Dominican Republic Endemics of II 7th to 15th February 2019 (9 days) Trip Report

Ridgway’s Hawk by Gary Brewer

Trip report compiled by Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn

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Tour Summary

Our group met up in the colonial zone of Santo Domingo for an introductory dinner and then set off in the morning to the nearby Botanical Gardens. Birdlife abounded in this tranquil setting within the hustle and bustle of the big city. The sweet songs of Black-whiskered Vireos filled the air, and we soon set eyes on several. On the other islands of the Greater Antilles this a migratory , but here in Hispaniola, there is a resident population. It did not take long to find our first of many Palmchats, noisily working through flowering trees and attending or building their large stick nests. This has long been considered a monotypic family and, until recently, the island’s sole endemic family; although with recent taxonomic changes there are now three endemic families on this island! Near-endemic Antillean Mangos and Vervain Hummingbirds showed to perfection, the latter the world’s second smallest ! Multiple Mangrove Cuckoos perched out beautifully for us, along with several Grey Kingbirds, a single Stolid Flycatcher and our first of many attractive Hispaniolan . It took a bit more Black-crowned by Gary Brewer searching to find Hispaniolan Parakeet, now an endangered species due to trapping and persecution over most of its range, but once we did views were excellent. We also found our first Black-crowned Tanager, a very attractive species and now part of another family endemic to the island. As the day warmed up a bit, we also heard several Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoos, and eventually found one for a good view. This fantastic and leisurely introduction to Hispaniola’s was augmented by sightings of a number of wintering species, such as Solitary Sandpiper, Merlin, Cape May Warbler, American Redstart and Northern Parula.

After lunch, we set off on the drive to the northern part of the island and arrived at Cano Hondo, on the edge of Los Haitises National Park. With a bit of time for a late afternoon wander around the grounds, we were thrilled to obtain good views of Antillean , a very unique looking and a monotypic that is endemic to the island. In the same patch of trees, a pair of Broad-billed Tody performed well for us. And for some, there was even a sighting of Pearly-eyed Thrasher, which is rare in Hispaniola, but possibly increasing in numbers. After dinner, we waited around in an area of palm trees and were soon hearing the loud screeches of Ashy-faced Owl; soon afterwards, the bird flew in and posed on a palm for all to admire – fantastic!

The next morning, we set off in search of the critically endangered Ridgway’s Hawk. We were expecting to have to make our way through some deep mud, but just a minute Antillean Piculet by Alasdair Hunter or so into our walk, our local guide casually

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pointed out one of the world’s last Ridgway’s Hawks sitting on an exposed Cecropia branch. Amazing! We spent ample time watching it and its mate both perched and in flight over the next while, before happily moving on and leaving them in peace. The remainder of the morning featured more productive birding, including great views of a pair of Hispaniolan Orioles, a rowdy pair of White- necked Crows, Plain Pigeon, Stolid Flycatcher and Hispaniolan Pewee. An unexpected flock of Martins rounded off an excellent morning. Much of the afternoon was spent driving back to Santo Domingo, although a couple of stops around Sabana del Mar added several species to our list, including Semipalmated Plover, Western Sandpiper and Purple Gallinule.

Our next day was largely a travel day, as we headed off towards the endemic-rich Ashy-faced Owl by Alasdair Hunter Baoruco Mountains in the far south-west of the country. We spent some time in the morning at the Salinas del Bani, where the salt flats hosted good numbers of Stilt Sandpiper amongst various species of shorebirds, as well as good looks at Royal, Cabot’s and Gull-billed Terns. A patch of mangroves had a very cooperative pair of Mangrove Warblers. In the afternoon, we headed out to Cabo Rojo on the south coast. In the dry scrub, an endangered and massive Rhinoceros Iguana ran off from the side of the road. We tried some sea watching from the coastal cliffs in very windy conditions, and did see several Brown Boobies, but not much else of note. So, we continued to the small town of Pedernales for the night, and had a tasty seafood dinner before turning in.

