nest. But that area was out of reach for us. Twice we heard and had brief views in flight of a Woodstar when suddenly a male Esmeraldas Woodstar turned up and hovered in full view briefly in front of us. Unfortunately one of us was just in a position that he could not get the bird into his bins. In the end we had to leave for Guayaquil as we had a plane to catch and so we had to be satisfied with these flight views instead of the close views we thought we would have on the verbena in the garden of Ayampe. We drove straight to Guayaquil to Hospedaje Macaw where we arrived at 4 pm. We had a shower, changed clothes and prepared our stuff for our flight home. We drove the short distance to the airport where we said goodbye to Marcelo and our driver. At 8 pm we flew from Guayaquil to Amsterdam, where we arrived the next day.

Day 27: February 16 Arrival at Amsterdam Airport at 1.20 pm.

Henk Hendriks [email protected]

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SHORT ITINERARY

22-01: Amsterdam – Quito – Otavalo. (Otovalo) 23-01: Otavalo – Quito (Quito) 24-01: Quito – Cuenca – El Cajas – Yunguilla (La Union) 25-01: Yunguilla – Cerro de Arcos. (Refugio Arcos) 26-01: Cerro de Arcos – Cerro de Acanama (Saraguro) 27-01: Cerro de Acanama – Huashapamba – Old Zamora Road – (Loja) 28-01: Bombuscaro area Podocarpus – Me Paradise – (Loja) 29-01: Loja – El Zarza – Los Encuentros – Paquisha – (Paquisha) 30-01: Paquisha – Chinapinza – Paquisha – Zurmi – Yankuam – (Yankuam) 31-01: Yankuam/Maycu Reserve – (Yankuam) 01-02: Yankuam/Maycu Reserve – (Yankuam) 02-02: Yankuam – El Zarza Wildlife Refuge – (Yanzatza) 03-02: Yanzatza - El Zarza Wildlife refuge - Huashapamba – Loja – (Vilcabamba) 04-02: Vilcabamba – Cerro Toledo – Vilcabamba - (Vilcabamba) 05-02: Vilcabamba – Tapichalaca – Valladolid - (Valladolid). 06-02: Valladolid – Tapichalaca – Sozoranga – (Sozoranga) 07-02: Sozoranga – Utuana/Tundo Forest – Los Corales – Macara – (Macara) 08-02: Macara – Los Corrales – Jorupe – Macara – (Macara) 09-02: Macara – Jorupe – Macara – (Macara) 10-02: Macara – El Empalme - Buenaventura – Pinas – (Pinas) 11-02: Pinas – Buenaventura – Pinas – (Pinas) 12-02: Pinas – Buenaventura – Humedal La Tembladera - La Lagartera - Puerto Inca – (Puerto Inca) 13-02: Puerto Inca – Corona de Oro Road - Manglares Churute – Guayaquil – Cerro Blanco/Puerto Hondo – Guayaquil – (Guayaquil) 14-02: Guayaquil – Cerro Blanco – Salinas – Cemeterio San Vicente – San Pablo area - Ayampe – (Ayampe) 15-02: Ayampe – Guayaquil – Amsterdam. 16-02: Arrival Amsterdam.

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SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS of this list mostly follows 2019.IOC World Bird List

(CR) = Critically Endangered, (EN) = Endangered, (VU) = Vulnerable, (NT) = Near Threatened

(E) = Endemic species of Ecuador.

TINAMOUS – TINAMIDAE 1. Highland Tinamou Nothocercus bonapartei plumbeiceps 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca 2. Tawny-breasted Tinamou Nothocercus Julius 27-01: Heard Huashapamba 3. Cinereous Tinamou Cryptutelluscinereus 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserev/Yankuam. 4. Little Tinamou Crypturellus soui nigriceps Heard on 3 dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 13-02: One at Manglares Churute 5. Pale-browed Tinamou Crypturellus transfasciatus (NT) 07-02: Heard at Jorupe. 08/09-02: Nice views of birds near Urraca Lodge, Jorupe. 10-02: Heard at roadside stop between Macara and Buenaventura. 14-02: Heard at Cerro Blanco. 6. Andean Tinamou Nopthoprocta pentlandii ambigua 04-02: Heard near Vilcabamba.

CHACHALACAS, CURASSOWS, GUANS – CRACIDAE 7. Rufous-headed Chachalaca Ortalis erythroptera (VU) 07-02: Heard at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 08/09-02: Daily seen at Jorupe, especially around Urraca Lodge. 11-02: A few seen at Buenaventuta 12-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 13-02: One heard at Manglares Churute. 8. Speckled Chachalaca Ortalis guttata 28-01: One at Bombuscaro, Podocarpus. 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: Three at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 9. Bearded Guan Penelope barbata (VU) 27-01: Two at Huashapamba. 03-02: One at Huashapamba 04-02: One at Cerro Toledo. 05/06-02: One at Tapichalaca 10. Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens aequatorialis 12-02: One at Buenaventura. 11. Sickle-winged Guan Chamaepetes goudotii tschudii 30-01: One at Chinapinza 03-02: One at El Zarza Wildlife refuge.

NEW WORLD QUAIL – ODONTOPHORIDAE 12. Rufous-fronted Wood Quail Odontophorus erythrops parambae (NT) 11-02: Heard at Buenaventura.

SCREAMERS – ANHIMIDAE 13. Horned Screamer Anhima cornuta 12-02: Two at Humedal La Tembladera and eight birds at swamp at La Lagartera near Puerto Inca.

DUCKS, GEESE, SWANS – ANATIDAE 14. Fulvous Whistling Duck Dendrocygna bicolor 12-02: Observed at Humedal La Tembladera and La Lagartera. (70+) 15. Black-bellied Whistling Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis fulgens 12-02: A few at Humedal La Tembladera (7) and La Lagartera (14). 13-02: 20 birds foraging, shrimp ponds Manglare Churute.

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16. Comb Duck Sarkidiornis sylvicola 09-02: A single bird observed at Jorupe. 12-02: Five observed at La Lagartera. 17. Blue-winged Teal Anas discors 12-02: 10+ at La Lagartera. 18. White-cheeked Pintail Anas bahamensis 12-02: 10 at La Lagartera. 14-02: 30+ at San Pablo 19. Andean Teal Anas andium 24-01: Two at El Cajas.

POTOOS – NYCTIIDAE 20. Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus 31-01: One at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 21. Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis 24-01: One at Yunquilla. 02-02: One at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 05-02: One at Tapichalaca. 09-02: Three at Jorupe.

SWIFTS – APODIDAE 22. White-chinned Swift Cypseloides cryptus 28-01: A flock of 30 at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 23. Chestnut-collared Swift Streptoprocne rutile brunneitorques 28-01: 10+ at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 07-02: 10+ between Sozoranga and Utuana. 10-02: 8 on transit. 24. White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris altissima 31-01: 30+ Maycu Reserve/ Yankuam. 11-02: 50+ near Buenaventura. 13-02: 10+ along the Corona de Oro Road. 25. Grey-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris occidentalis 31-01: Seven at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: 10 Buenaventura. 26. Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyuran ocypetes Sometimes split as Tumbes Swift Chaetura ocypetes 10-02: Five birds in flight between El Empalme and Quebrado Yaraco on route E35. A total of 11 on 2 dates at Jorupe.

HUMMINGBIRDS – TROCHILIDAE 27. Band-tailed Barbthroat Threnetes ruckeri 11-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 28. White-whiskered Hermit Phaethornis yaruqui A total of four on three dates at Buenaventura. 13-02: A single bird along de Corona de Oro Road. 29. Green Hermit Phaethornis guy apicalis 28-01: A single bird Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 30. Tawny-bellied Hermit Phaethornis syrmatophorus columbianus 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 31. Grey-chinned Hermit Phaethornis griseogularis porcullae 09-02: Two at Jorupe. 32. Long-tailed Hermit Phaethornis superciliosus baroni Sometimes split as Baron’s Hermit Phaethornis baroni 13-02: A single bird at Manglares Churute. 33. White-tipped Sicklebill Eutoxeres Aquila heterutus 12-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 34. Lazuline Sabrewing Campylopterus falcatus 01-02: A female was an unexpected find at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Rare observation. 35. White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora 28-01: A female along the Rio Zamora. A total of 10 on 2 dates at the feeders of Buenaventura.

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36. Brown Violetear Colibri delphinae 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. A total of 5 on three dates at the feeders of Buenaventura. 37. Lesser Violetear Colibri cyanotus 02-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. One heard calling. 38. Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans 28-01: Four at the feeders of Me Paradise. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. Single birds on two dates at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 03-02: A single bird at Huashapamba. 39. Violet-headed Hummingbird Klais guimeti 28-01: Two at the feeders of Me Paradise. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 40. Spangled Coquette Lophornis stictolophus 28-01: Five including gorgeous males at the feeders of Me Paradise. 41. Wire-crested Thorntail Discosura popelairii (NT) 28-01: Two females at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 42. Green Thorntail Discosura conversii Daily 10+ at the feeders of Buenaventura. 43. Blue-tailed Emerald Chlorostilbon mellisugus phaeopygus 28-01: Two at the feeders of Me Paradise. 44. Crowned Woodnymph Thalurania colombica hypochlora Possible split as Emerald-bellied Woodnymph Thalurania hypochlora A total of 7 on 3 dates at the feeders of Buenaventura. 45. Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcate viridipectus 28-01: A single bird Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. Single birds on two dates at Yankuam. 46. Violet-bellied Hummingbird Damophila Julie feliciana Six to eight birds daily present at the feeders of Buenaventura. 15-02: Five at Reserva Ayampe. 47. Golden-tailed Sapphire Chrysuronia oenone 28-01: four at the feeders of Me Paradise. 48. Tumbes Hummingbird Leucippus baeri 10-02: Three along the road between Macara and Buenaventura. 49. Glittering-throated Emerald Amazilia fimbriata fluviatilis 28-01: Three at the feeders of Me Paradise. 31-01: Two at Yankuam. 50. Andean Emerald Amazilia franciae viridiceps Single birds on two dates at Buenaventura. 51. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia tzacatl jucunda 10/11-02: A single bird at the feeders of Buenaventura and 2 in forest on 10-02. 12-02: A single bird at La Lagartera. 15-02: A single bird Ayampe. 52. Amazilia Hummingbird Amazilia Amazilia 25-01: Two at Yunquilla. Subspecies ?? 14/15-02: two at Ayampe A total of 7 on three dates at Jorupe, mainly around the Urraca Lodge. Subspecies ?? 10-02: Two between Macara and Buenaventura. Subspecies alticola in Loja area is sometimes split as: Loja Hummingbird Amazilia alticola. 04-02: Three at Vilcabamba 53. White-vented Plumeleteer Chalybura buffonii intermedia Possible split : Ecuadorian Plumeleteer Chalybura intermedia (E) 07-02: Two Utuana/Tundo Forest. 54. Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys maculate Single birds observed on 7 dates. 55. Ecuadorian Piedtail Phlogophilus hemileucurus 28-01: Heard at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus 56. Black-throated Brilliant Heliodoxa schreibersii 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 57. Fawn-breasted Brilliant Heliodoxa rubinoides cervinigularis 05-02: Two to three birds at Tapichalaca.

