: EASTERN SLOPE OF THE JANUARY 18–28, 2020

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ECUADOR: EASTERN SLOPE OF THE ANDES JANUARY 18–28, 2020 By Paul J. Greenfield

ANDEAN CONDOR AT NATIONAL PARK © CARL POLDRACK

This year’s Ecuador: Eastern Slopes of the Andes adventure initiated with a glorious morning in the páramo zone at Antisana National Park and a spectacle of at least twenty Andean Condors (!!!)… in magnificent soaring flight, viewed at a distance, then repeatedly directly overhead, at eye level, and even gathered on the ground around the carcass of a wild horse—we were thrilled to observe adults and many immatures, and we even got glimpses of a nestling. Nesting Black-chested Buzzard-Eagles, super close-flying Variable Hawks, Black-winged Ground-Dove, Ecuadorian , Andean Lapwings, Yellow-billed Pintail, Andean Teals, Andean Ducks, Silvery Grebes, Black-faced Ibises, Slate-colored Coots, Chestnut-winged and Stout-billed

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 2 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020

ECUADORIAN (SUB-ADULT) AT ANTISANA © CARL POLDRACK cinclodes, Many-striped Canastero, Tawny Antpittas, and Plumbeous Sierra- were among the additional we enjoyed before lunch. A perched male Giant greeted us as we exited our van at Tambo Condor to enjoy delicious local cuisine, along with a male Black-tailed Trainbearer and our first Black , among other species. A day that will be engraved in our collective memories… and we just began our journey! The following morning didn’t disappoint either as we first headed for high temperate and elfin above Las Termas de Papallacta with Pearled Treerunners, White- throated Tyrannulets, Agile Tit-Tyrants, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrants, Red-crested Cotingas, Pale-naped Brushfinches, Spectacled Whitestarts, Superciliaried Hemispinguses, three of the scarce and local Masked Mountain-Tanager, along with Scarlet-bellied and Buff-breasted mountain-, a wonderful threesome of Golden-crowned Tanagers, Blue-backed and Cinereous conebills, among the many species seen. After breakfast we headed upslope for some páramo birding at Papallacta Pass where we enjoyed three Andean Guans along the roadside, as we departed from Las Termas. In the Papallacta area, two more close Andean Condors flew right by us, and we checked out woodland patches where we located two Blue- mantled Thornbills and a skulking pair of White-chinned Thistletails among other high elevation specialties. The afternoon was spent around Las Termas where we ‘picked- up’ Tyrian and Viridian metaltails, Shining Sunbeams, a Mountain Velvetbreast, a

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 3 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Sword-billed Hummingbird that had trapped himself in a skylight at the entrance of the hot-springs, Mountain , and a couple of Hooded Siskins to close out the day.

ANTISANA VOLCANO FROM ABOVE LAS TERMAS DE PAPALLACTA © CARL POLDRACK Beginning with a morning walk above Las Termas, our third day was spent basically as a point A to B roadtrip (perhaps longer than we had planned), but we still fit in some cool birding experiences en route. Along the ‘La Isla Trail’ before breakfast, we explored beautiful Andean temperate forest along a lovely rushing stream; there and on our walk back down the main drive, where we were blessed by a stunning view of Antisana Volcano, we enjoyed yet another Tawny Antpitta, a White-banded Tyrannulet, an adorable pair of Tufted Tit-Tyrants, a flock of Hooded Siskins, along with Lacrimose and Scarlet-bellied mountain-tanagers, and, after breakfast, at the hotel bridge, a pair of White-capped Dippers. We departed for a short drive to our next birding stop and spent much of the remainder of the morning at Guango Lodge, where their nectar feeders were buzzing with Tourmaline Sunangels, Speckled , Long-tailed Sylphs, Collared Incas, a Buff-winged Starfrontlet, more Sword-bills, Buff-tailed and Chestnut-breasted coronets, Fawn-breasted Brilliants, and tiny White-bellied Woodstars; the additional non-hummers seen at Guango included a surprising look at the scarce Andean Potoo perched up on its day-roost!, two Turquoise Jays, super Grass-green Tanagers, and Masked Flowerpiercers. We pried ourselves away and continued downslope to the town of Baeza, where we pulled into the Kopal Restaurant for a lunch break and a brief bout of birding around the grounds and along its forest trail—where we came up with a pair of Azara’s Spinetails, two male Andean Cocks-of-the-rock!, our first of many Swainson’s Thrushes, a singing

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 4 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Black-billed Thrush, a male Golden-rumped Euphonia, and some Blue-gray Tanagers (the first of many to come) before continuing onward. We then made a brief stop at the village of Cosanga where right along the river there we eventually located a family foursome of Torrent Ducks and two Spotted Sandpipers. The remainder of the day was unfortunately rather unproductive, aside from a few sightings of Inca (Green) Jays en route and three fly-by White-capped (Speckle-faced) Parrots, as roadwork kept the6 road closed until about 6pm, leaving us virtually no time for birding before reaching our planned destination—Wildsumaco Lodge—just in time for dinner.

