Field Guides Tour Report Ecuador: Rainforest & Andes

Mar 6, 2011 to Mar 20, 2011 Jay VanderGaast

Even after years of leading tours in Ecuador, I still am constantly amazed at the number and variety of birds found in this country. It's incredible enough that we were closing in on 600 species in less than two weeks, but when you look at the map of Ecuador, and see what a miniscule portion of the country we actually covered, it's even more astounding! It's hard to imagine anywhere birdier than the cross section of Ecuador we visited on this trip.

Of course, with such a list choosing highlights is pretty tough, but no matter the number of species seen, there are always a few that really stand out, for any number of reasons. First, there are birds that stood out just on their looks. These are birds like the pair of Plate-billed Mountain-Toucans we saw along the roadside as we descended from Yanacocha on our first day, or the unbelievably handsome Velvet-purple Coronets we enjoyed at the west-slope feeders, or those gorgeous Paradise Tanagers that lit up the canopy at Sacha. But this group also includes birds like the ungainly and bizarre-looking Hoatzins that entertained us on the shores of the cocha each day. Beautiful is not the word that comes to mind, but there's no doubt that their look is what sets them apart.

Other species stood out just by the fact that they are generally difficult to find and/or see, but we saw them really well. In this category we could include things like the trio of lovely Dark- backed Wood-Quail that overcame their shyness for a free feed at Angel Paz's forest feeders, the strikingly marked Striated Antthrush that we scoped on the forest floor at Sacha, and the beautiful White-bellied Antpitta that showed up for the daily feeding at San Isidro. I'd also include those stunning Powerful After hearing them at several sites on the west slope, we Woodpeckers from San Isidro in this category, as they toyed with finally caught up with a super pair of Powerful us at several sites before finally showing so wonderfully there! Woodpeckers right next to the cabins at San Isidro, and participant Kevin Heffernan captured this beautiful image of A third category of highlight birds would be those species that are the male. genuinely scarce and generally unpredictable. The best example of these types would be the wonderful views we had of both Reddish-winged Bare-eye and Lunulated Antbird at the big army ant swarm in the eastern lowlands. Not only are these birds quite scarce, but you just never know when you might find the ant swarm that holds these special birds. Maybe not quite as scarce, but perhaps even more unpredictable, that large group of bold and beautiful White-capped Tanagers that appeared by the roadside in the Guacamayos was another highlight of the trip.

For me, one avian highlight stood out more than any other, in part because it could be included in any of the above categories. It is certainly an attractive and unique looking bird, it can be very hard to find, and it seems to be genuinely scarce and poorly known bird. On top of this, it really gave a heck of a performance once we did find it. I'm talking about that amazing Tanager Finch, of course, which I'd seen only once before, and really wanted to see again! I'll always remember this as the Tanager Finch tour!

I almost forgot; there is a fourth category of highlights that can make a trip unforgettable and that is a great group of

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 1 birders to share all the other highlights with! I certainly had that this trip, and I just want to say thanks a lot to all of you for making this a fun experience for everyone, me included. I'm already looking forward to the next time I see you all on another tour. Hope it's soon!

-- Jay

We have more information about this itinerary and future departures on our web page for Ecuador: Rainforest & Andes.

KEYS FOR THIS LIST One of the following keys may be shown in brackets for individual species as appropriate: * = heard only, I = introduced, E = endemic, N = nesting, a = austral migrant, b = boreal migrant

BIRDS Tinamidae (Tinamous) GREAT TINAMOU (Tinamus major) – We didn't see or hear any, but we did find some beautiful blue-green eggshells from this species near the metal towers. CINEREOUS TINAMOU (Crypturellus cinereus) – Sacha. [*] LITTLE TINAMOU (Crypturellus soui) – Silanche and Sacha. [*] UNDULATED TINAMOU (Crypturellus undulatus) – Sacha. [*] Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) YELLOW-BILLED PINTAIL (SOUTH AMERICAN) (Anas georgica spinicauda) – A few distant birds dabbling in the shallows of Papallacta Lake. ANDEAN TEAL (Anas andium) – A small number were basking on the shores of Papallacta Lake. Cracidae (Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows) SPECKLED CHACHALACA (Ortalis guttata) – Not as conspicuous as usual, but we saw a few around the cocha at Sacha. ANDEAN GUAN (Penelope montagnii) – A furtive pair disappeared quickly as we walked back along the trail at Yanacocha. WATTLED GUAN (Aburria aburri) – Septimo Paraiso. [*] SICKLE-WINGED GUAN (Chamaepetes goudotii) – Great looks at an adult and a dusky youngster that came in for plantains at Angel Paz's feeders. We also hear the distinctive wing rattle of this guan at San Isidro. Odontophoridae (New World Quail) MARBLED WOOD-QUAIL (Odontophorus gujanensis) – Gerardo, our native guide at Sacha did a great job to find a pair of these on a night roost just after dark near the metal towers. RUFOUS-FRONTED WOOD-QUAIL (Odontophorus erythrops) – Silanche. [*] DARK-BACKED WOOD-QUAIL (Odontophorus melanonotus) – The antpittas may have been no-shows, but the wood- quail show at Angel Paz's was fantastic. A little family group of three birds came right in and fed on a little stump platform, giving us astounding looks at what was once an extremely difficult bird to see. Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and Shags) NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) – A pair on the shores of Papallacta Lake were the only ones for the trip. Anhingidae (Anhingas) ANHINGA (Anhinga anhinga) – A lone male was drying his wings on the banks of the Napo as we headed down river to Sacha. Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns) ZIGZAG HERON (Zebrilus undulatus) – Though both Oscar and I glimpsed this bird, as far as the group is concerned it was a heard only bird. It started calling in the heat of the day as we watched an army ant swarm along the Providencia trail, but it popped up only a couple of times and almost immediately ducked back into thick cover. So close! [*]

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 2 RUFESCENT TIGER-HERON (Tigrisoma lineatum) – Sacha. [*] GREAT EGRET (Ardea alba) – Small numbers along the Napo. SNOWY EGRET (Egretta thula) – Even smaller numbers along the Napo. CATTLE EGRET (IBIS) (Bubulcus ibis ibis) – Several good-sized groups both in the Mino region and along the Napo. STRIATED HERON (Butorides striata) – A few birds were flushed up from the edges of the cocha at Sacha. BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON (Nycticorax nycticorax) – One flew overhead as we canoed across the cocha in the early light of morning. Cathartidae (New World Vultures) BLACK VULTURE (Coragyps atratus) – Numerous on both slopes, especially so around that dead horse on Loreto Road! TURKEY VULTURE (Cathartes aura) – Mainly on the west slope, though there were a few seen in the eastern lowlands as well. GREATER YELLOW-HEADED VULTURE (Cathartes melambrotus) – Mostly replaces the TV in the eastern lowlands and we saw good numbers around Sacha, including some good scope views of perched birds. ANDEAN CONDOR (Vultur gryphus) – A beautiful bright sunny day as we headed up Papallacta Pass raised hopes of finding one of these magnificent birds and we weren't disappointed. During a roadside stop for Shining Sunbeam, we looked up to see an adult rising on a thermal, white upperwings flashing in the sunlight. It may not have been real close, but the views were excellent. This was a highlight of the day, and the trip, especially for Karen and Kevin, who both picked it as their top trip bird. KING VULTURE (Sarcoramphus papa) – Several distant birds seen at Sacha, including three adults circling overhead at the docking area along the Napo. Pandionidae (Osprey) OSPREY (Pandion haliaetus) – Seen several times along the The rarely-seen Tanager Finch is a tough bird to find, but Napo. They should be heading back north soon. [b] once we found this one, we were treated to a virtuoso performance as it sang from an open perch just a few yards Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites) away!. Bravo! (Photo by participant Kevin Heffernan) SWALLOW-TAILED KITE (Elanoides forficatus) – Always great to see this elegant bird. We had just two sightings: a single bird at San Isidro, then a close pair along Loreto Road. SNAIL KITE (Rostrhamus sociabilis) – Two juveniles (or maybe three) and an adult were pretty much fixtures around the cocha at Sacha, and one of the youngsters allowed us a close approach as we canoed back to the lodge one afternoon. SLENDER-BILLED KITE (Helicolestes hamatus) – Several around Sacha, though it wasn't until the final afternoon that we had a really great look at one. That day we had super close views of one perched along the edge of the cocha, with a Snail Kite perched a tree over for a nice comparison. DOUBLE-TOOTHED KITE (Harpagus bidentatus) – A calling bird inside the forest at Silanche was of the western slope race fasciatus, which has barred underparts, while at Sacha, we saw several of the nominate form, which have solid rufous bellies. PLUMBEOUS KITE (Ictinia plumbea) – Several sightings in the eastern lowlands, with god scope views of a perched bird from the river island on our final full morning. SHARP-SHINNED HAWK (PLAIN-BREASTED) (Accipiter striatus ventralis) – A small raptor that dashed through the canopy at San Isidro, flushing the quail-dove we were trying to see, eventually was refound on a perch, but with only a small viewing window. I managed to get it in the scope but it sat only long enough for about half the group to see that it was a dark morph bird. This bird is sometimes treated as a separate species, Plain-breasted Hawk. BICOLORED HAWK (Accipiter bicolor) – Our first sighting could hardly be called a sighting, as one whizzed past the parakeet saladero, causing a frenzied flight of frightened parakeets and parrotlets, just after they started to descend. A couple of days later along the Shipati Creek, Kevin spotted a perched raptor on a dead limb, and we got great studies of it. Even Oscar was stumped at first, and we discussed the possibility of it being a forest-falcon, but after some research, we've come to the conclusion that the bird was a juvenile Bicolored Hawk. SLATE-COLORED HAWK (Leucopternis schistaceus) – Gerardo scoped one for us from the metal tower on our first morning at Sacha.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 3 BARRED HAWK (Leucopternis princeps) – Fleeting looks at a calling bird high above the road near San Isidro. ROADSIDE HAWK (Buteo magnirostris) – Singles of this common hawk were seen on several days near San Isidro and at Sacha. BROAD-WINGED HAWK (Buteo platypterus) – We saw just a couple of individuals of this migrant species, both on the east slope near San Isidro. [b] VARIABLE HAWK (Buteo polyosoma) – This striking hawk was quite common up in the high puna grasslands of the Papallacta Pass, where we had fine views of several, including three birds perched together on the ground. BLACK HAWK-EAGLE (Spizaetus tyrannus) – Sacha. [*] Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras) LINED FOREST-FALCON (Micrastur gilvicollis) – Sacha. [*] COLLARED FOREST-FALCON (Micrastur semitorquatus semitorquatus) – Milpe and San Isidro. [*] BLACK CARACARA (Daptrius ater) – Small numbers along the Napo River. RED-THROATED CARACARA (Ibycter americanus) – Sacha. [*] CARUNCULATED CARACARA (Phalcoboenus carunculatus) – Distant but decent views of 20+ birds with our lone condor on the west slope of the Papallacta Pass. YELLOW-HEADED CARACARA (Milvago chimachima) – Quite common along the Napo. LAUGHING FALCON (Herpetotheres cachinnans) – One of our final new species for the trip, we spotted this one perched in a dead tree along the Napo on our return trip to Coca. AMERICAN KESTREL (Falco sparverius) – A couple of birds in the Tumbaco region of the central valley. The birds here belong to the resident race aequatorialis. Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots) RUFOUS-SIDED CRAKE (Laterallus melanophaius) – One flew across the channel ahead of the canoe as we approached the lake at Sacha. We tried to dig it out but only a couple of us in the front of the boat got a look at this skulker. [*] GRAY-BREASTED CRAKE (Laterallus exilis) – Not as aggressive and territorial as a month ago, but several folks had quick views of one on an island in the Napo River. GRAY-NECKED WOOD-RAIL (Aramides cajanea) – Sacha. [*] CHESTNUT-HEADED CRAKE (Anurolimnas castaneiceps) – Another elusive crake that I think only Clay got a brief view of along the Providencia trail. PURPLE GALLINULE (Porphyrio martinica) – A pre-tour bird for several folks that visited the Quito Botanical Gardens the day before we got going. The juvenile bird you all found by one of the ponds is apparently quite a good record for Quito, where they occur only rarely! SLATE-COLORED COOT (Fulica ardesiaca) – Three birds, including one on a nest, on the margins of Lake Papallacta. [N] Aramidae (Limpkin) LIMPKIN (Aramus guarauna) – One was flushed from along the Anaconda Creek at Sacha, and Karen saw another as we canoed out on our final morning there. Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings) PIED LAPWING (Vanellus cayanus) – Great looks at one of these gorgeous shorebirds on Oropendola Island (the Napo River island that belongs to Sacha Lodge), then another group of 4 along the Napo on the return trip to Coca. Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies) SPOTTED SANDPIPER (Actitis macularius) – Three birds along the Cosanga River as we searched (unsuccessfully) for Torrent Ducks, and a couple along the Napo. [b] Thinocoridae (Seedsnipes) RUFOUS-BELLIED SEEDSNIPE (Attagis gayi latreillii) – The tiring climb up the hill at the top of the Papallacta Pass was made very worthwhile when our driver Edgar spotted one of these great birds peering down at us from up the slope. We got great looks and photos. Aren't those intricately patterned back feathers something? Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers) YELLOW-BILLED TERN (Sternula superciliaris) – Just a couple of birds were seen along the Napo.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 4 Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) ROCK PIGEON (Columba livia) [I] PALE-VENTED PIGEON (Patagioenas cayennensis) – Common along the shore of the cocha and along the Napo. SCALED PIGEON (Patagioenas speciosa) – Great looks at several of these beautiful pigeons along Loreto Road. BAND-TAILED PIGEON (WHITE-NECKED) (Patagioenas fasciata albilinea) – A trio of these usually common highland pigeons that were seen from the mirador at San Isidro were the only ones for the trip. PLUMBEOUS PIGEON (Patagioenas plumbea) – Nice looks at a pair perched in a roadside Cecropia tree on the west slope along the old Nono-Mondo road, then several sightings in the lowlands around Sacha. The west slope birds belong to the race chapmani, while the eastern birds are of the race, bogotensis. RUDDY PIGEON (Patagioenas subvinacea) – We saw both Ecuadorian subspecies of this bird: berlepschi on the west slope at Milpe and Silanche, and ogilviegranti in the lowlands of the east. DUSKY PIGEON (Patagioenas goodsoni) – Silanche. [*] EARED DOVE (Zenaida auriculata hypoleuca) – Common in and around Quito. BLUE GROUND-DOVE (Claravis pretiosa) – Heard by all, and Kevin saw it fly past, on the Napo River island. WHITE-TIPPED DOVE (DECOLOR) (Leptotila verreauxi decolor) – Our lone sighting came from the west slope as we drove the research road in towards Tandayapa. GRAY-FRONTED DOVE (Leptotila rufaxilla) – Sacha. [*] SAPPHIRE QUAIL-DOVE (Geotrygon saphirina) – Beautiful views of one of these gorgeous doves along the Anangu trail, en route to the parakeet clay lick, started the turnaround of what was, up till then, a rather quiet morning on the trail. WHITE-THROATED QUAIL-DOVE (Geotrygon frenata bourcieri) – We had two sightings of this large, montane quail- dove: several folks got brief views of one below the feeders at Angel Paz's place, and then most (all?) of us had a pretty good look at one we flushed along the cock-of-the-rock trail at San Isidro. Psittacidae (Parrots) MAROON-TAILED PARAKEET (Pyrrhura melanura pacifica) – Three races occur in Ecuador; this form is confined to the western lowlands. We had a fast flying flock whiz through the canopy a couple of times as we birded from the tower at Silanche. MAROON-TAILED PARAKEET (Pyrrhura melanura Until they started turning up at Angel Paz's feeders, it was melanura) – Sacha. [*] virtually guaranteed that we would not see Dark-backed DUSKY-HEADED PARAKEET (Aratinga weddellii) – The Wood-Quail on this tour. Even now it's hit and miss, though common larger parakeet in the eastern lowlands. We recorded it was a definite hit this trip! (Photo by guide Jay them daily there, but our best views came at the riverside clay VanderGaast) lick, where a good number braved the crowds of larger parrots to get their share of toxin-neutralizing clay. CHESTNUT-FRONTED MACAW (Ara severus) – Loreto Road. [*] SCARLET MACAW (Ara macao) – Three birds looked as if they were planning on joining the throngs of parakeets and parrotlets at the interior clay lick, but the Bicolored Hawk delayed their descent (they did come down after we'd continued on the trail). Still we had great looks at these beauties, and came away with some nice photos too! RED-BELLIED MACAW (Orthopsittaca manilata) – Pretty decent looks at a pair that flew past Sacha's metal tower at eye level. COBALT-WINGED PARAKEET (Brotogeris cyanoptera) – Numerous in the eastern lowlands, and recorded there daily. Best were the heaps of them at the interior clay lick, though the noise they made was a bit deafening. SCARLET-SHOULDERED PARROTLET (Touit huetii) – Several trips to Sacha had gone by since I'd seen these birds at the interior clay lick, but there were at least 50 there this time around, and we had super views of them as they