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58. Green-crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula A total of 7 on 3 dates at the feeders of Buenaventura. 59. Violet-fronted Brilliant Heliodoxa leadbeateri 28-01: A single bird Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 60. Ecuadorian Hillstar Oreotrochilus jamesonii 24-01: A female at El Cajas. 61. Blue-throated Hillstar Oreotrochilus cyanoleamus (E) (EN) 25-01: Nice male at Cerro de Arcos. 26-01: Two males and one female at Cerro de Arcos. 62. Shining Sunbeam cupripennis A total of four on two dates at Cerro de Arcos. 63. Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnaya saul 27-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 64. Bronzy Inca Coeligena coeligena obscura 29-01: A single bird El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 65. Collared Inca Coeligena torquata 04-02: A female at Cerro Toledo. A total of 5 on two dates at Tapichalaca. 66. Rainbow Starfrontlet Coeligena iris 27-01: One at Cerro de Acanama and three at Huashapamba. 07-02: A male at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 67. Chestnut-breasted Coronet Boissonneaua matthewsii Common at the feeders of Tapichalaca. 68. Velvet-purple Coronet Boissonneaua jardini 11-02: A gorgeous male at the feeders of Buenaventura. 69. Amethyst-throated Sunangel Heliangelus amethysticollis laticlavus A total of 12 on two dates at the feeders of Tapichalaca. 70. Tourmaline Sunangel Heliangelus exortis 27-01: A female at Huashapamba. 71. Flame-throated Sunangel Heliangelus micraster 04-02: A pair at Cerro de Toledo. 05-02: A fine male at the feeders of Tapichalaca. 72. Purple-throated Sunangel Heliangelus viola 07-02: A male at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 73. Glowing Puffleg Eriocnemis vestilus arcosae 26-01: One at Cerro de Arcos. 27-01: One at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: 10 at Cerro de Toledo. 74. Emerald-bellied Puffleg Eriocnemis aline 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza 75. Peruvian Racket-tail Ocreatus peruanus 28-01: Two Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 76. Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae 26-01: Two at Cerro de Arcos. 77. Viridian Metaltail Metallura williami atrogulari 26-01: Single birds at Cerro de Arcos. 78. Violet-throated Metaltail Metallura baroni (E) (EN) 24-01: Four at El Cajas. 79. Neblina Metaltail Metallura odomae (NT) 04-02: Three at Cerro de Toledo. 80. Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina A total of four on two dates at Cerro de Acanama. 06-02: Three at Tapichalaca. 81. Blue-mantled Thornbill Chalcostigma stanleyi 24-01: Two at El Cajas. 82. Long-tailed Sylph Aglaliocercus kingi mocoa 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 83. Violet-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus coelestis aethereus 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 13-02: A male gave great views along the Corona de Oro Road. Two more birds observed 84. Geoffroy's Wedgebill Schistes geoffroyi 29-01: Heard along the Cecilia Track, Paquisha area

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85. Purple-crowned Fairy Heliothryx barroti 11-02: A male at Buenaventura. 86. Black-eared Fairy Heliothryx aurita 31-01: A male at Yankuam. 87. Long-billed Starthroat Heliomaster longirostris 04-02: Three at Vilcabamba area. 07-02: A single bird at El Tundo. 07/08-02: Single birds at Jorupe. 10/11-02: Single birds at Buenaventura. 15-02: A single bird at Reserva Ayampe. 88. Purple-collared Woodstar Myrtis fanny 25-01: A single bird at Yunguilla. 89. Short-tailed Woodstar Myrmia micrura 14-02: A female at Cemeterio San Vicente. 90. White-bellied Woodstar Acestrura mulsant 28-01: Three at feeders of Me Paradise. 91. Little Woodstar Acestrura bombus (VU) 28-01: Three, including a nice male at the feeders of Me Paradise. 92. Esmeraldas Woodstar Acestrura berlepschi (EN) 15-02: A male was finally seen in the Ayampe area.

CUCKOOS – CUCULIDAE 93. Greater Ani Crotophaga major 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 94. Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani Recorded on six dates. 95. Groove-billed Ani Crotophaga sulcirostris Recorded on 9 dates. 96. Striped Cuckoo Tapera naevia 07-02: Heard and one seen at Los Corales, Jorupe. 97. Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana Recorded on eight dates. 98. Grey-capped Cuckoo Coccyzus lansbergi 14-02: At least five birds seen, some very well at Cerro Blanco.

PIGEONS, DOVES – COLUMBIDAE 99. Scaled Pigeon Patagioenas speciose 29-01: 10+ El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 100. Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata albilinea 24/25-01: 40+ at Yunquilla 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. 04-02: 10+ at Cerro Toledo. 05/06-02: 10+ at Tapichalaca. 07-02: 10 Utuana/Tundo Forest. 101. Pale-vented Pigeon Patagioenas cayennensis occidentalis 12-02: 10+ at La Lagartera. 14-02: One at Cerro Blanco. 15-02: One at Reserva Ayampe. 102. Plumbeous Pigeon Patagioenas plumbea pallescens A total of four on 2 dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: Four at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 12-02: One heard at Buenaventura. 13-02: A single bird along the Corona de Oro Road. 103. Ruddy Pigeon Patagioenas subvinacea (VU) A total of 7 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: Three at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 13-02: A single bird along the Corona de Oro Road. 104. Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata hypoleuca 24/25/26-01: Observed on transit. 04/05-02: Observed around Vilcabamba. 14/15-02: Six Ayampe area.. 105. Common Ground-Dove Columbina quitensis 06-02: Two at gasolinera, near Malacatos/Vilcabamba.

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106. Ecuadorian Ground-Dove Columbina buckleyi 12-02: 20+ La Lagartera. 13-02: 10 Manglares Churute. 14-02: One at Cerro Blanco and two Ayampe. 107. Croaking Ground-Dove Columbina cruziana 10-02: 40 between Macara and Buenaventura. 108. Blue Ground-Dove Claravis pretiosa 09-02: A pair at the Urraca Lodge, Jorupe. 13-02: Heard at Manglares Churute. 109. White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi decolour Observed on 9 dates. 110. Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla dubusi 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Daily heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 111. Pallid Dove Leoptotila pallida Heard on 2 dates at Buenaventura. 13-02: Heard at Manglares Churute. 112. Ochre-bellied Dove Leptotila ochraceiventris Sadly only heard on two dates at Jorupe. 15-02: One bird heard singing at Reserva Ayampe. 113. White-throated Quail-Dove Geotrygon frenata bourcieri A total of six on two dates at Tapichalaca. 07-02: A few heard at El Tundo. 13-02: Heard along the Corona de Oro Road.

RAILS, CRAKES & COOTS - RALLIDAE 114. Chestnut-headed Crake Anurolimnas castaneiceps 01/02-02: Both days two birds seen. One very well. 115. White-throated Crake Laterallus albigularis 11-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 12-02: Heard at La Lagartera and Humedal La Tembladera. 116. Grey-breasted Crake Laterallus exilis 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankum. 117. Rufous-necked Wood-Rail Aramides axillaris 09-02: Heard and one seen at Jorupe. 118. Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinicus 12-02: Two at La Lagartera. 119. Common Gallinule Gallinula galeata pauxilla 12-02: Five at La Lagartera.

LIMPKIN – ARAMIDAE 120. Limpkin Aramus guarauna 12-02: Two at La Lagartera and one at Humedal La Tembladera. 13-02: One at Manglares Churute

GREBES – PODICIPEDIDAE 121. Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps 12-02: One at La lagartera

FLAMINGOS – PHOENICOPTERIDAE 122. Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis 14-02: 100+ at San Pablo

OYSTERCATCHERS – HAEMATOPODIDAE 123. American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliates 14-02: Four at San Pablo 15-02: Two in flight along the coast near San Pablo.

STILTS, AVOCETS – RECURVIROSTRIDAE 124. Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus 13-02: 100+ on transit and Manglares Churute. 14-02: 100+ along the coast.

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PLOVERS – CHARADRIIDAE 125. Pied Lapwing Vanellus cayanus 12-02: Four at La Lagartera. 126. Andean Lapwing Vanellus resplendens 26-01: Two at Cerro de Arcos. 127. Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola cynosurae 14-02: 10 at San Pablo 128. Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus 14-02: Six at San Pablo

JACANAS – JACANIDAE 129. Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana scapularis 12-02: 10 at La Lagartera and five at Humedal La Tembladera. 13-02: Common on transit in suitable habitat.

SANDPIPERS, SNIPE – SCOLOPACIDAE 130. Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus 14-02: 70 at San Pablo 131. Least Sandpiper Calidris minutilla 14-02: Five to six at San Pablo 132. Semipalmated Sandpiper Calidris pusilla 14-02: 40 at San Pablo 133. Western Sandpiper Calidris mauri 14-02: Five at San Pablo 134. Short-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus 14-02: A single bird at San Pablo 135. Jameson’s (Andean) Snipe Gallinago jamesoni 26-01: Six at Cerro de Arcos.One was seen nicely at close range. 136. Wilson’s Phalarope Phalaropus tricolor 14-02: Two birds in winter plumage at San Pablo. 137. Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularia 13-02: Three at Puerto Hondo. 14-02: 10 at San Pablo 138. Willet Tringa semipalmata 14-02: Two at San Pablo 139. Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca 12-02: A single bird en route to La Lagartera. 14-02: Five at San Pablo

GULLS, TERNS, SKIMMERS – LARIDAE 140. Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus 14-02: Two along the coast. 15-02: One along the coast. 141. Grey-hooded Gull Larus cirrocephalus 14-02: Common along the coast. 142. Andean Gull Larus serranus 24-01: Five at El Cajas. 143. Laughing Gull Larus atricilla 03-02: I noticed an immature-plumaged gull from the van between Los Encuentros and Yantzatza, near Rio Zamora. This was most likely this species. 14-02: 50 along the coast at San Pablo. 15-02: Six along the coast at San Pablo. 144. Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica 13-02: 20+ near Manglares Churute. 14-02: Two birds at ponds north of San Pablo. 145. Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus 14-02: 100+ along the coast at San Pablo

STORKS – CICONIIDAE 146. Woodstork Mycteria Americana 13-02: A single bird on transit and three Manglares Churute area.

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FRIGATEBIRDS – FREGATIDAE 147. Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens 12-02: 100+soaring over lake in the distance at Humedal La Tembladera. 13-02: Three birds soaring near Puerto Hondo. 14/15-02: Regularly seen along the coast.

GANNETS, BOOBIES – SULIDAE 148. Blue-footed Booby Sula nebouxii 14-02: Five along the coast at San Pablo 15-02: Two flying along the coast near San Pablo.

CORMORANTS, SHAGS – PHALACROCORACIDAE 149. Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus 12-02: 20+ at La Lagartera and three at Humedal La Tembladera. 13-02: Two at Puerto Hondo 14-02: 10 at San Pablo 15-02: One at river, Ayampe village.

ANHINGAS, DARTERS – ANHINGIDAE 150. Anhinga Anhinga anhinga 12-02: Two at Humedal La Tembladera. 13-02: A single bird at Puerto Hondo.