An early start the next morning saw us heading up the Alcoa Road for our first crack at some of the mountain endemics. In the darkness, we spent a good deal of time in an excellent area for Hispaniolan Nightjar, but despite seemingly perfect conditions not even one was heard. So, we carried on into the extensive Caribbean Pine forests higher up. As we drove up, we could see the pine trees were swaying almost horizontally due to the high winds, which seemed fairly ominous for our morning birding prospects! Despite this, as we exited the vehicle at our picnic breakfast spot, a large flock of Hispaniolan Palm Crows came swooping in and were very rowdy as they cavorted around the pine trees – an excellent start! The crows hung around for a long time, entertaining us with their antics, and a few pairs of endangered and rapidly declining Hispaniolan Amazons also flew Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo by Alasdair Hunter overhead. Little else was likely to show in the intense wind, so we found a slightly more sheltered spot where we enjoyed great looks at the locally breeding race of Pine Warbler, and then an unexpectedly huge flock of wintering Myrtle Warblers. Mixing in with

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this flock were Greater Antillean Elaenia, Black-crowned Tanager and the unique Green-tailed Warbler. Spotting a Golden was at the top of our wish list, and we spent most of the morning standing around and scanning for this highly endangered swallow at a couple of their favoured locations. We were not optimistic about our chances of finding one in the gale force winds, and our pessimism sadly proved justified as they were simply not flying around today. On the plus side, we did spot a single American Black Swift and had a huge bonus when we found a party of Hispaniolan Crossbills quietly coming in to drink at a small water point and then showing superbly in the low branches of pine trees. In the end, it had been an excellent morning and even if we were disappointed about missing the , we knew we had another chance coming up. After a seaside lunch, we moved on to our well-situated hotel near Barahona and relaxed for the remainder of the afternoon, with Antillean Mangoes all over the garden and Yellow-crowned Night Herons on the beach and even at the pool!

The next morning was a very early start, as we headed up the bumpy track to Cachote. The weather had not improved, indeed the high winds were still there, and now accompanied by a thick fog. But there was nothing for it except to plug away at the birding. Remarkably, almost the very first bird we found was the key species for this Hispaniolan Parakeet by Gary Brewer site, the Eastern Chat-Tanager. This normally super elusive species had actually hopped onto the track for all to see! Eventually, it scurried off, and the only other views we got of this species for the morning were brief glimpses in the understorey. This is now the third family endemic to Hispaniola, and its two shy members that live in difficult to access montane forests must make it one of the harder families to catch up with! With lots of other potential new species in these broadleaf forests, we continued to search in the fog and were rewarded with good sightings of Narrow-billed Tody, Rufous-throated Solitaire and Jamaican Spindalis. After lunch, we headed around to the north side of the Baoruco Mountains and arrived at the famous Villa Barrancoli, where we were welcomed by Hispaniolan Emeralds and Antillean Mangoes squabbling over access to the flowers. We dropped off our bags and set off on the Rabo de Gato trail. We eventually found a couple of fairly elusive White- fronted Quail-Doves and, after some persistence, got scope views of one. Amongst numerous other birds, we recorded both Narrow-billed and Broad-billed Todies, a surprise Mangrove Cuckoo and Hispaniolan Oriole before having an early dinner and heading off to sleep.

The most important day of the tour had arrived, and it was a very early start to head up the bumpy track to Zapoten. Hispaniolan Spindalis by Alasdair Hunter We arrived at the site in the Baoruco highlands and, to our

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considerable relief, the incessant wind was gone; although it was very chilly! In the darkness, we finally heard a Hispaniolan Nightjar calling, but it was quite distant and never came any closer. So, with the first hints of daylight, we set ourselves up and watched the trail as two highly endangered La Selle’s Thrush soon emerged to feed in the company of an overwintering Bicknell’s Thrush, all standing on the track at the same time… thrush heaven! As things brightened up a bit, the thrushes moved off the track; although the La Selle’s did pop up in the bushes a few more times to allow more views! In the same area, we had a pair of White-winged Warblers moving through the canopy and Western Chat- calling all around. Our attention was distracted by a displaying Sharp-shinned Hawk but, once we got our focus back, we were able to obtain exceptional looks at a group of at least 5 Western Chat-Tanagers – really fantastic! It was then time for a picnic breakfast before we resumed birding. Hispaniolan Trogon by Gary Brewer

Just as it seemed the first rays of sunshine would arrive to warm us up, the mists from below drifted up to block the sun! But the birding was great, as we had several good views of stunning Hispaniolan Trogons and then, after some searching, Antillean Siskin, Antillean Euphonia, numerous Jamaican Spindalis, well-behaved Rufous-throated Solitaire, many Green-tailed Warblers and, eventually, eye- level views of White-winged Warbler! Our final remaining target was Golden Swallow, and we knew it was going to be very tough in the fog. A couple times the fog cleared, and we could hear them calling, only to have the fog descend again immediately, blocking out any possible view! Finally, we got a little clear patch, heard the bird and then located it flying loops around a large tree where perhaps it was nesting – a great moment!