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 5 descended little by little towards the lick. BLACK-HEADED PARROT (Pionites melanocephalus) – Oscar found a trio of these attractive small parrots perched in the canopy near the wooden tower at Sacha, and we all had nice scope views of them. BLUE-HEADED PARROT (Pionus menstruus) – Fair numbers among the more numerous Amazona parrots at the riverside clay lick. RED-BILLED PARROT (Pionus sordidus corallinus) – Quite a few unidentified Pionus parrots were seen in the San Isidro area, but the only ones we saw well enough to count were a pair of these birds that flew across in front of the mirador one morning. BRONZE-WINGED PARROT (Pionus chalcopterus) – Fairly good views of several of these flying past at both Milpe and Silanche. ORANGE-WINGED PARROT (Amazona amazonica) – Pretty common and seen quite well in the eastern lowlands, though these birds don't visit the clay licks like the other Amazona parrots of the region. SCALY-NAPED PARROT (Amazona mercenaria) – A few high-flying flocks overhead on the Guacamayos Ridge, where they are the only Amazona parrots present. MEALY PARROT (Amazona farinosa) – The most numerous species at the riverside clay lick. YELLOW-CROWNED PARROT (Amazona ochrocephala) – Smaller and brighter green than the Mealy Parrot. Quite good numbers were alongside that species at the clay lick. Opisthocomidae (Hoatzin) HOATZIN (Opisthocomus hoazin) – A unique and endearingly goofy bird, the Hoatzin is all alone in its family, and doesn't seem to have any really close relatives, though it is usually considered allied to the cuckoos. We saw them regularly around the cocha at Sacha, and they were Sandy's favorite bird of the trip. Cuculidae (Cuckoos) SQUIRREL CUCKOO (Piaya cayana) – Pretty common at lower elevations on both slopes. The west slope subspecies, nigricrissa, has yellow bare skin around the eye and quite a lot of black in the belly; the eastern race, mesura, has red orbital skin and reduced black below. GREATER ANI (Crotophaga major) – Pretty common around the cocha and along the Napo. SMOOTH-BILLED ANI (Crotophaga ani) – Numerous in the eastern lowlands, and we saw a few birds as high up as Cosanga as well. Strigidae (Owls) TROPICAL SCREECH-OWL (Megascops choliba) – Heard calling nightly around our cabins at Sacha, but only Kevin managed a view of it after Oscar finally located it through a very small window in the foliage. COLOMBIAN SCREECH-OWL (Megascops colombianus) – Septimo Paraiso. [*] TAWNY-BELLIED SCREECH-OWL (Megascops watsonii) – Great looks at one perched above the entrance to the Orquidea Creek as we canoed to the wooden tower in the early morning twilight. WHITE-THROATED SCREECH-OWL (Megascops albogularis) – Guacamayos Ridge. [*] CRESTED OWL (Lophostrix cristata) – Wonderful looks at a day-roosting bird with its crest fully erect near the wooden tower at Sacha. FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL (Glaucidium brasilianum) – Sacha. [*] MOTTLED OWL (Ciccaba virgata) – Heard at Septimo Paraiso on our first night of owling there, but it refused to show itself. On the next night, Kevin and I had it easily right next to the main lodge. "BLACK-BANDED" OWL TYPE (Ciccaba sp. nov. 1) – Seen the day before we arrived at San Isidro, but it was only ever heard calling long after we went to bed and long before we got up in the morning. [*] Caprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies) LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Chordeiles acutipennis) – The field guide suggests that this species is rare (or just under recorded) from the eastern lowlands. As on my January Sacha trip, we saw a couple flying over the cocha at dusk. COMMON PAURAQUE (Nyctidromus albicollis) – A couple of birds flushed ahead of the bus as we drove along the Simon Bolivar (ie Silanche) road at dawn. LADDER-TAILED NIGHTJAR (Hydropsalis climacocerca) – Nice views of a couple roosting on bamboo stalks just above the water along the Napo River, and we also flushed one or two on the river island a couple of days later. LYRE-TAILED NIGHTJAR (Uropsalis lyra lyra) – One came in right on schedule at dusk near Mindo. I thought at first that the bird was a female, but the tail was fairly long and I now believe it was a male lacking the spectacular long tail.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 6 Nyctibiidae (Potoos) COMMON POTOO (Nyctibius griseus) – A bird on a nest right near the lodge at Septimo Paraiso, and we also saw one at night as we looked for Lyre-tailed Nightjars near Mindo. We also heard one calling near the cocha at Sacha. [N] Apodidae (Swifts) WHITE-COLLARED SWIFT (Streptoprocne zonaris) – The common large swift, seen in big numbers at several sites. SHORT-TAILED SWIFT (Chaetura brachyura) – A few records in the eastern lowlands. FORK-TAILED PALM-SWIFT (Tachornis squamata) – Numerous over the cocha at Sacha. Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) WHITE-NECKED JACOBIN (Florisuga mellivora) – Common at the feeders at Septimo Paraiso, and we also saw one at Sacha. WHITE-BEARDED HERMIT (Phaethornis hispidus) – One came in close to check us out a couple of times, hovering just in front of me as we tried for antbirds along the boardwalk on our way out of Sacha Lodge. WHITE-WHISKERED HERMIT (Phaethornis yaruqui) – One or two at the feeders at Septimo Paraiso, and quite a few at flowering plants around Silanche. STRAIGHT-BILLED HERMIT (Phaethornis bourcieri) – Nice scope views of a couple on song perches in the forest en route to the metal towers at Sacha. GREAT-BILLED HERMIT (Phaethornis malaris) – Scope looks at several of these on a lek near the parakeet clay lick, then a catch up for Clay when we found another on a song perch along the Providencia trail. BROWN VIOLETEAR (Colibri delphinae) – Fair numbers of these aggressive hummers at the Septimo Paraiso feeders. GREEN VIOLETEAR (ANDEAN) (Colibri thalassinus cyanotus) – Just a couple of sightings at Tony and Barbara's feeders in the Tandayapa valley. SPARKLING VIOLETEAR (Colibri coruscans coruscans) – Common around Quito, and especially well seen at the botanical gardens. This beautifully patterned Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe was a GORGETED SUNANGEL (Heliangelus strophianus) – Jim S. major find on a rare warm, sunny day at the Papallacta made us all stop along the road above Bellavista so he could Pass. (Photo by guide Jay VanderGaast) take a picture; luckily for us as while we posed, our only one of these hummers for the tour flew in and began feeding above us in a flowering tree! TOURMALINE SUNANGEL (Heliangelus exortis) – The most numerous hummingbird at the feeders at Guango. WIRE-CRESTED THORNTAIL (Discosura popelairii) – Good looks at a female along Loreto Road, thanks to Karen's sharp spotting! GREEN THORNTAIL (Discosura conversii) – Numerous at the Milpe feeders, with a couple of birds at Silanche as well. SPECKLED HUMMINGBIRD (Adelomyia melanogenys) – Seen on both slopes but most numerous at the feeders at San Isidro. LONG-TAILED SYLPH (Aglaiocercus kingi) – This stunner was a fairly common visitor to the feeders at both Guango and San Isidro, but there's nothing common about its looks! VIOLET-TAILED SYLPH (Aglaiocercus coelestis coelestis) – One of a handful of hummingbirds endemic to the Choco region of NW Ecuador and SW Colombia. We saw these beauties regularly at feeders on the west slope. ECUADORIAN HILLSTAR (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) – A large messy nest on the ranger station at the Papallacta Pass was empty, but three of these birds were nearby, and gave great views as they fed and perched in the low vegetation. Presumably the birds were the adult female and her two kids, one of which was a male (in rather dull subadult plumage). Almost, but not quite, a country endemic. [N] BLACK-TAILED TRAINBEARER (Lesbia victoriae victoriae) – Seen fleetingly zipping overhead at Mitch and Carmen's house in Tumbaco, so we made a visit to the Quito Botanical Gardens on our last afternoon. A gorgeous long- tailed male made the visit worthwhile.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 7 TYRIAN METALTAIL (Metallura tyrianthina) – Vary common at the feeders at Yanacocha, with a couple also at Guango. SAPPHIRE-VENTED PUFFLEG (SAPPHIRE-VENTED) (Eriocnemis luciani luciani) – Fairly common at the Yanacocha feeders. GOLDEN-BREASTED PUFFLEG (Eriocnemis mosquera) – Outnumbered by the previous puffleg at the Yanacocha feeders, but we did pick up a few there. SHINING SUNBEAM (Aglaeactis cupripennis cupripennis) – We spotted one from the bus along the old road up the Papallacta Pass, a fortuitous sighting, as it was at that stop that we saw our only Andean Condor! And we had great looks at the sunbeam, too. BRONZY INCA (Coeligena coeligena obscura) – A rather dull large hummer that we saw only at the San Isidro feeders. BROWN INCA (Coeligena wilsoni) – Another Choco specialty, this bird was an uncommon visitor to feeders at several sites on the west slope. COLLARED INCA (Coeligena torquata) – We saw both of the Ecuadorian subspecies of this classy bird. At Tony and Barbara's feeders we had the race fulgidigula, while at Guango the nominate race was a regular visitor. BUFF-WINGED STARFRONTLET (Coeligena lutetiae) – The most numerous and aggressive large hummer at the Yanacocha feeders. MOUNTAIN VELVETBREAST (Lafresnaya lafresnayi saul) – A couple of birds were at the Yanacocha feeders, and a single bird was seen at Guango Lodge. SWORD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD (Ensifera ensifera) – This is one incredible bird; the long beak is specially adapted to feed on the trumpet flowers that grow in the high Andes. This makes them a little awkward at the feeders, but as we saw at Yanacocha, they do manage! GREAT SAPPHIREWING (Pterophanes cyanopterus cyanopterus) – At least one male and one female of this second- largest hummer were seen at Yanacocha's feeders. BUFF-TAILED CORONET (Boissonneaua flavescens flavescens) – This east-slope subspecies seems much less common than the western one, and we saw just a lone bird at Guango. BUFF-TAILED CORONET (Boissonneaua flavescens tinochlora) – Good numbers at the feeders at Angel Paz's and Tony and Barbara's place. Like the other coronets, this bird holds its wings open for a half a second upon alighting, looking like a gymnast that's just stuck their landing. CHESTNUT-BREASTED CORONET (Boissonneaua matthewsii) – Common on the east slope, with lots at the Guango and San Isidro feeders. VELVET-PURPLE CORONET (Boissonneaua jardini) – Wow, this Choco specialty is nothing short of spectacular. I remember my first few trips to Ecuador when I used to struggle for just a brief glimpse of this beauty. Now it's easy to see, with good numbers at several west slope feeder sites. BOOTED RACKET-TAIL (Ocreatus underwoodii melanantherus) – This white-booted west-slope form was numerous at feeders on the west slope. BOOTED RACKET-TAIL (Ocreatus underwoodii peruanus) – The east slope version has buffy-orange boots. We saw a male along Loreto Road, though we couldn't make out the boots. PURPLE-BIBBED WHITETIP (Urosticte benjamini) – This elegant little hummer was quite numerous at several feeder sites, particularly right on the grounds of our lodge- Septimo Paraiso. FAWN-BREASTED BRILLIANT (Heliodoxa rubinoides) – A regular visitor to the feeders in the subtropical zones on both slopes. GREEN-CROWNED BRILLIANT (Heliodoxa jacula) – Seen in small numbers at the feeders at Septimo Paraiso. EMPRESS BRILLIANT (Heliodoxa imperatrix) – This sleek Choco endemic used to be a very difficult bird to find, but it's now pretty reliable at several feeding stations. We saw it best at Angel Paz's, where a couple of males posed for pictures, showing off their distinctive golden bellies. GIANT HUMMINGBIRD (Patagona gigas peruviana) – What this one lacks in color, it sure makes up in size; it is one impressive hummingbird! We had great looks at a couple in Tumbaco, at the home of Mitch and Carmen. LONG-BILLED STARTHROAT (Heliomaster longirostris) – Jim and Sandy gave a good description of a hummingbird they saw at Sacha when they returned to the lodge ahead of the group, and that description matched this species perfectly. It was the only one for the tour. WHITE-BELLIED WOODSTAR (Chaetocercus mulsant) – Scarce on the west slope at this time of year, and we struggled for a couple of glimpses there, but we had nice studies of several at the feeders at Guango, on the east slope. PURPLE-THROATED WOODSTAR (Calliphlox mitchellii) – When I did this tour back in September, the White-