IBISES, SPOONBILLS – THRESKIORNITHIDAE 151. White Ibis Eudocimus albus 12-02: Five at La Lagartera. 13-02: 25+ foraging shrimp ponds, Manglares Churute. 14-02: 10+ at San Pablo

152. Roseate Spoonbill Ajaia ajaja 12-02: A single bird at La Lagartera. 13-02: A single bird at Manglares Churute and Puerto Hondo. 14-02: 20+ at San Pablo

HERONS, BITTERNS – ARDEIDAE 153. Fasciated Tiger Heron Tigrisoma fasciatum 27-01: A single bird Old Zamora Road, Loja. 154. Rufescent Tiger Heron Tigrisoma lineatum 12-02: A single bird at Humedal La Tembladera. 155. Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax 12-02: Two at La Lagartera. 14-02: A single bird at San Pablo 156. Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea 13-02: 10+ at Puerto Hondo. 14-02: A single bird at San Pablo 157. Striated Heron Butorides striata 12-02: A single bird at Humedal La Tembladera. 13-02: A single bird at Puerto Hondo. 158. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis 29-01: Six on transit. 03-02: Observed on transit, a group of 30 at the Rio Zamora. 12/13/14-02: Daily recorded. 159. Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi 12-02: Two at La Lagartera. 13-02: Two at Puerto Hondo. 14-02: A single bird at San Pablo. 15-02: One at Rio Ayampe. 160. Great Egret Ardea alba 28-01: A single bird along the Rio Zamora between Panguintza and La Saquea. 12/13/14-02: Daily recorded. 161. Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens 14-02: A single bird at San Pablo Rare bird in Ecuador and a new Ecuador bird for Marcelo.

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162. Tricolored Heron Egretta tricolor 13-02: A single bird at Puerto Hondo. 163. Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea 01-02: A single bird on the border river, Maycu Reserve. 12-02: A single bird at T. and six at La Lagartera. 13-02: A single bird at Puerto Hondo. 164. Snowy Egret Egretta thula 12-02: A single bird at La Lagartera and one on transit. 13/14/15-02: Common along the coast.

PELICANS – PELECANIDAE 165. Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis 14/15-02: 100+ along the coast at San Pablo 166. Peruvian Pelican Pelecanus thagus 14-02: A single bird at San Pablo and one bigger pelican in a flock of 10 Brown Pelicans. 15-02: Flock of 13 adult and two juv. birds along the coast at San Pablo.

NEW WORLD VULTURES – CATHARTIDAE 167. Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Observed 168. Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes melambrotus A total of 5 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 169. Black Vulture Corapyps atratus Observed

KITES, HAWKS, EAGLES – ACCIPITRIDAE 170. White-tailed Kite Elanus leucurus 12-02: Two at La Lagartera. 171. Grey-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis 13-02: A single soaring bird along de Corona de Oro Road. 172. Hook-billed Kite Chondrohierax uncinatus 13-02: A single bird at Manglares Churute. 15-02: Two soaring birds Reserva Ayampe. 173. Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus 29-01: A single bird El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 01-02: 10+ Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 07-02: 10+ Los Corales, Jorupe. Daily two birds at Buenaventura. 174. Black Hawk-Eagle Spazaetus tyrannus 31-01: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 175. Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea 10-02: Two at Buenaventura. 12-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 13-02: Six along Corona de Oro Road. 176. Snail Kite Rosthramus sociabilis 12-02: Two en route to La Lagartera. 13-02: Six at Manglares Churute 177. Crane Hawk Geronspiza caerulescens balzarenzis 13/14-02: A single bird at Cerro Blanco. 178. Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis 12-02: Eight at La Lagartera. 13-02: A single bird at Manglares Churute. 15-02: One on transit. 179. Roadside Hawk Rupornis magnirostris Observed on 9 dates. 180. Harris’s Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus harrisi A total of 5 on two dates at Jorupe. 12-02: A single bird at Humedal La Tembladera. 14-02: A single bird on transit. 181. Variable Hawk Geranoaetus polyosoma poecilochrous 24-01: A single bird at El Cajas. 25-01: One on transit and one at Cerro de Arcos.

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182. Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranaetus melanoleucus australis 24-01: One at El Cajas. 25/26: One at Cerro de Arcos. 04-02: Two adult birds at Cerro Toledo. 183. White Hawk Pseudastur albicollis 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 184. Grey-backed Hawk Pseudastur occidentalis (EN) 10-02: A single bird during a lunch break between Macara and Buenaventura. 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 185. Grey-lined Hawk Buteo nitidus 13-02: A single bird at Manglares Churute. 14-02: Heard calling at Cerro Blanco. 186. Short-tailed Hawk Buteo brachyurus 29-01: A single bird El Zarza Wildlife refuge.

OWLS – STRIGIDAE 187. West Peruvian Screech Owl Megascops roboratus pacificus 07-02: Great views of one at Jorupe. 08/09-02: Heard at Jorupe. 188. Koepcke’s Screech Owl Megascops koepckeae 03-02: Great views of a pair at the known stake-out at at the grounds of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. 189. White-throated Screech Owl Megascops albogularis macrabus 05-02: A pair gave nice views at Tapichalaca. 190. Great Horned Owl Bubo virgianianus nigrescens 24-01: One in Podocarpus forest, El Cajas. 191. Mottled Owl Strix virgate 11-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 192. Rufous-banded Owl Strix albitarsus 05-02: Two heard at Tapichalaca. 193. Black & White Owl Strix nigrolineata 24-01: Heard near Yunguilla. 11-02: One spotlighted at Buenaventura. Another bird was heard. 194. Spectacled Owl Pulsatrix perspicillata 07-02: Heard at Jorupe. 195. Band-bellied Owl Pulsatrix melanota Heard on two dates at Yankuam Lodge. 196. Subtropical Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium parkeri 03-02: At the last moment we found one at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. Nice views in broad daylight. 197. Andean Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium jardinii 26-01: A single bird Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: Heard at Cerro Toledo. 198. Pacific Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium peruanum Observed on 10 dates. 10-02: We saw seven birds between Macara and Buenaventura during birding stops. 199. Buff-fronted Owl Aegolius harrisii 07-02: Heard at close range at Jorupe but sadly it remained out of sight. 08-02: Heard once near Urraca Lodge, Jorupe.

TROGONS – TROGONIDAE 200. Golden-headed Quetzal Pharomachrus auriceps 07-02: Briefly heard at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 13-02: Heard at along the Corona de Oro Road. 201. Ecuadorian Trogon Trogon mesurus 07-02: A single bird at Los Corales. 09-02: Two at Jorupe. 15-02: One at Reserva Ayampe. 202. Green-backed Trogon Trogon viridis 31-01: Two males at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: One male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 203. Gartered Trogon Trogon caligatus concinnus 10-02: A male at Buenaventura.

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204. Amazonian Trogon Trogon ramonianus 01-02: A male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 205. Collared Trogon Trogon collaris 03-02: One at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 11-02: A male at Buenaventura. 206. Masked Trogon Trogon personatus 03-02: Heard at El Zarza Wildlife refuge.

KINGFISHERS – ALCEDINIDAE 207. Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle Americana 10-02: One female near Buenaventura. 12-02: One male at La lagartera. 208. Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazon 28-01: Two Cumbaratza airstrip near Zamora, Aeropuerto de Cumbaratza 209. Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata 02-02: A pair along the river, Maycu Reserve/Yanjuam. 12-02: A pair at La Lagartera. 14-02: One en route to the coast.

MOTMOTS – MOMOTIDAE 210. Whooping Motmot Momotus subrufascens argenticinctus 04-02: A single bird Vilcabamba area. Daily one to two birds at Jorupe. 15-02: One heard at Reserva Ayampe. 211. Andean Motmot Momotus aequatorialis 28-01: One at Bombuscaro, Podocarpus. 212. Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii semirufus 12-02: Two at Buenaventura.

JACAMARS – GALBULIDAE 213. Coppery-chested Jacamar Galbula pastazae (VU) 27-01: A single bird along the Old Zamora-Loja Road. 28-01: Heard Podocarpus. 02-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 214. Purplish Jacamar Galbula chalcothorax 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Also heard.

PUFFBIRDS – BUCCONIDAE 215. Black-streaked Puffbird Malacoptila fulvogularis 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro are, Podocarpus. 216. Lanceolated Monklet Micromonacha lanceolate 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

NEW WORLD BARBETS – CAPITONIDAE 217. Gilded Barbet Capito auratus punctatus 28-01: One Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 31-01: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. A total of three observed on 2 dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 218. Lemon-throated Barbet Eubucco richardsoni 31-01: Two Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

TOUCANS – RAMPHASTIDAE 219. Crimson-rumped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus haematopygus sexnotatus 13-02: Heard along the Coirona de Oro Road. 220. Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis 31-01: A single bird seen and heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 221. Pale-mandibled Aracari Pteroglossus erythropygius 12-02: Two at Buenaventura. 222. Golden-collared Toucanet Selenidera reinwardtii 29-01: A male at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 31-01: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 223. Black-throated Toucanet 04-02: One at cerro Toledo (Jose only)

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224. Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan Andigena hypoglauca lateralis (NT) 03-02: A single bird at Huashapamba. 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 225. Choco Toucan Ramphastos brevis A total of 4 on two dates at Buenaventura. 226. Yellow-throated Toucan Ramphastos ambiguous swainsonii (NT) A total of 7 on two dates at Buenaventura.

WOODPECKERS – PICIDAE 227. Lafresnaye’S Piculet Picumnus lafresnayi 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 31-01: Three at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: One at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 228. Ecuadorian Piculet Picumnus sclateri 08-02: Two at Los Corrales. 229. Olivaceous Piculet Picumnus olivaceous harterti 11-02: A single bird Buenaventura. 230. Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Melanerpes cruentatus 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus A single bird at Me Paradise 31-01: Four at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 231. Scarlet-backed Woodpecker Veniliornis callonotus 07-02: Three at Los Corrales, Jorupe. 232. Yellow-vented Woodpecker Veniliornis dignus 02-02: Heard at El Zarza 233. Bar-bellied Woodpecker Veniliornis nigriceps equifasciatus 05-02: A pair at Tapichalaca. 234. Red-stained Woodpecker Veniliornis affinis 31-01: A pair at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 235. Little Woodpecker Veniliornis passerinus 28-01: A female at Mi Paradise. 236. Smoky Brown Woodpecker Leuconotopicus fumigatus 25-01: Two at Yunquilla. 28-01: One at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus 29-01: One at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: One at Chinapinza. 237. White-throated Woodpecker Piculus leucolaemus A total of three on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 238. Golden-olive Woodpecker Piculus rubiginosus buenavistae 25-01: One at Yunquilla. 30-01: One at Chinapinza. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 04-02: A single bird near Vilcabamba. 07-02: Two at Los Corrales, Jorupe. 09-02: One at Jorupe. 239. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker Piculus rivolii brevirostris 27-01: One lower down at Cerro de Acanama. 240. Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus 27-01: Two along the Old Zamora Road. A total of five on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 12-02: One Buenaventura. 241. Crimson-bellied Woodpecker Campephilus haematogaster 02-02: Great views of one at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 242. Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos 01-02: Female at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 243. Guayaquil Woodpecker Campephilus gayaquilensis (NT) 09-02: Three at Yorupe. 14-02: One heard calling at Cerro Blanco.