After this very successful morning, we ate our lunch and then slowly worked our way back down the mountain. A stop along the Haitian border at Agua Cate was surprisingly birdy. Indeed, the scrub on the Haitian side had our only Prairie Warbler of the trip and one of our few sightings of Greater Antillean Bullfinch. From here, we carried on down and were delighted to have a roadside Northern Potoo at its day roost. Our final birding for the day was lower down, where we tried hard to find the elusive Bay-breasted Cuckoo. Despite all our searching, we only heard one brief call note; although we did find a pair of Antillean Euphonia by Gary Brewer Loggerhead Kingbird. This local race gabbi sure looks and sounds different to the other races around the Caribbean. Our day was not finished yet, as we then went out looking for nightbirds. Happily, we were finally able to find a Hispaniolan Nightjar, and got good looks of one sitting in a tree. We also heard several Least Poorwill – they have quite an

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expansive repertoire for a nightjar. At one stage they seemed to come fairly close; but, as is so often the case with this elusive species, it proved impossible to find one in the thick vegetation they prefer.

For our final morning’s birding, we set off for the La Placa area. We had instant success in finding Flat-billed Vireo which came in for a good look. We spent the remainder of a long morning slowly walking around a beautiful deciduous forest, with large trees draped in Spanish moss. Our hope was to find a Bay-breasted Cuckoo, but not so much as a sound was heard from them all morning. Our search was met with some frustration as well, when we found a pile of the cuckoo’s feathers from one that had almost certainly been killed by a cat. The morning was productive nonetheless, as we enjoyed good views of Greater Antillean Bullfinch and perched views of Hispaniolan Amazons amongst others. Content with our morning’s birding, we returned to Villa Barrancolli for a final meal, packed our bags and returned to Santo Domingo for the conclusion of our tour. Thanks to a keen and enthusiastic group for making this trip a great success, and also to our excellent local guides! Northern Potoo by Alasdair Hunter

Palmchats by Alasdair Hunter

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

Birds (112 in total: 110 seen, 2 heard) Nomenclature and follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2018. IOC World Bird List (v 8.2). 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

Grebes Podicipedidae Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps antillarum (1) Sabana de la Mar 9.2.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea bancrofti (2) Observed 2 days in total. Green Heron Butorides virescens virescens (3) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Sabana de la Mar 9.2 and Rabo de Gato 12.2. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis (6) Caño Hondo 8.2 and Caño Hondo 9.2. Great Egret Ardea alba egretta (2) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2 and La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Tricolored Heron Egretta tricolor ruficollis (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Snowy Egret Egretta thula thula (2) Caño Hondo 9.2 and La Salinas de Bani 10.2.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis occidentalis (4) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2, La Salinas de Bani 10.2, Cabo Rojo 10.2 and Cabo Rojo 11.2.

Frigatebirds Fregatidae Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens (3) La Salinas de Bani 10.2 and Cabo Rojo 11.2.

Gannets, Boobies Sulidae Brown Booby Sula leucogaster (1) Cabo Rojo 10.2.

New World Vultures Cathartidae Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura aura (2) Caño Hondo 8.2 and Caño Hondo 9.2.

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Osprey Pandionidae Western Osprey Pandion haliaetus (1) Observed 1 day in total.

Kites, Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus striatus (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Ridgway's Hawk (CR) Buteo ridgwayi (1) 2 Caño Hondo 9.2. Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis jamaicensis (4) Caño Hondo 9.2, Alcoa Road 11.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2.

Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinica (1) Sabana de la Mar 9.2. Common Gallinule Gallinula galeata cerceris (2) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2 and Caño Hondo 9.2.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus mexicanus (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola cynosurae (1) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2. Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus (1) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2. Killdeer Charadrius vociferus ternominatus (2) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2 and La Salinas de Bani 10.2.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Sanderling Calidris alba rubida (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Least Sandpiper Calidris minutilla (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Western Sandpiper Calidris mauri (1) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2. Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius (1) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2. Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria solitaria (1) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2. Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2.