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 8 bellied Woodstar was the common woodstar on the west slope, while we saw just one or two of these birds. This tour, this species was common on the west slope, with White-bellied being virtually absent. WESTERN EMERALD (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) – Our lone sighting was of a sparkling male visiting the feeders at Tony and Barbara's house above Tandayapa. GREEN-CROWNED WOODNYMPH (GREEN-CROWNED) (Thalurania fannyi verticeps) – Seen at a few west slope feeder sites, but most common at the Milpe Reserve. FORK-TAILED WOODNYMPH (Thalurania furcata) – We had just one sighting of a male in the eastern lowlands at Sacha. ANDEAN EMERALD (Amazilia franciae viridiceps) – Quite numerous at several of the west slope feeder sites. BLUE-CHESTED HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia amabilis) – One of these rather dingy hummingbirds was seen at the flowers along the driveway into the Silanche Reserve. PURPLE-CHESTED HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia rosenbergi) – Karen found us a gorgeous male of this Choco endemic perched behind the tower at Silanche. RUFOUS-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia tzacatl) – Common at flowers and feeders on the west slope. GOLDEN-TAILED SAPPHIRE (Chrysuronia oenone) – A poorly seen female at a flowering tree along Loreto Road was all but forgotten when we got a great look at a beautiful perched male (plus a couple of females) from the wooden tower at Sacha. Trogonidae (Trogons) GOLDEN-HEADED QUETZAL (Pharomachrus auriceps auriceps) – Super looks at a brilliant male along the road near San Isidro- our only one for the tour. CRESTED QUETZAL (Pharomachrus antisianus) – A bit further up the road from where we saw the Golden-headed Quetzal, we heard one of these birds calling, and after a long and careful search, we finally got fabulous views of a stunning male. BLUE-TAILED TROGON (Trogon comptus) – Aka Choco Trogon, a male of this lovely Choco endemic spent a good deal of time posing cooperatively next to the tower at Silanche. BLACK-TAILED TROGON (Trogon melanurus) – Great looks (from above!) at a male below the canopy walkway at Sacha. WHITE-TAILED TROGON (Trogon chionurus) – A male was seen well One of a small party of Rufous Wrens that from the tower at Silanche, at the same time as the male Blue-tailed entertained us along the trail at Yanacocha. (Photo by participant Kevin Heffernan) Trogon was present. GREEN-BACKED TROGON (Trogon viridis) – Formerly lumped with White-tailed Trogon. We had a male one day, and a female the next, at Sacha. AMAZONIAN TROGON (Trogon ramonianus) – Formerly treated as conspecific with Violaceous Trogon, but now split as a good species. Our lone sighting was of a male from the wooden tower at Sacha. BLUE-CROWNED TROGON (Trogon curucui) – Sacha. [*] MASKED TROGON (Trogon personatus) – So-so views of a pair at Paz de las Aves, then much better views of the tame pair around the San Isidro street lights. Momotidae (Motmots) AMAZONIAN MOTMOT (Momotus momota) – Sacha. [*] ANDEAN MOTMOT (Momotus aequatorialis aequatorialis) – This species has had a checkered taxonomic history, alternately treated as a subspecies of Blue-crowned Motmot or as a good species, Highland Motmot. Blue-crowned has now been split into 5 species (including the Amazonian Motmot above) and this is the montane one here. We had great views thanks to Kevin who spotted one on a roadside power line late in the afternoon as we headed towards San Isidro. RUFOUS MOTMOT (Baryphthengus martii) – Septimo Paraiso. [*] BROAD-BILLED MOTMOT (BROAD-BILLED) (Electron platyrhynchum platyrhynchum) – Milpe. [*] BROAD-BILLED MOTMOT (PLAIN-TAILED) (Electron platyrhynchum pyrrholaemum) – Nice scope views along

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 9 the Napo at Sacha. Apparently seasonal on the Sacha property, and I certainly don't recall ever having one on the north bank of the Napo here before. Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) RINGED KINGFISHER (Megaceryle torquata) – Seen in small numbers daily in the eastern lowlands. GREEN-AND-RUFOUS KINGFISHER (Chloroceryle inda) – Pretty good views of a male during our afternoon canoe ride down the Anaconda Creek, and another seen briefly along Orquidea. Bucconidae (Puffbirds) WHITE-NECKED PUFFBIRD (Notharchus hyperrhynchus) – Good scope studies of a lone bird perched in a dead tree near the Silanche tower. PIED PUFFBIRD (Notharchus tectus) – Just before we descended from the wooden tower at Sacha, I decided to play tape of this species, and a pair immediately flew in and perched nearby for some excellent views. BROWN NUNLET (Nonnula brunnea) – It took some work to track down this unobtrusive bird along the Providencia trail, but Oscar finally managed to find it and get the scope on it. BLACK-FRONTED NUNBIRD (Monasa nigrifrons) – Pretty common in riparian forest along the Napo. WHITE-FRONTED NUNBIRD (Monasa morphoeus) – Single birds on two days at Sacha, one in terra firme forest near the metal tower, the other in riparian forest on the north side of the Napo, where Black-fronted is usually the nunbird that is present. YELLOW-BILLED NUNBIRD (Monasa flavirostris) – Sacha. [*] SWALLOW-WINGED PUFFBIRD (Chelidoptera tenebrosa) – Much less conspicuous along the Napo than usual (in fact we saw only a couple on our way back to Coca.), but we had a good close study of a pair in the canopy near the wooden tower. Galbulidae (Jacamars) WHITE-EARED JACAMAR (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis) – A pair of these super jacamars were among the first birds we saw when we arrived at the Sacha dock. YELLOW-BILLED JACAMAR (Galbula albirostris) – Anangu trail, Sacha. [*] WHITE-CHINNED JACAMAR (Galbula tombacea) – Good views of three birds along the Anaconda Creek at Sacha. COPPERY-CHESTED JACAMAR (Galbula pastazae) – A lone male of this rather local species was seen along Loreto Road thanks to Joyce's sharp eyes. GREAT JACAMAR (Jacamerops aureus) – Sacha. [*] Capitonidae (New World Barbets) SCARLET-CROWNED BARBET (Capito aurovirens) – Along with the White-eared Jacamar, this attractive barbet was among the first birds we saw upon our arrival at Sacha. ORANGE-FRONTED BARBET (Capito squamatus) – Great looks at a male of this Choco specialty from the tower at Silanche. GILDED BARBET (Capito auratus) – Quite common and easily seen from the towers at Sacha. RED-HEADED BARBET (Eubucco bourcierii) – Several nice views were had of these colorful birds both on the west slope at Mindo and Silanche, as well as a lone male along the Loreto Road. Semnornithidae (Toucan-Barbets) TOUCAN BARBET (Semnornis ramphastinus ramphastinus) – This incredible Choco endemic was seen well on two days. We first had a pair above the feeders at Sacha Tamia, then had amazing close views of another pair that visited the feeders inside the forest at Angel Paz's. Ramphastidae (Toucans) EMERALD TOUCANET (ANDEAN) (Aulacorhynchus prasinus albivitta) – Great looks at a bird feeding in roadside trees near San Isidro, then another pair along the trail the next day. Formerly treated as a full species, but currently considered a subspecies of Emerald Toucanet. CRIMSON-RUMPED TOUCANET (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus sexnotatus) – A solitary bird at the feeders at Angel Paz's place was the only one for the tour. GRAY-BREASTED MOUNTAIN-TOUCAN (Andigena hypoglauca) – The highlight of our short stop at Guango was an incredible view of this gorgeous toucan along the pipeline trail. PLATE-BILLED MOUNTAIN-TOUCAN (Andigena laminirostris) – A random roadside stop along the old Nono-