The following morning our two and a half days at Wildsumaco made up for that slow afternoon big-time! The moth light set up near the lodge was quite active on our two early morning visits there, with excellent cameo performances by both White-chested and Black-streaked puffbirds, Plain Antvireos, a Slaty Antwren, Peruvian Warbling- Antbirds, pairs of White-backed Fire-eyes, and Black-faced Antbirds, Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner, and a Black-billed Treehunter.

BLACK-STREAKED PUFFBIRD © CARL POLDRACK

A visit to the forest ‘feeding station’ afforded us nice views of Plain-backed and Ochre- breasted antpittas and a White-crowned Tapaculo. Nectar feeders at the lodge, at forest edge, and at the biological station produced White-necked Jacobin, a female Black-throated Mango, a ton of Wire-crested Thorntails, Peruvian (Booted) Racket- tails, Black-throated and Violet-fronted brilliants, fabulous Gould’s Jewelfronts, a last minute Napo Sabrewing, Fork-tailed Woodnymphs, Many-spotted Hummingbirds, and Golden-tailed Sapphires. Violet-headed Hummingbirds were seen at flowering

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 5 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Verbena, while a Pale-tailed showed up briefly at a bloom. On our birding walks along the main entrance road, on forest trails, and from the lodge deck, we were treated to Plumbeous and Ruddy pigeons; Squirrel Cuckoo; - tailed Kites; a juvenile Hook-billed Kite (considered to be rare for the area); Roadside Hawks; a family of Tropical Screech-Owls; Collared and Green-backed trogons; Coppery-chested Jacamar; Gilded and Red-headed barbets; Golden-collared Toucanet; Channel-billed Toucan; Yellow-tufted, Smoky-brown, and Lineated woodpeckers; a Buckley’s Forest-Falcon!; a Bat Falcon fly-by; Red-billed Parrot; Maroon-tailed Parakeets; Chestnut-fronted and (a pair of) Military macaws; Lined Antshrikes; Rufous-winged Antwrens; Blackish Antbirds; Olivaceous, Olive-backed, and Montane woodcreepers; Plain Xenops; Montane Foliage-gleaner; Dusky and Dark-breasted spinetails; Slaty-capped Flycatcher; our first Marble-faced Bristle- Tyrant; Golden-faced Tyrannulet; Ornate Flycatchers; Common Tody-Flycatchers; Eastern and Western wood-pewees; a Large-headed Flatbill; Boat-billed and Social flycatchers; three Blue-rumped Manakins; Rufous-naped and Olivaceous greenlets; Chiví ; White-thighed ; Wing-banded, Gray-mantled, and House wrens; White-breasted Wood-Wrens; Swainson’s and Black-billed thrushes; Golden-rumped, Bronze-green, and Orange-bellied euphonias; Chestnut-capped Brushfinch; Russet- backed and Crested oropendolas; Tropical Parulas; Blackburnian, Cerulean, and Canada warblers; American Redstart; Summer and Scarlet tanagers; Magpie, White- lined, Silver-beaked, Orange-eared, Blue-gray, Palm, Spotted, Blue-necked, Paradise (Wow!), Bay-headed, and Golden tanagers; Black-faced Dacnis; Golden-collared Honeycreepers; Chestnut-bellied Seedeaters; Bananaquits; and Grayish Saltator. On two afternoons a pair of Wattled Guans were seen, in nearby Cecropia trees, from the lodge deck.

As we departed from Wildsumaco and birded our way down the entrance road, we caught up with a flock of White-eyed Parakeets, Speckled Chachalacas, and a couple of noisy Violaceous Jays. We then made a stop at Río Hollín where we encountered White-tailed (Green-backed?) Hillstars among other hummers. Then a bit further along the main highway, we stopped for a loose group of seven Cliff Flycatchers, before continuing on and upslope to Cabañas San Isidro, located in the lower temperate zone. San Isidro became our new home-away-from-home for the following two-and-a- half days—time that I would say was well taken advantage of. The dining area deck was really super! Nectar feeders and the bright lights there and along the entrance drive, which attracted insects during the night, created a tremendous avian gala performance, especially each morning—hummingbirds were always active, including many ‘old friends’ that had been seen previously at varying localities, with the addition of Lesser Violetear and Bronzy Inca. A family of Masked Trogons were repeatedly in our faces, as were Montane Woodcreepers, Pearled Treerunners, a sweet pair of Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrants, Cinnamon and Flavescent flycatchers, entertaining Inca

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 6 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Jays, Black-billed Peppershrikes, Gray-breasted Wood-, Pale-eyed and Glossy- black thrushes, Black-crested and Three-striped warblers, and Black-eared and Oleaginous hemispinguses. A beautiful male Crested Quetzal also showed itself beautifully near the lodge. After ‘dipping’ on our first try, we were treated to stellar views of the now ‘famous’ San Isidro Mystery Owl (which for now, at least, we are lumping with lowland Amazonian Black-banded Owl until further information becomes available). Also, at two separate feeding stations we secured great looks at White- bellied and Chestnut-crowned anpittas.