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Gulls, Terns & Skimmers Laridae Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus maximus (5) Sabana de la Mar Wharf 9.2 and La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Cabot's Tern Thalasseus acuflavidus acuflavidus (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia var. domestica (4) Observed 4 days in total. Scaly-naped Pigeon Patagioenas squamosa (2) Cachote 12.2 and Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Plain Pigeon (NT) Patagioenas inornata (2) Caño Hondo 9.2 and Rabo de Gato 12.2. Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto (1) Observed 1 day in total. Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina insularis (3) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2. Ruddy Quail-Dove Geotrygon montana montana (1) Rabo de Gato 12.2. White-fronted Quail-Dove (EN) Geotrygon leucometopia (1) Rabo de Gato 12.2. Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura macroura (5) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2. Zenaida Dove Zenaida aurita zenaida (1) Observed 1 day in total.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani (5) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2 and Caño Hondo 9.2. Mangrove Cuckoo Coccyzus minor (2) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2 and Rabo de Gato 12.2. Bay-breasted Cuckoo (EN) Coccyzus rufigularis (1) 1 heard Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo Coccyzus longirostris longirostris (4) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and Rabo de Gato 13.2.

Barn-Owls Tytonidae Ashy-faced Owl Tyto glaucops (2) Caño Hondo 8.2 and 1 heard Puerto Escondido 13.2.

Owls Strigidae Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia troglodytes (2) Alcoa Road 11.2 and Puerto Escondido 13.2.

Potoos Nyctibiidae Northern Potoo Nyctibius jamaicensis abbotti (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2.

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Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Least Poorwill (NT) Siphonorhis brewsteri brewsteri (1) 1 heard Puerto Escondido 13.2. Hispaniolan Nightjar Antrostomus ekmani (1) Puerto Escondido 13.2 and 1 heard Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2.

Swifts Apodidae American Black Swift Cypseloides niger (1) Alcoa Road 11.2. Antillean Palm Swift Tachornis phoenicobia phoenicobia (6) Observed 6 days in total.

Hummingbirds Trochilidae Antillean Mango Anthracothorax dominicus dominicus (5) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and Rabo de Gato 14.2. Hispaniolan Emerald Chlorostilbon swainsonii (3) Cachote 12.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and Rabo de Gato 14.2. Vervain Hummingbird Mellisuga minima vielloti (2) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2 and Caño Hondo 9.2.

Trogons Trogonidae Hispaniolan Trogon (NT) Priotelus roseigaster (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Belted Kingfisher Megaceryle alcyon (3) Cabo Rojo 10.2 and Rabo de Gato 12.2.

Todies Todidae Broad-billed Tody Todus subulatus (4) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and La Placa 14.2. Narrow-billed Tody Todus angustirostris (2) Cachote 12.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2.

Woodpeckers Picidae Antillean Piculet Nesoctites micromegas micromegas (3) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2 and Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Melanerpes striatus (5) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae American Kestrel Falco sparverius dominicensis (6) Observed 6 days in total. Merlin Falco columbarius columbarius (2) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2.

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African & New World Parrots Psittacidae Hispaniolan Amazon (VU) Amazona ventralis (3) Alcoa Road 11.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2. Olive-throated Parakeet (NT) Eupsittula nana (1) Observed 1 day in total. Hispaniolan Parakeet (VU) Psittacara chloropterus (5) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2.

Tyrant Flycatchers Tyrannidae Greater Antillean Elaenia Elaenia fallax cherriei (2) Alcoa Road 11.2 and Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Hispaniolan Pewee Contopus hispaniolensis hispaniolensis (4) Caño Hondo 9.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2. Grey Kingbird Tyrannus dominicensis dominicensis (3) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2 and Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2. Loggerhead Kingbird Tyrannus caudifasciatus gabbii (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Stolid Flycatcher Myiarchus stolidus dominicensis (5) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Alcoa Road 11.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2.

Vireos, Greenlets Vireonidae Flat-billed Vireo Vireo nanus (1) La Placa 14.2. Black-whiskered Vireo Vireo altiloquus altiloquus (2) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2 and Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Hispaniolan Palm Crow (NT) Corvus palmarum (1) Alcoa Road 11.2. White-necked Crow (VU) Corvus leucognaphalus (3) Caño Hondo 9.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and Rabo de Gato 13.2.

