Ecuador: Northern II Chocó Cloud Forest 3rd to 9th November 2018 (7 days) Eastern Andes: Parámo & Cloud Forest 9th to 15th November 2018 (7 days) Ultimate Amazon: Sumaco Foothills & Rio Napo 15th to 23rd November 2018 (9 days)
Inca Jay by Walter Bachmann
Trip report compiled by Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
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Tour Summary Due to its diverse habitat array, ranging from the high Andes to excellent lowland rainforest, north- western South America has the highest avian diversity in the world. Ecuador is fortuitously situated within the heart of this fantastic ecological region, boasting a bird list of nearly 1,700 species! Furthermore, its small size, good infrastructure, unsurpassable scenery and friendly people make Ecuador one of the planet’s most delightful birding destinations. In November of 2018, we birded the north of the country, doing three back-to-back tours starting in the endemic-rich Chocó cloud forests in the west, followed by the high-elevation Páramo in the east, slowly descending through the cloud forests of the vast east-slope, and ending in the mega-diverse Amazon basin. The number of amazing birds and other wildlife that we saw was simply overwhelming. “Very special” was a daily phrase during the tours, and the highlights of our epic Rockjumper trips are further narrated in this report. ______
Chocó Cloud Forest (3rd - 9th November)
Top ten birds as voted for by participants:
1. Rufous-crowned Antpitta 6. Ocellated Tapaculo 2. Toucan Barbet 7. Tanager Finch 3. Andean Cock-of-the-rock 8. Moss-backed Tanager 4. Common Potoo 9. Scarlet-breasted Dacnis 5. Oilbird 10. Swallow-tailed Kite ______
Our exciting series of Northern Ecuador tours commenced in the north-west of the country, visiting many well-known birding sites in the Pichincha province. Birding began along the higher flanks of the Pichincha volcano at c. 3,600m elevation, where we visited the Yanacocha reserve. Our first stop produced a Red-crested Cotinga in the fog and a rather showy Blackish Tapaculo. At a grassy field, we enjoyed great close-up views of two Paramo Pipits. An adult Black- chested Buzzard-Eagle spotted by Walter was another great catch! The feeders at the reserve’s restaurant were incredibly productive, with fantastic views of Black-chested Mountain Tanagers, Andean Guans, Masked and Glossy Flowerpiercers, Yellow-breasted and Grey-browed Brushfinches, Rufous-collared Sparrow and a female White-lined Tanager (out-of-range, a species from lower elevations). The hummingbird feeders attracted gems like Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Shining Sunbeam, Great Sapphirewing, Tyrian Metaltail and Sapphire-vented Puffleg. The Sword-billed Hummingbird, with its extraordinary long bill, was an absolute stunner!
The Inca trail was birdy, with great mixed-species flocks holding Hooded and Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanagers, Spectacled Whitestart and the superb Golden-crowned Tanager. Along a forest trail, we heard a Chestnut-naped Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle by Walter Bachmann Antpitta, and we even got some brief views of the poorly-
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known West-slope race obsoleta! Other highlights along the trail included Superciliaried Hemispingus and a fancy Barred Fruiteater. After a delicious local lunch, we descended the volcano via the old Nono- Mindo road. In the farmland, we watched a stunning male Black-tailed Trainbearer perched on barbwire and Dave got us our first Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant. Lower down in the subtropics, we picked up several goodies, including Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Western Hemispingus and a very confiding Black-capped Tyrannulet. At the Bellavista reserve, we had cracking views of the Olinguito after dinner. This nocturnal and localised mammal was only fairly recently described to science!
The following morning, the bird activity at the parking lot was incredible. The lights had attracted insects overnight, resulting in a bird feeding frenzy – a true birding feast! In a short time frame, we got to see many amazing species, most of them foraging at a ridiculously close range. Highlights included Masked Trogon, Great Sapphirewing by Walter Bachmann Strong-billed and Montane Woodcreepers, Golden-crowned and Cinnamon Flycatchers, Smoke-colored Pewee, Blackburnian Warbler, Red-eyed and Brown-capped Vireos, Chestnut-capped and Choco Brushfinches, Russet-crowned Warbler and Slate-throated Whitestart, to name but a few! The hummers at the feeders also caused some excitement, with stunners like Gorgeted Sunangel, Buff-tailed Coronet, Violet-tailed Sylph, Speckled Hummingbird, Purple-throated Woodstar and Collared Inca. We then did a forest trail, where most of us got on a rather secretive but vocal Spillman’s Tapaculo. Our main target was a cryptic Common Potoo hidden on its day roost in the middle of the cloud forest – an awesome sighting! At this spot, a few tanagers moved by, including Metallic-green. Our search for the rare White-faced Nunbird was unsuccessful, but White-throated Quail-Dove on the trail made the effort worthwhile.
After breakfast we did some road birding, and one of the first birds we got to see was a Tanager Finch – a rare and sought-after Chocó endemic! The party wasn’t over, as a little further down the road we scoped both Golden- headed and Crested Quetzals in the same tree. A Plate-billed Mountain Toucan was another nice treat. In a dense bamboo patch, we got to Gorgeted Sunangel by John Kern see Plain-tailed Wren nicely, an incredible duet singer. After lunch, we hit a significant mixed-species flock with Streaked Tuftedcheek, Pearled Treerunner and Grass-green Tanager, among others. However, the main prize in the flock was without a doubt a Flammulated Treehunter, of which we got great views. On our way down to Mindo, we successfully targeted Ocellated Tapaculo, and some even managed to photograph this stunning bird! In the late afternoon, we enjoyed the busy feeders at Septimo with new hummers including Tawny-bellied and White-whiskered Hermits, Andean Emerald, Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Empress Brilliant and the amazing White-booted Racket-tail.
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We had a superb day in the western lowlands of Rio Silanche. Our first stops along the entry road to the reserve produced some great birds, including Masked Water Tyrant, Pallid Dove, Pacific Hornero, Bright-rumped Attila, Yellow-bellied Elaenia, Common Tody-Flycatcher, One-colored Becard, Pacific Antwren and a male Violet-bellied Hummingbird. A Black- bellied Whistling Duck at a small pond was a surprise, but possibly it was a domesticated individual. We added some interesting birds in the palm plantations, including three Hook-billed Kites hanging out together. Later, we learned that there was an ongoing snail invasion in the plantations, which attracted the kites. A singing male Large-billed Seed Finch, a rare and erratic species, was a great find, and Striped Cuckoo and Yellow Tyrannulet were other nice additions to our list. We also enjoyed a perched Laughing Falcon and a pair of Guayaquil Woodpeckers along the way.
Over the years, the habitat in the area has been severely deforested and, sadly, the Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary is now a small island of tall humid forest, a final refuge for many forest species in the area. We started at the canopy tower, where the bird activity was steady and pumping! Several trees around us had fruits which attracted a wide array of species. Yellow-tufted and Blue Dacnises showed really nicely, but Pedro got us on the real superstar: a male Scarlet-breasted Dacnis! This stunning bird perched out in Crested Quetzal by Walter Bachmann the open and we really enjoyed great views of this sought-after Chocó endemic. Other highlights included Red-rumped Woodpecker, Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant, Choco and Brown-capped Tyrannulets, Rufous- winged and Bay-headed Tanagers, Blue-fronted Parrotlet, Purple and Green Honeycreepers, Cinnamon Becard, Spotted and Black-striped Woodcreepers and Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift. Bob spotted a splendid male White-tailed Trogon that perched right next to the tower. At the trailhead, we ran into a large mixed-species flock that produced good views of Plain and Streaked Xenopses, Orange-fronted Barbet, Tawny-crested, Dusky-faced and White-shouldered Tanagers, Dot-winged and Checker-throated Antwrens, Slaty-capped Flycatcher, Greenish Elaenia, Plain-brown, Spotted, Black-striped, Streak-headed and Wedge-billed Woodcreepers and Lesser Greenlet. A singing male Blue-black Grosbeak was scoped in the subcanopy. A trail deeper in the forest was also rewarding, with good views of a pair of White-whiskered Puffbird, a male Choco Trogon, Choco Toucan, and a secretive Little Tinamou.
On our way out, new species were still being picked up, including some cute Pacific Parrotlets. At Mirador Rio Blanco, we enjoyed a great view over the valley with nice flocks of White-collared Swifts. The tiny Green Thorntails were stealing Scarlet-breasted Dacnis by Walter the show at the feeders. After dinner, we watched a male Bachmann Proboscis Anole (Anolis proboscis), also known as the
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Pinocchio Lizard because of its long snout, a spectacular and extremely localised species.
The next morning, we added an exciting “twitch” to our itinerary because of the recent sighting of the highly sought-after Rufous- crowned Antpitta, also known as Pittasoma or “Gnatpitta”. This near-mythical Chocó lowland endemic had been observed a few days earlier, and the local birders had been successful in attracting it with crickets. We arrived at the Mashpi Shungo reserve after an early departure and hiked up a zigzag forest trail to where the male had recently been observed. Fairly soon the bird, nicknamed “Shungito”, was relocated by our local guide, Danilo. We carefully walked down the trail to where Danilo had made a quickly Rufous-crowned Gnatpitta by John Kern improvised feeding spot. Within seconds the bird popped out of a hole and we all got our bins on the cracker – a secretive ground-dweller reminiscent to an Old World pitta (Pittidae), but in fact most closely related to the gnateaters (Conopophagidae), and now placed in that family. The mature forest of the reserve also held other great species, including a cooperative male Spot-crowned Antvireo and a rather showy White-breasted Wood Wren of the Chocó endemic race inornata. Inside the forest, we also enjoyed our first good looks at a Yellow-throated Toucan. Mixed-species flocks produced Guira Tanager, Choco Warbler, Scarlet-browed Tanager and an unexpected Blue-whiskered Tanager! After our successes, we made a short stop at the wonderful Mashpi chocolate farm for some celebratory chocolate tasting. On our way out, we got to see many more Hook-billed Kites than usual, so a likely invasion of this species into the snail infested plantations was again reinforced.
We continued to the Amagusa reserve, driving up along the so-called Mashpi road. A superb male Black-tipped Cotinga was scoped nicely at a stake- out. A fruiting tree a little higher up got us great views of Choco Trogon, Pale-mandibled Aracari and Crimson-rumped Toucanets. A mixed-species flock was rewarding with Ochre-breasted Tanager, Russet Antshrikes, Orange-fronted and Red-headed Barbets, Scarlet-rumped Cacique and a pair of Brown-billed Scythebill, among others. We had a lunch at the feeders, where smashing species were coming and going: it was actually a challenge to eat because of all the colourful tanagers that were keeping us and our cameras busy! A large variety of species came in, including Chocó endemics such Glistening-green Tanager by Pedro Plans as Black-chinned Mountain Tanager and the ultra- vivid Glistening-green Tanagers. Other jewels included Flame-faced, Golden-naped, Golden and Lemon-rumped Tanagers, and even a Crimson-rumped Toucanet came in, eating away bananas at almost touching distance! The hummingbirds here included White-booted Racket-tail, Green Thorntail, Purple- throated Woodstar and many stunning Chocó endemics, such as Velvet-purple Coronet, Violet-tailed
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Sylph, Empress Brilliant, Brown Inca, White-whiskered Hermit and Purple-bibbed Whitetip. A lovely pair of Orange-breasted Fruit-eaters was a really nice bonus here. At another nearby feeding station, we waited patiently for some highly desired Chocó endemics. Even though it rained steadily, the birds we hoped for eventually dropped in: Rufous-throated and Moss-backed Tanagers, and a pair of stunning Toucan Barbets! A sneaky Tayra grabbed some bananas as well. Back on the road, we added Indigo Flowerpiercer to our list – an amazing day, literally packed with high-quality Chocó endemics!
The following morning, we visited Refugio Paz de las Aves, also known as “Paz de las Antpittas”. At dawn, we met Angel Paz, a famed birder and our local guide, “the antpitta whisperer”. We could hear the Andean Cock- of-the-rock from the road, which was a promising start. Once we got down to the lek site it was an ongoing cock-of-the-rock bonanza! For over an hour, we enjoyed the spectacle with many males doing their noisy dances at close range. Next, we birded the road with two Lyre-tailed Nightjars on day-roost being a big catch, as well as a family group of the scarce Dark-backed Wood Quails foraging at close range. A White-throated Wedgebill Chestnut-crowned Antpitta by Walter Bachmann foraging on Heliconia flowers was a nice bonus. Further along the road, we also enjoyed Golden-headed Quetzal, Broad-winged Hawk and Red- billed Parrots in the scope. The famed antpitta show was next on the program. Angel and his brother, Rodrigo, eventually showed us no less than four species of antpitta: Yellow-breasted, Ochre-breasted, Chestnut-crowned and Moustached! All came in to feed on the earthworms put out by the Paz brothers – simply incredible. Other goodies that we got to see well in the forest were Streaked Tuftedcheek, Rusty- winged Barbtail and a couple of obliging Plate-billed Mountain Toucans. The deck at Paz’s restaurant was great birding too, and while we enjoyed a delicious “bolon de verde”, we picked up new species including White-winged Brushfinch, Coopman’s Elaenia and Black-capped Tanager.
Next, we started our journey to the drier Guayllabamba river valley. At a farm, we bagged many new species, including Snowy-throated Kingbird, Dull-colored Grassquit and Yellow- tailed Oriole. Rusty-margined and Social Flycatchers were perched in the same bush, and we could nicely compare them side- by-side. At a dark and wet ravine, we counted a small number of amazing Oilbirds. This site is one of the best places in the world to see this bizarre nocturnal creature, because a flashlight is not needed and disturbance is thereby kept to a minimum. With the help of a tripod, some of us got some great pictures of the roosting birds, even though the shutter speed was extremely slow. A brief view of a Rufous-tailed Jacamar was a little disappointing, but luckily a neat Olivaceous Piculet at the same spot did show itself Oilbird by John Kern nicely: another awesome day!
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Our last morning of the Chocó Cloud Forest tour was spent at Septimo Paraiso. The birding at the reserve was very productive and we got to see many neat species that had eluded us before. A Nariño Tapaculo remained elusive, but a calling Broad-billed Motmot did show itself nicely. Mixed-species flocks were great and some of the goodies that we picked out included Black-winged Saltator, Buff-fronted and Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaners, Yellow-throated and Dusky Bush Tanagers, Ecuadorian Thrush, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, Black-and-white Becard and Rufous-rumped Antwren. An immature Golden- winged Manakin showed itself surprisingly well, but the real star of the morning was a displaying male Club-winged Manakin: this unique Chocó endemic performed nicely, and Walter even managed to photograph the action! A male Red-headed Barbet was a welcomed find by Sheila before we headed out to Mindo.