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 10 Mindo road paid off beautifully when we found a pair of these wonderful Choco endemics. BLACK-BILLED MOUNTAIN-TOUCAN (Andigena nigrirostris spilorhynchus) – Guacamayos. [*] LETTERED ARACARI (Pteroglossus inscriptus) – A lone individual put in a nice appearance next to the wooden tower at Sacha. COLLARED ARACARI (STRIPE-BILLED) (Pteroglossus torquatus erythropygius) – Formerly treated as a full species endemic to the Choco region, this aracari is now lumped with the Collared Aracari, which ranges up in to Central America. We saw a lone bird at Milpe, then good numbers from the tower at Silanche. CHESTNUT-EARED ARACARI (Pteroglossus castanotis) – We had just a single bird, in riparian habitat along the south bank of the Napo. MANY-BANDED ARACARI (Pteroglossus pluricinctus) – Generally the most numerous aracari around the Sacha area, and we had them on several days there. IVORY-BILLED ARACARI (Pteroglossus azara) – The friendly resident group of these birds showed well at the metal tower at Sacha. GOLDEN-COLLARED TOUCANET (Selenidera reinwardtii) – For most of us, the only one was seen at one of our first stops along Loreto Road, though Jim and Sandy also got to see one along the boardwalk at Sacha. CHESTNUT-MANDIBLED TOUCAN (Ramphastos swainsonii) – Milpe. [*] WHITE-THROATED TOUCAN (Ramphastos tucanus cuvieri) – The common large toucan at Sacha, though we heard more than we saw. Our best views came as we canoed along the Anaconda Creek, when we saw one perched overhead in the lovely late afternoon light. CHOCO TOUCAN (Ramphastos brevis) – We had distant scope views of one on the hillside above Septimo Paraiso, then had great looks at a group of seven in a dead tree near the tower at Silanche. CHANNEL-BILLED TOUCAN (Ramphastos vitellinus culminatus) – Smaller and less common at Sacha then the very similar White-throated Toucan. We heard this species a couple of times, but our only sighting was of a pair flying by the metal tower. Picidae (Woodpeckers) LAFRESNAYE'S PICULET (Picumnus lafresnayi) – We stopped to look at a euphonia as we descended the metal tower, and one of these tiny woodpeckers popped in right next to it. Unfortunately the only ones far enough down the stairs to see it were Mick and Jim S. YELLOW-TUFTED WOODPECKER (Melanerpes cruentatus) – Pretty common in the eastern lowlands and we saw them daily at Sacha. BLACK-CHEEKED WOODPECKER (Melanerpes pucherani) – Nice views of a pair from the tower at Silanche. RED-RUMPED WOODPECKER (Veniliornis kirkii) – Our sixth species of woodpecker on our morning at Silanche, and the only one we didn't see from the tower. The male we saw was with the large post-lunch flock at the reserve entrance. LITTLE WOODPECKER (Veniliornis passerinus) – I think Joyce and I were the only ones to see this small woodpecker along the Napo as we headed for the Anangu trail. GOLDEN-OLIVE WOODPECKER (Colaptes rubiginosus) – Great looks at a pair from the Silanche tower. CRIMSON-MANTLED WOODPECKER (Colaptes rivolii brevirostris) – We had one of these beauties along the road near San Isidro; unfortunately a few folks only got to see it in rather backlit conditions. SPOT-BREASTED WOODPECKER (Colaptes punctigula) – Great looks at one from the metal tower at Sacha, an odd place for it, as this species is generally found in riparian habitats, not in terra firme forest. I think Oscar had never seen it from the tower before. CINNAMON WOODPECKER (Celeus loricatus) – A single striking male was seen beautifully from the tower at Silanche. SCALE-BREASTED WOODPECKER (Celeus grammicus) – Sandy found us our only one shortly after we got up the wooden tower at Sacha. Nice work, Sandy! CHESTNUT WOODPECKER (Celeus elegans) – Super views of a male working over some dead branches low down next to the Anaconda Creek. RINGED WOODPECKER (Celeus torquatus) – A rather scarce woodpecker at Sacha, so it was great to get such nice looks at that male from the metal tower. LINEATED WOODPECKER (Dryocopus lineatus lineatus) – Sacha. [*] LINEATED WOODPECKER (Dryocopus lineatus fuscipennis) – Single males were seen on consecutive days at Milpe

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 11 and Silanche. POWERFUL WOODPECKER (Campephilus pollens pollens) – After hearing this impressive large woodpecker drumming at several sites, we finally caught up with a gorgeous pair right near the cabins at San Isidro! Kevin got some great pictures the next day when the rest of us birded the Guacamayos Ridge. CRIMSON-CRESTED WOODPECKER (Campephilus melanoleucos) – Quite common at Sacha, and we saw them well from the metal tower. GUAYAQUIL WOODPECKER (Campephilus gayaquilensis) – Wonderful close views of a pair in the trees adjacent to the tower at Silanche. Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers) SHORT-BILLED LEAFTOSSER (Sclerurus rufigularis) – Our only leaftosser was this species, which we saw on a long- used night roost at Sacha. STOUT-BILLED CINCLODES (Cinclodes excelsior excelsior) – Several up around the antennas at the Papallacta Pass. CHESTNUT-WINGED CINCLODES (Cinclodes albidiventris albidiventris) – Formerly Bar-winged Cinclodes, which has now been split into several species. We had a few on our way up to the Papallacta Pass. PALE-LEGGED HORNERO (PACIFIC) (Furnarius leucopus cinnamomeus) – Only Jim H. got to see this species, through the window above the urinal at Sacha Tamia! ANDEAN TIT-SPINETAIL (Leptasthenura andicola andicola) – Nice close views of a pair of these charming high- elevation birds in the scrubby montane vegetation along the old road to the Papallacta Pass. AZARA'S SPINETAIL (Synallaxis azarae media) – A single bird showed quite well as it fed in the undergrowth near the lights at San Isidro. DARK-BREASTED SPINETAIL (Synallaxis albigularis rodolphei) – Kevin did a great job of getting this skulker in the scope as it called from dense scrub along the Loreto Road. SLATY SPINETAIL (Synallaxis brachyura nigrofumosa) – Pretty good views of a pair during a random roadside stop on our way out of Silanche. WHITE-BELLIED SPINETAIL (Synallaxis propinqua) – This river island specialist can be really hard to see, but we managed to coax one up into the exposed dead branches of a fallen tree for incredible views. RED-FACED SPINETAIL (Cranioleuca erythrops erythrops) – Multiple views of a pair actively gathering nesting material and building a nest in some bamboo near the parking area at Septimo Paraiso. [N] MANY-STRIPED CANASTERO (Asthenes flammulata flammulata) – This bird all but eluded us, though a few folks had rather poor views of one that slipped cover for a moment. PEARLED TREERUNNER (Margarornis squamiger perlatus) – These beautifully-marked birds were a regular feature of mixed flocks in the subtropics on both slopes. STREAKED TUFTEDCHEEK (Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii) – We finally caught up with these great birds in mixed canopy flocks on the Guacamayos Ridge and at San Isidro. SCALY-THROATED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (SPOT-BREASTED) (Anabacerthia variegaticeps temporalis) – These birds were seen regularly in mixed flocks at Septimo and Milpe. I prefer the old name- Spectacled Foliage-gleaner, the spectacles being a more prominent feature than the scaly throat. LINEATED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Syndactyla subalaris) – One bird was seen feeding around the lights near the parking lot at Septimo Paraiso. STRIPED WOODHAUNTER (CENTRAL AMERICAN) (Hyloctistes subulatus virgatus) – A pair of these skulkers was well seen with the big mixed flock at the entrance to Silanche. This form is sometimes considered a separate species from the birds found in the Amazon basin, and is then called Western Woodhaunter. BUFF-FRONTED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Philydor rufum) – Our lone of these attractively colored birds was well-seen with a mixed flock along the driveway at Septimo Paraiso. CINNAMON-RUMPED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Philydor pyrrhodes) – Our only one was a very responsive bird along the Providencia Trail. Too bad it left as quickly as it appeared, giving us only the briefest of views. STREAK-CAPPED TREEHUNTER (Thripadectes virgaticeps) – One of these large furnariids was feeding on insects attracted to the lights outside the lodge at Septimo, and we had some good looks at it. OLIVE-BACKED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Automolus infuscatus) – Oscar did an amazing job of spotting this shy bird in the undergrowth along the Anangu trail, not to mention getting the whole group onto it before it vanished. PLAIN XENOPS (Xenops minutus) – One bird each at Silanche and Sacha. STREAKED XENOPS (Xenops rutilans) – Nice views of this one with the big mixed flock at the Silanche entrance,