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CARACARAS, FALCONS – FALCONIDAE 244. Black Caracara Daptrius ater A total of six on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 245. Mountain Caracara Phalcoboenus megalopterus 25-01: A single bird at Cerro de Arcos. 26-01: Two at Cerro de Acanama. 246. Northern Crested Caracara Caracara cheriway 08-02: Two at Jorupe. 11-02: A single bird near Pinas. 12-02: Four at La Lagartera. 14-02: Two near Ayampe. 247. Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans 01-02: One at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 08-02: Heard Jorupe. 13-02: One at Manglares Churute. 248. American Kestrel Falco sparverius 25-01: A single bird on transit. 06-02: A male near Tapichalaca. 249. Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis 31-01: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 13-02: Heard at Manglares Churute. 250. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus cassini 14-02: One hunting along the coast at San Pablo.

NEW WORLD PARROTS – PSITTACIDAE 251. Barred Parakeet Bolborhynchus lineola 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 252. Grey-cheeked Parakeet Brotogeris pyrrhoptera (EN) 07-02: 20+ between Sozoranga – Jorupe. A flock just next to the road. A total of 60 on two dates at Jorupe. 10-02: 15 in small flocks between El Empalme and Pinas. 253. Cobalt-winged Parakeet Brotogeris cyanoptera 31-01: Seven Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 254. Rose-faced Parrot Pyrilia pulchra 11-02: Three in flight at Buenaventura. 255. Red-faced Parrot Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops (VU) 03-02: Three birds quietly feeding in a fruiting tree at Huashapamba. 04-02: Two flushed at Cerro Toledo. 256. Red-billed Parrot Pionus sordidus corallines 27-01: Six along the Old Zamora Road. 257. Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus Recorded on six dates in the east. 258. Bronze-winged Parrot Pionus chalcopterus A total of 40 on three dates at Buenaventura. 15-02: Seven at Reserva Ayampe. 259. Scaly-naped Amazon Amazona mercenaries canipalliata A total of 14 on 2 dates at Tapichalaca. 260. Dusky-billed Parrotlet Forpus modestus 01-02: Five at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 261. Pacific Parrotlet Forpus coelestis 07-02: Three between Sozoranga – Jorupe. 10-02: Four between Macara and Buenaventura 12-02: Two at La Lagartera. 14-02: Two at Cemeterio San Vicente 15-02: A single bird in the ‘woodstar garden’, Ayampe 262. El Oro Parakeet Pyrrhura orcesi (E) (EN) 11-02: Five at Buenaventura. 13-02: Heard along the Corona de Oro Road. 263. White-breasted Parakeet Pyrrhura albipectus (VU) 28-01: 50+ at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. Some very great and close views of a group feeding just along the trail.

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264. Golden-plumed Parakeet Leptosittaca branickii (VU) 03-02: Four at Huashapamba. 05-02: 10 at Tapichalaca. 06-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 265. Red-masked Parakeet Psittacara erythrogenys (NT) Recorded on five dates in the west. 266. White-eyed Parakeet Psittacara leucophthalmus collogenys 28-01: Two Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus and two at Mi Paradise. A total of 35 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

OVENBIRDS – FURNARIIDAE 267. Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus amazonus/aequatorialis 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. A total of three on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Single birds on two dates at Jorupe. 15-02: One bird seen at Reserva Ayampe. 268. Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa ridgwayi 12-02: Heard singing at Buenaventura. 15-02: A single bird at Ayampe. 269. Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchusspirurus castelnaudii/subrufescens 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 11-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 15-02: Two at Reserva Ayampe. 270. Olive-backed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus triangularis 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 271. Red-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus trochilirostris thoracicus 13-01: Nice views of one at Manglares Churute. 272. Brown-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus pusillus 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 273. Streak-headed Woodcreeper souleyetii A total of 5 on two dates at Jorupe. Single birds on two dates at Buenaventura. 15-02: Two birds seen at Reserva Ayampe. 274. Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger warscewiczi 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 275. Duida Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes duidae A total of 10 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 276. Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. Single birds on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge, 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 12-02: One at Buenaventura. 277. Plain Xenops Xenops minutus 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 278. Streaked Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii oberholseri 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo. 279. Pacific Hornero Furnarius cinnamomeus Observed on nine dates. 280. Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura 29-01: Displaying heard along Cecilia Track, Paquisha area. 281. Chestnut-winged Cinclodes Cinclodes albidiventris 24-01: Four at El Cajas. 26-01: A single bird heard at Cerro de Arcos and one seen on our way out. 282. Stout-billed Cinclodes Cinclodes excelsior 26-01: A single bird at Cerro de Arcos 283. Bamboo Folige-gleaner Anabazenops dorsalis Sadly only heard on three dates at Mayca Reserve/Yankuam. 284. Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner Philydor erythrocercum subfulvum A total of five on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

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285. Buff-fronted Folige-gleaner Philydor rufum bolivianum Single birds on two dates at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 286. Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner Ababacerthia variegaticeps temporalis 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 287. Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia ruficaudata subflavescens 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 288. Lineated Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla subalaris orientalis 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza. 02-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 289. Rufous-necked Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla ruficollis (VU) 07-02: A single bird gave nice views at El Tundo. 290. Henna-hooded Foliage-gleaner erythrocephalus (VU) A total of 5 on three dates at Jorupe. 10-02: One heard, west of El Empalme on route 68. 14-02: One heard at Cerro Blanco. 291. Uniform Treehunter Thripadectes ignobilis 11-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 292. Streak-capped Treehunter Thripadectes virgaticeps 13-02: two along the Corona de Oro Road. One gave nice views. 293. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner ochralaemus 15-02: A single bird at Ayampe. 294. Black-billed Treehunter Thripadectes melanorhynchus 28-01: Heard at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 295. Eastern Woodhaunter Automolus subulatus 31-01: Excellent views of one at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 02-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 296. Spotted Barbtail Premnoplex brunnescens 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 297. Ruddy Treerunner/Foliage-gleaner Margarornis rubiginosus brunnescens 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 298. Pearled Treerunner Margarornis squamiger perlatus 24-01: Two at El Cajas. 03-02: One at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 04-02: Two at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: One at Tapichalaca. 299. White-browed Spinetail Hellmayrea gularis Single birds on 2 dates at Cerro de Acanama. 300. Many-striped Canastero Asthenes flammulata 24-01: Two at El Cajas. 26-01: Three at Cerro de Arcos. 301. Mouse-colored Thistletail Asthenes griseomurina 24-01: Two at El Cajas. 25-01: A single bird at Cerro de Arcos. 27-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: Heard at Cerro Toldeo. 302. Equatorial Greytail Xenerpestes singularis 03-02: Four at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 303. Spectacled Prickletail Siptornis striaticollis nortoni 29-01: Three at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. Some very nice and close views. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 03-02: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 304. Red-faced Spinetail erythrops 11-02: A single bird at Buenaventura briefly seen. Not sure about its id. 13-02: Two along the Corona de Oro Road. 305. Ash-browed Spinetail Cranioleuca curtata cisandina (VU) 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 306. Line-cheeked Spinetail Cranioleuca antisiensis 24-01: Heard at Yunguilla. 25-01: A single bird at Yunguilla. 07-02: Heard near Utuana during a roadside stop. 307. Speckled Spinetail Cranioleuca guttarata 31-01: Astonishing views of one at eye-level at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

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308. Necklaced Spinetail stictothorax 14-02: Two at Cemeterio San Vicente. 309. Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyura griseonucha 12-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 310. Dusky Spinetail Synallaxis moesta brunneicaudatus 01-02: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 311. Dark-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albigularis 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 312. Azara’s Spinetail Synallaxis azarae media/ochracea A total of five on two dates at Yunguilla. Heard on two dates at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: Heard at Cerro Toledo. 07-02: Heard at El Tundo and three between Sozoranga and Utuana. 11-02: Four at Buenaventura. 313. Blackish-headed Spinetail Synallaxis tithys (EN) A total of four on three dates at Jorupe. 314. Rufous Spinetail Synallaxis unirufa A total of three on two dates at Tapichalaca.

ANTBIRDS – THAMNOPHILIDAE 315. Rufous-rumped Antwren Euchrepomis callinota 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 01/02-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 316. Foothill Antwren Epinecrophylla spodionota 28-01: A pair at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 317. White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris melaena 02-02: Three at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 318. Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor interior/nom. 02-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 10-02: A pair at Buenaventura. 11-02: A female at Buenaventura 319. Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaris aequatorialis (VU) 28-01: Four at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 320. Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis napensis/aequatorialis 29-01: Five at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 02-02: A female at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 07-02: Heard at El Tundo. A total of 5 on three dates at Jorupe. 321. Collared Antshrike Thamnophilus bernardi 08-02: A pair at Los Corrales, Jorupe and another male. 09-02: Heard at Jorupe. 14-02: One male seen at Cemeterio San Vicente. 322. Chapman’s Antshrike Thamnophilus zarumae 07-02: A male at Los Corrales, Jorupe. 323. Lined Antshrike Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus tenuifasciatus (VU) 27-01: A pair along the Old Zamora Road. 324. White-shouldered Antshrike Thamnophilus aethiops 02-02: A pair and one male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 325. Uniform Antshrike Thamnophilus unicolor grandior 30-01: A male at Chinapinza. 03-02: A female at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 326. Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus capitalis 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 327. Black-crowned Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha 10-02: A female at Buenaventura. 11-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 12-02: A pair at Buenaventura. 13-02: Heard at Manglares Churute. 14-02: One heard calling at Cerro Blanco. 328. Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus intermedius 13-02: One heard along the Corona de Oro Road.

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329. Great Antshrike Taraba major transandeanus 12-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 13-02: Heard at Manglares Churute. 330. Hairy-crested Antbird Rhegmatorhina melanosticta 01-02: Fantastic views of two birds at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 331. Streak-headed Antbird Drymophila striaticeps 30-01: A male at Chinapinza. 13-02: A pair along Corona de Oro Road. 332. Peruvian Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis peruviana saturate A total of four on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 333. Northern Chestnut-tailed Antbird Sciaphylax castanea 31-01: A female at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 334. Blackish Antbird Cercomacroides nigrescens Heard at El Zarza Wildlife refuge and Chinapinza. 03-02: Nice views of a pair at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 335. Black Antbird Cercomacroides serva 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 02-02: A pair was eventually seen well at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 336. Jet Antbird Cercomacra nigricans 13-02: A male was seen well at Manglares Churute. 337. Spot-winged Antbird Myrmelastes leucostigma subplumbeus 01-02: A pair at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 338. Chestnut-backed Antbird Poliocrania exsul maculifer 10-02: A pair at Buenaventura. 12-02: A male at Buenaventura + two more birds heard. 339. Grey-headed Antbird Ampelornis griseiceps (VU) 07-02: A pair of this rare species was observed very well at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 340. Esmeraldas Antbird Sipia nigricauda 12-02: A pair seen at Buenaventura and three/four birds heard. 341. Black-faced Antbird Myrmoborus myotherinus elegans 31-01: A male at maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01/02-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 342. White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys Heard on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 343. White-backed Fire-eye Pyriglena leuconota 27-01: A pair along the Old Zamora Road. 344. Zeledon’s Antbird Hafferia zeledoni berlepschi 11-02: A male at Buenaventura.