The Rio Mindo and Rio Nambillo were great for river specialities, and within a short time frame we got great looks at White-capped Dipper, Torrent Tyrannulet and Spotted Sandpiper. Unfortunately, the hoped-for Sunbittern didn’t show up today. At El Descanso, we enjoyed many hummingbirds including Brown Violetear and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, plus an overdose of White-necked Jacobins. Back at Septimo, we watched another Common Potoo at its day-roost. Getting great views of multiple Zeledon’s Antbirds was a real treat before we continued our journey to Quito! Our last birding stop for the day was at the Quito Airport pond. A vagrant Black-bellied Whistling Duck was a nice surprise, and other new species that we got included Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Baird’s Sandpiper, Semipalmated Plover, Andean Coot, Pied-billed Grebe and Club-winged Manakin by Walter Sand Martin: a great ending to a wonderful trip! Bachmann ______
Eastern Andes: Páramo & Cloud Forest (9th- 15th November)
Top ten birds as voted for by participants:
1. Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe 6. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker 2. Andean Condor 7. Aplomado Falcon 3. Rainbow-bearded Thornbill 8. Long-tailed Sylph 4. Torrent Duck 9. Russet-backed Oropendola 5. Collared Forest Falcon 10. “San Isidro” Black-banded Owl ______
Our Eastern Andes tour began by visiting one of the most famous and picturesque snow-capped strato- volcanoes of Ecuador: Antisana. This literally and figuratively breathtaking Andean landscape was filled with exciting birds, from the lower scrubby slopes all the way up to the vast plains of the altiplano. In the little town of Pintag, we got out of the bus quickly for Blue-and-yellow Tanager and Golden Grosbeak: a great start! Our next stop was at a site that we later referred to as “the Christmas tree”. A bare tree in scrubby habitat turned out to be a true hotspot, with eye-level views of the following species: Purple-backed Thornbill, Tyrian Metaltail, Tawny-rumped Tyrannulet, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, Tufted Tit-Tyrant, Spectacled Whitestart, Black Flowerpiercer and a singing Tawny Antpitta to boot! The majestic Andean Condor was next on our program. From the Antisanilla viewpoint, Pablo spotted
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something that looked like a pile of condor feathers on the cliff. It took a few minutes before we realised it was actually alive! When the adult stood up there was no doubt: Andean Condor with a chick! In addition, the adult flew around in a couple of circles to complete the show.
Our next stop was at an abandoned building, where we watched both Stout-billed and Chestnut-winged Cinclodes. Female Ecuadorian Hillstars were also present here, and it seemed they were busy with building their nests. Further up the road, both Paramo Pipit and Variable Hawk showed well, but a stunning male Cinereous Harrier surely stole the show! Up at the altiplano, we got close encounters with Carunculated Caracaras foraging in the grasslands next to the vehicle. We scanned the grasslands for the Andean Ibis and found two individuals only of this rare and local species in Ecuador. A few Andean Lapwings showed well, and plenty of Andean Gulls were also present on the plains. A Paramo Ground Tyrant was feeding a fledgeling that was hiding under a rock. Laguna Mica was our next stop, and we got to see Many-striped Canastero at the guard station nicely. We also got access to the eastern side of the lake, where we got our two target birds: Andean Black-tailed Trainbearer by Walter Ruddy Duck and Silvery Grebe. A rather tame Bachmann Plumbeous Sierra Finch was also present here. In the meantime, the clouds had moved away, creating an opening for the impressive snow-capped Antisana volcano to show: Páramo birding at its best! On our way back down we had several highlights, including a juvenile Andean Condor perched on a rock and a cryptic pair of Band-winged Nightjars at their day-roost. Icing on the cake was a pair of Aplomado Falcons that we scoped for a prolonged time! We had a delicious lunch at Tambo Condor, and the feeders here attracted gems like Black-tailed Trainbearer, Sparkling Violetear, Tyrian Metaltail, Great Sapphirewing, Shining Sunbeam and the sought-after Giant Hummingbird. Yellow-breasted Brushfinch came in to cooked rice, and a Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle flew overhead before we continued our journey to the east. We arrived at Guango Lodge in the late afternoon, and a stunning Sword-billed Hummingbird was among the first birds we got to see as we stepped out of the bus!
The next morning, we woke up with Turquoise Jay and Northern Mountain Cacique at breakfast. The weather looked promising, so we soon travelled back up to the highest accessible point of the area: the antennas of Papallacta Pass. This amazing place, at c. 4,300m elevation, is the key site for the rare Ecuadorian race of the Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (a possible future split). We split Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe by Walter up the group in two teams to search for this grouse-like Bachmann bird, and our tactic worked: independently both Nestor and
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Dušan located a pair, and both teams got marvellous views of this very special bird! On our way back down, we got a confiding pair of Andean Tit-Spinetail in the scrub. Along the highway, Nestor made an amazing discovery: a Spectacled Bear was walking through the páramo grassland across the valley! We quickly jumped out of the bus and the following minutes were spent getting gripping and prolonged scope views of this fascinating animal – what an amazing wildlife sighting! The party wasn’t over, because at a patch of Polylepis forest we located two nestlings of Great Horned Owl. A few minutes later, it was Sandy that spotted the adult bird on guard a couple of metres higher up the cliff. A fantastic mixed-species flock with Giant Conebill, Black-backed Bush Tanager, White- throated Tyrannulet, Pearled Treerunner, Spectacled Whitestart and White-naped Brushfinch added a little extra to an already epic morning of high-altitude páramo birding!
Back at Guango, we searched for Torrent Duck but got a nice White-capped Dipper instead. The hummingbird feeders at the lodge were buzzing with species, including Tourmaline Sunangel, Torrent Duck by Liz Harrison Speckled Hummingbird, Buff-tailed and Chestnut-breasted Coronets, Collared Inca, the tiny White-bellied Woodstar and the spectacular Sword- billed Hummingbird. Some nice mixed-species flocks in the afternoon produced Buff-breasted Mountain Tanager, Rufous-breasted and Cinnamon Flycatcher, Slaty Brushfinch, Grey-hooded Bush Tanager, Black-capped Hemispingus, Capped Conebill, Blackburnian Warbler, Mountain Wren, Montane Woodcreeper and Pearled Treerunner, among others. Two Chestnut-crowned Antpittas were seen while crossing the forest trail a couple of times. Without a doubt the highlight of the late afternoon was a superb pair of Torrent Ducks that we watched near their presumed nesting site – what a day!
The following day, we visited the Termas Papallacta road in the hope of finding mixed-species flocks and high-elevation hummingbirds. Morning activity was excellent, and we got various flocks indeed, with birds including Plushcap, Buff- breasted and Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanagers, Black-crested Warbler, Agile Tit-Tyrant, Black-capped Hemispingus, Blue- backed Conebill, Black-backed Bush Tanager, White-throated Tyrannulet, Pearled Treerunner, Spectacled Whitestart, White- naped Brushfinch and Rufous Wren. Rick got us on a skulky White-chinned Thistletail that eventually showed well, and a perched Golden-breasted Puffleg was a nice addition to the list as well. Higher up at the treeline scrub, we couldn’t find the hoped-for Masked Mountain Tanager but we did run into many hummingbirds, including Great Sapphirewing, Shining Sunbeam and up to five Viridian Metaltails. The real cracker for Rainbow-bearded Thornbill by the morning was a male Rainbow-bearded Thornbill that we Dušan Brinkhuizen really got to see and photograph well!
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After lunch, we descended the vast east-slope and birded the bypass road between Borja and Baeza. A male Red-breasted Blackbird showed nicely on a wire along the road, as well as a crisp Blue-necked Tanager. Suddenly, a large shadow caught our attention and the huge bird that had just flown over the vehicle was an adult Black-and-chestnut Eagle! Unfortunately, only some of us got lucky enough to see it well. We quickly went out of the car and searched for it but without any luck. A couple of stops further along the road produced good views of both Ash-browed and Azara’s Spinetail. At a relatively new site called Las Brisas, we watched several new hummingbirds such as Peruvian Racket-tail, White-tailed Hillstar, Violet-fronted Brilliant, Sparkling Violetear and Bronzy Inca. Garden birds here included Olive-chested Flycatcher, Yellow-browed Sparrow, Tropic Parula, Black-capped Tanager and a few boreal migrants like Summer Tanager and Blackburnian Warbler. After some fine dining, we went to search for the mysterious “San Isidro” Black-banded Owl and eventually got great looks at an immature bird perched up in a tall Cecropia “San Isidro” Black-banded Owl by Walter Bachmann tree.
Breakfast at Cabañas San Isidro was great as always, but especially because of the stunning Inca Jay, Subtropical Cacique and Pale-edged Flycatcher that all joined the breakfast table! A shy White-bellied Antpitta was surely among the highlights for the morning, and some of us were able to get some good images of this elusive forest-dweller. A pair of Blackish Tapaculos was skulking through the same forest gap that we were waiting in for the antpitta to show up. Later on in the morning, we hit an incredible mixed-species flock along the road. It contained the full set of high-quality tyrant-flycatchers, and the following species were seen (and more importantly heard) very well: Marble-faced and Variegated Bristle Tyrants, Sulphur-bellied and Ashy-headed Tyrannulets, and Rufous-breasted, Flavescent and Handsome Flycatchers – what a feat! Other highlights of the flock included Yellow-vented Woodpecker and a highly vocal pair of Oleaginous Hemispingus! In the dense bamboo, we worked on a Slaty-crowned Antpitta but eventually, only a few of us managed to see the bird. In contrast, a couple of Southern Lapwings at the forest edge were much easier to observe.
It rained during lunch, but after a nice siesta the White-bellied Antpitta by Walter Bachmann weather cleared up: perfect timing! We then visited the famed Guacamayos ridge, which was sunny on one side but quite foggy on the Amazonian side. Bird activity was a little slow but that was to be expected in the afternoon. Nevertheless, we did get a couple of mixed-species flocks, with species including Grass-green Tanager, Black-capped Hemispingus, Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet and Common Bush Tanager. The rarest bird that we got along
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the trail was a singing Barred Antthrush that swiftly showed up from underneath the dense undergrowth. White-chested, White-collared and Chestnut-collared Swifts were seen on their way to their night roost. At dusk, we watched several Rufous-bellied Nighthawks flying around us at almost touching distance – a great sighting!
The next morning, we visited Yanayacu Biological Station in the hope for a bird feeding frenzy at the insect light. Activity was fairly slow, but we did get a few new ones, including a male Barred Becard. Noteworthy was a loud singing Tawny-breasted Tinamou up the hill. We returned to the Guacamayos ridge, where we got some nice bird activity at the shrine. Smoky Bush Tyrant was a highlight, but we also got good looks at Green-and-black Fruiteater, Grass-green Tanager, Sepia-brown Wren and Russet-crowned Warbler. Birding along the trail was less productive, but we did get a nice Slaty-backed Chat- Tyrant. Lower down the ridge in the Cocodrilos sector, we birded the lower subtropics for tanagers and mixed- species flocks. Flock activity was rather slow, but we did find a neat pair of Golden-eared Tanagers building a nest! A fruiting tree with small berries caught our attention and we eventually got rewarded with visiting species like Golden-winged Manakin, Saffron-crowned, Summer and Montane Woodcreeper by Walter Bachmann Blue-necked Tanagers, Streak-necked Flycatcher and Swainson’s Thrush. We checked the fruiting tree one more time before heading back as two new tanagers had flown in: they were Blue-browed Tanagers, an east-slope speciality with a very narrow elevational range – a last minute catch!
In the afternoon, we found out about an active Black-and-chestnut Eagle nest not that far away, so we agreed on doing an exciting exploratory “twitch” to the Bermejo valley. As expected, the climb to the nest site was a little longer than described to us, and the trail was a little more strenuous as well. Luckily, everybody made it up to the nest site safely, but after an intense cardio workout. On the way, some of us got Crested Quetzal; while a White-capped Parrot really posed nicely for us. Fairly soon after reaching the upper viewpoint, we got a great scope view of the nest and eagle chick but, unfortunately, the parents didn’t seem to be around. Some of us waited at the nest almost until dusk but without seeing any adults. Nevertheless, it was a great experience!
Our last morning of the Eastern Andes tour was a great success. We decided to do some roadside birding in the hope to catch up with some species on our wish list, and we did not get disappointed! The day started with a nice Masked Trogon perching up close. As we slowly drove along the forest edge, a singing Tyrannine Masked Trogon by Walter Woodcreeper was detected. The woodcreeper flew in nicely and we Bachmann all got great views of this scarce species. At the same spot, we found
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a pair of obliging Crimson-mantled Woodpeckers, a species that was highly desired by us. A little later, it was Nestor that got us on a perched Golden-headed Quetzal, another great treat. A Collared Forest Falcon was calling from deep inside the forest and to our great surprise, a couple of minutes later two adults flew in and landed in open view – amazing! This shy forest raptor is far more often heard than seen, so we really got lucky. At Yanayacu, we managed to track down a singing Pale-eyed Thrush in the canopy, and the scope views of the bird were great. A pair of White-throated Toucanets that moved through the canopy also showed well. Another nice find was a soaring White-rumped Hawk. However, the cherry on the cake was a female Powerful Woodpecker that we got on our way back! After some precise directions, we went to look for a roosting Swallow-tailed Nightjar but, unfortunately, the bird did not seem to be there.
At lunch, we met the new Rockjumpers that were joining our Ultimate Amazon section of the tours, and after lunch we waved goodbye to our friends that were going back home. It was a very nice ending of the Eastern Andes tour, with lots of very special birds and other wildlife in our bag. Birding in the afternoon was exciting for the newcomers, and we first enjoyed the various hummingbird feeders with species including Long-tailed Sylph, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Bronzy and Collared Incas, Chestnut-breasted Coronet and Speckled Hummingbird. From the lodge deck, we got our first Inca Jays plus great looks at both Pale-edged Flycatcher and Brown-capped Vireo. Afternoon forest edge birding yielded various goodies, including Smoke-colored Pewee, Olive-backed Woodcreeper, Cinnamon and Flavescent Flycatcher, Marble-faced Bristle Tyrant, Saffron-crowned Tanager, Slate-throated Whitestart and Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher. A Wattled Guan was calling very near to us, but we didn’t manage to see it. We did owling after dinner in the hope to find Andean Potoo, but to our great surprise we encountered foraging Oilbirds instead: it was an incredible sighting, as one of these large and bizarre Collared Forest Falcon by Walter nocturnal creatures almost landed on our heads! Bachmann ______
Ultimate Amazon: Sumaco Foothills & Rio Napo (15th- 23rd November)
Top ten birds as voted for by participants:
1. Hoatzin 6. Sunbittern 2. Cream-colored Woodpecker 7. Western Striolated Puffbird 3. Swallow-tailed Nightjar 8. Wire-tailed Manakin 4. Crested Owl 9. Red-headed Barbet 5. Great Potoo 10. White-crowned Manakin ______
Our Ultimate Amazon adventure started in the cloud forest of Cabañas San Isidro, where we did some early morning birding before travelling downslope. A male Masked Trogon greeted us at breakfast and, once more, we enjoyed the various hummingbirds at the lodge deck feeders. A nearby flower attracted
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Tawny-bellied Hermit, and even a Geoffroy's Wedgebill, a scarce species, was briefly observed and photographed. Bird activity in the garden and near the parking lot was really good, with nice views of Black-eared Hemispingus, Black-billed Peppershrike, Brown-capped Vireo, Canada Warbler, Olive- backed and Montane Woodcreepers, Cinnamon Flycatcher, Russet-backed Oropendola and plenty of Inca Jays. The White-bellied Antpitta showed up at the same spot as a few days earlier. A brief stop at the Guacamayos ridge was great, with Turquoise Jays, Spectacled Whitestart, Smokey Bush Tyrant, Common Bush Tanager, Grass-green Tanager and Bluish Flowerpiercer, all showing well. A Streak-capped Treehunter was vocal but remained skulky. We had another try for the Swallow-tailed Nightjar, and to our enormous surprise the adult male was right there! It was not here the previous day, so the bird must be moving around between different perches. We were really lucky to see this rare bird perched out in the open during the daytime! A couple of stops lower down the ridge produced some nice tanager sightings, including Beryl- spangled, Flame-faced, Saffron-crowned, Golden-eared and Fawn-breasted Tanagers. Swallow-tailed Kites were beautifully seen in Fawn-breasted Tanager by Dick Snell flight.