CHESTNUT-CROWNED ANTPITTA © PAUL J GREENFIELD

Then, along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road that runs past the Cabañas San Isidro entrance (which we visited a few times to varying extents), on our visits to the Santa Lucía de Bermejo, and the Vinillos entrance roads, we saw a variety of sought- after species, including among the many our first Southern Lapwings; a Golden- headed Quetzal (playing very hard-to-get until the last minute!); Golden-olive and (spectacular) Crimson-mantled woodpeckers; Red-billed and White-capped parrots; Scaly-naped Amazons; a Streak-headed Antbird; Azara’s Spinetail; White-tailed, Sulphur-bellied, and Torrent tyrannulets; Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher; Olive- sided, Pale-edged, Lemon-browed, and Golden-crowned flycatchers; Smoke-colored

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 7 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Pewees; Green-and-black Fruiteater; a beautifully perched male Andean Cock-of-the- rock; a pair of Barred Becards; Brown-capped ; Plain-tailed Wren; Yellow-

RUFOUS-CROWNED TODY-FLYCATCHER AT SAN ISIDRO © CARL POLDRACK throated and Common chlorospinguses; Subtropical (Scarlet-rumped) Caciques; Russet-crowned Warbler; Slate-throated Whitestart (Redstart); Blue-winged Mountain- Tanagers; Golden-naped, Beryl-spangled, and Saffron-crowned tanagers; Capped Conebill; White-sided, Bluish, and Masked flowerpiercers; along with a Chestnut- capped Brushfinch. Back along the Cosanga River bridge we spotted more (the same?) Torrent Ducks.

After our final morning at San Isidro (and after yet another delicious lunch—the cuisine prepared there is awesome indeed!), we headed out to retrace our steps back to Quito—well, we took a detour along the Borja ‘loop’ and made a couple of stops before arriving in the late afternoon back at Hotel Quito. Along the Borja detour, we found a Spot-breasted Woodpecker (generally a more lowland species), a close pair of Ash-browed Spinetails, Olivaceous Siskins, an obliging pair of Red-breasted Meadowlarks, and Black-capped Tanagers. We eventually made a final detour before arriving at Quito in a suburban area–Cununyacu—just to see what we could find (afternoon is not the best time of day there), but we did come up with pairs of Southern Beardless-Tyrannulets and Vermilion Flycatchers to close out a very productive and enjoyable adventure.

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 8 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020

SHINING SUNBEAM © PAUL J GREENFIELD

ITINERARY:

January 18: Arrival in Quito (overnight at Hotel Quito) January 19: Quito to drive to Antisana National Park (high paramo and Laguna de Mica) and ‘Tambo Condor’ Restaurant (lunch and birding); 3:20 departure and drive to Las Termas de Papallactas (overnight at Las Termas de Papallacta) January 20: Las Termas de Papallacta: pre-breakfast and afternoon in elfin and temperate forest along the upper road and around the grounds; mid-morning drive to 14,000 ft. above Papallacta Pass—very windy. (overnight at Las Termas de Papallacta) January 21: Las Termas de Papallacta: pre-breakfast walk along ‘La Isla’ Trail; drive to Guango Lodge; 12:10 departure and drive to Baeza; lunch and some birding at Kopal Restaurante; drive to Cosanga (river), then to Huacamayos ridge road-work area to await the opening of the road; eventual (8:20!) arrival at Wildsumaco Lodge (overnight at Wildsumaco) January 22: Wildsumaco and surroundings all day; moth light, forest and deck feeders, roadside; afternoon along Coopman’s Trail (overnight at Wildsumaco)

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 9 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 January 23: Wildsumaco all day: morning at moth light, ‘Station’ feeders, and along F.A.C.E. trail; midday at the lodge; afternoon along lower entrance road (overnight at Wildsumaco) January 24: Morning birding along Wildsumaco entrance road and Wawa Sumaco area; after lunch, departure and birding along exit road, then drive to Río Hollín; continuing with a few stops to Cabañas San isidro (overnight at Cabañas San Isidro) January 25: Cabañas San Isidro all day: early morning birding the grounds and restaurant deck; late morning birding along the ‘Las Caucheras Eco-corridor’ road. Afternoon to ‘Santa Lucía de Bermejo’ road and ‘Las Brizas’ (overnight at Cabañas San Isidro) January 26: Cabañas San Isidro: morning at the restaurant deck, antpitta feeding; drive to/birding along the Vinillos entrance road (Antisana National Park); afternoon along the ‘Las Caucheras Eco-corridor’ road (overnight at Cabañas San Isidro) January 27: Cabañas San Isidro early morning deck and moth light; then drive to/birding the ‘Borja Loop’; after lunch, departure and drive to Papallacta (a couple of birding stops); then to and brief stop at Cununyacu and return to Quito for our final checklist session and fairwell dinner (overnight at Hotel Quito) January 28: Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes Tour ends…