ANTTHRUSHES – FORMICARIIDAE 345. Black-faced Antthrush Formicarius analis zamorae 31-01: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 346. Rufous-breasted Antthrush ssp.thoracicus 30-01: Heard at Chinapinza. 11-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 347. Barred Antthrush Chamaeza mollisima Heard on 2 dates at Tapichalaca. 348. Short-tailed Antthrush Chamaeza campanisoma 27-01: Heard twice along the Old Loja-Zamora Road

ANTPITTAS – GRALLARIIDAE 349. Scaled Antpitta Grallaria guatimalensis regulus 01-02: Two birds heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: One heard when climbing up to the El Oro Parakeet location, Buenaventura. 350. Plain-backed Antpitta Grallaria haplonota chaplinae/parambae 28-01: Heard at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 30-01: Heard and one briefly seen at Chinapinza. 02-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11/12-02: Heard at Buenaventura 351. Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla connectens A total of three on 2 dates at Yunguilla. 07-02: Heard at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 13-02: Heard along the Corona de Oro Road.

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352. Watkin’s Antpitta Grallaria watkinsi (NT) Recorded/heard on four dates in the Jorupe area. 07-02: One bird taped out at Los Corales, Jorupe. 10-02: One heard singing on hill Puente Buena Vista, Comedor ‘Karelis’, route E50 353. Jocotoco Antpitta Grallaria ridgelyi (E) (EN) We missed the species on 05-02 at Tapichalaca. Only briefly heard. 06-02: Excellent and close views of one in the feeding area, Tapichalaca. What a relief!! 354. Chestnut-naped Antpitta Grallaria nuchalis 05-02: Two birds seen at feeding station, Tapichalaca. 06-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 355. Rufous Antpitta Grallaria rufula Heard on two dates at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: A single bird observed at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 356. Tawny Antpitta Grallaria quitensis 24-01: Heard and two seen at El Cajas. 25-01: Heard and one seen at Cerro de Arcos. 26/27-02: Heard at Cerro de Acanama. 357. Thrush-like Antpitta Myrmothera campanisoma signata Heard on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 358. Slate-crowned Antpitta Grallaricula nana 05-02: Heard and nice views of one at Tapichalaca. 06-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 359. Crescent-faced Antpitta Grallaricula lineifrons (NT) Single birds seen on two dates at Cerro de Acanama.

GNATEATERS – CONOPOPHAGIDAE 360. Chestnut-crowned Gnateater Conopophaga castaneiceps 01/02-02: Briefly heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.?

TAPACULOS – Rhinocryptidae 361. Ash-colored Tapaculo Myornis senilis 26-01: Heard at Cerro de Acanama. 362. Northern White-crowned Tapaculo atratus 28-01: Heard at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: One observed at El Zarza. 30-01: Heard at Chinapinza. Heard on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 363. Long-tailed Tapaculo Scytalopus micropterus 29-01: Heard at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Heard at Chinapinza. 03-02: One observed at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 364. El Oro Tapaculo Scytalopus robbinsi (E) (EN) 13-02: At least four heard and excellent views of one along the Corona de Oro Road. 365. Chusquea Tapaculo Scytalopus parkeri 27-01: Heard at Cerro de Acanama and Huashapamba. Heard on two dates at Tapichalaca. 04-02: A single bird seen well at Cerro Toledo. 366. Paramo Tapaculo Scytalopus opacus androstictus 04-02: A single bird seen at Cerro Toledo. 367. Blackish Tapaculo Scytalopus latrans Heard on two dates at La Yunguilla and one seen on 24-01. Daily heard at Tapichalaca. 07-02: Heard at Utuana/Tundo Forest.

CRESCENTCHESTS – MELANOPAREIIDAE 368. Elegant Crescentchest Melanopareia elegans 04-02: Two seen in the Vilcabamba area.

TYRANT FLYCATCHERS, CALYPTURA – TYRANNIDAE 369. Wing-barred Piprites Piprites chloris 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge.

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370. Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseiceps 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area,Podocarpus. Heard on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: A single bird seen at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 10-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 371. Plumbeous-crowned Tyrannulet Phyllomyias plumbeiceps 03-02: Three at Huashapamba. 372. Black-capped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias nigrocapillus 26-01: Heard at Acanama. 04-02: One seen at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: One heard at Tapichalaca. 373. Tawny-rumped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias uropygialis 07-02: A single bird at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 374. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus 28-01: Heard at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 31-01: One at Yankuam Lodge and also heard later that day at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 375. Foothill Elaenia Myiopagis olallai (VU) 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 376. Pacific Elaenia Myiopagis subplacens 25-01: A single bird at Yunguilla. A total of 10 on four dates in the Jorupe area. 377. Greenish Elaenia Myipagis viridicata implacens 14-02: A single bird at Cerro Blanco. 378. Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster semipagana 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 12-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 15-02: One bird at Resrva Ayampe. 379. White-crested Elaenia Elaenia albiceps griseigularis 06-02: Two birds seen along route 682 between Reserva Tapichalaca and Valladolid. 07-02: Two between Sozoranga and Utuana. 380. Mottle-backed Elaenia Elaenia gigas 28-01: A single bird along the river near the Bombuscaro entrance, Podocarpus. 381. Highland Elaenia Elaenia obscura A total of four on two dates along Route 682 between Reserva Tapichalaca and Valladolid. 382. Sierran Elaenia Elaenia pallatangae 25-01: Four at Yunguilla. 383. White-lored Tyrannulet Ornithion inerme 31-01: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 384. Southern Beardless Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum sclateri Recorded on five dates in the west. 385. White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys rufomarginatus 24-01: Six at El Cajas. 386. White-tailed Tyrannulet Mecocerculus poecilocercus 07-02: A single bird at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 387. Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet Mecocerculus minor 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 388. White-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus hellmayri 03-02: Two at Huashapamba. 04-02: Two at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca 389. Agile Tit-Tyrant Uromyias agilis 27-02: Four at Cerro de Acanama. 390. Tumbesian Tyrannulet Ohaeomyias tumbezana 10-02: A total of four west of El Empalme on Route 68. A total of 10 on three dates in the Jorupe area. 14-02: Two at Cemeterio San Vicente. 391. Yellow Tyrannulet Capsiempis flaveola magnirostris 12-02: Two at Buenaventura. 392. Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant Pseudotriccus ruficeps 06-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 393. Tawny-crowned Pygmy Tyrant Euscarthmus meloryphus A total of four on four dates in the Jorupe area.

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394. Grey & White Tyrannulet Pseudelaenia leucospodia 14-02: Three at Cemeterio San Vicente. 395. Red-billed Tyrannulet cinereicapilla 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 396. Golden-faced Tyrannulet Zimmerius chrysops 29-01: Two El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Three at Chinapinza. A total of four on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: Two El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 06-02: Two at Tapichalaca. 397. Loja Tyrannulet Zimmerius flavidifrons 07-02: Six at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 10-02: A single at Buenaventura. 398. Marble-faced Bristle Tyrant Pogonotriccus ophthalmicus A total of 7 on three dates at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. 399. Spectacled Bristle Tyrant Pogonotriccus orbitalis 31-01: Two of this uncommon species at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 400. Ecuadorian Tyrannulet gualaquizae (NT) A total of three on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 401. Rufous-browed Tyrannulet Phylloscartes superciliaris griseocapillus 29-01: Five at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 02-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 03-02: Two at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 402. Streak-necked Flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis columbianus 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. 31-01: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 403. Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceous hederaceus 31-01: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Single birds on two dates at Buenaventura. 404. Ochre-bellied Flycatcher Mionectes oleaginous pacificus 09-02: A single bird at Jorupe. 10-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 405. Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 31-01: One at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: Two single birds at Buenaventura. 406. Flavescent Flycatcher flavicans 03-02: Heard at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 13-02: Two along the Corona de Oro Road. 407. Orange-crested Flycatcher Myiophobus phoenicomitra 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 408. Roraiman Flycatcher Myiophobus roraimae 02-02: A single bird seen briefly at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 03-02: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. Excellent views of a pair. 409. Olive-chested Flycatcher Myiophobus cryptoxanthus 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. 410. Bran-colored Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus 25-01: A single bird at Yunguilla. 10-02: West of El Empalme, along route 68 411. Orange-banded Flycatcher Nephelomyias lintoni (NT) 26-01: Four at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: Three at Cerro Toledo. Heard on two dates at Tapichalaca. 412. Ornate Flycatcher Myitriccus ornatus phoenicurus/stellatus Recorded on seven dates, mainly in the east. 413. White-eyed Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus zosterops 02-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam, but not responsive. 414. Black-throated Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus granadensis pyrrhops 26-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca.

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415. White-bellied Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis albiventris 31-01/01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 416. Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant Lophotriccus pileatus A total of 11 on three dates at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Six at Chinapinza. 417. Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus ruficeps 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 418. Black & White Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus capitalis 31-01: A pair at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 02-02: A female at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 419. Golden-winged Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus calopterus A total of eight on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 420. Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum peruanum/sclateri Recorded on 9 dates. 421. Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum guttatum 31-01: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 422. Brownish Twistwing Cnipodectes subbrunneus 10-02: A single bird gave nice views at Buenaventura. 423. Yellow Olive Flatbill Tolmomyias sulphurescens peruvianus/aequatorialis 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. Single birds on two dates at Jorupe. 11-02: One bird at Buenaventura. 15-02: One bird at Reserva Ayampe. 424. Grey-crowned Flatbill Tolmomyias poliocephalus 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 425. Olive-faced Flatbill Tolmomyias viridiceps Single birds on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 426. White-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus mystaceus zamorae/albogularis 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 11-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 427. Cinnamon Neopipo Neopipo cinnamomea 31-01: A single bird briefly heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam 428. Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomea pyrrhopterus 27-01: Two at Huashapamba. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 03-02: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 05-02: Two at Tapichalaca. 429. Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea sclateri 27-01: Two Old Zamora Road. 03-02: Four at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 430. Euler’s Flycatcher Lathotriccus euleri bolivianus 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 02-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 431. Grey-breasted Flycatcher Empidonax griseipectus (VU) 08-02: Two at Jorupe. 09-02: One heard singing Jorupe. 10-02: A single at Buenaventura where it is a very rare observation. 432. Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans angustirostris 28-01: A single bird near Loja. 06-02: A single bird at the bridge, Valladolid. 11-02: A single bird near Pinas. 12-02: A few at Buenaventura. 433. Olive-sided Flycatcher Contopus cooperi (NT) Recorded on eight dates. 434. Smoke-colored Pewee Contopus fumigatus ardosiacus 29-01: A single bird El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 435. Western Wood Pewee Contopus sordidulus 27-01: Two Old Loja-Zamora Road. 28-01: A single bird Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. Three birds on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Single birds on two dates at Buenaventura. 436. Tumbes Pewee Contopus punensis A total of six on four dates in the Jorupe area.