After enjoying a Salcedo ice-cream, we made a stop for Cliff Flycatcher along the Loreto road. The flycatcher was quickly found, but the true highlight here was a pair of Western Striolated Puffbird, a species named after president Obama! The puffbirds were perched for a prolonged time, and the scope views we had were great. Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer was another nice treat that we saw here. At Susanita, we enjoyed a nice soup before we went to look at the scenic Rio Hollin waterfall. The feeders attracted various new hummingbirds, including White- tailed Hillstar, Fork-tailed Woodnymph, Golden-tailed Sapphire and Many-spotted Hummingbird. The rain had picked up, so we continued our journey to WildSumaco. Luckily, the weather improved significantly when we reached the entry road to the lodge, so we made a few birding stops along the way. A massive mixed-species flock caused for much excitement, and some of the species that we picked out included Lafresnaye's Piculet, Streaked Xenops, Purple Honeycreeper, Paradise, White-lined, Golden, Yellow-bellied, Spotted, Silver-beaked and Fawn-breasted Tanagers, Ecuadorian Tyrannulet, Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch and Montane Foliage-gleaner. Boreal migrants that accompanied the flock were Summer and Scarlet Tanagers, Blackpoll and Cerulean Warblers and American Redstart – a true feast! In the late afternoon, we enjoyed the feeders at WildSumaco Lodge, with gems including Rufous-vented Whitetip, Wire-crested Thorntail, Green Hermit, Napo Sabrewing, Violet-fronted and Swallow-tailed Nightjar by Dušan Black-throated Brilliant and Gould’s Jewelfront. What an Brinkhuizen incredibly bird-packed day!
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We had a great start in the early morning at the new insect light setup at the lodge: a neatly-patterned White-chested Puffbird was about the first bird seen, and the views we got of this shy forest-dweller were cracking. A pair of Black-faced Antbird was also present for most of the time, often foraging out in the open. Other antbirds that we got to watch for a prolonged time included Peruvian Warbling Antbird, a pair of White- backed Fire-eyes and Plain Antvireo. Other species that frequently came to feed on the moths were Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner, Canada Warber and White-breasted Wood Wren. A Coppery-chested Jacamar was tracked down by Mac, and scoped: WildSumaco’s bird logo was in the bag! A singing male Collared Trogon in the canopy was also a welcome addition to our list. At a viewpoint, we got superb views of Green-backed Trogon and also a male Yellow- cheeked Becard showed itself nicely. Unfortunately, the hoped-for Military Macaws did not fly by. The FACE trail produced a couple of male White-crowned Manakins that were seen really well. Buff-throated Tody-Tyrant was quite vocal, but it was also very challenging to observe the little bird in the tall canopy of the mature forest. Ecuadorian Piedtail was seen on two occasions, foraging on flowers inside the forest.
Our afternoon excursion to the antpitta feeding station was White-chested Puffbird by Dušan great: Ochre-breasted Antpitta was already present at Brinkhuizen arrival, and soon the sought-after Plain-backed Antpitta came in nicely as well. A real bonus was a Grey- cheeked Thrush that also came to feed on the worms, a rare boreal migrant to Ecuador. Roadside birding in the late afternoon yielded a couple of new species like Black-billed Thrush, but the highlight was without a doubt a Red-headed Barbet! After dinner, some of us went out to search for owls. A pair of Napo Screech Owl was located, and even though the birds sang very close to us we did not get them in view.
The following morning, we did some roadside birding which was great! Our first stop was made for Yellow- throated Toucans that were scoped nicely. Lower down the road, we discovered a fantastic male White-browed Purpletuft – a rare species for the area, coming from lower elevations. Another cracker was a very obliging Ferruginous Pygmy Owl! Other species that we got to see here nicely were Turquoise Tanager, a male White- winged Becard, a pair of Buff-throated Woodcreeper and an obliging Lafresnaye's Piculet. Suddenly, we heard the loud call of Military Macaw, and a distant pair was picked up in flight. A bamboo patch got us several interesting sightings, including a male Black-and-white Tody- Flycatcher, Ornate Antwren and a brief view of a Tiny Hawk! Large-headed Flatbill remained heard-only. A pair Ferruginous Pygmy Owl by Walter of Golden-winged Tody-Flycatcher was another highlight Bachmann that we got along the road. The feeders in the lower part
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of the reserve were a nice treat, with great photo ops for Wire-crested Thorntail, Napo Sabrewing, Black- throated Brilliant and Gould’s Jewelfront, among others. A pair of Gilded Barbets showed up nicely in the crown of a Cecropia tree.
After lunch, we organised a visit to Sumaco National Park. The community of Pacto Sumaco made a nice trail through some spectacular forest, which was really exciting. The start of the trail was booming with bird activity, with lots of Russet-backed Oropendolas, White-eyed Parakeets, a couple of Violaceous Jays and a beautiful Lineated Woodpecker It was rather quiet deeper inside the forest, but that was to be expected being in proper forest in the afternoon. A Dusky Spinetail showed itself surprisingly well; while an Ornate Flycatcher was a little trickier to get in view. At a small marsh, we tried Gould’s Jewelfront by Walter Bachmann again for Blackish Rail and some got lucky with a brief view. After dinner, we went back to look for the Napo Screech Owls but again failed to get the birds in view. A Band-bellied Owl was heard nicely as well.
After breakfast, we started our descent into the magical lowlands of the Amazon basin. Past the town of Loreto, we did some roadside birding to take advantage of the morning bird activity. The site that we referred to as Payamino road was really productive, and we got a good number of exciting new species. Chestnut-eared Aracari was seen various times, and White-throated Toucan was also scoped nicely. However, the star of the toucans was a male Golden-collared Toucanet that we really got to see well! Other highlights here included Chestnut-fronted Macaw, White-fronted Nunbird, Violaceous Jay and Crimson-crested Woodpecker. We also saw our first Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, and a soaring adult Slender-billed Kite was a nice bonus. In the city of Coca, we boarded our motorised canoe and continued our journey along the Rio Napo to a jewel of the Amazon: Sani Lodge. The couple of hours’ boat ride was lovely, although it rained most of the time and very few birds were observed. It still rained after we arrived at the lodge, but in the late afternoon the weather improved and we did some great initial exploring from the lodge jetty. A highlight was, of course, our first Hoatzin, a unique and incredible prehistoric looking bird! A couple of them were nesting right next to the dock. Red-bellied, Chestnut-fronted and Blue-and-yellow Macaws flew by, as well as many Orange-winged Amazons. We also got great views of a vocalising Striped Woodcreeper, Greater Ani and some brief looks at a Cinnamon Attila. Neotropical Palm Swift, White-winged Swallow and Grey- breasted Martins were common residents at the dock. A great find by our local guide, Churi, was a Tropical Screech Owl on Golden-collared Toucanet by Walter Bachmann its day-roost in a palm!
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Even though our first full day at Sani started with heavy rain, we got to see some very special birds! Because of the rain, we adjusted our plans and went out to the Rio Napo instead of going to the canopy tower. It was a great alternative, and one of the first birds we got to see was a juvenile Bicolored Hawk exposed on a bare branch! In a nearby tree, we enjoyed a cryptic Great Potoo, and a couple of minutes later we were watching two Amazonian Umbrellabirds! On the sandbanks, we enjoyed views of both Black and Yellow-headed Caracaras; while, on terrafirme land, we ran into a flock of Red-throated Caracara – the birds showed well but were extremely noisy too! Great species continued to show up, as a little later we were watching two vivid Orange-backed Troupials. A cruel but special observation was that of a Chestnut-eared Aracari inspecting and entering nests of a Russet-backed Oropendola colony, in search for prey. A landing on a river island yielded several new species, including the hoped-for Oriole Blackbird. Unusual was the sighting of a Willow Flycatcher that was singing complete song phrases, presumably a fairly regular boreal migrant to this riparian habitat. Another superb highlight of the morning was an adult Crested Owl that we got to observe and photograph during the day time – what a spectacular species of owl that is! On our way back to the lodge, Walter photographed a Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture, a species that was only recently discovered in Ecuador. A very cute and obliging Pygmy Marmoset somewhat delayed our journey back for lunch. As if we had not seen enough rare birds yet, near the lodge we suddenly paddled into a cracking adult Agami Heron – what a morning! Crested Owl by Dušan Brinkhuizen
In the afternoon, we went to the 37m tall canopy tower, one of the best canopy platforms in the Ecuadorian Amazon. A White-eared Jacamar was a very welcome sighting at the edge of the lagoon. The magic continued, as a couple of minutes later we were watching two cracking Sunbitterns walking on the dock towards the tower! In the tower itself, we had a real blast with superb sightings of many different bird species. An adult Crested Eagle was without a doubt our rarest bird but, unfortunately, it was perched distantly. Other highlights included males of Spangled and Plum-throated Cotingas, Cream-colored Woodpecker, Many-banded Aracari, White-throated and Channel-billed Toucans, White- browed Purpletuft, Blue-and-yellow Macaws, Black- capped Parrot, Yellow-billed Nunbird and Amazon Tree Boa (Corallus hortulanus) to boot!
The following morning, we tried for Cocha Antshrike, a rare species with a very local distribution in Amazonia. Sani is arguably the best place in the world to see it, and fairly soon we got a calling male in full view! After our Cream-colored Woodpecker by Dušan successful catch, we continued to the canopy tower for Brinkhuizen some more action. Bird activity in our Kapok tree was
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pumping the entire morning – what an amazing birding party we had up there! In summary, we got superb, often eye-level views and fantastic photo ops of the following species: Scaly-breasted and Yellow-tufted Woodpeckers, Gilded and Lemon-throated Barbets, Cinnamon and Citron-bellied Attilas, Plum-throated Cotinga, Yellow-billed Nunbird, Green-backed Trogon, Many-banded Aracari, White- throated and Channel-billed Toucans, Squirrel Cuckoo, Buff-throated and Duida Woodcreepers, Lafresnaye's Piculet, Greyish Mourner, Pink-throated Becard, Amazonian Scrub Flycatcher, Slender- footed Tyrannulet, Dusky-capped and Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers, Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher, Grey-crowned Flatbill, Turquoise, Opal-rumped, Opal-crowned, Masked Crimson, Green-and-gold and Masked Tanagers, White-lored and Rufous-bellied Euphonias, Yellow-bellied and Blue Dacnises, Purple and Green Honeycreepers, a stunning pair of Great Jacamar and a perched adult King Vulture! Back on the forest floor, we successfully targeted the amazing Wire- tailed Manakin, and a Grey-cheeked Thrush at the same site was a nice discovery, and a new species for Churi. A male Golden- headed Manakin was scoped really nicely, as well as two Night Monkeys looking out of a tree cavity! In the afternoon, we did a pleasant canoe excursion along the creek. Highlights were a “Hoatzin photo shoot”, White-necked Puffbird and Spix’s Guan. After dusk, we successfully spotlighted Tawny-bellied Screech Owl and Pauraque! Lemon-throated Barbet by Walter Bachmann
The following morning, we went back to the Rio Napo. A male Dot-backed Antbird was one of the first new species that we got to see in the flooded Varzea forest along the entrance creek. We visited the well- known Rio Napo parrot clay lick, and saw both Yellow-crowned Amazon and Blue-headed Parrot perched near the mud wall. We got decent views of the parrots, although the birds never came down to the clay lick – a raptor must have been hiding somewhere! We then searched the bamboo along the south bank of the river and with success: first a female, and later a male Ladder-tailed Nightjar! A young river island was visited next, where we photographed a single Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture at close range on a sandbank. In similar habitat, we flushed a couple more female Ladder-tailed Nightjars, and we also enjoyed nice views of Pied Plovers and Greater Yellowlegs. The scrubby habitat on the island produced several new birds, including a pair of Spotted Tody-Flycatcher, White-bellied Spinetail, and for some also a male Riverside Tyrant. We tried a couple of times for Grey-breasted Crake, which was vocally well-represented on the island, and some got lucky with brief views of this small and elusive species.
We then visited a forest trail inside Yasuni National Park. It was terrafirme forest birding, which was exciting, but at the same time also challenging. Adding up, we actually saw a nice set of new species in a Pied Plovers by Walter Bachmann relatively short timeframe, mostly antbirds.
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Highlights included Pygmy, White-flanked, Grey and Plain-throated Antwrens, and Spot-backed and Common Scale-backed Antbirds, all seen well. White-cheeked and Sooty Antbirds remained heard-only. A Golden-crowned Spadebill was behaving like a tiny ghost in the understorey but, eventually, it was seen by most of us. Lunch at the community was an interesting experience: the traditional Sani style Maito of local catfish with hearts of palm was delicious, and many of us also enjoyed the fried Chontacuro worms – they tasted like small bits of pork. However, only Churi ate the worms raw and alive! In the late afternoon, we returned to the canopy tower in the hope for a Harpy Eagle, which is still frequently seen at Sani. No luck with the Harpy, but a fantastic Great Potoo right next to the platform was a nice surprise! A Pied Puffbird spotted by Walter was a welcome addition to our list. A Long-billed Woodcreeper briefly showed up in the tower, but the next morning everybody got great views of this spectacular bird on our way out back to Quito – a fabulous species to end the tour with! ______Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Walter Bachmann, Liz Harrison, John Kern, Maciej Kotlarski, Pedro Plans and Dick Snell for providing images for in this report. John Kern kindly prepared a checklist of Butterflies and Skippers that were observed and identified Long-billed Woodcreeper by during our Chocó cloud forest tour. Maciej Kotlarski ______Annotated List of species recorded Note: Number in brackets ( ) indicate number of days on the tour the species was recorded.
Birds (740 in total: 658 seen, 82 heard) Nomenclature and taxonomy follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2018. IOC World Bird List (v 8.1). Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient (CC) = Choco Cloud Forest, (EA) = Eastern Andes, (UA) = Ultimate Amazon
Tinamous Tinamidae Great Tinamou Tinamus major latifrons (1) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. peruvianus: (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,UA). Seen well walking over the forest floor at Sani tower. Tawny-breasted Tinamou Nothocercus julius (2) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 14.11. (CC,EA).
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Cinereous Tinamou Crypturellus cinereus (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Little Tinamou Crypturellus soui harterti (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Seen walking over the forest floor. Undulated Tinamou Crypturellus undulatus yapura (2) 1 heard Rio Napo 20.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Variegated Tinamou Crypturellus variegatus (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 19.11. (UA).