KEY

H = heard only Bold = special sightings ♂ = male ♀ = female

ANT = Antisana National Park TC = Tambo Condor Restaurant TP = Las Termas de Papallacta, elfin forest & La Isla Trail PAP = Papallacta Pass region (paramo zone & La Mica Lagoon) GL = Guango Lodge B = Baeza (inlcuding Kopal Restaurant) CR = Cosanga River WS = Wildsumaco Lodge/foothills HO = Hollín Bridge area SI = San Isidro LC = Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road SLB = Santa Lucia de Bermejo road LB = Las Brizas V = Vinillos HR = Huacamayo Ridge BL = Borja loop CU = Cununyacu

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 10 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020

COPPERY-CHESTED JACAMAR AT WILDSUMACO © CARL POLDRACK

BIRDS

DUCKS, GEESE & WATERFOWL: ANATIDAE Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata)—A family foursome seen at CR on two days Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica)—1 was at ANT (la Mica) Andean Teal (Anas andinum)—3 seen at ANT (la Mica); 2 at PAP marsh; 2 more at TP Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea)—Aka Andean Ruddy-Duck. 6 or so were seen at ANT (La Mica) GUANS, CHACHALACAS & CURRASSOWS: Speckled Chachalaca (Ortalis guttata)—Up to 4 were seen at WS Andean (Penelope montagnii)—3 were seen well along the road below TP (aburria aburri)—A pair was seen on two late afternoons at WS; H at SI and BL

GREBES: PODICIPEDIDAE Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis)—10 were seen at ANT (La Mica)

PIGEONS & DOVES: COLUMBIDAE Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)—Between 1-10 seen; the town square of Pintag en route to ANT and Baeza mainly Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)—5-10 or so were seen between B and CR on two days Plumbeous Pigeon (Patagioenas plumbea)—H on four days; pairs seen on two days at WS and also along BL

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 11 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Ruddy Pigeon (Patagioenas subvinacea)—H on four days; 1-6 seen at WS; another 6 seen along BL Black-winged Ground-Dove (Metriopelia melanoptera)—Only 1 was seen briefly at ANT White-throated Quail-Dove (Zentrygon frenata)—2H and 1 glimpsed by a few of our group at V Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata)—Common highland species especially in the central valley, often in towns and cities (i.e., Pintag, Quito, etc.)

CUCKOOS: CUCULIDAE Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)—Seen in more open pastureland; along the WS entrance road (3-10) on two days; 5 along the BL Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)—1-2 seen on two days at WS; H along SLB

NIGHTJARS & ALLIES: CAPRIMULGIDAE Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)—At least 1 was along the entrance road to WS

POTOOS: NYCTIBIDAE Andean Potoo (Nyctibius maculosus)—1 of this scarce and local species was seen at its day roost at GL

SWIFTS: APODIDAE White-chested Swift (Cypseloides lemosi)—1 was apparently seen by Carl (along with larger White-collared Swifts) at WS Chestnut-collared Swift (Streptoprocne rutila)—flocks of between 30-50 were seen on two days at WS; more were seen along SLB White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris)—Many, including fairly large flocks were seen daily, overflying basically all sites

HUMMINGBIRDS: TROCHILIDAE White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)—1♂ was seen at WS feeders Pale-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes leucurus)—1 was seen at flowering Heliconia at WS Green ( guy)—Only 1 was seen briefly at HO feeders Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus)—Formally lumped and called Green Violetear (C. thallasinus). 2 or so were seen at SI (feeding in flowering trees) Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans)—Common at feeder stations at almost all sites; also away from feeders; seen on all but one day Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis)—Single♀♀ were seen well at WS feeders o n three days; Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis)—Common (15 or so) were seen at GL feeders Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii)—Between 15-25 were seen at WS (mostly at feeders) on three days; also 1♀ was seen at flowering Verbena at HO. Only a few ♂♂ were adorned with their full ‘wire-crests’

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 12 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys)—Between 2-4 or so were seen on four days—at GL, SI, and LB Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingi)—Only between 1-5 were seen on four days at feeders and in the field at GL, SI, and V; ♂♂ genuinely spectacular!

LONG-TAILED SYLPH © CARL POLDRACK

Ecuadorian Hillstar (Oreotrochilus )—Aka as Chimborazo Hillstar by some authors. At least 1 ♀ was seen at its nest (other nests seen). 3 ♂♂ at least 1 of which was subadult Black-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia victoria)—1-2 spectacular ♂♂ were seen at a TC Blue-mantled Thornbill (Chalcostigma stanleyi)—A ♂ and ♀ were seen perched atop shrubs at PAP Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina)—2 were seen in woodland edge, and others along the La Isla Trail at TP; also 2 or so seen well at GL feeders Viridian Metaltail (Metallura williami)—10 or so were seen at TP on Jan. 20th; another 4 or so were seen the following day Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)—1 was seen at ANT; then 4-5 or so were seen well and repeatedly on two days at TP Bronzy Inca (Coeligena coeligena)—1-2 or so were seen repeatedly at SI feeders on two-three days Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata)—This fancy hummer was rather common (5) at GL; also 1-3 were seen on four days at SI, SLB, and V Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae)—Only 1 was seen; at GL Mountain Velvetbreast (Lafresnaya lafresnayi)—1 was seen by Jim at TP