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15-02: A single bird at Reserva Ayampe. 437. Blackish Pewee Contopus nigrescens 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 438. Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus obscurus piurae 14-02: A pair and a female at Cemeterio San Vicente. 439. Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant Agriornis montanus solitarius 25-01: A single bird seen en route to Cerro de Arcos. 26-01: Several heard and two seen at Cerro de Arcos. 440. Masked Water Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta atripennis 12-02: A single bird at Humedal La Tembladera.. 441. Crowned Chat-Tyrant Silvicultrix frontalis 27-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 442. Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant Silvicultrix diadema gratiosa 27-01: A single bird at Huashapamba. 443. Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris 06-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 444. Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca rufipectoralis obfuscate 27-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo. 06-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 445. Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca fumicolor brunneifrons 24-01: Four at El Cajas. 26-01: A single bird at Cerro de Arcos. 446. Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus niveiceps 29-01: A single bird near Paquisha. Single birds on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 447. Short-tailed Field Tyrant Muscigralla brevicauda 14-02: Three at Cemeterio Sn Vicente. 448. Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius 27-01: Heard along the Old Zamora Road. 28-01: Heard at Mi Paradise. Single birds on 2 dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 15-02: One bird heard at Reserva Ayampe. 449. Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis hellmayri 12-02: Two at Tembladera and 10 at La Lagartera. 13-02: A single bird at Manglares Churute. 450. Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similis grandis 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus and one along the Rio Bombuscaro, between Zamora and Copalinga Lodge. 29-01: A single bird near Paquisha. Single birds on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: Two at Buenaventura 451. Grey-capped Flycatcher Myiozetetes granadensis obscurior 31-01: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 452. Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus 28-01: Heard along the E45 between Yantzaza and Panguintza. 05-02: A single bird on Valladolid.. 453. Lemon-browed Flycatcher Conopias cinchoneti (VU) 27-01: Four along the Old Loja – Zamora Road. 31-01: One at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 454. Baird’s Flycatcher Myiodynastes bairdii 07-02: A single bird at Los Corales, Jorupe. 10-02: Three between Macara and Buenaventura. 14-02: A single bird at Ayampe. 455. Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculatus chapmani 09-02: A single bird at Jorupe. 13-02: One shrimp ponds, Manglares Churute. 14-02: Two at Cerro Blanco. 15-02: A single bird at Reserva Ayampe. 456. Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua chrysogaster 04-02: Two near Vilcabamba. 13-02: A single bird at Manglares Chrute.

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457. Snowy-throated Kingbird Tyrannus niveigularis 14-02: A single bird at Cemeterio San Vicente. 458. Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus Observed. 459. Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer atriceps 25-01: A single bird at La Yunguilla. 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 10-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 12-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 460. Pale-edged Flycatcher Myiarchus cephalotes 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Four at Chinapinza. 02-02: Heard at El Zarza Wildlife Reserve. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 461. Sooty-crowned Flycatcher Myiarchus phaeocephalus A total of four on 2 dates at Jorupe. 14-02: A single bird at Cerro Blanco. 462. Ochraceous Attila Attila torridus (VU) A total of four on three dates at Buenaventura. 463. Bright-rumped Attila Attila spadiceus 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

COTINGAS – COTINGIDAE 464. Red-crested Cotinga Ampelion rubrocristatus 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo. 465. Chestnut-bellied Cotinga Doliornis remseni (VU) 27-01: Great views of a pair at Cero de Acanama. 466. Green & Black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii confuse 04-02: Two to three birds at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: A pair and another single male at Tapichalaca. 467. Barred Fruiteater Pipreola arcuate 04-02: A male at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: A male at Tapichalaca. Another individual heard. 468. Black-chested Fruiteater Pipreola lubomirskii 30-01: A male at Chinapinza. 469. Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola frontalis 30-01: A pair at Chinapinza. 470. Fiery-throated Fruiteater Pipreola chlorolepidota (NT) 31-01: A male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 471. Grey-tailed Piha Snowornis subalaris (NT) 31-01: A single bird seen and heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 472. Long-wattled Umbrellabird Cephalopterus penduliger (VU) 10-02: Two, including a gorgeous, adult male at Buenaventura.

MANAKINS – PIPRIDAE 473. Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus pax 30-01: A female at Chinapinza. 474. White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus interior/maximus 01-02: A male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Heard on two dates at Buenaventura. 13-02: Heard at Manglares Churute. 475. Club-winged Manakin Machaeropterus deliciosus 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 12-02: A male seen at Buenaventura and many more heard.

TITYRAS, BECARDS, – 476. Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Terenotriccus erythrurus 31-01: One at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 477. Black-crowned Tityra Tityra inquisitor buckleyi 01-02: Three at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 478. Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata fortis 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus.

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03-02: A single bird at Zarza Forest. 479. Andean Laniisoma Laniisoma buckleyi 29-01: One bird heard near Paquisha. (VU) 480. Yellow-cheeked Becard Pachyramphus xanthogenys 01-02: a single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam 481. Barred Becard Pachyramphus versicolor 05-02: Heard in the early morning at Tapichalaca. (Marcelo and Peter only) 482. Slaty Becard Pachyramphus spodiurus (EN) 09-02: Heard near Urraca Lodge, Jorupe. 09-02: Two pairs at Jorupe. 483. Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus castaneus 04-02: A single bird near Vilcabamba. 484. White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus tenebrosus 31-01: A male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 485. Black & White Becard Pachyramphus albogriseus salvini 03-02: A pair at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 486. One-colored Becard Pachyramphus homochrous 04-02: A female near Vilcabamba. A total of four on three dates in the Jorupe area.

VIREOS, GREENLETS, SHRIKE-BABBLERS – VIREONIDAE 487. Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis contrerasi/virenticeps 25-01: Three at Yunguilla. 04-02: Heard near Vilcabamba. 07-02: Heard at El Tundo, along road side and one heard and one seen at Los Corrales/Jorupe. 08-02: A single bird at Jorupe. 488. Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 489. Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo Vireolanius leucotis 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 490. Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys josephae 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 06-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 07-02: Two at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 491. Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceous A total of four on three dates in the Jorupe area. 15-02: One in ‘woodstar garden’, Ayampe and one at Reserva Ayampe. 492. Chivi Vireo Vireo chivi griseobarbatus 13-02: Heard and one seen at Manglares Churute. 14-02: Two at Cerro Blanco. 493. Olivaceous Greenlet Hylophilus olivaceous (NT) 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 02-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 494. Dusky-capped Greenlet Hylophilus 01-02: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 495. Lesser Greenlet Hylophilus decurtatus minor Single birds daily at Buenaventura. 496. Lemon-chested Greenlet 02-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam and one seen.

CROWS, JAYS – CORVIDAE 497. Turquoise Jay Cyanolyca turcosa 27-01: Heard at Huashapamba 30-01: Heard at Chinapinza. 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 498. Violaceous Jay Cyanocorax violaceus 28-01: Three at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. A total of 22 on 3 dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 499. White-tailed Jay Cyanocorax mystacalis 04-02: Heard near Vilcabamba.

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A total of 16 on three dates in the Jorupe area. 500. Inca Jay Cyanocorax yncas 27-01: Four Loja – Zamora Road. A total of four on two dates at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 06-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 13-02: Two along Corona de Oro Road.

SWALLOWS, MARTINS – HIRUNDINIDAE 501. Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea Recorded on seven dates. 502. Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera 07-02: A single bird at Sozorango. 10-02: A single bird during roadside stop on route E35, west of Catacocha 503. Blue & White Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca Observed on 15 dates. 504. Brown-bellied Swallow Notiochelidon murina 24-01: Three at El Cajas. 25-01: A single bird on transit. 26-01: 30+ at Cerro de Acanama. 505. White-banded Swallow Atticora fasciata 02-02: Six at grassland near Zurmi. 03-02: Two on transit. 506. White-tighed Swallow Neochelidon tibialis griseiventris 01-02: Four at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 507. Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Daily observed at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: Common around Vilcabamba. 11-02: 10 at Buenaventura. 15-02: One bird seen at Ayampe. 508. Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica 12-02: Observed at Temblarera and La Lagartera. 13-02: Observed at Manglares Churute. 509. Chestnut-collared Swallow Petrochelidon rufocollaris awquatorialis 07-02: 60 at Sozoranga.

BLACK-CAPPED DONACOBIUS – DONACOBIIDAE 510. Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapilla nigrodorsalis A total of seven on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

WRENS – TROGLODYTIDAE 511. Fasciated Wren Campylorhynchus fasciatus pallescens 04-02: Two near Vilcabamba. A total of 10 on three dates in the Jorupe area. 10-02: Four between Macara and Buenaventura and six at Buenaventura. 11-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 14/15-02: Six at coastal sites near Ayampe. 512. Thrush-like Wren Campylorhynchus turdinus hypostictus A total of three on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 14-02: A single bird at Cerro Blanco and two at Ayampe. 513. Grey-mantled Wren Odontorchilus branickii 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 514. Rufous Wren Cinnycerthia unirufa unibrunnea 27-01: Eight at Huashapamba. A total of 8 on two dates at Tapichalaca. 515. Grass Wren Cistothorus platensis 26-01: Briefly heard at Cerro de Acanama. 516. Plain-tailed Wren Pheugopedius euophrys longipes 27-01: Heard and five seen at Huashapamba. 03-02: Heard at Huashapamba. Heard on two dates at Tapichalaca. 517. Whiskered Wren Pheugopedius mystacalis 13-02: Heard along the Corona de Oro Road.

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518. Coraya Wren Pheugopedius coraya griseipectus Heard on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 519. Speckle-breasted Wren Pheugopedius sclateri Heard on three dates in the Jorupe area. 08-02: Two seen at Jorupe. 14-02: Two birds heard at Cerro Blanco. 15-02: Four heard and seen at Reserva Ayampe. 520. Superciliated Wren Cantorchilus superciliaris baroni A total of three on 2 dates at Jorupe. 10-02: Heard between Macara and Buenaventura. 12-02: A single bird near La Lagartera.. 521. Bay Wren Cantorchilus nigricapillus Heard on three dates at Buenaventura. 12-02: A single bird seen at Buenaventura. 522. House Wren Troglodytes aedon clarus/albicans Observed on 10 dates. 523. Mountain Wren Troglodytes solstitialis Heard at Cerro de Acanama. Single birds on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 524. White-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucosticte hauxwelli Heard on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 525. Grey-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucophrys 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 02/03-02: Heard and two seen at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 11-02: Three heard singing at Buenaventura. 526. Bar-winged Wood Wren Henicorhina leucoptera 29-01: Several heard at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 02-02: Heard at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge 03-02: Great views of two birds at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 527. Southern Nightingale-Wren Microcerculus marginatus Heard on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 528. Musician Wren Cyphorhinus aradus 31-01: Briefly heard at Maycu reserve/Yankuam 529. Song Wren Cyphorhinus phaeocephalus 11-02: Two birds showed nicely at Buenaventura. 11/12-02: Heard singing at Buenaventura.

GNATCATCHERS – POLIOPTILIDAE 530. Tropical Gnatcatcher Polioptila plumbea bilineata Observed on six dates in the west.

MOCKINGBIRDS, THRASHERS – MIMIDAE 531. Tropical Mockingbird Mimus milvus tolimensis 23-01: Observed in the garden of hotel Quito Airport Suites. 532. Long-tailed Mockingbird Mimus longicaudatus albogriseus 04-02: Two at Vilcabamba. A total of 10 on two dates at Buenaventura. 14-02: Observed.