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 12 though I was surprised as I hadn't realized they occurred there alongside the Plain Xenops. PLAIN-BROWN WOODCREEPER (Dendrocincla fuliginosa) – Seen on both sides of the Andes: a pair at Silanche and a single bird along the Anangu trail at Sacha. WEDGE-BILLED WOODCREEPER (Glyphorynchus spirurus) – A couple of sightings at Sacha, including 4 birds on one tree trunk near the metal towers. LONG-BILLED WOODCREEPER (Nasica longirostris) – Sacha. [*] CINNAMON-THROATED WOODCREEPER (Dendrexetastes rufigula) – Super views of a trio of these woodcreepers from the metal tower at Sacha. STRONG-BILLED WOODCREEPER (ANDEAN/NORTHERN) (Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus promeropirhynchus) – This massive woodcreeper was seen really well around the lights at the Sacha Tamia parking lot. STRIPED WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus obsoletus) – Brief looks at one along the Anaconda Creek. SPIX'S WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus spixii) – We saw a pair with a mixed flock as we returned from the interior parrot clay lick, though I doubt anyone has a clear memory of this rather generic woodcreeper. BLACK-STRIPED WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus) – Arguably one of the most striking of the woodcreepers, three of these well-marked birds were seen nicely at Silanche. SPOTTED WOODCREEPER (BERLEPSCH'S) (Xiphorhynchus erythropygius aequatorialis) – Quite common in mixed flocks around Septimo and Milpe. OLIVE-BACKED WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus triangularis triangularis) – The east-slope equivalent of the Spotted Woodcreeper; we saw this one around the lights at San Isidro. STREAK-HEADED WOODCREEPER (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii esmeraldae) – A pair of these common woodcreepers was seen at Silanche. MONTANE WOODCREEPER (Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger aequatorialis) – Common on the subtropics on both slopes, and we saw them at Septimo and San Isidro. Thamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds) LINED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus tenuifasciatus) – Loreto Road. [*] WESTERN SLATY-ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus atrinucha) – Silanche. [*] PLAIN-WINGED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus schistaceus) – Karen found our only one of these rather nondescript antbirds, a male, on our afternoon along the Liana Chica trail. MOUSE-COLORED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus murinus) – We were searching for a calling Yellow-browed Antbird when Jim H. spotted a male of this species sitting quietly in the subcanopy, along the Anangu trail. CASTELNAU'S ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus cryptoleucus) – This antshrike is a river island specialist, and we found our lone male on the lone river island we visited. It was a bit elusive, but I think most of us ultimately got a reasonable view of it. RUSSET ANTSHRIKE (TAWNY) (Thamnistes anabatinus intermedius) – One or two with a mixed flock at Milpe. DUSKY-THROATED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnomanes ardesiacus) – Nice views of a pair with a small mixed understory flock as we walked back from the metal towers. PYGMY ANTWREN (Myrmotherula brachyura) – It was a bit tough to get good views of this tiny canopy bird, but I think most of us managed to see the male along Providencia Trail quite well. MOUSTACHED ANTWREN (SHORT-BILLED) (Myrmotherula ignota obscura) – A tiny canopy-dweller, just like the similar Pygmy Antwren, but with this species, we were in the canopy as well. We had fantastic close looks at a pair right next to the metal tower at Sacha. WHITE-FLANKED ANTWREN (Myrmotherula axillaris) – A male with a small understory flock on our way back to the lodge from the metal tower. SLATY ANTWREN (Myrmotherula schisticolor schisticolor) – Good looks at a pair with a mixed flock along the entrance road at Septimo Paraiso. GRAY ANTWREN (Myrmotherula menetriesii) – A fast-moving mixed flock near the interior clay lick at Anangu mostly eluded us, but we did have nice looks at a male of this antwren. DUGAND'S ANTWREN (Herpsilochmus dugandi) – Another canopy-dwelling small antwren; this species was a little tough to pick out, as it never really came in close, but we did get reasonable looks at a male from the wooden tower. DOT-WINGED ANTWREN (Microrhopias quixensis) – Several with a mixed canopy flock at the Silanche tower. LONG-TAILED ANTBIRD (Drymophila caudata caudata) – Super views of a pair of these striking antbirds along the roadside near San Isidro.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 13 GRAY ANTBIRD (Cercomacra cinerascens) – Can be tough to see well as they like to stay high up in dense vine tangles, but we had a cooperative pair that showed beautifully along the Anangu Trail. BLACK ANTBIRD (Cercomacra serva) – An excited male showed of his white mantle patch as he came in close to inspect us along Loreto Road. BLACK-FACED ANTBIRD (Myrmoborus myotherinus) – Good looks at a pair at a surprisingly birdy spot along the Liana Chica trail at Sacha. PERUVIAN WARBLING-ANTBIRD (Hypocnemis peruviana) – Super studies of a pair at the same birdy spot as the above. YELLOW-BROWED ANTBIRD (Hypocnemis hypoxantha) – A pair of these colorful antbirds gave us beautiful views as they came in close along the upper Anangu trail. SILVERED ANTBIRD (Sclateria naevia) – Nice views of a singing male along the Anaconda Creek. CHESTNUT-BACKED ANTBIRD (Myrmeciza exsul maculifer) – Fleeting looks at a pair below the tower at Silanche. BLACK-THROATED ANTBIRD (Myrmeciza atrothorax) – A rather rare species in the Sacha area, so it was a surprise to see one on the outskirts of the big army ant swarm along the Providencia trail. WHITE-SHOULDERED ANTBIRD (Myrmeciza melanoceps) – A common resident of varzea forest; we had great looks at a pair at the same big army ant swarm as the above. PLUMBEOUS ANTBIRD (Myrmeciza hyperythra) – Only Mick got a look at the first female along the Anaconda Creek, but we all got decent views of both members of a pair along the boardwalk on our final morning's walk to the Napo. IMMACULATE ANTBIRD (Myrmeciza immaculata macrorhyncha) – Septimo Paraiso. [*] BICOLORED ANTBIRD (Gymnopithys leucaspis) – A faithful follower of army ants, and our only ones were several at the large ant swarm along Providencia. LUNULATED ANTBIRD (Gymnopithys lunulatus) – Also an obligate ant swarm follower, and we saw 4 of these scarce birds extremely well at the same army ant swarm. SPOT-BACKED ANTBIRD (Hylophylax naevius) – Sacha. [*] DOT-BACKED ANTBIRD (Hylophylax punctulatus) – Super views of a responsive singing male along the Anaconda Creek. BLACK-SPOTTED BARE-EYE (Phlegopsis nigromaculata) – Sacha. [*] REDDISH-WINGED BARE-EYE (Phlegopsis erythroptera) – That great army ant swarm along Providencia gave us many of our best antbirds, including wonderful looks at a pair of these striking scarce birds. Formicariidae (Antthrushes) BLACK-FACED ANTTHRUSH (Formicarius analis) – Sacha. [*] RUFOUS-BREASTED ANTTHRUSH (Formicarius rufipectus carrikeri) – Septimo Paraiso. [*] STRIATED ANTTHRUSH (Chamaeza nobilis) – This bird was pretty elusive at first, but we finally found it perched on a log and got some great looks at it, not far from the cabins at Sacha. Grallariidae (Antpittas) PLAIN-BACKED ANTPITTA (Grallaria haplonota) – Loreto Road. [*] CHESTNUT-CROWNED ANTPITTA (Grallaria ruficapilla ruficapilla) – We called one in close along the trails at Tony and Barbara's place, but only Joyce managed to see it before it vanished back into the dense understory. WHITE-BELLIED ANTPITTA (Grallaria hypoleuca) – The 7:30 AM antpitta feeding at San Isidro was fantastic, with a bird popping in for worms right on schedule and posing for pictures too! I remember when we used to struggle for just a glimpse! RUFOUS ANTPITTA (Grallaria rufula rufula) – Our first antpitta, one of these cute birds responded well and showed nicely near the upper feeders at Yanacocha. TAWNY ANTPITTA (Grallaria quitensis quitensis) – Considering how warm and sunny it was up at the Papallacta Pass, we were quite fortunate to get such good views of a couple up in the páramo. They can be quite difficult in nice weather. OCHRE-BREASTED ANTPITTA (Grallaricula flavirostris) – Septimo Paraiso. [*] SLATE-CROWNED ANTPITTA (SLATE-CROWNED) (Grallaricula nana nana) – Guacamayos Ridge. [*] Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos) RUSTY-BELTED TAPACULO (Liosceles thoracicus) – For a tapaculo, this one can be a pretty poor skulker. We had incredible studies of one parading around in the open just under one of the bridges along the trail to the interior clay

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 14 lick at Sacha. OCELLATED TAPACULO (Acropternis orthonyx infuscatus) – Yanacocha. [*] BLACKISH TAPACULO (Scytalopus latrans latrans) – Yanacocha and San Isidro. [*] LONG-TAILED TAPACULO (Scytalopus micropterus) – We lured one across the trail at San Isidro, and several folks got to see it quickly zip across, but it wasn't enough to make out any plumage details. SPILLMANN'S TAPACULO (Scytalopus spillmanni) – Tandayapa and San Isidro. Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) BROWN-CAPPED TYRANNULET (Ornithion brunneicapillus) – Silanche. [*] WHITE-LORED TYRANNULET (Ornithion inerme) – Great looks at a very excited bird next to the metal tower at Sacha. SOUTHERN BEARDLESS-TYRANNULET (Camptostoma obsoletum) – A pair of these perky little flycatchers showed nicely at Mitch and Carmen's home in Tumbaco, and another was at the Quito Botanical Gardens. WHITE-TAILED TYRANNULET (Mecocerculus poecilocercus) – Fairly common in mixed flocks in the subtropics on both slopes. WHITE-BANDED TYRANNULET (Mecocerculus stictopterus stictopterus) – Nice views of this attractive, clean- looking tyrannulet with a mixed flock at Guango. WHITE-THROATED TYRANNULET (Mecocerculus leucophrys rufomarginatis) – After missing a few of these along the trail at Yanacocha, we finally connected with a pair that popped out right next to the bus, just as we were about to leave. TUFTED TIT-TYRANT (Anairetes parulus aequatorialis) – A tyrant with character! We saw a couple of these cute birds in the montane scrub as we headed up towards the Papallacta Pass. YELLOW-CROWNED TYRANNULET (Tyrannulus elatus) – One seen nicely with the big mixed flock at the entrance to Silanche. Also heard regularly in the eastern lowlands. MOTTLE-BACKED ELAENIA (Elaenia gigas) – Easily recognizable by their bifurcated crests. We saw several on the river island we visited on morning at Sacha. RIVER TYRANNULET (Serpophaga hypoleuca) – On the same river island as the above, we had great views of a responsive one of these island specialists. STREAK-NECKED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes striaticollis) – Singles were seen along the old Nono-Mindo road and on the Guacamayos Ridge. OLIVE-STRIPED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes olivaceus) – Very similar to the preceding species, but occurs at lower elevations. Our lone sighting was at Silanche. OCHRE-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes oleagineus) – One bird was seen the day we went to the parrot clay licks at Sacha. SLATY-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon superciliaris) – Fairly common in the subtropics on both slopes, though most of our sightings were in the west. SOOTY-HEADED TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias griseiceps) – A pair of these plain-winged flycatchers were seen nicely at the entrance to the Silanche reserve. ASHY-HEADED TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias cinereiceps) – Nice looks at our only one around the lights at San Isidro. CHOCO TYRANNULET (Zimmerius albigularis) – Until recently treated as a race of Golden-faced Tyrannulet, but now treated as a full species restricted to the west slope. We saw several around Mindo and Silanche. SLENDER-FOOTED TYRANNULET (Zimmerius gracilipes) – Sacha. [*] GOLDEN-FACED TYRANNULET (Zimmerius chrysops) – Good views of a couple along Loreto Road. ORNATE FLYCATCHER (Myiotriccus ornatus) – Super views of this beautiful little flycatcher along the entrance road to Septimo Paraiso and at the Milpe reserve. RUFOUS-HEADED PYGMY-TYRANT (Pseudotriccus ruficeps) – Guacamayos. [*] LESSER WAGTAIL-TYRANT (Stigmatura napensis) – An active and restless river island specialist, but we got great looks at one that spent some time hopping about in the dead branches of a fallen tree on the river island we visited near Sacha. SCALE-CRESTED PYGMY-TYRANT (Lophotriccus pileatus) – They weren't super cooperative, but most folks got views of these little tyrants on the west slope around Mindo.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 15 WHITE-EYED TODY-TYRANT (Hemitriccus zosterops) – Sacha. [*] RUFOUS-CROWNED TODY-FLYCATCHER (Poecilotriccus ruficeps) – People always love this endearing little flycatcher, which we saw beautifully shortly after the antpitta show at San Isidro. GOLDEN-WINGED TODY-FLYCATCHER (Poecilotriccus calopterus) – Loreto Road. [*] COMMON TODY-FLYCATCHER (Todirostrum cinereum sclateri) – One along the road into Silanche, and another on the Napo River island, where it was one of several species to pop up into the only dead branches available. BLACK-HEADED TODY-FLYCATCHER (Todirostrum nigriceps) – Good views of one in the canopy at Silanche. YELLOW-BROWED TODY-FLYCATCHER (Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum) – The resident pair in the wooden tower tree at Sacha hung around for much of our morning up there, and we got to see them eye to eye several times. YELLOW-MARGINED FLYCATCHER (YELLOW-MARGINED) (Tolmomyias assimilis flavotectus) – One of our first birds of the morning from the tower at Silanche. GRAY-CROWNED FLYCATCHER (Tolmomyias poliocephalus) – Great looks at a calling bird in the tallest tree alongside the metal tower at Sacha. RUDDY-TAILED FLYCATCHER (Terenotriccus erythrurus) – Silanche. [*] CINNAMON FLYCATCHER (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus pyrrhopterus) – After a couple along the old Nono-Mindo road, we saw them regularly in the subtropics on the east slope. CLIFF FLYCATCHER (Hirundinea ferruginea) – Four birds at their usual haunt along the Loreto Road. HANDSOME FLYCATCHER (Nephelomyias pulcher) – One showed very briefly with a mixed flock at San Isidro, but only Clay managed to get on it before it disappeared. FLAVESCENT FLYCATCHER (Myiophobus flavicans flavicans) – Good views of our lone one along the roadside above Tandayapa. BRAN-COLORED FLYCATCHER (Myiophobus fasciatus) – One in some scrubby vegetation just below the parking area at Angel Paz's. We showed it to Angel, as he'd never seen one before; it did seem kind of high for this species. OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER (Contopus cooperi) – We had two records of this northern migrant: one along the road to Silanche, the other along Loreto Road. This second bird was on the exact same perch two weeks later when I came through with the second tour. [b] SMOKE-COLORED PEWEE (Contopus fumigatus) – Common in the subtropics on both slopes. WESTERN WOOD-PEWEE (Contopus sordidulus) – Seen, and more importantly, heard, along Loreto Road. [b] EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE (Contopus virens) – Sacha. [*] FUSCOUS FLYCATCHER (Cnemotriccus fuscatus) – A lone bird showed quite well on the Napo River island near Sacha. ACADIAN FLYCATCHER (Empidonax virescens) – A single bird was seen around the parking area at Septimo Paraiso. [b] WILLOW FLYCATCHER (Empidonax traillii) – One was one the Napo River island we visited. Though the bird didn't sing, and thus was hard to differentiate from Alder Flycatcher, this same individual was singing here back in January. I suppose it could have been replaced by an Alder, but... [b] BLACK PHOEBE (WHITE-WINGED) (Sayornis nigricans angustirostris) – Seen regularly along watercourses in the subtropic zones on both slopes. VERMILION FLYCATCHER (VERMILION) (Pyrocephalus rubinus piurae) – Seen a couple of times in the dry central valley around Quito. DRAB WATER TYRANT (Ochthornis littoralis) – A couple of sightings of this drab, but endearing little flycatcher along the Rio Napo. PLAIN-CAPPED GROUND-TYRANT (Muscisaxicola alpinus alpinus) – A couple of birds in the high páramo of the Papallacta Pass as we headed up to look for seedsnipe. SMOKY BUSH-TYRANT (Myiotheretes fumigatus) – Our lone bird was seen perched and calling above the hummingbird feeders at Yanacocha. MASKED WATER-TYRANT (Fluvicola nengeta) – A pair of these lovely pied birds were seen at a usual hangout along the Silanche road. CROWNED CHAT-TYRANT (CROWNED) (Ochthoeca frontalis frontalis) – At least three birds were seen well during the walk to the hummingbird feeders at Yanacocha. YELLOW-BELLIED CHAT-TYRANT (Ochthoeca diadema gratiosa) – Guacamayos. [*] SLATY-BACKED CHAT-TYRANT (SLATY-BACKED) (Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris cinnamomeiventris) –