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 13 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera)—1♂ was seen and eventually caught as it was trapped in a skylight window at TP; 2 were seen the following day at TP; another 1 was seen at GL—impressive bill! Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens)—10 or so were seen at GL where quite dominant; 1 was seen at SI (generally considered to be an uncommon to rare species on the east slope) Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii)—Only about 5 at GL this time; very common (30 or so) at SI on four days Booted/Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii/peruanus)—The buff- booted population, east of the Andes, is now thought to be a separate species from the western, white-booted, form by many authors. Between 4-6 or so were seen on four days at WS feeders White-tailed Hillstar (Urochroa bougueri)—Aka Green-backed Hillstar (boring name!). Threesomes were seen on two days, at HO and at LB feeders Black-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa schreibersii)—♂♂ and ♀♀ were seen repeatedly at WS feeders; also 1 was seen at HO feeders Gould’s Jewelfront (Heliodoxa aurescens)— Singles were seen at WS lodge and forest feeders—so beautiful! Fawn-breasted Brilliant (Heliodoxa rubinoides)—2 were seen at GL; 4-6 were seen on three days at SI feeders Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri)—1-2 or so were seen at WS feeders on two days; 3-5 were seen repeatedly at LB feeders and vegetation. Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas)—1♂ was seen perched on electric wire at TC; that’s one big hummingbird! White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant)—5 were seen at GL feeders; 1♂ was encountered at the WS ‘station’ feeders Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti)—Between 1-2 were seen at flowering Verbena shrubs at WS Napo Sabrewing (Campylopterus villaviscensio)—1 stunning ♂ was seen at WS ‘station’ feeders Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata)—Fairly common on three days at WS; ♂♂ of this species are truly beautiful!! Many-spotted Hummingbird (Taphrospilus hypostictus)—Fairly common and seen repeatedly on three days at WS, and at HO feeders Golden-tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone)—The most common hummer at WS feeders on three days; a few were seen at HO, and 1 was seen at LB feeders

RAILS, GALLINULES & COOTS: RALLIDAE Slate-colored (Andean) Coot (Fulica ardesiaca)—Abundant at ANT (La Mica Lagoon)

PLOVERS & LAPWINGS: CHARADRIIDAE Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis)—2 were seen at SI (Las Caucheras Eco- corridor road); at least 9 were seen at V; and 2 more along the BL

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 14 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens)— 2 were encountered at ANT near La Mica

SANDPIPERS & ALLIES: SCOLOPACIDAE Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)—2 were seen along the CR

GULLS, TERNS & SKIMMERS: LARIDAE Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus)—30 or so were seen in páramo at ANT

BLACK-FACED IBIS © PAUL J GREENFIELD

IBISES & SPOONBILLS: THRESKIORNITHIDAE Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis branickii)—3 were seen up fairly close in páramo at ANT

NEW WORLD VULTURES: CATHARTIDAE Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)—Incredibly, at least 20 were seen at ANT; adults and immatures, both in glorious soaring flight and on the ground feeding at a carcass. Also, 1 chick was sort of glimpsed at its nest there. Then, a pair flew right by us, flapping vigorously, at PAP Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)—Between 2-5 or so were seen on all but two days at most sites except in the high Andes around PAP Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)—Between 1-4 were seen on four days

HAWKS, EAGLES & KITES: ACCIPITRIDAE Hook-billed Kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus)—Considered to be rare at WS, 1 immature was seen in characteristic flight along the entrance road Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)—A swirling group of 5 was seen on one day at WS Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)—Mostly singles were seen on four days at B,WS on two days, and BL; 3 were seen at V/SI; another was H at SI Variable Hawk (Geranoaetus polyosoma)—Formally, aka Puna Hawk (G. poecilochrous); recently moved from Buteo. 6 or so were seen at ANT (including super close encounter with 3 fly-bys); a pair of light phase adults were seen soaring at PAP

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 15 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus)—An adult pair were seen along the cliffs at PAP, visiting their nest… very cool! Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)—12 of this boreal migrant (non-breeding resident) were seen over four days (B, WS, SI, and V)

OWLS: STRIGIDAE Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba)—2 adults watching over their recent fledgeling were encountered by day at WS Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota)—H, 3 individuals calling back-and-forth, at WS “San isidro Mystery Owl” (Ciccaba sp.)– Most like the Amazonian lowland Black-banded Owl (C. huhula)—the taxonomic status of this SI population has still not yet been fully determined. H sporadically, then a pair came to be seen beautifully just outside the SI restaurant deck on two nights

TROGONS: TROGONIDAE Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps)—1♂ was seen briefly, in flight and then perched, along the LC; also only 1 was H at SI (the species was mostly silent this trip) Crested Quetzal (Pharomachrus antisianus)—Single ♂♂ were seen (scoped) at SI lodge area and along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road; H at V Green-backed Trogon (Trogon viridis)—A pair was seen at WS parking area Collared Trogon (Trogon collaris)—2 (a sub-adult ♂ and an adult ♂) were seen at WS Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)—3-5 or so were seen ‘point-blank’ on four days at SI at the restaurant deck and moth lights; also the ♀ greeted us at the parking area when we arrived