Screamers Anhimidae Horned Screamer Anhima cornuta (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA).
Ducks, Geese & Swans Anatidae Black-bellied Whistling Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis autumnalis (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Quito--Airport Pond 9.11. (CC). A possibly domestic bird was observed near Rio Silanche. A long-staying vagrant was seen at the airport pond. Torrent Duck Merganetta armata colombiana (1) 2 Guango Lodge 11.11. (EA). Stunning, close-up views of a pair. Blue-winged Teal Spatula discors (2) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11 and 2 Sani Lodge 20.11. (CC,UA). Boreal migrant. Yellow-billed Pintail Anas georgica spinicauda (3) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, 2 Papallacta Pass 11.11 and Laguna Papallacta 12.11. (EA). Andean Teal Anas andium andium (2) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Andean Duck Oxyura ferruginea (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Laguna Mica.
Chachalacas, Curassows & Guans Cracidae Speckled Chachalaca Ortalis guttata guttata (4) 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, 1 heard Sani Lodge 19.11 and 1 heard Rio Napo 22.11. (UA).
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Andean Guan Penelope montagnii atrogularis (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Close-up views at the feeders. Spix's Guan Penelope jacquacu jacquacu (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Great views of a perched bird along the creek. Wattled Guan (NT) Aburria aburri (6) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, up to 1 Cabañas San Isidro 12-16.11 and 1 heard Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11. (CC,EA). Multiple views of perched birds in the canopy. Sickle-winged Guan Chamaepetes goudotii fagani (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. tschudii: (2) 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 12.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 16.11. (CC,EA,UA).
New World Quail Odontophoridae Dark-backed Wood Quail (VU) Odontophorus melanonotus (1) 3 Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). A very confiding family group foraging at our feet! Rufous-breasted Wood Quail (NT) Odontophorus speciosus soderstromii (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA).
Grebes Podicipedidae Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps antarcticus (1) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11. (CC). Silvery Grebe Podiceps occipitalis juninensis (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Laguna Mica.
Ibises, Spoonbills Threskiornithidae Andean Ibis (NT) Theristicus branickii (1) 2 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). A pair foraging on the altiplano fields.
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Rufescent Tiger Heron Tigrisoma lineatum lineatum (1) Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Adult photographed at the lodge jetty. Agami Heron (VU) Agamia agami (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Fantastic encounter with a stunning adult.
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Boat-billed Heron Cochlearius cochlearius cochlearius (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Flying over at dusk. Least Bittern Ixobrychus exilis limoncochae (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis (6) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, en route 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, Sani Lodge 19.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (CC,UA). Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi (2) Sani Lodge 20.11, Rio Napo 20.11, Sani Lodge 22.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Great Egret Ardea alba egretta (4) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Rio Napo 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,UA). Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Several adults were seen at the blackwater lagoon of the lodge. Snowy Egret Egretta thula thula (4) Mashpi Shungo 7.11, 3 Quito--Airport Pond 9.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,UA).
Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus brasilianus (3) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Quito--Airport Pond 9.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and Laguna Papallacta 11.11. (CC,EA).
Anhingas Anhingidae Anhinga Anhinga anhinga anhinga (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA).
New World Vultures Cathartidae Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura falklandicus (15) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, en route 10.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Guacamayos Ridge 15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Loreto Road 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11, Rio Napo 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common and widespread. Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes melambrotus (4) Payamino Rd 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11, Sani Lodge 21.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA).
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Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes burrovianus (2) Rio Napo 20.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). A recent addition to Ecuador’s avifauna. Two adults were photographed along the Rio Napo.
Black Vulture Coragyps atratus (17) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11, en route 10.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Loreto Road 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11, observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11, Rio Napo 19.11 and Rio Napo 20.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common and widespread. King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). A perched adult scoped from the tower. Andean Condor (NT) Vultur gryphus (1) 4 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). An adult with chick was scoped at its nest. Birds were also observed in flight and a juvenile was scoped perched on a rock.
Osprey Pandionidae Western Osprey Pandion haliaetus carolinensis (3) Rio Napo 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11, Sani Lodge 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA).
Kites, Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae Grey-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis cayanensis (1) 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Hook-billed Kite Chondrohierax uncinatus uncinatus (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Many birds were observed at palmito plantations due to an invasion of snails. Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus yetapa (5) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, 7 Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly regular at lower elevations. Crested Eagle (NT) Morphnus guianensis (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). A distant adult was scoped from the tower. Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus serus (1) Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). A quick fly-over.
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Black-and-chestnut Eagle (VU) Spizaetus isidori (2) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11 and Bermejo 14.11. (EA). An adult was briefly observed in flight near Baeza. A chick on the nest was scoped at Bermejo. Tiny Hawk Accipiter superciliosus fontainieri (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (UA). Brief views in the bamboo patch. Bicolored Hawk Accipiter bicolor bicolor (1) Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). A perched juvenile was photographed along the Rio Napo. Cinereous Harrier Circus cinereus (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). A stunning male. Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Slender-billed Kite Helicolestes hamatus (1) Payamino Rd 19.11. (UA). Adult in flight. Slate-colored Hawk Buteogallus schistaceus (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Roadside Hawk Rupornis magnirostris magnirostris (9) 1 heard Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Borja- Baeza bypass 12.11, 2 Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread. Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus harrisi (1) en route 9.11. (CC). On our way to Quito airport. White-rumped Hawk Parabuteo leucorrhous (1) Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11. (EA). Adult photographed flying overhead. Variable Hawk Geranoaetus polyosoma poecilochrous (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Various plumages, adults and juveniles. Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis (3) Yanacocha 4.11, 2 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Laguna Papallacta 11.11. (CC,EA). Adults were seen nicely at various sites. Grey-lined Hawk Buteo nitidus blakei (2) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Stunning scope views of an adult. A split of Grey Hawk.
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Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus platypterus (8) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 14.11, Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11, Guacamayos Ridge 15.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,EA,UA). Boreal migrant. Short-tailed Hawk Buteo brachyurus brachyurus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). A dark morph was photographed from the tower.
Sunbittern Eurypygidae Sunbittern Eurypyga helias helias (3) Up to 2 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). A splendid pair at the tower trail.
Finfoots Heliornithidae Sungrebe Heliornis fulica (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA).
Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae White-throated Crake Laterallus albigularis albigularis (2) 1 heard Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and 1 heard Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Grey-breasted Crake Laterallus exilis (1) Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Briefly seen on a young river island. Blackish Rail Pardirallus nigricans nigricans (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Brief views of an adult at a roadside marsh. Andean Coot Fulica ardesiaca atrura (2) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Sometimes called Slate-colored Coot.
Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis cayennensis (5) 2 Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, 3 Guacamayos Ridge 15.11, Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, Rio Napo 19.11 and 1 heard Rio Napo 22.11. (EA,UA). Andean Lapwing Vanellus resplendens (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus (1) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11. (CC). Boreal migrant.
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Pied Plover Hoploxypterus cayanus (1) 6 Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Several adults at a river island.
Seedsnipes Thinocoridae Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe Attagis gayi latreillii (1) 4 Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Stunning encounter with two pairs!
Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Baird's Sandpiper Calidris bairdii (1) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11. (CC). Boreal migrant. Wilson's Phalarope Phalaropus tricolor (1) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11. (CC). Boreal migrant. Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius (5) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11, 3 Mindo Valley 9.11, 3 Cosanga 15.11, Rio Napo 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,EA,UA). Boreal migrant. Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes (1) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11. (CC). Boreal migrant. Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca (4) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11, 2 Laguna Papallacta 11.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,EA,UA). Boreal migrant.
Gulls, Terns & Skimmers Laridae Andean Gull Chroicocephalus serranus (3) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA).
Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia var. domestica (4) Quito 4.11, en route 7.11, en route 10.11 and en route 12.11. Feral, introduced species. Scaled Pigeon Patagioenas speciosa (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Adult scoped nicely in the canopy. Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata albilinea (5) Yanacocha 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (CC,EA).
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Pale-vented Pigeon Patagioenas cayennensis occidentalis (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. andersoni: (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,UA). Plumbeous Pigeon Patagioenas plumbea chapmani (2) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. pallescens: (5) 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, 1 heard Payamino Rd 19.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11. (CC,UA). Ruddy Pigeon Patagioenas subvinacea berlepschi (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, 1 heard Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. ogilviegranti: (4) 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (CC,EA,UA). Seen well at various sites. Dusky Pigeon Patagioenas goodsoni (1) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Ecuadorian Ground Dove Columbina buckleyi buckleyi (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Ruddy Ground Dove Columbina talpacoti talpacoti (2) Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). On river islands in the Rio Napo. Black-winged Ground Dove Metriopelia melanoptera saturatior (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi decolor (1) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla dubusi (3) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Photographed on the lodge grounds. Pallid Dove Leptotila pallida (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). An adult perched nicely in a tree along the entry road.
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White-throated Quail-Dove Zentrygon frenata bourcieri (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC). At the compost of Bellavista. Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata hypoleuca (2) Quito 4.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Common in Quito.
Hoatzin Opisthocomidae Hoatzin Opisthocomus hoazin (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Common at Sani. A spectacular creature!
Cuckoos Cuculidae Greater Ani Crotophaga major (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Fairly common at Sani. Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani (9) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common and widespread at lower elevations. Striped Cuckoo Tapera naevia (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Nice scope views of a singing bird. Little Cuckoo Coccycua minuta gracilis (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Observed nicely at the lagoon. Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana nigricrissa (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. mesura: (3) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Sani Lodge 21.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (CC,UA). Fairly common and widespread. Black-bellied Cuckoo Piaya melanogaster (1) 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA).
Owls Strigidae Tropical Screech Owl Megascops choliba cruciger (5) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and up to 1 Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Nice views of an adult on day-roost. Tawny-bellied Screech Owl Megascops watsonii watsonii (3) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Seen well after dusk.
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Napo Screech Owl Megascops napensis (2) 2+1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Close encounters but heard-only. Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus nigrescens (1) 3 Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). An adult with two chicks at their nest site. Rufous-banded Owl Strix albitarsis albitarsis (1) 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 12.11. (EA). Black-banded Owl Strix huhula huhula (3) Cabañas San Isidro 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). "San Isidro Mystery" Owl seen well after dusk. Crested Owl Lophostrix cristata cristata (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Fantastic views of an adult on day-roost. Band-bellied Owl Pulsatrix melanota melanota (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Glaucidium brasilianum ucayalae (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Great views of a bird in the day-time.
Oilbird Steatornithidae Oilbird Steatornis caripensis (2) 9 Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). Superb scope views of adults at their day-roost. Also spectacular views of birds in flight near Cabañas San Isidro after dusk.
Potoos Nyctibiidae Great Potoo Nyctibius grandis (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). An adult at day-roost. Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus panamensis (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. griseus: (3) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (CC,UA). Adults on day-roost at Bellavista and Septimo.
Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Rufous-bellied Nighthawk Lurocalis rufiventris (1) 3 Guacamayos Ridge 13.11. (EA). Fantastic views of birds in flight after dusk.
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Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis albicollis (5) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 18.11 and up to 1 Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Common around Sani Lodge. Band-winged Nightjar Systellura longirostris ruficervix (1) 2 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Two adults at day-roost. Swallow-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis segmentata segmentata (1) Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (UA). Stunning male on day-roost. Lyre-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis lyra lyra (1) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). Female with a juvenile on day-roost. Ladder-tailed Nightjar Hydropsalis climacocerca climacocerca (1) Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Various birds seen on day-roost along the Rio Napo.
Swifts Apodidae Spot-fronted Swift (DD) Cypseloides cherriei (1) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). Vocalizing birds flying low overhead. White-chested Swift Cypseloides lemosi (1) Guacamayos Ridge 13.11. (EA). One adult was photographed and identified with certainty. Chestnut-collared Swift Streptoprocne rutila brunnitorques (1) Guacamayos Ridge 13.11. (EA). White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris subtropicalis (10) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, en route 9.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Bermejo 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11 and Payamino Rd 19.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread. Pale-rumped Swift Chaetura egregia (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). A single adult drinking from the lagoon. Grey-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris occidentalis (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. sclateri: (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,UA). Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyura brachyura (3) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Sani Lodge 19.11 and Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA).
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Neotropical Palm Swift Tachornis squamata semota (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11 and Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). Common at Sani. Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Panyptila cayennensis (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Seen from the tower.
Hummingbirds Trochilidae Band-tailed Barbthroat Threnetes ruckeri ruckeri (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). White-whiskered Hermit Phaethornis yaruqui (3) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Green Hermit Phaethornis guy apicalis (3) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-18.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. White-bearded Hermit Phaethornis hispidus (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Tawny-bellied Hermit Phaethornis syrmatophorus syrmatophorus (2) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11 and Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. columbianus: (3) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders at Septimo, otherwise seen at flowers. Napo Sabrewing (NT) Campylopterus villaviscensio (3) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-18.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora mellivora (3) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Mindo Valley 9.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 and Sani Lodge 20.11. (CC,UA). Also visiting feeders in the west. Brown Violetear Colibri delphinae (4) 2 Mindo Valley 9.11 and observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-18.11. (CC,UA). Also visiting feeders. Lesser Violetear Colibri cyanotus cyanotus (3) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). A split of Green Violetear. Also visiting feeders. Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans coruscans (9) Quito 3.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11, Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11 and observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-18.11. (CC,EA,UA). Also visiting feeders.
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Black-throated Mango Anthracothorax nigricollis (4) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-18.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). A female was visiting feeders at WildSumaco. Violet-headed Hummingbird Klais guimeti guimeti (1) WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). On the porterweed at the lodge. Wire-crested Thorntail (NT) Discosura popelairii (4) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-19.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. Green Thorntail Discosura conversii (2) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11 and Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Blue-tailed Emerald Chlorostilbon mellisugus phoeopygus (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Foraging on flowers up in the canopy tower. Western Emerald Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus (2) Quito 3.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Crowned Woodnymph Thalurania colombica verticeps (4) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata viridipectus (5) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-18.11, Hollin, Loreto road--Susanita 16.11, Sani Lodge 21.11, Sani Lodge 22.11 and Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. Violet-bellied Hummingbird Juliamyia julie feliciana (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). A male at a flower. Golden-tailed Sapphire Chrysuronia oenone oenone (4) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-19.11 and Hollin, Loreto road--Susanita 16.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. Olive-spotted Hummingbird Leucippus chlorocercus (1) Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). River island specialty. Many-spotted Hummingbird Taphrospilus hypostictus (4) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-19.11 and Hollin, Loreto road--Susanita 16.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia tzacatl jucunda (5) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders.
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Andean Emerald Amazilia franciae viridiceps (5) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Purple-chested Hummingbird Amazilia rosenbergi (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. (CC). Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys maculata (8) Santa Rosa Road - Mindo to Tandayapa 5.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11 and observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders. Ecuadorian Piedtail (NT) Phlogophilus hemileucurus (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (EA). At flowers in the forest. Black-throated Brilliant Heliodoxa schreibersii schreibersii (2) WildSumaco Lodge 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. Gould's Jewelfront Heliodoxa aurescens (4) Observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-18.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. Fawn-breasted Brilliant Heliodoxa rubinoides aequatorialis (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. cervinigularis: (5) Guango Lodge 10.11 and observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders. Green-crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula jamersoni (4) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Empress Brilliant Heliodoxa imperatrix (3) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Violet-fronted Brilliant Heliodoxa leadbeateri sagitta (2) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 16.11. (UA). Also visiting feeders. White-tailed Hillstar Urochroa bougueri leucura (3) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Hollin,Loreto road--Susanita 16.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (EA,UA). Also visiting feeders.