Palmchat Dulidae Palmchat Dulus dominicus (5) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and Rabo de Gato 13.2.

Swallows Hirundinidae Golden Swallow (VU) euchrysea sclateri (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. dominicensis (2) Caño Hondo 9.2 and Cabo Rojo 10.2.

Mockingbirds, Thrashers Mimidae Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos orpheus (6) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2 and Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2. Pearly-eyed Thrasher Margarops fuscatus (1) Caño Hondo 8.2.

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Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Rufous-throated Solitaire Myadestes genibarbis montanus (2) Cachote 12.2 and Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Bicknell's Thrush (VU) Catharus bicknelli (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. La Selle Thrush (EN) Turdus swalesi (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Red-legged Thrush Turdus plumbeus ardosiaceus (3) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae House Sparrow Passer domesticus domesticus (2) Observed 2 days in total.

Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus (2) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2.

Finches Fringillidae Hispaniolan Crossbill (EN) Loxia megaplaga (1) Alcoa Road 11.2. Antillean Siskin Spinus dominicensis (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Antillean Euphonia Euphonia musica musica (2) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2.

Chat-Tanagers Calyptophilidae Western Chat-Tanager Calyptophilus tertius (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2. Eastern Chat-Tanager (VU) Calyptophilus frugivorus (1) Cachote 12.2.

Hispaniolan Tanagers Phaenicophilidae Black-crowned Tanager Phaenicophilus palmarum (6) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Cabo Rojo 10.2, Alcoa Road 11.2, Cachote 12.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2, Rabo de Gato 13.2 and La Placa 14.2. Green-tailed Warbler Microligea palustris (3) Alcoa Road 11.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2. White-winged Warbler (VU) Xenoligea montana (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2.

Spindalises Spindalidae Hispaniolan Spindalis Spindalis dominicensis (2) Cachote 12.2 and Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2.

Oropendolas, Orioles & Blackbirds Icteridae Hispaniolan Oriole Icterus dominicensis (2) Caño Hondo 9.2 and Rabo de Gato 12.2.

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Greater Antillean Grackle Quiscalus niger niger (3) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2 and Caño Hondo 9.2.

New World Warblers Parulidae Ovenbird Seiurus aurocapilla (2) Rabo de Gato 12.2 and La Placa 14.2. Louisiana Waterthrush Parkesia motacilla (1) Caño Hondo 8.2. Black-and-white Warbler Mniotilta varia (4) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and La Placa 14.2. American Redstart Setophaga ruticilla (4) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2. Cape May Warbler Setophaga tigrina (4) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2 and observed Rabo de Gato 12-14.2. Northern Parula Setophaga americana (4) Caño Hondo 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2 and La Placa 14.2. Mangrove Warbler Setophaga petechia (1) La Salinas de Bani 10.2. Black-throated Blue Warbler Setophaga caerulescens caerulescens (3) Cachote 12.2, Rabo de Gato 12.2, Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and Rabo de Gato 14.2. Palm Warbler Setophaga palmarum palmarum (1) Alcoa Road 11.2. Pine Warbler Setophaga pinus chrysoleuca (1) Alcoa Road 11.2. Myrtle Warbler Setophaga coronata coronata (1) Alcoa Road 11.2. Prairie Warbler Setophaga discolor discolor (1) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2.

Tanagers and allies Thraupidae Bananaquit Coereba flaveola bananivora (5) Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens 8.2, Caño Hondo 9.2, Cachote 12.2 and Rabo de Gato 12.2. Greater Antillean Bullfinch Loxigilla violacea affinis (2) Zapoten, Sierra de Bahoruco 13.2 and La Placa 14.2.

Mammals (1 in total: 1 seen) 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

True Mice and Rats, Gerbils, Spiny Mice, Crested Rat Muridae Brown Rat Rattus norvegicus (1) Puerto Escondido 13.2.

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Reptiles (4 in total: 4 seen) 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

Iguanas Iguanidae Northern Hispaniolan Green Anole Anolis chlorocyanus (1) Caño Hondo 8.2. Hispaniolan Stout Anole Anolis cybotes (1) Santo Domingo(dr)--Zona Colonial 8.2. Hispaniolan Gracile Anole Anolis distichus (2) Santo Domingo(dr)--Zona Colonial 8.2 and Rabo de Gato 13.2. Rhinoceros Iguana Cyclura cornuta (1) Cabo Rojo 10.2.

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