THRUSHES – TURDIDAE 533. Andean Solitaire Myadestes ralloides venezuelensis/plumbeiceps 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 06-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 07-02: Two heard at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 11-02: Heard and two juv.birds seen at Buenaventura. 12-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 13-02: Heard along the Corona de Oro Road. 534. Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush Catharus fuscater Heard on two dates at La Yunguilla?? 07-02: Heard at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 13-02: Heard along the Corona de Oro Road.

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535. Sclater’s Nightingale-Thrush Catharus maculatus 30-01: Heard at Chinapinza. 536. Swainson’s Thrush Catharus ustulatus Scattered observations on six dates. 537. Pale-eyed Thrush Turdus leucops 30-01: Heard near Yankuam Lodge. Marcelo only. 538. Great Thrush Turdus fuscater gigantoides Observed on six dates in suitable habitat. 539. Glossy-black Thrush Turdus serranus fuscobrunneus 07-02: A single bird at Uruana/Tundo Forest. 540. Plumbeous-backed Thrush Turdus reevei 04-02: A single bird near Vilcabamba. 10-02: A single bird west of El Empalme on route 68 A total of 20 on three dates in the Jorupe area. 541. Chestnut-bellied Thrush Turdus fulviventris 29-01: A single bird along the Cecilia Track, Paquisha 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 02/03-02: a total of five birds at El Zarza. 542. Black-billed Thrush Turdus ignobilis debilis Observed on six dates in the east. 543. Ecuadorian Thrush Turdus maculirostris 25-01: A single bird at Yunguilla. 04-02: One heard west of Vilcabamba. Single birds on three dates at Jorupe. 10/11/12-02: Single birds at Buenaventura. 13-02: A single bird Manglare Churute. 14-02: Five at Cerro Blanco. 15-02: Five Ayampe area.

OLD WORLD SPARROWS, SNOWFINCHES – PASSERIDAE 544. House Sparrow Passer domesticus 27-01: Heard at Zamora.

WAGTAILS, PIPITS – MOTACILLIDAE 545. Paramo Pipit Anthus bogotensis 26-01: A single bird at Cerro de Arcos.

FINCHES, EUPHONIAS – FRINGILLIDAE 546. Yellow-bellied Siskin xanthogastrus Heard on 2 dates at Buenaventura. 12-02: Two seen at Buenaventura. 547. Olivaceous Siskin Spinus olivaceous 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. 548. Spinus magellanicus capitalis 24-01: 20+ at El Cajas. 25-01: 20+at La Yunguilla and 10+ at Cerro de Arcos 549. Saffron Siskin Spinus siemiradzkii (VU) 07-02: Three birds, including a gorgeous male at Los Corales, Jorupe. 550. Orange-crowned Euphonia Euphonia saturate 13-02: Four birds at Manglares Churute. 2 males and 2 females. 551. Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris melanura/hypoxantha Observed on nine dates. 552. Golden-rumped Euphonia Euphonia cyanocephala 02-02: Two at El Zarza Wildlife Reserve. 553. White-lored Euphonia Euphonia chrysopasta 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 554. Bronze-Green Euphonia Euphonia mesochrysa 30-01: Heard at Chinapinza. 555. Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster brevirostris/quitensis Recorded on six dates at the east slope. 11/12-02: Eight birds at Buenaventura.

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NEW WORLD SPARROWS – PASSERELLIDAE 556. Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis costaricensis Observed. 557. Yellow-browed Sparrow Ammodramus aurifrons A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 558. Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris striaticeps 12-02: Heard at Buenaventura. 559. Orange-billed Sparrow Arremon aurantiirostris spectabilis/santarosae 01-02: Heard at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11/12-02: A single bird observed at Buenaventura. 560. Black-capped Sparrow Arremon abeillei A total of three on 2 dates at Jorupe. 11-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 14-02: A single bird at Cerro Blanco. 561. Grey-browed Brushfinch Arremon assimilis A total of three on two dates at Yunguilla. 562. Olive Finch Arremon castaneiceps (NT) 28-01: Great views of one at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 563. Pale-naped Brushfinch Atlapetes pallidinucha papallactae 05-02: A single bird gave nice views at Tapichalaca. 564. Choco Brushfinch Atlapetes crassus 13-02: A single bird along the Corona de Oro Road. 565. Yellow-breasted Brushfinch Atlapetes latinuchus A total of eight on two dates at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: Four heard and seen at Cerro Toledo. A total of seven on two dates at Tapichalaca. 566. White-winged Brushfinch Atlapetes leucopterus dresseri 07-02: A single bird Utuana/Tundo Forest and another one at Los Corales, Jorupe. 567. White-headed Brushfinch Atlapetes albiceps 10-02: Two during a stop between Macara and Buenaventura. 568. Pale-headed Brushfinch Atlapetes pallidiceps (E) (EN) A total of 6 on two dates at La Yunguilla. Some very good views of this rare species. 569. Chestnut-capped Brushfinch Arremon brunneinucha 27-01: Heard at Huashapamba. 570. Common Bush Tanager Chlorospingus ophthalmicus/flavopectus 06-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 11-02: Three at Buenaventura. 571. Yellow-throated Bush Tanager Chlorospingus flavigularis marginatus 27-01: A single bird along the Old Zamora Road. 28-01: 10 at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 572. Ashy-throated Bush Tanager Chlorospingus canigularis sigantus/Paulus 28-01: Four at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. Single birds on two dates at Buenaventura. 573. Tumbes Sparrow Rhynchospiza stolzmanni 10-02: One bird heard singing a few times in shrubs and trees on west side of road during a roadside stop on route E35 between Lucarqui and Casanga. Could not locate it regrettably.

OROPENDOLAS, ORIOLES, BLACKBIRDS – ICTERIDAE 574. Peruvian Meadowlark Leistes bellicosus 25/26-01: A total of 7 on transit to and from Cerro de Arcos. 12-02: 10+ at La Lagartera. 13-02: Four on transit. 14-02: A single bird near Ayampe. 575. Yellow-billed Cacique Amblycercus holosericeus flavirostris 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 14-02: A single bird at Cerro Blanco. 576. Russet-backed Oropendola Psatocolius anguistifrons Recorded on 9 dates.

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577. Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza. 578. Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela flavicrissus A total of 30 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 08-02: A single bird at Jorupe. 12-02: One bird heard calling at Buenaventura. 14-02: Five at Cerro Blanco. 579. Subtropical Cacique Cacicus uropygialis 02-02: 10+ at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 580. Northern Mountain Cacique Cacicus leucoramphus 26-01: Six at Cerro de Acanama. 27-01: A single bird at Huashapamba. 03-02: Heard at Huashapamba. 581. Yellow-tailed Oriole Icterus mesomelas taczanowski 25-01: Heard at Yunguilla. A total of 10 on three dates at Jorupe. 12-02: One at La Lagartera. 15-02: One in the woodstar garden, Ayampe. 582. White-edged Oriole Icterus graceanne 04-02: Two near Vilcabamba. A total of 26 on three dates at Jorupe. 10-02: regularly observed between Macara and Buenaventura. 583. Giant Cowbird Molothrus oryzivorus 31-01: twice a single bird near Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 584. Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis riparius/occidentalis Recorded on seven dates. 585. Scrub Blackbird Dives warszewiczi Observed on 10 dates. 586. Great-tailed Grackle Quiscalus mexicanus peruvianus 13-02: Four on transit, near Guayaquil. 14-02: One along route 40 near Zapotal. 15-02: Three on route 40 from coast to Guayaquil.

NEW WORLD WARBLERS – PARULIDAE 587. Black-lored Yellowthroat Geothlypis auricularis 08-02: A female in the early morning at Los Corrales. 588. Olive-crowned Yellowthroat Geothlypis semiflava 11-02: A single bird at Buenaventura. 589. American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla 15-02: A single female-type bird at Ayampe 590. Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi pacifica/occidentalis 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: Two near Paquisha. A total of five on three dates at El Zarza Wildlife refuge Daily 10+ at Jorupe. 15-02: One heard at Reserva Ayampe. 591. Blackburnian Warbler Setophaga fusca Two to three birds recorded on 8 dates. 592. Mangrove Warbler Setophaga petechia 15-02: An adult and two juvenile birds at Ayampe. 593. Citrine Warbler Myiothlypis luteovirides 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: Heard and two birds seen at Tapichalaca. 594. Black-crested Warbler Myithlypis nigrocristata Single birds on 2 dates at La Yunguilla. 26-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 27-01: Two at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: One heard and seen at Cerro Toledo. 05/06-02: Single birds at Tapichalaca. 07-02: Several birds seen between Sozoranga and Utuana.

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595. Buff-rumped Warbler Myiothlypis fulvicauda semicervinus 28-01: Heard at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 31-01: Heard Cabanas Yankuam. A total of four on three dates at Buenaventura. 01-02: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 596. Grey & Gold Warbler Myiothlypis fraseri fraseri/ochraceicrista Common and daily observed at Jorupe. 13-02: Two at Manglares Churute. 597. Russet-crowned Warbler Myiothlypis coronate orientalis/castaneiceps 25-01: Heard at Yunguilla. 27-01: Heard at Huashapamba. 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Heard at Chinapinza. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge and another three birds heard. 05/06-02: Several heard at Tapichalaca. 13-02: Heard and recorded along the Corona de Oro Road. Subspecies castaneiceps. 598. Three-banded Warbler Basileuterus trifasciatus nitidor 07-02: Two at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 11-02: Five at Buenaventura. One bird was carrying nesting material. 599. Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus daedelus 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Three at Chinapinza. 02-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 11-02: Three at Buenaventura. 600. Canada Warbler Cardellina Canadensis Recorded on seven dates. 601. Slate-throated Redstart Myioborus miniatus ballux/verticalis/subsimilis Recorded on nine dates. 602. Spectacled Redstart Myioborus melanocephalus rufomarginatus 24-01: two at polylepis forest, El Cajas. A total of four on two dates at Tapichalaca.

CARDINALS & ALLIES – CARDINALIDAE 603. Tooth-billed Tanager Piranga lutea 07-02: A female at El Tundo and a pair at Los Corales, Jorupe. 08-02: A male at Jorupe and a pair at Los Corrales. 604. Summer Tanager Piranga rubra Single birds on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 03-02: A male at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 04-02: A female near Vilcabamba. 605. Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea 31-01: A female at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 606. White-winged Tanager Piranga leucoptera ardens 03-02: A pair at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 11-02: A male at Buenaventura. 607. Ochre-breasted Tanager Chlorothraupis stolzmanni 12-02: two at Buenaventura. 608. Golden Grosbeak chrysogaster 24-01: A male at Yunguilla. 25-01: 10 at Yunguilla. 04-02: Four at Vilcabamba. 609. Black-backed Grosbeak Pheucticus aureoventris crissalis 23-01: A single bird in the hotel garden in Quito. (Airport Suites) 610. Blue-black Grosbeak Cyanocompsa cyanoides Heard on 2 dates at Buenaventura. 611. Rothschild’s Grosbeak Cyanocompsa rothschildii A total of three on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

TANAGERS & ALLIES – THRAUPIDAE 612. Magpie Tanager Cissopis leverianus 28-01: Four at Me Paradise. A total of eight on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam.