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Buff-tailed Coronet Boissonneaua flavescens tinochlora (7) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, observed Guango Lodge 10-12.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders. Chestnut-breasted Coronet Boissonneaua matthewsii (7) Observed Guango Lodge 10-12.11 and observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11. (EA). Also visiting feeders. Velvet-purple Coronet Boissonneaua jardini (4) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Shining Sunbeam Aglaeactis cupripennis cupripennis (3) Yanacocha 4.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders. Ecuadorian Hillstar Oreotrochilus chimborazo jamesonii (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Females at their nesting site. Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnayi saul (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). Bronzy Inca Coeligena coeligena obscura (5) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11 and observed Cabañas San Isidro 12-16.11. (EA). Also visiting feeders. Brown Inca Coeligena wilsoni (5) Observed Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5-7.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Collared Inca Coeligena torquata torquata (6) Observed Guango Lodge 10-12.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-15.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 14.11. fulgidigula: (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 4.11 and Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders. Buff-winged Starfrontlet Coeligena lutetiae albimaculata (2) Yanacocha 4.11 and Guango Lodge 10.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders.
Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera (4) Yanacocha 4.11 and observed Guango Lodge 10-12.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders.
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Great Sapphirewing Pterophanes cyanopterus peruvianus (3) Yanacocha 4.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders. Giant Hummingbird Patagona gigas peruviana (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Also visiting feeders. Gorgeted Sunangel Heliangelus strophianus (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Tourmaline Sunangel Heliangelus exortis (3) Observed Guango Lodge 10-12.11. (EA). Also visiting feeders. Sapphire-vented Puffleg Eriocnemis luciani luciani (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Golden-breasted Puffleg Eriocnemis mosquera (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). In the paramo. Purple-bibbed Whitetip Urosticte benjamini (3) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Rufous-vented Whitetip Urosticte ruficrissa (1) WildSumaco Lodge 16.11. (UA). A single male at the feeders. White-booted Racket-tail Ocreatus underwoodii melanantherus (4) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Peruvian Racket-tail Ocreatus peruanus (5) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11 and observed WildSumaco Lodge 16-19.11. (EA,UA). Also visiting feeders. Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae victoriae (3) Quito 3.11, Yanacocha 4.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders at Tambo Condor. Purple-backed Thornbill Ramphomicron microrhynchum microrhynchum (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). A single female. Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina quitensis (2) Yanacocha 4.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Also visiting feeders.
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Viridian Metaltail Metallura williami primolina (1) 5 Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). At the treeline forest. Blue-mantled Thornbill Chalcostigma stanleyi stanleyi (1) Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Rainbow-bearded Thornbill Chalcostigma herrani herrani (1) 3 Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). At the treeline forest, including a stunning male. Long-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus kingii mocoa (7) Observed Guango Lodge 10-12.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11 and observed Cabañas San Isidro 13- 16.11. (EA). Also visiting feeders. Violet-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus coelestis coelestis (5) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. Geoffroy's Wedgebill Schistes geoffroyi geoffroyi (1) Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (EA). White-throated Wedgebill Schistes albogularis (2) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Purple-crowned Fairy Heliothryx barroti (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Purple-throated Woodstar Calliphlox mitchellii (3) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Also visiting feeders. White-bellied Woodstar Chaetocercus mulsant (3) Observed Guango Lodge 10-12.11. (EA). Also visiting feeders. Gorgeted Woodstar Chaetocercus heliodor cleavesi (1) WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). A male on the porterweed.
Trogons Trogonidae Golden-headed Quetzal Pharomachrus auriceps auriceps (5) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). Seen well at various locations.
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Crested Quetzal Pharomachrus antisianus (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Bermejo 14.11 and 1 heard Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11. (CC,EA). Great scope views of immature birds at Bellavista. Choco Trogon Trogon comptus (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. (CC). Nice views at two sites. Black-tailed Trogon Trogon melanurus eumorphus (2) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). White-tailed Trogon Trogon chionurus (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Eye-level views of a male at the tower. Green-backed Trogon Trogon viridis (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Several birds were seen well. Blue-crowned Trogon Trogon curucui peruvianus (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). A male singing at the lodge. Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus cupreicauda (1) 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Collared Trogon Trogon collaris collaris (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). A male was nicely seen at the lodge. Masked Trogon Trogon personatus personatus (3) Observed Cabañas San Isidro 14-16.11. assimilis: (3) 2 Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC,EA). Close encounters at various sites.
Kingfishers Alcedinidae Green-and-rufous Kingfisher Chloroceryle inda inda (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Brief flyby of an adult. Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana americana (2) Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,UA). Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona (2) Sani Lodge 21.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Right at the lodge.
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Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata torquata (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA).
Motmots Momotidae Amazonian Motmot Momotus momota microstephanus (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii semirufus (3) Up to 1 Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 7-9.11. (CC). Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum platyrhynchum (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Seen really nicely.
Jacamars Galbulidae White-eared Jacamar Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). At the lagoon. Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda melanogenia (1) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Very brief perch views. Coppery-chested Jacamar (VU) Galbula pastazae (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Nice views at the insect lights. White-chinned Jacamar Galbula tombacea tombacea (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Swift views of a vocalizing adult. Great Jacamar Jacamerops aureus isidori (1) 2 Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Prolonged views of a stunning pair from the tower.
Puffbirds Bucconidae White-necked Puffbird Notharchus hyperrhynchus hyperrhynchus (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Singing from the canopy. Pied Puffbird Notharchus tectus picatus (1) Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Eye-level views from the canopy tower. Western Striolated Puffbird Nystalus obamai (1) 2 Loreto Road 16.11. (UA). Superb scope views of a pair. White-chested Puffbird Malacoptila fusca (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (UA). Prolonged views at the insect lights.
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White-whiskered Puffbird Malacoptila panamensis poliopis (1) 2 Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). A pair seen nicely in the understorey. Black-fronted Nunbird Monasa nigrifrons nigrifrons (2) Sani Lodge 19.11 and Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Fairly common at Sani. White-fronted Nunbird Monasa morphoeus peruana (1) Payamino Rd 19.11. (UA). One adult was scoped. Yellow-billed Nunbird Monasa flavirostris (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and 2 Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Stunning views of a pair from the tower. Swallow-winged Puffbird Chelidoptera tenebrosa tenebrosa (2) Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Present at the Rio Napo jetty of Sani.
New World Barbets Capitonidae Scarlet-crowned Barbet Capito aurovirens (3) 1 heard Sani Lodge 19.11, Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Visiting the fruit feeders at the lodge. Orange-fronted Barbet (NT) Capito squamatus (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. (CC). Great views of a pair with a mixed flock. Gilded Barbet Capito auratus punctatus (5) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, 2 WildSumaco Lodge 18.11 and up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Very nice encounters. Lemon-throated Barbet Eubucco richardsoni richardsoni (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Tower. Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcierii aequatorialis (2) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. orientalis: (2) 2 WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (CC,UA). Several seen.
Toucan-Barbets Semnornithidae Toucan Barbet (NT) Semnornis ramphastinus ramphastinus (4) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, 2 Amagusa Reserve 7.11, 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Close-up at the Amagusa feeders.
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Toucans Ramphastidae White-throated Toucanet Aulacorhynchus albivitta albivitta (1) 2 Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11. (EA). Pair showed well. Crimson-rumped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus haematopygus sexnotatus (1) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). Also on the feeder. Ivory-billed Aracari Pteroglossus azara flavirostris (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis castanotis (2) Payamino Rd 19.11 and Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). Many-banded Aracari Pteroglossus pluricinctus (3) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Also from the canopy tower. Pale-mandibled Aracari Pteroglossus erythropygius (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Near-endemic. Golden-collared Toucanet Selenidera reinwardtii reinwardtii (3) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Stunning views at two sites. Plate-billed Mountain Toucan (NT) Andigena laminirostris (3) Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and 2 Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). Great views of this Chocó endemic. Channel-billed Toucan (VU) Ramphastos vitellinus culminatus (7) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and up to 1 Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Choco Toucan Ramphastos brevis (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, 2 Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). White-throated Toucan (VU) Ramphastos tucanus cuvieri (4) Payamino Rd 19.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Yellow-throated Toucan Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii (2) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. ambiguus: (4) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and 7 WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (CC,UA). Chestnut-mandibled in the west, and Black-mandibled in the eastern foothills.
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Woodpeckers Picidae Lafresnaye's Piculet Picumnus lafresnayi lafresnayi (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Also close-up from the canopy tower. Olivaceous Piculet Picumnus olivaceus harterti (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Melanerpes cruentatus (4) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 2 WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Also close-up from the canopy tower. Black-cheeked Woodpecker Melanerpes pucherani (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Little Woodpecker Veniliornis passerinus agilis (2) 2 Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). Yellow-vented Woodpecker Veniliornis dignus baezae (1) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (EA). With a mixed-species flock. Red-rumped Woodpecker Veniliornis kirkii cecilii (1) 3 Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Next to the tower. Smoky-brown Woodpecker Leuconotopicus fumigatus obscuratus (2) 1 heard Amagusa Reserve 7.11 and 2 Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). A pair at Septimo. Golden-olive Woodpecker Colaptes rubiginosus rubripileus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Multiple. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker Colaptes rivolii brevirostris (3) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and 2 Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). Extended views of a pair at San Isidro. Scaly-breasted Woodpecker Celeus grammicus verreauxii (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). In the tower at eye-level! Cream-colored Woodpecker Celeus flavus flavus (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). In the tower at eye-level! Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus lineatus (3) Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11.
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fuscipennis: (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC,UA). Seen well at various sites. Powerful Woodpecker Campephilus pollens pollens (2) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). Female seen well. Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos melanoleucos (3) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Guayaquil Woodpecker (NT) Campephilus gayaquilensis (1) 2 Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Entry road.
Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Black Caracara Daptrius ater (2) Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Red-throated Caracara Ibycter americanus (1) Sani Lodge 20.11 and 4 Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). A very noisy party. Carunculated Caracara Phalcoboenus carunculatus (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Common at Antisana. Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima chimachima (4) Loreto Road 16.11, en route 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans cachinnans (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. fulvescens: (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Barred Forest Falcon Micrastur ruficollis interstes (1) 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11. zonothorax: (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 16.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,UA). Collared Forest Falcon Micrastur semitorquatus semitorquatus (1) 2 Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). Stunning views of two adults. Buckley's Forest Falcon Micrastur buckleyi (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (UA).
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American Kestrel Falco sparverius aequatorialis (2) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and 2 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis pichinchae (1) 2 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Stunning pair scoped. Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis petoensis (1) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. rufigularis: (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (CC,UA). Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus cassini (1) Quito 3.11. (CC). Observed by some at Hotel Quito.
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae Blue-fronted Parrotlet Touit dilectissimus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). A noisy flock overhead. Cobalt-winged Parakeet Brotogeris cyanoptera cyanoptera (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Rose-faced Parrot Pyrilia pulchra (2) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Red-billed Parrot Pionus sordidus corallinus (2) 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 12.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. mindoensis: (2) 1 heard Santa Rosa Road - Mindo to Tandayapa 5.11 and Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC,EA). White-capped Parrot Pionus seniloides (4) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, 2 Bermejo 14.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). Close-up views on the way to the eagle nest. Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus menstruus (4) Payamino Rd 19.11, Sani Lodge 20.11, Sani Lodge 21.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (EA). Bronze-winged Parrot Pionus chalcopterus (3) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Yellow-crowned Amazon Amazona ochrocephala nattereri (1) Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Perched at the clay wall.
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Scaly-naped Amazon Amazona mercenarius canipalliata (4) Cabañas San Isidro 12.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Guacamayos Ridge 15.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (EA,UA). Birds in flight. Southern Mealy Amazon (NT) Amazona farinosa (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,UA). Orange-winged Amazon Amazona amazonica (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Common at Sani. Large-billed Parrotlet Forpus crassirostris (1) Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). Flyby at river island. Previously named Blue-winged Parrotlet. Pacific Parrotlet Forpus coelestis (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Tumbesian endemic. Black-headed Parrot Pionites melanocephalus pallidus (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Scope views from the tower. Maroon-tailed Parakeet Pyrrhura melanura pacifica (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. melanura: (2) Loreto Road 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,UA). Two different races. Dusky-headed Parakeet Aratinga weddellii (1) Payamino Rd 19.11. (UA). Red-bellied Macaw Orthopsittaca manilatus (3) Payamino Rd 19.11, Sani Lodge 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Fairly common as a flyby. Blue-and-yellow Macaw Ara ararauna (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Various nice encounters. Military Macaw (VU) Ara militaris militaris (1) 2 Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (UA). Distant flyby but still impressive. Chestnut-fronted Macaw Ara severus (5) WildSumaco Lodge 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-21.11. (UA). White-eyed Parakeet Psittacara leucophthalmus callogenys (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (UA).
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Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers Furnariidae Chestnut-winged Cinclodes Cinclodes albidiventris albidiventris (2) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Previously named Bar-winged Cinclodes. Stout-billed Cinclodes Cinclodes excelsior excelsior (2) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). The larger of the two species seen. Pacific Hornero Furnarius cinnamomeus (4) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Andean Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura andicola andicola (1) 2 Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Cooperative pair. White-chinned Thistletail Asthenes fuliginosa fuliginosa (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). Seen very nicely. Many-striped Canastero Asthenes flammulata flammulata (2) 2 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and 1 heard Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Showing well. Rufous Spinetail Synallaxis unirufa unirufa (3) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 13.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (EA,UA). Azara's Spinetail Synallaxis azarae media (5) 2 Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11 and up to 1 Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11. (EA,UA). Dark-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albigularis albigularis (3) 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyura nigrifumosa (1) 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). White-bellied Spinetail Synallaxis propinqua (1) Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). River island. Dusky Spinetail (NT) Synallaxis moesta brunneicaudalis (1) Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (UA). Showing surprisingly well. White-browed Spinetail Hellmayrea gularis gularis (1) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11. (CC).
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Red-faced Spinetail Cranioleuca erythrops erythrops (3) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Ash-browed Spinetail (VU) Cranioleuca curtata cisandina (1) 2 Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11. (EA). Rusty-winged Barbtail Premnornis guttuliger guttuliger (1) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock. Spotted Barbtail Premnoplex brunnescens brunnescens (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (CC,EA). Pearled Treerunner Margarornis squamiger perlatus (3) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11, Guango Lodge 11.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (CC,EA). With mixed-species flocks. Streaked Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii oberholseri (3) Yanacocha 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and 2 Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia variegaticeps temporalis (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Montane Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia striaticollis montana (4) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (EA,UA). Lineated Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla subalaris subalaris (3) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Western Woodhaunter Hyloctistes virgatus assimilis (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Philydor rufum riveti (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. bolivianum: (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,UA). At WildSumaco at the insect lights. Striped Treehunter Thripadectes holostictus striatidorsus (1) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock.