PUFFBIRDS: BUCCONIDAE White-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila fusca)—A pair of this lowland Amazonian species was seen close-up at the WS moth light Black-streaked Puffbird (Malacoptila fulvogularis)—1-2 of a pair of this scarce and local Amazonian foothill species were seen close-up at the WS moth light

JACAMARS: GALBULIDAE Coppery-chested Jacamar (Galbula pastazae)—At least 1 of this Amazonian foothill specialty was seen close-up at WS

NEW WORLD BARBETS: CAPITONIDAE Gilded Barbet (Capito auratus)—H fairly often at WS; A family threesome was seen in forest canopy (the ‘station’ area) and another was seen along the F.A.C.E. Trail, at WS Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii)—Song and ♂/ ♀ of east slope race differ notably from west slope population; several (8 in all) were seen on three days at WS

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 16 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 TOUCANS: RAMPHASTIDAE Golden-collared Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii)—1♂ at least, was seen at WS: also H Yellow-throated Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguous)—Aka Black-mandibled Toucan when split from Chestnut-mandibled Toucan of west slope of the Andes. H often in the WS area; 2 calling were seen distantly by part of our group Channel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus)—Though silent in the area this trip, 1 perched bird was seen (scoped) at WS

WOODPECKERS: PICIDAE Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus)—Several (2-6) of this common and beautiful woodpecker were seen on three days at WS Smoky-brown Woodpecker (Picoides fumigatus)—A pair was seen at WS Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus)—H, then 1-2 were seen on two occasions at WS Golden-olive Woodpecker (Colaptes rubiginosus)—1 was seen in poor light, unfortunately, at SI (along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road) Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Colaptes rivolii)—1 (of 2) of this gorgeous woodpecker was seen (scoped too!) along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road at SI Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula)—1 of this normally lowland species, was as seen along the BL, in the foothills (at about 1760m)

FALCONS & CARACARAS: FALCONIDAE Buckley’s Forest-Falcon (Micrastur buckleyi)—H on one day, then seen briefly as it dove into roadside forest at WS; a generally rare Amazonian species Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus)—Quite common in páramo grassland at ANT Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)—1 only glimpsed as it flew by along the WS entrance road

NEW WORLD & AFRICAN PARROTS Barred Parakeet (Bolborhynchus lineola)—H, but not seen, in high flight at GL Red-billed Parrot (Pionus sordidus)—1 was seen in flight at WS; a group of 5 were later seen at SI, and then 26 were seen in flight at V; at least 2 of 4 were seen (scoped too) perched along the BL White-capped/Speckle-faced Parrot (Pionus tumultuosus seniloides)—3 were seen in flight along the HR; 3 more were seen at SI (Las Caucheras Eco- corridor road) Scaly-naped Amazon (Amazona mercenaries)—Some still use the name “parrot” for this distict genus. Only a pair was seen in flight (and H) at V Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura)—Groups of between 6-7 were seen a few times in flight on two days, then 4-5 were seen (scoped too) perched; all at WS Military Macaw (Ara militaris)—a Pair was seen in flight at WS

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 17 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus)—Between 4-6 were seen, in flight, on three days at WS White-eyed Parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalma)—A noisy flock of 14 flew over head at WS along the lower entrance road

TYPICAL ANTBIRDS: THAMNOPHILIDAE Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus)—A nice pair was seen well along the WS entrance road (others H) Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus mentalis)—Between 4-6 were seen close-up and repeatedly on two mornings at the WS moth light; others H in the area Slaty Antwren (Myrmotherula schisticolor)—1 male was seen well at the WS moth light on one morning Rufous-winged Antwren (Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus)—2 were seen in canopy at WS (F.A.C.E. Trail); others H Streak-headed Antbird (Drymophila striaticeps)—H, 1 seen briefly, in Chusquea bamboo at SI (along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road) Peruvian Warbling-Antbird (Hypocnemis peruviana)—A pair was seen close- up and repeatedly on one morning at the WS moth light Blackish Antbird (Cercomacra nigrescens)—H a few times, then a pair was seen at WS (F.A.C.E. Trail) White-backed Fire-eye (Pyriglena leuconota)—A pair was seen close-up at the WS moth light on two mornings (others H) Black-faced Antbird (Myrmoborus myotherinus)— A pair was seen close-up at the WS moth light on two mornings (others H) ANTPITTAS: GRALLARIIDAE Plain-backed Antpitta (Grallaria haplonota)—1 was seen well at WS feeding ‘station’; other H in the area Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla)—1 was enjoyed on our final morning at SI; a few H White-bellied Antpitta (Grallaria hypoleuca)—H several times, then 1 was enjoyed on two visits to the SI feeding area Rufous Antpitta (Grallaria rufula)—H on two days above TP Tawny Antpitta (Grallaria quitensis)—3 separate individuals were seen close and well at ANT; 2 more were seen well at PAP; and another 1 was encountered along the TP La Isla Trail Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris)—At least 1 was seen repeatedly at the WS feeding ‘station’