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 16 Fabulous views of these little stunners at the once-beautiful waterfall on the east slope of the Guacamayos. I find it ironic that the defacement of the rock face beside the waterfall appears to be the work of an environmental organization! RUFOUS-BREASTED CHAT-TYRANT (Ochthoeca rufipectoralis obfuscata) – Great looks at a pair with a small mixed flock at Guango. BROWN-BACKED CHAT-TYRANT (Ochthoeca fumicolor brunneifrons) – A pair of these birds showed well in scrub near treeline in the Papallacta Pass. RUFOUS-TAILED FLATBILL (Ramphotrigon ruficauda) – Sacha. [*] CINNAMON ATTILA (Attila cinnamomeus) – Not bad views of one calling from a tall tree adjacent to the wooden tower at Sacha. CITRON-BELLIED ATTILA (Attila citriniventris) – Sacha. [*] BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA (Attila spadiceus) – Sacha. [*] SIRYSTES (Sirystes sibilator) – A lone bird showed up in the wooden tower tree and was eventually seen well by all. GRAYISH MOURNER (Rhytipterna simplex) – Sacha. [*] DUSKY-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus tuberculifer) – Heard at Silanche and Septimo, but the only one we saw was at Sacha, from the metal tower. SHORT-CRESTED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus ferox) – A lone bird along the margins of the cocha at Sacha. PALE-EDGED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus cephalotes cephalotes) – Seen easily around the lights at San Isidro. Joyce also found what appeared to be an active nest below the eaves of one of the cabins. [N] LESSER KISKADEE (Pitangus lictor) – Brief looks at one along the Shipati Stream. GREAT KISKADEE (Pitangus sulphuratus) – Pretty common around Sacha. BOAT-BILLED FLYCATCHER (Megarynchus pitangua) – Mostly seen in the eastern lowlands, though we also had a lone bird at Silanche. RUSTY-MARGINED FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes cayanensis hellmayri) – Small numbers on the west slope, including a partially leucistic bird with an almost completely white head (with a faint pattern discernible) at Silanche. SOCIAL FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes similis) – Small numbers in the eastern lowlands. GRAY-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes granadensis) – Even smaller numbers in the eastern lowlands. DUSKY-CHESTED FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes luteiventris) – Pretty nice scope views of a single bird from Sacha's wooden tower. GOLDEN-CROWNED FLYCATCHER (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus minor) – A pair came in to the sounds of a pygmy-owl at Tony and Barbara's place, though I think one or two folks didn't see them at all well. STREAKED FLYCATCHER (Myiodynastes maculatus) – Jim and Sandy, along with Clay, saw one when they stayed back at Sacha Lodge one morning. PIRATIC FLYCATCHER (Legatus leucophaius) – Seen in small numbers at Sacha. SULPHURY FLYCATCHER (Tyrannopsis sulphurea) – Kevin and Karen were the only ones to see this bird when it put in a brief appearance near the wooden tower at Sacha. I think the rest of us were on the wrong side of the platform when Oscar spotted it. TROPICAL KINGBIRD (Tyrannus melancholicus melancholicus) – Numerous throughout, barring the really high elevations. EASTERN KINGBIRD (Tyrannus tyrannus) – Good numbers in the eastern lowlands. [b] FORK-TAILED FLYCATCHER (Tyrannus savana) – A pair perched in dead branches on the Napo River island may have been my first in Ecuador. Cotingidae (Cotingas) GREEN-AND-BLACK FRUITEATER (Pipreola riefferii) – Fruiteaters were hard to come by this trip, but we did finally see several of this fairly common species along the Guacamayos Ridge trail. BARRED FRUITEATER (Pipreola arcuata arcuata) – For most just a heard only bird, though Jim H. did see a calling bird slip out the back of nearby shrub at Yanacocha. ANDEAN COCK-OF-THE-ROCK (Rupicola peruvianus sanguinolentus) – A good show by a trio of fiery males below the blind at Angel Paz's. OLIVACEOUS PIHA (Snowornis cryptolophus) – We missed this rather scarce species on the west slope (at Angel Paz's) so it was great that Jim S. picked one out as it 'caught' fruit on the east slope of the Guacamayos. Nice spotting, Jim! PURPLE-THROATED FRUITCROW (Querula purpurata) – The usual quartet of fruitcrows were fixtures around

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 17 Sacha's wooden tower. AMAZONIAN UMBRELLABIRD (Cephalopterus ornatus) – It may have been a bit distant, but our scope views of a male on an island across from the Sacha dock weren't bad at all. PLUM-THROATED COTINGA (Cotinga maynana) – A female from the wooden tower was all we could muster of this species. SPANGLED COTINGA (Cotinga cayana) – After dipping completely on cotingas from Sacha's metal tower, we saw about 4 males of this usually common cotinga from the wooden tower. Would have hated to miss this one! SCREAMING PIHA (Lipaugus vociferans) – It may be lacking in the looks department, but that song is incredible, and it is always fun to watch the effort these birds put into their calls. Top marks for enthusiasm! BARE-NECKED FRUITCROW (Gymnoderus foetidus) – Mostly rather distant views, but we did get reasonable looks at males a couple of times at Sacha. Pipridae (Manakins) CLUB-WINGED MANAKIN (Machaeropterus deliciosus) – Fantastic looks at a lone displaying male at the lek at Milpe. STRIPED MANAKIN (WESTERN) (Machaeropterus regulus striolatus) – The hike up the steep trail at Anangu was made worth it by a trio of manakins, including this beautiful species. We had wonderful looks at a colorful male. BLUE-CROWNED MANAKIN (Lepidothrix coronata) – Another of our Anangu manakins, with a nice male showing well on his lek. WHITE-BEARDED MANAKIN (Manacus manacus) – After listening to a male performing his snappy display all morning below the tower at Silanche we finally tracked him down for some excellent views after lunch. ORANGE-CROWNED MANAKIN (Heterocercus aurantiivertex) – Pretty drab, as manakins go, but a very local species (nearly an Ecuadorian endemic) and a good one to find. We had good looks at one along the Orquidea channel (still the only place I've ever seen this bird) at Sacha. WIRE-TAILED MANAKIN (Pipra filicauda) – Males of this stunning bird were seen on two days at Sacha. GOLDEN-HEADED MANAKIN (Pipra erythrocephala) – The third of our Anangu manakins; several males of this species were on their regular display site, and gave us super views. Tityridae (Tityras and Allies) BLACK-TAILED TITYRA (Tityra cayana) – Seen a couple of times in the eastern lowlands, including from the wooden tower at Sacha. MASKED TITYRA (Tityra semifasciata) – Several birds were seen from the Silanche tower, and then we saw this species again along Loreto Road on the east slope, surprising me as I'd forgotten they also occur on the east slope. WHITE-BROWED PURPLETUFT (Iodopleura isabellae) – A pair of these small birds (which were formerly placed in the cotinga family) turned up next to Sacha's wooden tower just before we were about to call it a morning and head downstairs. BARRED BECARD (Pachyramphus versicolor versicolor) – Super views of a male on one morning, a female the next, around the lights at San Isidro. CINNAMON BECARD (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus cinnamomeus) – A couple of birds were seen around the parking lot at Septimo Paraiso. WHITE-WINGED BECARD (Pachyramphus polychopterus) – Also seen at the Septimo parking lot, though we had just a lone male of this species. PINK-THROATED BECARD (Pachyramphus minor) – Nice close views of a male as we descended from the metal towers at Sacha, and then a female a couple of days later at the wooden tower. Vireonidae (Vireos) BROWN-CAPPED VIREO (Vireo leucophrys) – Not uncommon in the subtropics on both slopes. RED-EYED VIREO (Vireo olivaceus) – A few birds from Sacha's wooden tower. YELLOW-GREEN VIREO (Vireo flavoviridis) – A few along the Napo near Sacha. DUSKY-CAPPED GREENLET (Hylophilus hypoxanthus) – Sacha. [*] LESSER GREENLET (GRAY-HEADED) (Hylophilus decurtatus minor) – Fairly common at Silanche, though heard more often than seen, SLATY-CAPPED SHRIKE-VIREO (Vireolanius leucotis) – Great views of this beautiful large vireo from the tower at Silanche, as they passed nearby in the company of a mixed canopy flock. BLACK-BILLED PEPPERSHRIKE (Cyclarhis nigrirostris) – One was well seen around the lights at San Isidro.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 18 Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies) TURQUOISE JAY (Cyanolyca turcosa) – First seen at Yanacocha, where a trio of birds were hopping about on the ground in the middle of a large pasture! Also seen in the Tandayapa valley and at Guango. GREEN JAY (INCA) (Cyanocorax yncas yncas) – Numerous and easy to see at San Isidro, where a bunch of them spend most of the day hanging around the lights making weird noises. VIOLACEOUS JAY (Cyanocorax violaceus) – Common and seen daily in the eastern lowlands. Hirundinidae (Swallows) BLUE-AND-WHITE SWALLOW (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca) – The common swallow in most of the montane regions, barring the highest elevations we visited. BROWN-BELLIED SWALLOW (Orochelidon murina murina) – Replaces the preceding species in the high páramo regions, where it is fairly common. WHITE-THIGHED SWALLOW (Atticora tibialis minima) – A few of these small swallows were perched along the Silanche Road on our way out from the reserve. WHITE-BANDED SWALLOW (Atticora fasciata) – This sleek, attractive swallow was numerous along the Napo. SOUTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis) – A few sightings in the lowlands on both slopes. GRAY-BREASTED MARTIN (Progne chalybea) – Seen daily in the eastern lowlands. WHITE-WINGED SWALLOW (Tachycineta albiventer) – This lovely swallow was a common sight around Sacha Lodge. BANK SWALLOW (Riparia riparia) – Good numbers of this northern migrant were seen along the Napo. [b] BARN SWALLOW (Hirundo rustica) – Just a couple of Barn Swallows were seen from the island in the Napo. [b] Troglodytidae (Wrens) THRUSH-LIKE WREN (Campylorhynchus turdinus) – Great views of a pair in a fruiting palm tree near the start of the Anangu trail. RUFOUS WREN (Cinnycerthia unirufa unirufa) – A party of 5 of these sociable birds at Yanacocha, where they were very confiding and easy to see. PLAIN-TAILED WREN (Pheugopedius euophrys) – Fairly decent looks at a pair of these skulking wrens in some roadside bamboo near San Isidro. CORAYA WREN (Pheugopedius coraya) – Another skulking wren, though we got pretty nice views of a pair along the Providencia trail. BAY WREN (SOUTH AMERICAN) (Cantorchilus nigricapillus nigricapillus) – A single bird near the Club-winged Manakin lek at Milpe. HOUSE WREN (SOUTHERN) (Troglodytes aedon albicans) – Seen a couple of times in the Mindo region. MOUNTAIN WREN (Troglodytes solstitialis solstitialis) – I think everyone got okay looks at this tiny wren in the subtropical forest at Guango. SEDGE WREN (POLYGLOTTUS GROUP) (Cistothorus platensis aequatorialis) – I'm not entirely convinced these Andean birds should be treated as the same species as our North American breeders, but for now, that's what they are. We saw a couple in the high páramo of the Papallacta Pass. WHITE-BREASTED WOOD-WREN (Henicorhina leucosticta) – Sacha. [*] GRAY-BREASTED WOOD-WREN (Henicorhina leucophrys leucophrys) – Heard a bunch of times, but only Karen and Kevin ever managed to see one at San Isidro. SCALY-BREASTED WREN (Microcerculus marginatus) – Silanche and Sacha. [*] WING-BANDED WREN (Microcerculus bambla) – Loreto Road. [*] MUSICIAN WREN (Cyphorhinus arada) – One of those birds you'd rather hear than see if you had to choose. Luckily, we didn't have to choose and we got to experience them with both senses at Sacha. Polioptilidae (Gnatcatchers) SLATE-THROATED GNATCATCHER (Polioptila schistaceigula) – Super looks at several of these Choco specialties from the tower at Silanche. Cinclidae (Dippers) WHITE-CAPPED DIPPER (Cinclus leucocephalus leuconotus) – Kevin spotted our only one, a fairly distant bird, along