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Streak-capped Treehunter Thripadectes virgaticeps sumaco (1) Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (UA). Flammulated Treehunter Thripadectes flammulatus flammulatus (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). Showing really well! Plain Xenops Xenops minutus littoralis (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock. Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans guayae (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. peruvianus: (1) 2 Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11. (CC,UA). With mixed-species flocks. Tyrannine Woodcreeper Dendrocincla tyrannina tyrannina (1) Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). Excellent views. Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa ridgwayi (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus amazonus (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (UA). Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus subrufescens (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. rufigularis: (1) Yasuni NP 22.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (CC,UA). Long-billed Woodcreeper Nasica longirostris (3) 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11, Sani Lodge 22.11 and Sani Lodge 23.11. (UA). Great views of this stunner! Strong-billed Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus promeropirhynchus (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). Very confiding at the lodge. Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes certhia radiolatus (2) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Straight-billed Woodcreeper Dendroplex picus peruvianus (3) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Right around the lodge.
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Striped Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus obsoletus palliatus (3) Sani Lodge 19.11, 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Common by voice. Elegant Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus elegans ornatus (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Buff-throated Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus guttatus guttatoides (3) 2 Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Black-striped Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus lachrymosus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Showing nicely. Spotted Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus erythropygius aequatorialis (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Olive-backed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus triangularis triangularis (4) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Cabañas San Isidro 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (EA). Streak-headed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes souleyetii esmeraldae (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger aequatorialis (7) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). Duida Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes duidae (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). In the tower. Brown-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus pusillus pusillus (1) 2 Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. (CC). A pair with a mixed-species flock.
Antbirds Thamnophilidae Rufous-rumped Antwren Euchrepomis callinota callinota (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock. Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris maculipennis (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Seen from the tower. Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus aequatorialis (2) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (CC,UA). With mixed-species flocks.
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Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis consobrina (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Checker-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla fulviventris (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Ornate Antwren Epinecrophylla ornata saturata (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (UA). In bamboo. Pygmy Antwren Myrmotherula brachyura (1) Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Amazonian Streaked Antwren Myrmotherula multostriata (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Along the creek. Pacific Antwren Myrmotherula pacifica (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris melaena (2) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Male showing well. Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor schisticolor (2) Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Grey Antwren Myrmotherula menetriesii pallida (1) Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Male showing well with a mixed-species flock. Plain-throated Antwren Isleria hauxwelli suffusa (1) Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Male showing well. Dusky-throated Antshrike Thamnomanes ardesiacus ardesiacus (1) Yasuni NP 22.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). With mixed-species flocks. Yellow-breasted Antwren (VU) Herpsilochmus axillaris aequatorialis (3) 1 heard Loreto Road 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). In a canopy flock. Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus frater (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis napensis (2) 2 WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (UA). At the insect lights.
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Spot-crowned Antvireo Dysithamnus puncticeps (1) Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Male seen well. Lined Antshrike (VU) Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus tenuifasciatus (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (UA). Cocha Antshrike (NT) Thamnophilus praecox (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Great views of a male. Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus capitalis (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Mouse-colored Antshrike Thamnophilus murinus canipennis (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Black-crowned Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha atrinucha (2) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Great Antshrike Taraba major transandeanus (1) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). White-cheeked Antbird Gymnopithys leucaspis castaneus (1) 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Black-spotted Bare-eye Phlegopsis nigromaculata nigromaculata (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Crossing the creek. Common Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus lepidonota (1) Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Male scoped. Streak-headed Antbird Drymophila striaticeps (2) 2 Cabañas San Isidro 14.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). In bamboo. Peruvian Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis peruviana saturata (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). At the insect lights. Blackish Antbird Cercomacroides nigrescens aequatorialis (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). At the insect lights. Spot-backed Antbird Hylophylax naevius naevius (2) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Seen well in the understorey.
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Dot-backed Antbird Hylophylax punctulatus (2) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Male perched next to the canoe. Silvered Antbird Sclateria naevia argentata (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Plumbeous Antbird Myrmelastes hyperythrus (3) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Common by voice. Chestnut-backed Antbird Poliocrania exsul maculifer (2) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Black-faced Antbird Myrmoborus myotherinus elegans (3) Up to 2 WildSumaco Lodge 17-19.11. (UA). A pair at the insect lights. White-backed Fire-eye Pyriglena leuconota castanoptera (4) 1 heard La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (UA). A pair at the insect lights. White-shouldered Antbird Akletos melanoceps (3) 1 heard Payamino Rd 19.11, Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Male seen well. Sooty Antbird Hafferia fortis fortis (1) 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Zeledon's Antbird Hafferia zeledoni macrorhyncha (2) 1 heard Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and 3 Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Great views at Septimo.
Antthrushes Formicariidae Black-faced Antthrush Formicarius analis zamorae (1) 1 heard Payamino Rd 19.11. (UA). Rufous-breasted Antthrush Formicarius rufipectus carrikeri (2) 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Short-tailed Antthrush Chamaeza campanisona punctigula (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Barred Antthrush Chamaeza mollissima mollissima (2) Guacamayos Ridge 13.11 and 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 14.11. (EA). Brief views of an adult on the trail.
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Antpittas Grallariidae Undulated Antpitta Grallaria squamigera squamigera (1) 1 heard Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Moustached Antpitta (VU) Grallaria alleni andaquiensis (1) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). At a worm feeder. Plain-backed Antpitta Grallaria haplonota chaplinae (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). At a worm feeder. Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla ruficapilla (7) 1 heard Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, 2 Guango Lodge 11.11, 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (CC,EA). Also at a worm feeder. Chestnut-naped Antpitta Grallaria nuchalis obsoleta (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Distinct subspecies seen briefly. Yellow-breasted Antpitta Grallaria flavotincta (1) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). At a worm feeder. White-bellied Antpitta Grallaria hypoleuca castanea (4) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Cabañas San Isidro 16.11 and 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (EA,UA). Also at a worm feeder. Rufous Antpitta Grallaria rufula rufula (3) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11, 1 heard Laguna Papallacta 11.11 and 1 heard Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). Tawny Antpitta Grallaria quitensis quitensis (4) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). White-lored Antpitta Hylopezus fulviventris fulviventris (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Thrush-like Antpitta Myrmothera campanisona signata (3) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Ochre-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula flavirostris mindoensis (1) 2 Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11.
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flavirostris: (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,UA). At worm feeders. Slaty-crowned Antpitta Grallaricula nana nana (1) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (EA). In bamboo.
Gnateaters Conopophagidae Rufous-crowned Antpitta (NT) Pittasoma rufopileatum rufopileatum (1) Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Male feeding on crickets.
Tapaculos Rhinocryptidae Ocellated Tapaculo Acropternis orthonyx infuscatus (2) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11 and Santa Rosa Road - Mindo to Tandayapa 5.11. (CC). Seen nicely. Ash-colored Tapaculo Myornis senilis (1) Cabañas San Isidro 14.11. (EA). Northern White-crowned Tapaculo Scytalopus atratus atratus (3) 1 heard Loreto Road 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (UA). Long-tailed Tapaculo Scytalopus micropterus (5) 1 heard La Brisa, Baeza 12.11 and up to 1 Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11. (EA). Nariño Tapaculo Scytalopus vicinior (2) 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Spillmann's Tapaculo Scytalopus spillmanni (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). Paramo Tapaculo Scytalopus opacus opacus (1) 1 heard Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). Blackish Tapaculo Scytalopus latrans latrans (5) Yanacocha 4.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 14.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (CC,EA). Also seen a few times.
Tyrant Flycatchers Tyrannidae Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseiceps (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC).
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Black-capped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias nigrocapillus nigrocapillus (2) Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11 and 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). Showing nicely. Ashy-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias cinereiceps (2) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (CC,EA). Tawny-rumped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias uropygialis (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). Great views of an adult. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus (3) 2 Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,UA). Forest Elaenia Myiopagis gaimardii gaimardii (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Yellow-crowned Elaenia Myiopagis flavivertex (2) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Greenish Elaenia Myiopagis viridicata implacens (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster semipagana (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). White-crested Elaenia Elaenia albiceps griseigularis (2) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Coopmans's Elaenia Elaenia brachyptera (1) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). Recently described species, split from Lesser Elaenia. Brown-capped Tyrannulet Ornithion brunneicapillus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Tower. White-lored Tyrannulet Ornithion inerme (1) 1 heard Payamino Rd 19.11. (UA). Southern Beardless Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum sclateri (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC).
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White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys rufomarginatus (3) Yanacocha 4.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). With mixed-species flocks. White-tailed Tyrannulet Mecocerculus poecilocercus (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (CC,EA). With mixed-species flocks. Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet Mecocerculus minor (2) 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). With mixed-species flocks. White-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus stictopterus stictopterus (2) Guango Lodge 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). With mixed-species flocks. Tufted Tit-Tyrant Anairetes parulus aequatorialis (2) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and 1 heard Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Agile Tit-Tyrant Uromyias agilis (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). A pair close-up. Torrent Tyrannulet Serpophaga cinerea cinerea (1) Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Rio Nambillo. Yellow Tyrannulet Capsiempis flaveola cerula (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. magnirostris: (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC,UA). Rufous-headed Pygmy Tyrant Pseudotriccus ruficeps (2) 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 13.11 and 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 14.11. (EA). Slender-footed Tyrannulet Zimmerius gracilipes gracilipes (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). In the tower canopy. Golden-faced Tyrannulet Zimmerius chrysops (5) 1 heard La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, 1 heard Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. EA,UA). Choco Tyrannulet Zimmerius albigularis (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC).
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Variegated Bristle Tyrant Pogonotriccus poecilotis (1) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (EA). Great views of a vocalizing bird. Marble-faced Bristle Tyrant Pogonotriccus ophthalmicus ophthalmicus (5) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (EA,UA). Showing well in mixed-species flocks. Ecuadorian Tyrannulet (NT) Phylloscartes gualaquizae (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Streak-necked Flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis columbianus (3) Guango Lodge 11.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (EA). Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceus hederaceus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. fasciaticollis: (1) 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (CC,UA). Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris superciliaris (5) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,UA). With mixed-species flocks. Rufous-breasted Flycatcher Leptopogon rufipectus (3) Guango Lodge 11.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 13.11 and 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11. (EA). Amazonian Scrub Flycatcher Sublegatus obscurior (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Close views from the tower. Flavescent Flycatcher Myiophobus flavicans flavicans (3) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). Olive-chested Flycatcher Myiophobus cryptoxanthus (2) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (EA,UA). Bran-colored Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus crypterythrus (1) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Handsome Flycatcher Nephelomyias pulcher bellus (1) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (EA). Showing nicely.
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Ornate Flycatcher Myiotriccus ornatus stellatus (3) Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. phoenicurus: (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (CC,UA). Buff-throated Tody-Tyrant (NT) Hemitriccus rufigularis (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Seen calling in the canopy. Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant Myiornis atricapillus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Next to the tower. Short-tailed Pygmy Tyrant Myiornis ecaudatus ecaudatus (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant Lophotriccus pileatus squamaecrista (2) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. pileatus: (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,UA). Double-banded Pygmy Tyrant Lophotriccus vitiosus affinis (2) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus ruficeps ruficeps (2) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). Black-and-white Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus capitalis (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (UA). Male seen in the bamboo. Golden-winged Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus calopterus (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (UA). Nice views of a pair along the road. Spotted Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum maculatum signatum (1) 2 Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). River island. Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum sclateri (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. peruanum: (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11. (CC,UA).
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Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum guttatum (1) 2 Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). In the canopy tower. Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum nigriceps (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Yellow-olive Flatbill Tolmomyias sulphurescens peruvianus (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Grey-crowned Flatbill Tolmomyias poliocephalus poliocephalus (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). In the canopy tower. Olive-faced Flatbill Tolmomyias viridiceps viridiceps (2) 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and 1 heard Payamino Rd 19.11. (UA). Golden-crowned Spadebill Platyrinchus coronatus superciliaris (1) Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Seen in the undergrowth. Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus pyrrhopterus (7) 1 heard Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 14-16.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11. (CC,EA). Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea sclateri (1) Loreto Road 16.11. (UA). Euler's Flycatcher Lathrotriccus euleri bolivianus (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans angustirostris (3) Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and 2 La Brisa, Baeza 12.11. (CC,EA). Olive-sided Flycatcher (NT) Contopus cooperi (1) Cabañas San Isidro 14.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 14.11. (EA). Boreal migrant. Smoke-colored Pewee Contopus fumigatus ardosiacus (4) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Bermejo 14.11, 2 Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. zarumae: (2) 3 Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC,EA).
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Western Wood Pewee Contopus sordidulus sordidulus (4) 1 heard Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Loreto Road 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (CC,UA). Boreal migrant. Calling. Eastern Wood Pewee Contopus virens (4) 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Boreal migrant. Calling. Acadian Flycatcher Empidonax virescens (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Boreal migrant. Also calling. Willow Flycatcher Empidonax traillii traillii (1) Rio Napo 20.11. (EA). Boreal migrant. Singing at a river island. Riverside Tyrant Knipolegus orenocensis sclateri (1) Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). River island. Paramo Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola alpinus alpinus (2) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). High elevation species. Streak-throated Bush Tyrant Myiotheretes striaticollis striaticollis (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Smoky Bush Tyrant Myiotheretes fumigatus fumigatus (2) Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (EA,UA). Masked Water Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta atripennis (1) 2 Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). A pair at a pond. Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris (1) Guacamayos Ridge 14.11. (EA). Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca fumicolor brunneifrons (4) Yanacocha 4.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius leucophaius (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis hellmayri (4) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Common in the west.
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Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similis similis (6) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11, observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. grandis: (2) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC,UA). Common in the east. Grey-capped Flycatcher Myiozetetes granadensis occidentalis (1) 2 Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. obscurior: (3) Payamino Rd 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,UA). Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus sulphuratus (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Common in the east. Lesser Kiskadee Philohydor lictor lictor (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Common at the lodge. Golden-crowned Flycatcher Myiodynastes chrysocephalus minor (5) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, 2 Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,EA). Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher Myiodynastes luteiventris (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Boreal migrant. Seen in the tower tree. Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculatus chapmani (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua pitangua (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. chrysogaster: (1) Payamino Rd 19.11. (CC,UA). Snowy-throated Kingbird Tyrannus niveigularis (1) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus melancholicus (15) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Bermejo 14.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Loreto Road 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11,
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WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11, observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,EA,UA). Very common and widespread. Greyish Mourner Rhytipterna simplex frederici (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). In the tower. Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer tuberculifer (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. nigriceps: (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC,UA). Short-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus ferox ferox (2) Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). At the lagoon. Pale-edged Flycatcher Myiarchus cephalotes cephalotes (4) Observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11. (EA). Common at the lodge deck. Large-headed Flatbill Ramphotrigon megacephalum (1) heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (UA). In the bamboo.
Cinnamon Attila Attila cinnamomeus (4) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Superb views from the canopy tower. Citron-bellied Attila Attila citriniventris (2) Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Superb views from the canopy tower. Bright-rumped Attila Attila spadiceus parambae (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (CC,UA). Pale morph.
Cotingas Cotingidae Red-crested Cotinga Ampelion rubrocristatus (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Green-and-black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii occidentalis (1) 2 Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. confusa: (2) Guacamayos Ridge 13.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 14.11. (CC,EA). Seen at various sites. Barred Fruiteater Pipreola arcuata arcuata (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Adult seen nicely.