TAPACULOS: RHINOCRYPTIDAE Blackish Tapaculo (Scytalopus latrans)—H above TP and in the SI area Long-tailed Tapaculo (Scytalopus micropterus)—Formally called Equatorial Rufous-vented Tapaculo. H close-by by Carl and PJG at SI White-crowned Tapaculo (Scytalopus atratus)—Aka Northern White-crowned Tapaculo by many authors. 1 was seen (also heard) briefly but well at the WS feeding ‘station’

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 18 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 ANTTHRUSHES: FORMICARIIDAE Short-tailed Antthrush (Chamaeza campanisona)—H at WS

OVENBIRDS & WOODCREEPERS: FURNARIIDAE Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus)—1 was seen at WS Olive-backed Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus triangularis)—Only 1-2 were seen on three days at WS and SI Montane Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger)—Only 1 was seen at WS; but the between 4-7 were seen on three days in the SI area—best from the SI restaurant deck Plain Xenops (Xenops rutilans)—Considered to be rare at WS, but we saw 1 with a mixed species foraging flock along the F.A.C.E. trail Chestnut-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes albiventris)—Formally known as Bar- winged Cinclodes (C. fuscus). 3 or so were seen in the páramo at ANT; a few were also encountered at PAP (the antenna area) Stout-billed Cinclodes (Cinclodes excelsior)—At least 3 were seen in the páramo at ANT; a few were also encountered at PAP (the antenna area) Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner (Phylidor rufum)—Singles were observed point- blank at the WS moth light on two mornings; another at forest edge at WS

BUFF-FRONTED FOLIAGE-GLEANER © CARL POLDRACK

Montane Foliage-gleaner (Anabacerthia striaticollis)—Singles were seen on two days at WS (seen best on Jan. 24th)

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 19 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Black-billed Treehunter (Thripadectes melanorhynchus)—1 was observed close-up and repeatedly at the WS moth light (others H) Pearled Treerunner (Margarornis squamiger)—2 or so were seen above TP; a close pair was enjoyed foraging from the SI restaurant deck. 1 was also seen at V Andean Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura andicola)—1 was seen briefly at PAP Many-striped Canastero (Asthenes flammulata)—Beautiful looks at 1 at ANT; another was seen perched up on a shrub at PAP White-chinned Thistletail (Asthenes fuliginosa)—an obliging pair called in at PAP Ash-browed Spinetail (Cranioleuca curtata)—A close pair were seen foraging intently along the BL Dark-breasted Spinetail (Synallaxis albigularis)—H several times, then singles were seen (including good looks!), in shrubby pastureland at WS; best in the Wawa Sumaco area Azara’s Spinetail (Synallaxis azarae)—A pair was seen briefly at Kopal Restaurant (B); another 1 was seen in Chusquea bamboo at SI (Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road); other H on two more days in the area

TYRANT FLYCATCHERS: TYRANNIDAE Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum)—2 were seen well at CU White-tailed Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus poecilocercus)—At lelast 1 was seen well at SI White-banded Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus stictopterus)—A pair was seen at GL; 2 were seen along the TP upper road White-throated Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus leucophrys)—1 was seen with a mixed- species foraging flock at GL White-throated Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus leucophrys)—A pair was seen well above TP Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus minor)—Singles were encountered twice at SI along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road Tufted Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes parulus)—2 (really adorable!) were seen along the TP La Isla Trail Agile Tit-Tyrant (Uromyias agilis)—3 were seen with a mixed-species foraging flock above TP Torrent Tyrannulet (Serpophaga cinerea)—Many seen this trip! 12 were seen (many away from water) along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road at SI; 1 was seen at V (by Carl); another was seen at the bridge along the BL Slaty-capped Flycatcher (Leptopogon superciliaris)—Only 1 was seen at WS Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant (Phylloscartes ophthalmicus)—1 was seen along the entrance road at WS; then 2-3 were seen on three days at point blank and repeatedly from the restaurant deck at SI, possibly nesting there

Golden-faced Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chrysops)—1-2 or so were seen on two

days at WS Ornate Flycatcher (Myiotriccus ornatus)—First, ‘painful’ looks at a pair high in

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 20 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 forest canopy along the F.A.C.E. Trail, then fine, close views of at least one pair along the road, at WS Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher (Poecilotriccus ruficeps)—Good looks at 1 that called in a perched along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road at SI; another was seen by Carl at V; always in Chusquea bamboo Cinnamon Flycatcher (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus)—Between 4-6 of this colorful and obliging little flycatcher were seen on three days at SI and V mainly Cliff Flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea)—7 were seen well on electric wires and along a cliff face along the highway, west of HO Tawny-breasted Flycatcher (Myiobius villosus)—1 was seen near the WS moth light Flavescent Flycatcher (Myiophobus flavicans)—Close but brief looks at 1 at SI on our first morning there Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi)—1 bird was seen and scoped) at V Smoke-colored Pewee (Contopus fumigatus)— 1-2 were seen on three days at SI and V; best from SI restaurant deck Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus)—Between 2-3 or so were ID’d on three days in the WS (distant or poorly seen Contopus could not always be ID’d to species) Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens)—At least 3-4 were ID’d on three days at WS (distant or poorly seen Contopus could not always be ID’d to species) Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans)— Over a dozen were encountered, usually near rivers or streams, on four days, at or near GL, B, SI, V, BL, etc. Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)—2 ♂♂ and a ♀ were seen at CU Paramo Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola alpinus)—Aka Plain-capped Ground- Tyrant by some authors. 2 were seen at PAP along the antennas road Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca fumicolor)—2 seen well at ANT; 3 were seen close-up at PAP Large-headed Flatbill (Ramphotrygon megacephalum)—Nice looks at 1 of this local and rather uncommon species in a stand of Guadua bamboo behind the ‘station’ at WS Pale-edged Flycatcher (Myiarchus cephalotes)—Pairs were seen up-close on three days in the SI, especially from the restaurant deck; also at V Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)—1 fly-by was seen briefly at WS Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)—1 was seen well at WS Golden-crowned Flycatcher (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus)—Only 1 individual, apparently, was seen close-up on three days at SI, from the restaurant deck Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)—Rather common in more open country throughout the lowlands and foothills, also up into the subtropics and sparingly into the temperate zone; seen on all but the forst two days