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 19 the river at Guango Lodge. Donacobiidae (Donacobius) BLACK-CAPPED DONACOBIUS (Donacobius atricapilla) – Several of these dapper birds, now in their own monotypic family, were seen regularly around the cocha at Sacha. Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies) ANDEAN SOLITAIRE (Myadestes ralloides) – The ethereal song was heard several times on the west slope, then we saw a few on the east slope at San Isidro, where their song is more vireo-like. SWAINSON'S THRUSH (Catharus ustulatus) – A single bird was seen on our afternoon at Milpe Reserve. [b] PALE-EYED THRUSH (Turdus leucops) – Kevin, Karen, and I saw a singing bird right by the dining room at San Isidro just after our siesta break one afternoon. ECUADORIAN THRUSH (Turdus maculirostris) – Several of these dull thrushes on the grounds of Septimo Paraiso. LAWRENCE'S THRUSH (Turdus lawrencii) – One of the world's great mimics; we heard this incredible songster a few times, and also lucked into seeing one that popped in at the Golden-headed Manakin lek along the Anangu trail. BLACK-BILLED THRUSH (Turdus ignobilis) – Small numbers around the cocha and along the Napo at Sacha. CHESTNUT-BELLIED THRUSH (Turdus fulviventris) – Great views of one of these handsome thrushes along the road on the east slope of the Guacamayos. GREAT THRUSH (Turdus fuscater quindio) – Common in the highlands, including in Quito. GLOSSY-BLACK THRUSH (Turdus serranus fuscobrunneus) – Heard regularly in the subtropics, though we only saw this species at San Isidro. WHITE-NECKED THRUSH (Turdus albicollis) – Clay was the only one to see this bird at Sacha when he returned early to the lodge with Gerardo one morning. Parulidae (New World Warblers) TROPICAL PARULA (Parula pitiayumi) – Seen several times in the subtropics on both slopes. BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER (Dendroica fusca) – The most numerous boreal migrant warbler we saw; especially common at San Isidro, where there were plenty around the lights. [b] BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER (Mniotilta varia) – San Isidro. [*] AMERICAN REDSTART (Setophaga ruticilla) – A male at Milpe was a good find. [b] CANADA WARBLER (Wilsonia canadensis) – Quite a few at San Isidro, around the lights, where they were second to the Blackburnians in terms of numbers. [b] SLATE-THROATED REDSTART (Myioborus miniatus) – Common and seen most days on both slopes. SPECTACLED REDSTART (Myioborus melanocephalus ruficoronatus) – Mostly occurs above the preceding species. We saw these lovely birds several times in the high Andes, beginning at Yanacocha. BLACK-CRESTED WARBLER (Basileuterus nigrocristatus) – A couple of birds at Yanacocha were restless and tricky to get a good look at; one on our way up to the Papallacta Pass was a lot more cooperative. THREE-STRIPED WARBLER (Basileuterus tristriatus) – One small party along the entrance road to Septimo Paraiso. Coerebidae (Bananaquit) BANANAQUIT (Coereba flaveola) – Seen only at Silanche and along the Loreto Road. Thraupidae (Tanagers and Allies) MAGPIE TANAGER (Cissopis leverianus) – These striking, well-named tanagers were seen regularly in the lowlands of the east. WHITE-CAPPED TANAGER (Sericossypha albocristata) – This large, sociable tanager always seems more like a jay than a tanager to me. We had superb looks at a party of at least half a dozen next to the road in the Guacamayos. BLACK-CAPPED HEMISPINGUS (Hemispingus atropileus) – Decent looks at a pair of these tanagers with a mixed flock along the Guacamayos ridge trail. SUPERCILIARIED HEMISPINGUS (SUPERCILIARIED) (Hemispingus superciliaris nigrifrons) – Our only ones were a fast moving duo at Yanacocha our first morning. BLACK-EARED HEMISPINGUS (BLACK-EARED) (Hemispingus melanotis melanotis) – Good views of a pair heading to roost at San Isidro late one afternoon. GRAY-HOODED BUSH TANAGER (RUBRIROSTRIS) (Cnemoscopus rubrirostris rubrirostris) – One of these