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Orange-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola jucunda (1) Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). Nice pair. Fiery-throated Fruiteater (NT) Pipreola chlorolepidota (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Andean Cock-of-the-rock Rupicola peruvianus sanguinolentus (1) 7 Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). Stunning males at a lek site. Plum-throated Cotinga Cotinga maynana (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Males seen nicely from the tower. Spangled Cotinga Cotinga cayana (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Males seen nicely from the tower. Dusky Piha Lipaugus fuscocinereus (1) Guango Lodge 11.11. (EA). Briefly seen. Black-tipped Cotinga Carpodectes hopkei (1) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. (CC). Cracking male scoped nicely. Bare-necked Fruitcrow Gymnoderus foetidus (2) Payamino Rd 19.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata (1) Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Amazonian Umbrellabird Cephalopterus ornatus (2) 2 Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Several at the river islands.
Manakins Pipridae Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin Tyranneutes stolzmanni (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Blue-backed Manakin Chiroxiphia pareola napensis (1) 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus pax (2) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. coronulatus: (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC,EA,UA). Immature male seen very nicely.
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White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus bangsi (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Displaying. Wire-tailed Manakin Pipra filicauda filicauda (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Stunning male. Club-winged Manakin Machaeropterus deliciosus (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Displaying. Western Striped Manakin Machaeropterus striolatus striolatus (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). White-crowned Manakin Pseudopipra pipra coracina (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Several males lekking. Golden-headed Manakin Ceratopipra erythrocephala berlepschi (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Male scoped.
Tityras, Becards Tityridae Tawny-breasted Myiobius Myiobius villosus clarus (1) Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (UA). Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Terenotriccus erythrurus fulvigularis (1) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Black-tailed Tityra Tityra cayana cayana (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Seen from the tower. Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata nigriceps (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Cinereous Mourner Laniocera hypopyrra (1) 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). White-browed Purpletuft Iodopleura isabellae (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Great views of a male. Yellow-cheeked Becard Pachyramphus xanthogenys xanthogenys (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Male singing. Barred Becard Pachyramphus versicolor versicolor (1) Cabañas San Isidro 14.11. (EA). Male.
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Cinnamon Becard Pachyramphus cinnamomeus cinnamomeus (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11. (CC). White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus dorsalis (1) 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. tenebrosus: (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (CC,UA). Black-and-white Becard Pachyramphus albogriseus guayaquilensis (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Male. One-colored Becard Pachyramphus homochrous homochrous (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Pink-throated Becard Pachyramphus minor (2) 2 Sani Lodge 21.11 and 1 heard Yasuni NP 22.11. (UA). Pair in the tower.
Vireos, Greenlets Vireonidae Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris nigrirostris (3) 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. atrirostris: (1) Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC,EA,UA). Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo Vireolanius leucotis mikettae (1) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys josephae (3) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. leucophrys: (3) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (CC,EA). Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus griseobarbatus (5) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Yellow-green Vireo Vireo flavoviridis flavoviridis (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Boreal migrant.
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Rufous-naped Greenlet Hylophilus semibrunneus (1) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). With mixed-species flocks. Olivaceous Greenlet (NT) Hylophilus olivaceus (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Lesser Greenlet Hylophilus decurtatus minor (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). With mixed-species flocks.
Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Turquoise Jay Cyanolyca turcosa (5) 2 Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, Guango Lodge 12.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). Seen well at various sites. Violaceous Jay Cyanocorax violaceus violaceus (5) Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11, Sani Lodge 19.11, Rio Napo 20.11, Sani Lodge 21.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Inca Jay Cyanocorax yncas yncas (5) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 12-16.11 and Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11. (EA,UA). Common at the lodge.
Swallows Hirundinidae Sand Martin Riparia riparia riparia (1) Quito--Airport Pond 9.11. (CC). Boreal migrant. White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer (4) Observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Perching at the lodge. Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea chalybea (6) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Perching at the lodge. Blue-and-white Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca cyanoleuca (11) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11, Bermejo 14.11, Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11, Cosanga 15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Guacamayos Ridge 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11 and en route 19.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common and widespread. Brown-bellied Swallow Notiochelidon murina murina (4) Yanacocha 4.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11, Guango Lodge 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). High elevations.
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White-thighed Swallow Neochelidon tibialis minima (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. griseiventris: (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11. (CC,UA). Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis uropygialis (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. ruficollis: (5) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and Payamino Rd 19.11. (CC,EA,UA).
Donacobius Donacobiidae Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapilla nigrodorsalis (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Common at the edge of the lagoon.
Wrens Troglodytidae Thrush-like Wren Campylorhynchus turdinus hypostictus (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Rufous Wren Cinnycerthia unirufa unibrunnea (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). Sepia-brown Wren Cinnycerthia olivascens olivascens (4) 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). Grass Wren Cistothorus platensis aequatorialis (4) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11 and 1 heard Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). Plain-tailed Wren Pheugopedius euophrys euophrys (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. longipes: (3) 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC). In bamboo. Coraya Wren Pheugopedius coraya griseipectus (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA).
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Buff-breasted Wren Cantorchilus leucotis peruanus (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Bay Wren Cantorchilus nigricapillus nigricapillus (4) 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, 1 heard Amagusa Reserve 7.11, 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). House Wren Troglodytes aedon clarus (5) Hollin,Loreto road--Susanita 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, 1 heard Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. albicans: (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC,UA). Mountain Wren Troglodytes solstitialis solstitialis (7) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11 and up to 4 Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11. (CC,EA). White-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucosticta inornata (1) Mashpi Shungo 7.11. hauxwelli: (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (CC,UA). Both races seen well. Grey-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucophrys leucophrys (10) 1 heard Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, 1 heard Guango Lodge 11.11, 1 heard Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, up to 1 Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11, 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (CC,EA). Southern Nightingale-Wren Microcerculus marginatus occidentalis (1) 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Wing-banded Wren Microcerculus bambla albigularis (2) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). Musician Wren Cyphorhinus arada salvini (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA).
Gnatcatchers Polioptilidae Tawny-faced Gnatwren Microbates cinereiventris cinereiventris (1) 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC).
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Long-billed Gnatwren Ramphocaenus melanurus duidae (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA).
Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Andean Solitaire Myadestes ralloides plumbeiceps (4) 1 heard Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, 1 heard Santa Rosa Road - Mindo to Tandayapa 5.11, 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. venezuelensis: (2) 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 14.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). Sclater's Nightingale-Thrush Catharus maculatus maculatus (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (UA). Briefly at a worm feeder. Grey-cheeked Thrush Catharus minimus (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Rare boreal migrant photographed at two sites. Swainson's Thrush Catharus ustulatus incanus (7) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (CC,EA,UA). Boreal migrant. Pale-eyed Thrush Turdus leucops (4) Up to 1 Cabañas San Isidro 14-16.11, Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11 and 1 heard Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (EA,UA). Great Thrush Turdus fuscater quindio (8) Quito 3.11, Quito 4.11, Yanacocha 4.11, Santa Rosa Road - Mindo to Tandayapa 5.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, Guango Lodge 12.11, Laguna Papallacta 11.11, Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common at higher elevations. Glossy-black Thrush Turdus serranus fuscobrunneus (6) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and up to 1 Cabañas San Isidro 12-16.11. (CC,EA). Black-billed Thrush Turdus ignobilis debilis (4) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (UA). Lawrence's Thrush Turdus lawrencii (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Singing from the tower.
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Ecuadorian Thrush Turdus maculirostris (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). White-necked Thrush Turdus albicollis spodiolaemus (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA).
Dippers Cinclidae White-capped Dipper Cinclus leucocephalus leuconotus (2) Mindo Valley 9.11 and Guango Lodge 11.11. (CC,EA). Seen well at two sites.
Wagtails, Pipits Motacillidae Paramo Pipit Anthus bogotensis bogotensis (2) Yanacocha 4.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Great views at two sites.
Finches Fringillidae Olivaceous Siskin Spinus olivaceus (2) Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11, Guacamayos Ridge 15.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (EA). Hooded Siskin Spinus magellanicus capitalis (1) 1 heard Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris melanura (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. hypoxantha: (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread. Golden-rumped Euphonia Euphonia cyanocephala insignis (3) 1 heard La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11 and Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11. (EA). White-lored Euphonia Euphonia chrysopasta chrysopasta (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). In the tower. Bronze-green Euphonia Euphonia mesochrysa mesochrysa (3) 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, 1 heard Loreto Road 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). White-vented Euphonia Euphonia minuta humilis (1) Mashpi Shungo 7.11.
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minuta: (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (CC,UA). Two races seen. Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster quitensis (5) 1 heard Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11, 1 heard Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. brevirostris: (3) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Cosanga 15.11 and Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread. Rufous-bellied Euphonia Euphonia rufiventris rufiventris (2) Payamino Rd 19.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Also an immature male in the tower. Yellow-collared Chlorophonia Chlorophonia flavirostris (1) 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Blue-naped Chlorophonia Chlorophonia cyanea longipennis (1) WildSumaco Lodge 16.11. (UA). Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys (2) 1 heard Bermejo 14.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA).
New World Buntings and Sparrows Passerellidae Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis costaricensis (11) Quito 3.11, Yanacocha 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11, Bermejo 14.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common and widespread in the Andes. Yellow-browed Sparrow Ammodramus aurifrons aurifrons (6) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Cosanga 15.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread in the east. Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris striaticeps (1) 1 heard Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Orange-billed Sparrow Arremon aurantiirostris occidentalis (3) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC).
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Chestnut-capped Brushfinch Arremon brunneinucha frontalis (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, 1 heard Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (CC,EA). Grey-browed Brushfinch Arremon assimilis assimilis (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). At the bird bath. Pale-naped Brushfinch Atlapetes pallidinucha papallactae (2) Papallacta Pass 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). Choco Brushfinch Atlapetes crassus (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Yellow-breasted Brushfinch Atlapetes latinuchus spodionotus (2) 4 Yanacocha 4.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Seen at feeders. Slaty Brushfinch Atlapetes schistaceus schistaceus (1) Guango Lodge 11.11. (EA). Nice views of a pair. White-winged Brushfinch Atlapetes leucopterus leucopterus (1) 2 Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC). A pair at the deck. Tanager Finch (VU) Oreothraupis arremonops (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). Seen well along the road. Common Bush Tanager Chlorospingus flavopectus phaeocephalus (3) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (EA,UA). Dusky Bush Tanager Chlorospingus semifuscus semifuscus (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Yellow-throated Bush Tanager Chlorospingus flavigularis marginatus (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC).
Oropendolas, Orioles & Blackbirds Icteridae Red-breasted Blackbird Leistes militaris (1) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11. (EA). Male perched on a wire. Yellow-billed Cacique Amblycercus holosericeus flavirostris (1) 1 heard Bermejo 14.11. (EA). Calling loudly.
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Russet-backed Oropendola Psarocolius angustifrons angustifrons (11) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11, Cosanga 15.11, Loreto Road 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread in the east. Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus decumanus (7) Loreto Road 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11, Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Fairly common and widespread in the east. Solitary Cacique Cacicus solitarius (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). A single adult showing well. Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela cela (5) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (UA). Common and widespread in the east. Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacicus microrhynchus pacificus (2) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Subtropical Cacique Cacicus uropygialis (4) Observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11 and Yanayacu Biological Station 15.11. (EA,UA). Common at San Isidro. Northern Mountain Cacique Cacicus leucoramphus leucoramphus (4) 3 Guango Lodge 11.11, Guango Lodge 12.11, Bermejo 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 14.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (EA). Yellow-tailed Oriole Icterus mesomelas taczanowskii (1) 2 Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Pair seen well. Orange-backed Troupial Icterus croconotus croconotus (1) 2 Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Great views of a pair. Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis aequatorialis (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. riparius: (1) Rio Napo 22.11. (CC,UA). Seen at various sites. Scrub Blackbird Dives warczewiczi warczewiczi (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Oriole Blackbird Gymnomystax mexicanus (1) 2 Rio Napo 20.11. (UA). River island.
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New World Warblers Parulidae Olive-crowned Yellowthroat Geothlypis semiflava semiflava (1) 1 heard Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla (3) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (EA,UA). Boreal migrant. Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Scarce boreal migrant. Tropical Parula Setophaga pitiayumi pacifica (3) 1 heard Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. alarum: (4) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, WildSumaco Lodge 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,EA,UA). Blackburnian Warbler Setophaga fusca (8) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, 2 Guango Lodge 11.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, observed Cabañas San Isidro 13-16.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Cosanga 15.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common boreal migrant. Blackpoll Warbler Setophaga striata (4) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, Sani Lodge 20.11, Sani Lodge 21.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Regular boreal migrant in the east. Black-crested Warbler Myiothlypis nigrocristata (5) 1 heard Guango Lodge 11.11, Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, 1 heard Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (EA,UA). Buff-rumped Warbler Myiothlypis fulvicauda semicervina (1) Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Choco Warbler Myiothlypis chlorophrys (1) 2 Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Pair with a mixed-species flock. Russet-crowned Warbler Myiothlypis coronata elata (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. orientalis: (4) Guango Lodge 11.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (CC,EA,UA).
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Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus daedalus (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and 1 heard Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. baezae: (1) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (CC,EA). Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis (7) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 19.11. (EA,UA). Regular boreal migrant in the east. Slate-throated Whitestart Myioborus miniatus ballux (9) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, Cabañas San Isidro 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Loreto Road 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread, often with a mixed-species flock. Spectacled Whitestart Myioborus melanocephalus ruficoronatus (6) 2 Yanacocha 4.11, 3 Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11, Papallacta Pass 11.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). At higher elevations than the previous whitestart, often with a mixed-species flock.
Mitrospingid Tanagers Mitrospingidae Dusky-faced Tanager Mitrospingus cassinii cassinii (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and 1 heard Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC).
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and allies Cardinalidae Summer Tanager Piranga rubra rubra (8) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common boreal migrant. Scarlet Tanager Piranga olivacea (3) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Boreal migrant. Ochre-breasted Tanager Chlorothraupis stolzmanni stolzmanni (1) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock. Golden Grosbeak Pheucticus chrysogaster chrysogaster (1) 2 Pintag 10.11. (EA). Blue-black Grosbeak Cyanocompsa cyanoides cyanoides (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Singing male scoped.
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Tanagers and allies Thraupidae Magpie Tanager Cissopis leverianus leverianus (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Rufous-crested Tanager Creurgops verticalis (1) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (UA). With a mixed-species flock. Black-capped Hemispingus Hemispingus atropileus (3) Guango Lodge 11.11, Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11 and 2 Guacamayos Ridge 13.11. (EA). Seen at various sites. Superciliaried Hemispingus Hemispingus superciliaris nigrifrons (1) 2 Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Oleaginous Hemispingus Hemispingus frontalis frontalis (1) 2 Guacamayos Ridge 13.11. (EA). Great views of this drab but scarce species! Black-eared Hemispingus Hemispingus melanotis melanotis (3) Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 16.11. (EA,UA). Western Hemispingus Hemispingus ochraceus (1) 2 Nono to Tandayapa, Old Nono-Mindo Road 4.11. (Cc). Pair. Grey-hooded Bush Tanager Cnemoscopus rubrirostris rubrirostris (1) Guango Lodge 11.11. (EA). Rufous-chested Tanager Thlypopsis ornata ornata (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). Grey-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata penicillata (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus panamensis (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock. Tawny-crested Tanager Tachyphonus delatrii (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock. White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus (4) Yanacocha 4.11, Mindo Valley 9.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC). At the feeder of Yanacocha; high elevation for this species.