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613. Black & White Tanager Conothraupis speculigera (NT) 07-02: A male at Los Corales, Jorupe. 08-02: At least three heard and this time a male gave great views to all of us at Los Corales, Jorupe. 614. White-capped Tanager Sericossypha albocristata 05-02: Heard at Tapichalaca. 615. Rufous-crested Tanager Creurgops verticalis 31-01: A single bird at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 616. Black-capped Hemispingus Hemispingus atropileus 27-01: A single bird at Huashapamba. 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 617. Piura Hemispingus Hemispingus piurae 07-02: Two between Sozoranga – Jorupe. 618. Black-headed Hemispingus Hemispingus verticalis 27-01: Three at Hushapamba. 619. Grey-hooded Bush Tanager Cnemoscopus rubrirostris 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 620. White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus panamensis 11-02: A pair at Buenaventura. 621. White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus 28-01: A male near Zamora. 30-01: Two females at Chinapinza. 31-01: A male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 622. Fulvous Shrike-Tanager Lanio fulvus peruvianus 31-01: Heard at Maycu/Reserve/Yankuam. 02-02: A male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 623. Ramphocelus nigrogularis A total of 14 on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam 624. Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo Recorded on seven dates. 625. Lemon-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus icteronotus Daily 10+ at Buenaventura. 626. Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus coelestis/caerulea/quesita Observed. 627. Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum melanoptera Recorded on 6 dates. 628. Blue-capped Tanager Thraupis cyanocephala 07-02: Two at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 629. Vermilion Tanager Calochaetes coccineus 29-01: Three to four at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 630. Orange-throated Tanager Wetmorethraupis sterrhopteron (VU) A total of 10 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 631. Hooded Mountain Tanager Buthraupis maontana cucullata 27-01: Six at Huashapamba. 04-02: Two at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: Three at Tapichalaca. 632. Lacrimose Mountain Tanager Anisognathus lacrymosus caerulescens A total of three on 2 dates at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: One at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: Two at Tapichalaca. 633. Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager Anisognathus igniventris erythrotus 24-01; Heard at El Cajas. A total of 9 on two dates at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toldeo. 634. Blue-winged Mountain Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus 29-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 30-01: Five at Chinapinza. 13-02: Two along the Corona de Oro Road. 635. Grass-green Tanager Chlorornis riefferii 04-02: Two at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca.

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636. Buff-breasted Mountain Tanager Dubusia taeniata 26-01: Heard at Cerro de Acanama. 05-02: A single bird seen and heard at Tapichalaca, Casa Simpson. 637. Yellow-throated Tanager analis 29-01: Four at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 638. Golden-crowned Tanager Iridosornis rufivertex 26-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo. 639. Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota venezuelensis 25-01: Two at Yunguilla. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 07-02: A single bird at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 640. Orange-eared Tanager Chlorochrysa calliparaea bourcieri 27-01: Six along the Old Zamora Road. 28-01: Four at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. Single birds on 2 dates at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 641. Turquoise Tanager Tangara Mexicana boliviana Single birds on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 642. Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis 28-01: Four at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: Four at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Three at Chinapinza and three at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. A total of 20 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 643. Green & Gold Tanager Tangara schrankii 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. A total of 14 on three dates at Maycu reserve/Yankuam. 644. Golden Tanager Tangara arthus aequatorialis/goodsoni 27-01: Four along the Old Zamora Road. 28-01: Four at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 02-02: Three at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 13-02: Two along the Corona de Oro Road. 645. Silver-throated Tanager Tangara icterocephala A total of five on two dates at Buenaventura. 646. Saffron-crowned Tanager Tangara xanthocephala 02-02: Three at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 06-02: Two at Tapichalaca. 647. Golden-eared Tanager Tangara chrysotis 28-01: Six at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 02-02: Two at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 648. Flame-faced Tanager Tangara parzudakii lunigera 29-01: Three at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Two pairs at Chinapinza. 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 649. Yellow-bellied Tanager Tangara xanthogastra A total of 18 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 650. Spotted Tanager Tangara punctate zamorae 28-01: Three at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 651. Rufous-throated Tanager Tangara rufigula 11-02: Three at Buenaventura. 652. Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola catharinae/nupera 28-01: Two at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. A total of four on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: Three at Buenaventura. 653. Metallic-green Tanager Tangara labradorides 30-01: Two at Chinapinza. 654. Blue-browed Tanager Tangara cyanotis lutleyi 06-02: Two at Tapichalaca.

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655. Blue-necked Tanager Tangara cyanicollis caeruleocephala/cyanopygia 27-01: A single bird along the Old Zamora Road. 28-01: Eight at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. 29-01: Two at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 30-01: Six at Chinapinza. 31-01: Ten at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. A total of four on two dates at Buenaventura. 656. Masked Tanager Tangara nigricincta 31-01: Two at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 657. Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigrovirides cyanescens 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 658. Blue & Black Tanager Tangara vassorii 27-01: A single bird at Huashapamba. 04-02: A single bird at Cerro Toledo 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 659. Silver-backed Tanager Tangara viridicollis fulvigula 07-02: A male at Utuana/Tundo Forest. 660. Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis occidentalis A total of six on two dates at maycu Reserve/Yankuam. A total oif seven on two dates at Buenaventura. 661. Black-faced Dacnis Dacnis lineatta 28-01: A single bird at Bombuscaro area, Podocarpus. A total of five on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 662. Yellow-tufted Dacnis Dacnis egregia aequatorialis 15-02: A male at Ayampe 663. Yellow-bellied Dacnis Dacnis flaviventer A pair was present next to the lodge of Yankuam. 664. Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana glaucoigularis A total of four on two dates at Maycu Resreve/Yankuam. 665. Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus microrhynchus/chocoanus A total of 12 on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: Four at Buenaventura. 666. Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza caerulescens/exsul A total of three on two dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 11-02: Two at Buenaventura. 667. Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira guirina 11-02: Five at Buenaventura. 668. Yellow-backed Tanager Hemithraupis flavicollis peruana 31-01: Three at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 669. Tit-like Dacnis Xenodacnis parina 24-01: 10 at El Cajas. 670. Blue-backed Conebill Conirostrum sitticolor 04-02: A single male at Cerro Toledo. 05-02: Three at Tapichalaca. 671. Capped Conebill Conirostrum albifrons atrocyaneum 06-02: A single male at Tapichalaca. 672. Giant Conebill Oreomanes fraseri (NT) 24-01: Two birds in Podocarpus forest, El Cajas. 673. Rusty Flowerpiercer Diglossa sittoides decorate 07-02: Two birds during roadside stop between Sozoranga and Utuana. 674. Glossy Flowerpiercer Diglossa lafresnayii 26-01: Three at Cerro de Acanama. 04-02: Heard at Cerro Toledo. 675. White-sided Flowerpiercer Diglossa albilatera A total of five on two dates at Tapichalaca. 676. Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer Diglossa glauca tyrianthina 29-01: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge and one near Paquisha. 03-02: A single bird at El Zarza Wildlife refuge. 677. Bluish Flowerpiercer Diglossa caerulescens media Single birds on two dates at Tapichalaca. 678. Masked Flowerpiercer Diglossa cyanea Single birds on two dates at Cero de Acanama. 04-02: Two at Cerro Toledo.

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Single birds on two dates at tapichalaca, 679. Red Pileated Finch Coryphospingus cucullatus fargoi 28-01: Two at Me Paradise. A total of four on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 13-02: Two males at Manglares Churute. 680. Crimson-breasted Finch Rhodospingus cruentus 12-02: Five at La Lagartera. 13-02: Two males and one female at Manglares Churute. 14-02: A pair at Cerro Blanco. 15-02: Two pairs at Reserva Ayampe. 681. Plumbeous Sierra Finch Phrygilus unicolor geospizopsis 24-01: A single bird at El Cajas. 25-01: Three en route to Cerro de Arcos. 26-01: Four at Cerro de Arcos. 682. Ash-breasted Sierra Finch Phrygilus plebejus ocularis 07-02: a single bird at the plaza of Sozorango. 10-02: Four between Macara and Buenaventura. 683. Slaty Finch rustica A total of five on two dates at Tapichalaca. 684. Collared Warbling Finch Poospiza hispaniolensis 14-02: Two at Cemeterio San Vicente. 685. Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola valida Recorded on seven dates. 686. Sulphur-throated Finch Sicalis taczanowskii 14-02: Two at Cemeterio San Vicente. 687. Slate-colored Grosbeak Saltator grossus 29-01/03-02: One heard at El Zarza Wildlife Refuge. 30-01: A single bird at Chinapinza. A total of nine on three dates at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 12-02: One heard at Buenaventura. 688. Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus Recorded on eight dates. 689. Greyish Saltator Saltator coerulescens azarae 28-01: Two at Mi Paradise. 01-02: One bird singing Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. Bridge just north of Miazi. 690. Black-cowled Saltator Saltator nigriceps 07-02: Four between Sozorango – Utuana. 691. Streaked Saltator Saltator striatipectus flavicollis A total of 11 on three dates at Jorupe. 12-02: 10 at La Lagartera. 14-02: Four at Cerro Blanco. 692. Blue-black Grassquit Volatina jacarina splendens/peruviana Recorded on nine dates. 693. Variable Seedeater Sporophila corvina ophthalmica A total of 20 on two dates at Jorupe. 12-02: A male at Buenaventura. 13-02: One male at Manglare Churute. 15-02: Two pairs at Reserva Ayampe. 694. Black & White Seedeater Sporophila luctuosa 29-01: Four near Paquisha. 01-02: One singing east of Rio Nagaritza. 11-02: Three at Buenaventura, 695. Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis olivacea 04-02: Four near Vilcabamba. 11-02: Five at Buenaventura. 12-02: A male at Buenaventura. 696. Parrot-billed Seedeater Sporophila peruviana devronis 12-02: a single bird at La lagartera. 13-02: 40+ at Cemeterio San Vicente. 697. Chestnut-bellied Seedeater Sporophila castaneiventris 28-01: Four near Me Paradise. 01-02: A single bird at the edge of Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 02-02: Four on transit.

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698. Chestnut-throated Seedeater Sporophila telasco 12-02: 50+ at La Lagartera and four at Humedal La Tembladera. 13-02: Two at Manglares Churute. 14-02: Five at Cemeterio San Vicente. 699. Thick-billed Seed Finch Oryzoborus funereus Single males on 2 dates at Buenaventura. 700. Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch Oryzoborus angolensis ssp. torridus 29/30/-01: single birds on transit. 31-01: One at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 01-02: Female and an immature male at Maycu Reserve/Yankuam. 701. Large-billed Seed Finch Oryzoborus crassirostris occidentalis 12-02: A pair at La Lagartera. 702. Plain-colored Seedeater Catamenia inornata minor 25-01: A pair southwest of Bellavista en route to Cerro de Arcos. 703. Bananaquit Coereba flaveola intermedia Recorded on 10 dates. 704. Dull-colored Grassquit Tiaris obscurus pauper 25-01: Four on transit. 04-02: Two at edge of some fields near Vilcabamba. 08-02: A single bird in the early morning at Los Corrales. 705. Plushcap Catamblyrhynchus diadema 27-01: A single bird at Cerro de Acanama. 05-02: A single bird at Tapichalaca. 07-02: Two along the road, near Utuana/Tundo Forest.

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