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 20 distinctive, tail-wagging tanagers was with a small mixed bird party at Guango. ORANGE-HEADED TANAGER (Thlypopsis sordida) – Great looks at a pair of these river island specialists on the Napo river island we stopped on. CINEREOUS CONEBILL (Conirostrum cinereum fraseri) – Seen on the way up the Papallacta Pass, then far better at the Quito Botanical Gardens. BLUE-BACKED CONEBILL (Conirostrum sitticolor sitticolor) – Nice views of this pretty little conebill at Yanacocha. CAPPED CONEBILL (Conirostrum albifrons atrocyaneum) – Another tail-wagger. We saw a lone male with a mixed flock at Guango. Emberizidae (Buntings, Sparrows and Allies) COMMON BUSH-TANAGER (NORTHERN ANDES) (Chlorospingus ophthalmicus phaeocephalus) – Quite common around San Isidro. DUSKY BUSH-TANAGER (Chlorospingus semifuscus semifuscus) – Just a couple of birds in the Mindo/Milpe region. YELLOW-THROATED BUSH-TANAGER (Chlorospingus flavigularis) – Fairly common around Septimo Paraiso, then seen again along the Loreto Road. Thraupidae (Tanagers and Allies) GUIRA TANAGER (Hemithraupis guira) – We had really nice views of a pair of these distinctive little tanagers with the big mixed flock at the entrance to Silanche. DUSKY-FACED TANAGER (Mitrospingus cassinii) – Nice response and views of a pair along the road into Silanche. GRAY-HEADED TANAGER (Eucometis penicillata) – A single bird was seen in varzea forest along the Anden boardwalk at Sacha. SCARLET-BROWED TANAGER (Heterospingus xanthopygius) – Stunning scope views of one of these Choco specialties from the Silanche tower. FLAME-CRESTED TANAGER (Tachyphonus cristatus) – A lone male was seen in the canopy from the metal tower at Sacha. WHITE-SHOULDERED TANAGER (Tachyphonus luctuosus) – Fairly numerous in the mixed canopy flocks around the Silanche tower. TAWNY-CRESTED TANAGER (Tachyphonus delatrii) – A bunch of these were with the preceding species and a bunch of others at Silanche. WHITE-LINED TANAGER (Tachyphonus rufus) – A couple of these open-country tanagers were seen in the Mindo region, and then again along the Loreto Road. MASKED CRIMSON TANAGER (Ramphocelus nigrogularis) – Great looks at one of these gorgeous tanagers along the boardwalk as we headed in to Sacha Lodge for the first time. SILVER-BEAKED TANAGER (Ramphocelus carbo) – Quite common in the Eastern lowlands. FLAME-RUMPED TANAGER (LEMON-RUMPED) (Ramphocelus flammigerus icteronotus) – Numerous in open areas at lower elevations on the west slope. BLUE-GRAY TANAGER (Thraupis episcopus quaesita) – This form was common on the west slope. BLUE-GRAY TANAGER (Thraupis episcopus coelestis) – And this form, with the distinctive white shoulders, was very common at lower elevations in the east. PALM TANAGER (Thraupis palmarum) – Numerous in the lowlands and foothills on both slopes. BLUE-AND-YELLOW TANAGER (Thraupis bonariensis darwinii) – Just a few birds were seen in the dry central valley as we left Quito headed for the Papallacta Pass. HOODED MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Buthraupis montana cucullata) – We had super looks at a pair of these bulky, beautiful tanagers at eye level near the trail at Yanacocha, then saw them again in the Guacamayos. BLACK-CHESTED MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Buthraupis eximia) – Quite scarce and hard to find, so we were fortunate to have such outstanding views of a pair at Yanacocha, in a flock with the Hooded Mt-tanagers. LACRIMOSE MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Anisognathus lacrymosus palpebrosus) – Surprisingly missed at Guango, but we picked up this bird in a mixed flock along the Guacamayos Ridge trail. SCARLET-BELLIED MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Anisognathus igniventris erythronotus) – Incredibly gorgeous, and one of the most common birds at Yanacocha. What's not to like? BLUE-WINGED MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Anisognathus somptuosus) – Very common in the subtropics on both slopes.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 21 BLACK-CHINNED MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Anisognathus notabilis) – Quite similar to the preceding species, but much scarcer. We had excellent views at Angel Paz's where they came in to feed on plantains alongside the Blue- winged MTs, giving us a great comparison. GRASS-GREEN TANAGER (Chlorornis riefferii riefferii) – A very chunky and attractive tanager. Though it occurs on both slopes, we only saw a pair with a mixed flock on the Guacamayos ridge trail. FAWN-BREASTED TANAGER (Pipraeidea melanonota venezuelensis) – A single bird was seen on two days at San Isidro, though I don't think everyone got on this bird. GRAY-AND-GOLD TANAGER (Tangara palmeri) – A trio of these classy-looking Choco specialties made a few passes by the Silanche tower. PARADISE TANAGER (Tangara chilensis) – A single bird that showed briefly along Loreto Road was not at all satisfactory, so the 6 birds that showed up and showed off at Sacha's wooden tower were a huge hit, and one of the group's favorites. BLUE-WHISKERED TANAGER (Tangara johannae) – A scarce Choco specialty; we were lucky to get such great views of a pair at Silanche. GREEN-AND-GOLD TANAGER (Tangara schrankii) – A pair of these colorful tanagers were well seen from Sacha's metal tower. GOLDEN TANAGER (Tangara arthus) – One of the most numerous tanagers in the cloud forests of the west slope. SILVER-THROATED TANAGER (Tangara icterocephala) – A lone bird was at Septimo Paraiso. SAFFRON-CROWNED TANAGER (Tangara xanthocephala venusta) – Another beauty, this one seen a few times on the east slope at San Isidro. FLAME-FACED TANAGER (Tangara parzudakii) – And yet another stunner! We saw a pair of these incredible birds at the feeders at Sacha Tamia. SPOTTED TANAGER (Tangara punctata) – A pair of these were seen during one of our roadside stops along the Loreto Road. RUFOUS-THROATED TANAGER (Tangara rufigula) – Seen briefly and poorly at Milpe, but then we had great scope views of a couple of these Choco endemics at the new reserve just down the road. BAY-HEADED TANAGER (Tangara gyrola) – A few were seen from the tower at Silanche. RUFOUS-WINGED TANAGER (Tangara lavinia) – Similar to the preceding species, but generally a scarcer bird. We had fabulous views of a couple, also from the Silanche tower. SCRUB TANAGER (Tangara vitriolina) – Quite a local species, restricted to the dry inter-Andean valleys in the northern half of the country. We had one at Mitch and Carmen's place in Tumbaco, then a couple more at the Quito Botanical Gardens. GOLDEN-NAPED TANAGER (Tangara ruficervix) – Seems an odd name for a mainly blue bird, but there is a bit of gold on the nape. We saw our only ones in the Mindo region. METALLIC-GREEN TANAGER (Tangara labradorides labradorides) – Clay and I were the only ones to see the first at Septimo Paraiso, but I think everyone else caught up with these a couple of days later at Angel Paz's. BLUE-NECKED TANAGER (Tangara cyanicollis) – This striking bird was quite common on the west slope, and we also saw a couple along the Loreto Road in the east. GOLDEN-HOODED TANAGER (Tangara larvata) – This Central American species reaches its southern limit in NW Ecuador. We had a pair at our most northwesterly locale: from the tower at Silanche. MASKED TANAGER (Tangara nigrocincta) – Quite similar to the previous species, but this one is found just in the eastern lowlands, where we saw them regularly from Sacha's towers. BERYL-SPANGLED TANAGER (Tangara nigroviridis) – Fairly common in the subtropics on both slopes. BLUE-AND-BLACK TANAGER (Tangara vassorii vassorii) – This species occurs at higher elevations than any other Tangara. We saw our only pair with a mixed flock at Guango. BLACK-CAPPED TANAGER (Tangara heinei) – Good looks at a singing male by the parking lot at Sacha Tamia, then a few birds also on the east slope. OPAL-RUMPED TANAGER (Tangara velia) – Much less numerous than the similar Opal-crowned Tanager, but we did see a small number mixed in with that species from the towers at Sacha. OPAL-CROWNED TANAGER (Tangara callophrys) – One of the more numerous tanagers in the canopy of the eastern lowland forests. BLACK-FACED DACNIS (Dacnis lineata) – A couple were in the wooden tower tree at Sacha.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 22 BLACK-FACED DACNIS (Dacnis lineata egregia) – This western form is sometimes treated as a separate species, Yellow-tufted Dacnis, a treatment I agree with as this is a distinctive bird. We had a few from the tower at Silanche. YELLOW-BELLIED DACNIS (Dacnis flaviventer) – A lone male put in an appearance at Sacha's metal tower. BLUE DACNIS (Dacnis cayana) – A couple seen from the Silanche tower, then a female from the wooden tower at Sacha. GREEN HONEYCREEPER (Chlorophanes spiza) – As with the Blue Dacnis, we saw saw these brilliant birds both at Silanche and Sacha. PURPLE HONEYCREEPER (Cyanerpes caeruleus) – A pair at Milpe were the only ones we saw; they were strangely absent at Sacha. GOLDEN-COLLARED HONEYCREEPER (Iridophanes pulcherrimus pulcherrimus) – A rather quiet morning on the east slope of the Guacamayos was livened up with incredible views of a male of this scarce species. SWALLOW TANAGER (Tersina viridis) – A few of these unique tanagers were seen along Loreto Road. GRAYISH SALTATOR (Saltator coerulescens) – Common and noisy along the upper stretch of Loreto Road. BUFF-THROATED SALTATOR (Saltator maximus) – Fairly common at lower elevations on both sides of the Andes. BLACK-WINGED SALTATOR (Saltator atripennis) – Several of these beautiful saltators were well seen in the Mindo region. Emberizidae (Buntings, Sparrows and Allies) VARIABLE SEEDEATER (Sporophila corvina ophthalmica) – A few birds on the west slope at Milpe and Silanche. CAQUETA SEEDEATER (Sporophila murallae) – We saw just one, a lone male along Loreto Road. Formerly treated as a subspecies of Variable Seedeater. YELLOW-BELLIED SEEDEATER (Sporophila nigricollis) – A single singing male along the road into Silanche. CHESTNUT-BELLIED SEEDEATER (Sporophila castaneiventris) – This lovely little seedeater was seen first along Loreto Road, but was most common on the Napo river island. THICK-BILLED SEED-FINCH (Oryzoborus funereus) – A lone male along the road into Silanche. PLAIN-COLORED SEEDEATER (Catamenia inornata minor) – Our only record was of a single bird on the way up to the Papallacta Pass. GLOSSY FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa lafresnayii) – Numerous at Yanacocha, with good numbers visiting the hummingbird feeders there. BLACK FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa humeralis aterrima) – Prefers drier habitats than the similar Glossy. We saw this one in Quito and on the dry slopes of the central valley. WHITE-SIDED FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa albilatera albilatera) – A couple of sightings at San Isidro, though I think only Kevin saw a male. DEEP-BLUE FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa glauca tyrianthina) – I prefer the old name, Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer. We saw a single bird on the east slope of the Guacamayos. BLUISH FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa caerulescens media) – Small numbers in the San Isidro region. MASKED FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa cyanea) – The most numerous flowerpiercer on both slopes, so it was surprising to discover it was missing from our checklist! Oops! RED-CAPPED CARDINAL (Paroaria gularis) – It's always nice to see these gorgeous birds, and we saw them regularly around the cocha at Sacha. TANAGER FINCH (Oreothraupis arremonops) – I'd have to give this bird my nod for the bird of the trip. Though we were trying for this species above Tandayapa, my expectations were low, as this is a scarce and rarely seen bird. So it was a wonderful surprise when one popped up nearby and began singing right out in the open! Wow! CHESTNUT-CAPPED BRUSH-FINCH (CHESTNUT-CAPPED) (Arremon brunneinucha frontalis) – San Isidro. [*] ORANGE-BILLED SPARROW (Arremon aurantiirostris) – Great looks at a pair near the manakin lek at Milpe. STRIPE-HEADED BRUSH-FINCH (Arremon torquatus) – Guacamayos. [*] TRICOLORED BRUSH-FINCH (Atlapetes tricolor crassus) – Several of these were seen well on the grounds of Septimo Paraiso. YELLOW-BREASTED BRUSH-FINCH (Atlapetes latinuchus spodionotus) – This is the current name of what has also been known as Rufous-naped/Cloud-forest Brush-finch. We had super views of several at Yanacocha. YELLOW-BROWED SPARROW (Ammodramus aurifrons) – Common on the Napo river island we birded. RUFOUS-COLLARED SPARROW (Zonotrichia capensis) – Numerous throughout the highlands.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 23 Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies) SUMMER TANAGER (Piranga rubra) – One record of a male in the San Isidro region. [b] SCARLET TANAGER (Piranga olivacea) – We also had a single male of this species, this one at Sacha, where they can be quite common in the winter. [b] WHITE-WINGED TANAGER (Piranga leucoptera ardens) – A lovely pair of these birds was seen nicely at Milpe. GOLDEN-BELLIED GROSBEAK (Pheucticus chrysogaster chrysogaster) – Mainly found in the dry inter-Andean valleys, our only ones were a couple of birds at Tumbaco in Mitch and Carmen's yard. BLUE-BLACK GROSBEAK (Cyanocompsa cyanoides) – Silanche. [*] Icteridae (Troupials and Allies) RED-BREASTED BLACKBIRD (Sturnella militaris) – One of our final new birds; we had a beautiful male beside the runway in Coca. SCRUB BLACKBIRD (Dives warszewiczi warszewiczi) – A couple of these noisy blackbirds were on the grounds of the Sacha Tamia hotel. ORIOLE BLACKBIRD (Gymnomystax mexicanus) – A strikingly beautiful large blackbird; we saw a bunch on the island in the Rio Napo. EPAULET ORIOLE (MORICHE) (Icterus cayanensis chrysocephalus) – Decent looks at a couple from Sacha's wooden tower. MOUNTAIN CACIQUE (GOLDEN-SHOULDERED) (Cacicus chrysonotus leucoramphus) – Seen poorly around Guango, then much better in the Guacamayos, where we had a pair perched on an open limb below us. SOLITARY BLACK CACIQUE (Cacicus solitarius) – Despite the incredible heat when we arrived at Sacha, we not only found one of these skulking birds but even got scope views of it! SCARLET-RUMPED CACIQUE (Cacicus uropygialis) – This east-slope form was long treated as a separate species, Subtropical Cacique. We saw them in fair numbers around San Isidro. SCARLET-RUMPED CACIQUE (SCARLET-RUMPED) (Cacicus uropygialis microrhynchus) – A small group at Silanche were our only ones. YELLOW-RUMPED CACIQUE (Cacicus cela) – Quite numerous in the eastern lowlands. RUSSET-BACKED OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius angustifrons) – Abundant in the eastern lowlands, and also quite common as high as San Isidro, where there was an active nest colony above the parking lot. [N] CRESTED OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius decumanus) – The second most common oropendola in the eastern lowlands. Fringillidae (Siskins, Crossbills, and Allies) THICK-BILLED EUPHONIA (Euphonia laniirostris) – A male at Milpe was our only one. GOLDEN-RUMPED EUPHONIA (Euphonia cyanocephala pelzelni) – As usual, we saw these beautiful birds only at Mitch and Carmen's place in Tumbaco, where they can be abundant. GOLDEN-BELLIED EUPHONIA (Euphonia chrysopasta) – I think this is a poor name, as it could describe any number of euphonias, and I prefer the more descriptive name, White-lored. We saw this species in the canopy at Sacha. WHITE-VENTED EUPHONIA (Euphonia minuta) – Nice views of a couple of these small euphonias from the metal towers at Sacha. ORANGE-BELLIED EUPHONIA (Euphonia xanthogaster) – Common on the west slope, with a few also seen in the eastern lowlands. RUFOUS-BELLIED EUPHONIA (Euphonia rufiventris) – A gorgeous and distinctive euphonia; we saw several from the towers at Sacha. HOODED SISKIN (Spinus magellanicus capitalis) – A couple were seen on our way up to the Papallacta Pass. OLIVACEOUS SISKIN (Spinus olivaceus) – A female perched next to an Olive-sided Flycatcher along Loreto Road was the only one for the trip.

MAMMALS LONG-NOSED BAT (Rhynchonycteris naso) – These little guys were roosting under the dock at Sacha, and we saw them flying about at dusk. PYGMY MARMOSET (Cebuella pygmaea) – We were looking for crakes when Jim H. looked up and spied one of these tiny monkeys feeding in a nearby tree. This is the smallest of the true monkeys. BLACK-MANTLE TAMARIN (Saguinus nigricollis) – Seen pretty much daily around Sacha.

Field Guides Birding Tours • www.fieldguides.com • 800-728-4953 24 COMMON SQUIRREL MONKEY (Saimiri sciureus) – The most numerous monkey at Sacha, and we saw them in large numbers most days. THREE-STRIPED NIGHT MONKEY (Aotus trivirgatus) – A pair of these large-eyed monkeys peered out of their roost hole along the main boardwalk at Sacha. DUSKY TITI MONKEY (Callicebus moloch) – We lured in some of these loud but elusive monkeys with a tape of their calls, on the south bank of the Rio Napo. RED HOWLER MONKEY (Alouatta seniculus) – Heard daily at Sacha, and we also saw a troop nicely along the main boardwalk. WHITE-FRONTED CAPUCHIN (Cebus albifrons) – One was with a troop of squirrel monkeys along the entrance to the cocha one morning. NINE-BANDED ARMADILLO (Dasypus novemcinctus) – One was seen by some folks as they waited at our meeting point at Sacha early on our first morning there. RED-TAILED SQUIRREL (Sciurus granatensis) – A few on the west slope. SOUTHERN AMAZON RED SQUIRREL (Sciurus spadiceus) – This beautiful squirrel was seen well on the south bank of the Napo. CAPYBARA (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) – Tracks only on the Napo River island. BLACK AGOUTI (Dasyprocta fuliginosa) – Some saw one at San Isidro, but this is a much easier animal to see at Sacha, where a couple are regulars around the cabins. GREEN ACOUCHY (Myoprocta pratti) – Like the marmoset, this species was seen as we tried for crakes along the Anangu trail. We never did see those crakes! WHITE-TAILED DEER (Odocoileus virginianus) – A couple in the páramo in the Papallacta Pass.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Totals for the tour: 577 bird taxa and 15 mammal taxa

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