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Fulvous Shrike-Tanager Lanio fulvus peruvianus (1) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (UA). Masked Crimson Tanager Ramphocelus nigrogularis (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Coming to the feeders. Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo carbo (7) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (EA,UA). Coming to the feeders at Sani. Lemon-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus icteronotus (4) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Common in the west. Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus quaesita (5) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, Mindo Valley 9.11 and Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. coelestis: (9) Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Guacamayos Ridge 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, Payamino Rd 19.11 and observed Sani Lodge 19-22.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common and widespread. Eastern race has wing bars. Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum violilavata (4) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Mashpi Shungo 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. melanoptera: (3) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Payamino Rd 19.11. (CC,EA,UA). Common and widespread. Blue-and-yellow Tanager Thraupis bonariensis darwinii (1) 2 Pintag 10.11. (EA). Pair in town. Moss-backed Tanager Bangsia edwardsi (1) 2 Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). At a feeder. Hooded Mountain Tanager Buthraupis montana cucullata (3) Yanacocha 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and 2 Guango Lodge 11.11. (CC,EA).
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Black-chested Mountain Tanager Buthraupis eximia chloronota (1) 3 Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). At a feeder. Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager Anisognathus igniventris erythrotus (3) Yanacocha 4.11, 1 heard Laguna Papallacta 11.11 and 2 Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (CC,EA). Also at a feeder at Yanacocha. Blue-winged Mountain Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus cyanopterus (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. baezae: (1) Cabañas San Isidro 15.11. (CC,EA). Black-chinned Mountain Tanager Anisognathus notabilis (1) Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). At a feeder. Grass-green Tanager Chlorornis riefferii riefferii (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). Buff-breasted Mountain Tanager Dubusia taeniata taeniata (2) Guango Lodge 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). Showing well. Golden-crowned Tanager Iridosornis rufivertex rufivertex (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. subsimilis: (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC,EA). Great views at Yanacocha. Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota venezuelensis (3) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11 and Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11. (CC,UA). Glistening-green Tanager Chlorochrysa phoenicotis (1) 4 Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). Showing well at a feeder. Grey-and-gold Tanager Tangara palmeri (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Turquoise Tanager Tangara mexicana boliviana (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Close-up in the tower.
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Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis chilensis (4) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11 and Payamino Rd 19.11. (UA). Great birds! Blue-whiskered Tanager (NT) Tangara johannae (1) Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). A single with a large mixed-species flock. Green-and-gold Tanager Tangara schrankii schrankii (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). In the tower. Golden Tanager Tangara arthus goodsoni (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. aequatorialis: (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread in the subtropics. Silver-throated Tanager Tangara icterocephala icterocephala (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11. (CC). Saffron-crowned Tanager Tangara xanthocephala venusta (5) Cabañas San Isidro 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (EA,UA). Golden-eared Tanager Tangara chrysotis (2) 2 Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (EA,UA). A pair constructing a nest. Flame-faced Tanager Tangara parzudakii parzudakii (3) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. lunigera: (3) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11 and Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread in the subtropics. Yellow-bellied Tanager Tangara xanthogastra xanthogastra (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11. (UA). With a mixed-species flock. Spotted Tanager Tangara punctata zamorae (1) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11. (UA). With a mixed-species flock. Rufous-throated Tanager Tangara rufigula (1) 5 Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC) At a feeder.
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Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola nupera (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. catharinae: (1) Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (CC,UA). With mixed-species flocks. Rufous-winged Tanager Tangara lavinia lavinia (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC) At the tower in a Cecropia. Golden-naped Tanager Tangara ruficervix leucotis (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. taylori: (1) La Brisa, Baeza 12.11. (CC,EA). Fairly common and widespread in the subtropics. Metallic-green Tanager Tangara labradorides labradorides (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11. (CC). With a mixed-species flock. Blue-browed Tanager Tangara cyanotis lutleyi (1) 2 Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11. (EA). A pair feeding on berries. Blue-necked Tanager Tangara cyanicollis caeruleocephala (4) Borja-Baeza bypass 12.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. cyanopygia: (3) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 5.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC,EA, UA). Fairly common and widespread. Golden-hooded Tanager Tangara larvata fanny (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Masked Tanager Tangara nigrocincta (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Male in the tower. Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigroviridis cyanescens (3) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. nigroviridis: (3) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread in the subtropics.
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Blue-and-black Tanager Tangara vassorii vassorii (4) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 14.11. (CC,EA). Black-capped Tanager Tangara heinei (4) Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 12.11, 1 heard Cabañas San Isidro 13.11 and Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11. (CC,EA). Fairly common and widespread in the subtropics. Opal-rumped Tanager Tangara velia iridina (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Canopy tower. Opal-crowned Tanager Tangara callophrys (2) Sani Lodge 21.11 and Sani Lodge 22.11. (UA). Canopy tower. Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis occidentalis (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Black-faced Dacnis Dacnis lineata (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Canopy tower. Yellow-tufted Dacnis Dacnis egregia aequatorialis (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Canopy tower. Pair feeding on berries. Yellow-bellied Dacnis Dacnis flaviventer (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Canopy tower. Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana baudoana (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. glaucogularis: (1) Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,UA). Canopy tower. Scarlet-breasted Dacnis (VU) Dacnis berlepschi (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Canopy tower. Stunning male in a Cecropia! Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus chocoanus (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. microrhynchus: (4) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (CC,EA). Canopy tower. Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza exsul (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11.
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caerulescens: (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (CC,EA). Also canopy tower. Golden-collared Honeycreeper Iridophanes pulcherrimus pulcherrimus (1) Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11. (EA). Scarlet-browed Tanager Heterospingus xanthopygius berliozi (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira guirina (1) Mashpi Shungo 7.11. (CC). Male with a mixed-species flock. Cinereous Conebill Conirostrum cinereum fraseri (2) Yanacocha 4.11 and Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (CC,EA). Blue-backed Conebill Conirostrum sitticolor sitticolor (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). With a mixed-species flock. Capped Conebill Conirostrum albifrons atrocyaneum (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and 2 Guango Lodge 11.11. (CC,EA). With a mixed-species flock. Giant Conebill (NT) Oreomanes fraseri (1) 2 Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Showing really well in a mixed-species flock. Rusty Flowerpiercer Diglossa sittoides decorata (1) Quito 15.11. (EA). Hotel Quito. Glossy Flowerpiercer Diglossa lafresnayii (3) Yanacocha 4.11, 1 heard Laguna Papallacta 11.11 and Laguna Papallacta 12.11. (CC,EA). Black Flowerpiercer Diglossa humeralis aterrima (1) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11. (EA). At the feeders. White-sided Flowerpiercer Diglossa albilatera albilatera (2) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 and Cabañas San Isidro 13.11. (CC,EA). Indigo Flowerpiercer Diglossa indigotica (1) Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11. (CC). Brief but great view! Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer Diglossa glauca tyrianthina (2) 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 14.11, 1 heard Cocodrilos, Reserva Ecológica Antisana 16.11 and Loreto Road 16.11. (EA,UA). With a mixed-species flock.
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Bluish Flowerpiercer Diglossa caerulescens media (4) Cabañas San Isidro 12.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Cabañas San Isidro 15.11 and Guacamayos Ridge 16.11. (EA,UA). Masked Flowerpiercer Diglossa cyanea cyanea (8) Yanacocha 4.11, Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, Guango Lodge 11.11, Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11, Guacamayos Ridge 13.11, Guacamayos Ridge 14.11 and Bermejo 14.11. (CC,EA). Fairly common and widespread in the Andes. Black-backed Bush Tanager Urothraupis stolzmanni (2) Papallacta Pass 11.11 and Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). Close-up with a mixed-species flock. Plumbeous Sierra Finch Phrygilus unicolor geospizopsis (2) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Slate-colored Grosbeak Saltator grossus saturatus (1) 1 heard Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus maximus (4) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Fairly common and widespread. Black-winged Saltator Saltator atripennis (2) 1 heard Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC). Greyish Saltator Saltator coerulescens azarae (5) 1 heard WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, 1 heard Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 18.11, 1 heard en route 19.11, 1 heard Rio Napo 20.11 and 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina splendens (1) Rio Napo 22.11. peruviensis: (2) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11 and Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC,UA). Variable Seedeater Sporophila corvina ophthalmica (4) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Pacto-Pachijal road 7.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 8.11 and Mindo Valley 9.11. (CC). Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis olivacea (3) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11 and Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11. (CC).
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Chestnut-bellied Seedeater Sporophila castaneiventris (3) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, Rio Napo 20.11 and Rio Napo 22.11. (UA). Thick-billed Seed Finch Oryzoborus funereus aethiops (1) 2 Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Chestnut-bellied Seed Finch Oryzoborus angolensis torridus (2) Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Large-billed Seed Finch Oryzoborus crassirostris occidentalis (1) Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11. (CC). Singing male. A rare species. Plain-colored Seedeater Catamenia inornata minor (1) Yanacocha 4.11. (CC). Bananaquit Coereba flaveola intermedia (7) Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos 6.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Amagusa Reserve 7.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Mindo Valley 9.11, Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11, La Brisa, Baeza 12.11, Loreto Road 16.11, Wildsumaco Rd, downhill 16.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 17.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread. Dull-colored Grassquit Tiaris obscurus pauper (1) Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11. (CC). Plushcap Catamblyrhynchus diadema diadema (1) Papallacta Hot Springs - Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve 12.11. (EA). With a large mixed-species flock.
Mammals (18 in total: 17 seen, 1 heard) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient
Callitrichidae Pygmy Marmoset Cebuella pygmaea pygmaea (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Stunning views of an adult. Black Mantle Tamarin Saguinus nigricollis graellsi (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (UA). At the banana feeder.
New World monkeys Cebidae White-fronted Capuchin Cebus albifrons cuscinus (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA).
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Common Squirrel Monkey Saimiri sciureus macrodon (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Large troops.
Night Monkeys Aotidae Night Monkey Aotus vociferans (1) 2 Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Lovely views at day-roost.
Howler, Spider, and Woolly Monkeys Atelidae Colombian Red Howler Monkey Alouatta seniculus (3) Up to 1 Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Loud voice! Common Woolly Monkey Lagothrix lagotricha (1) 1 heard Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA).
Titis, Sakis and Uakaris Pitheciidae Red Titi Monkey Callicebus discolor (1) Sani Lodge 20.11. (UA). Great views.
Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Tapeti Sylvilagus brasiliensis (3) Yanacocha 4.11, Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Pass 11.11. (CC,EA). Also called Brazilian Rabbit.
Agoutis Dasyproctidae Central American Agouti Dasyprocta punctata (1) Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11. (CC).
Squirrels Sciuridae Amazon Dwarf Squirrel Microsciurus flaviventer (2) WildSumaco Lodge 17.11, WildSumaco Lodge 18.11 and Pacto Sumaco Community trail 18.11. (UA). Presumably this species. Red-tailed Squirrel Sciurus granatensis (6) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11, Rio Silanche Bird Sanctuary 6.11, Oilbird site near Chontal, Cueva de los Tayos 8.11, Cabañas San Isidro 13.11, WildSumaco Lodge 17.11 and WildSumaco Lodge 18.11. (CC,EA,UA). Fairly common and widespread.
Bears, Giant Panda Ursidae Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus (1) Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA). Stunning, prolonged views of an adult.
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Weasels, Skunks, Otters Mustelidae Tayra Eira barbara (1) Amagusa Reserve 7.11. (CC). Feeding on bananas.
Racoons and relatives Procyonidae Olinguito Bassaricyon neblina (1) Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 4.11. (CC). Feeding on bananas after dusk.
Deer Cervidae White-tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus gymnotis (2) Antisana Ecological Reserve 10.11 and Papallacta Pass 11.11. (EA).
Sac-winged or Sheath-tailed Bats Emballonuridae Proboscis Bat Rhynchonycteris naso (3) Observed Sani Lodge 20-22.11. (UA). Also named Long-nosed Proboscis Bat.
Fishing Bats Noctilionidae Greater Bulldog Bat Noctilio leporinus (2) Sani Lodge 20.11 and Sani Lodge 21.11. (UA). Also named "fishing bat".
Butterflies & Skippers (37 in total: 37 seen) Butterflies & Skippers compiled by John Kern.
1 Alana White-Skipper Heliopetes alana Mindo Valley 9.11 2 Tanna Longtail Urbanus tanna Mindo Valley 9.11 3 Teleus Longtail Urbanus teleus Mashpi Shungo 7.11 4 Altinote Actinote desmiala Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 5 Smooth-banded Sister Adelpha cytherea daguana Mashpi Shungo 7.11 6 Scarlet Peacock Anartia amathea Mashpi Shungo 7.11 and Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11
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7 Yellow-edged Giant-owl Caligo atreus Rio Silanche 6.11 8 Caligo eurilochus Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 9 Satyr Corades pannonia Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 10 Creamy Crescent Eresia clio Rio Silanche 6.11 11 Satyr Eretris apuleja Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 12 White-banded Pallid Ringlet Euptychoides albofasciata Mashpi Shungo 7.11 13 Starry Cracker Hamadryas laodamia Rio Silanche 6.11 14 Sara Longwing Heliconius sara Rio Silanche 6.11 15 Red Postman Heliconius erato Rio Silanche 6.11 16 Postman Butterfly Heliconius melpomene Rio Silanche 6.11 17 Harmonia Satyr Hermeuptychia harmonia Mashpi Shungo 7.11 18 Hermes Satyr Hermeuptychia hermes Rio Silanche 6.11 19 Cassotis Clearwing Hypoleria lavinia Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 20 Hyala Clearwing Ithomia hyala Mashpi Shungo 7.11 21 Chaired Ithomia (Beautiful Glasswing) Ithomia terra Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 22 Peucestas Satyr Pedaliodes peucestas Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11
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23 Guatemalan Crescent Tegosa guatamalena Mashpi Shungo 7.11 24 Medora Mimic White Dismorphia medora Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 25 Straight-barred Grass Yellow Eurema elathea ella Endemic Mashpi Shungo 7.11 26 Eleusis White Leptophobia eleusis Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 27 Silky Wanderer Leptophobia eleone luca Quito 3.11 28 Kollar's Wanderer Leptophobia penthica Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 29 Hades hecamede Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve & Lodge 5.11 30 Baeotus baeotus Rio Silanche 6.11 31 Pale-clubbed Hairstreak Theritas hemon Rio Silanche 6.11 32 Aruma Groundstreak Arumecla aruma Rio Silanche 6.11 33 Megalops Skipper Cynea megalops Mashpi Shungo 7.11 34 Mygona irmina Refugio Paz de las Aves 8.11 35 Narrow-banded Owl-butterfly Opsiphanes tamarindi Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 36 Opsiphanes quiteria Septimo Paraiso, N of Mindo 9.11 37 Glassy-winged Skipper Xenophanes tryxus Mindo Valley 9.11
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