COTINGAS: COTINGIDAE Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii)—1 was seen high in a moss- covered tree by a few of our group, at V Red-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rubrocristatus)—2 were seen at PAP and another

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 21 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 1 was seen above TP Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus)—2♂♂ were seen along the forest trail at Kopal Restaurant (B); then at least 1 more was seen perched in forest/bamboo edge along the roadside at SLB (this, the bright ‘crash-paint’ orange eastern Andes race)

MANAKINS: PIPRIDAE Blue-rumped Manakin (Lepidothrix isidorei)—First, 1♀ was seen behind the forest nectar feeders, then 2♂♂ were seen at a fruiting Miconia shrub along the road at WS TITYRAS & ALLIES: TITYRIDAE Barred Becard (Pachyramphus versicolor)—A pair was encountered along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road at SI

VIREOS, SHRIKE-BABBLERS & ERPORNIS: VIREONIDAE Black-billed Peppershrike (Cyclarhis nigrirostris)—Singles were seen (including close-up views) on two mornings, at SI and V Olivaceous Greenlet ( olivaceus)—Mostly H on three days; 1 was seen—at WS Rufous-naped Greenlet (Pachysylvia semibrunnea)—1 was seen from the WS deck Brown-capped Vireo (Vireo leucophrys)—Singles (only) were seen on three days at SI Chiví Vireo (Vireo chivi)—South American populations of what has been lumped with Red-eyed Vireo (V. olivaceus) are now considered by many authors to be a separate species from boreal migrant populations. Only 1 was seen at WS

CROWS, JAYS & MAGPIES: CORVIDAE Turquoise Jay (Cyanolyca turcosa)—2 were seen at GL Inca Jay (Cyanocorax yncas)—Lumped with Green Jay by some authors; some 6 were seen in the B-CL transect; common, confiding and entertaining at and around SI, SLB, V, BL, etc. Best around the lodge at SI Violaceous Jay (Cyanocorax violaceus)—3-4 were seen, mostly in flight, along the WS entrance road on Jan. 24th

SWALLOWS: HIRUNDINIDAE Blue-and-white Swallow (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca)—Fairly common to common and widespread throughout the area, though absent from the páramo and high temperate zones; seen on all but one day Brown-bellied Swallow (Orochelidon murina)—The high Andean swallow; between 2-6 were encountered at ANT, PAP, above TP and at SI White-thighed Swallow ( tibialis)—2 or so were seen in flight along the entrance road at WS Southern Rough-winged Swallow ( ruficollis)—Only 1-2 were seen in flight and/or perched at WS (two days) and along the BL

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 22 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020

WRENS: TROGLODYTIDAE Wing-banded Wren (Microcerculus bambla)—H a few times, then 1 was glimpsed in undergrowth along the F.A.C.E. Trail, at Ws Gray-mantled Wren (Odontorchilus branickiii)—1 of this rather uncommon arboreal wren was seen with a mixed-species foraging flock at WS House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)–Although there is apparently genetic evidence to split tropical American from North American populations (which was formally accepted) thus calling these ‘southern’ populations Southern House-Wren (T. musculus), it seems that nobody is following this any more (perhaps more than two species are involved). Singles were seen (others H) on five days–B, WS, BL, perhaps elsewhere Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis)—Pairs of this charming ‘chocolate-dipped’ wren were encountered and seen well on five days; TP, WS, SI on two-three days, and V (also H) Plain-tailed Wren ( euophrys)—H on two days ((GL and SI), and 1 along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road at SI; a Chusquea bamboo specialist Coraya Wren (Pheugopedius coraya)—H in forest understory at WS White-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucosticta)—H on three days at WS. 2 were seen as they rummaged about in undergrowth near the forest nectar feeders Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys)—H often on five days (GL, SI, SLB, V, etc.); 1-2 were seen SI at the restaurant deck and the moth light

DIPPERS: CINCLIDAE White-capped Dipper (Cinclus leucocephalus)—A pair was seen well along the river, from the bridge, at TP

THRUSHES & ALLIES: TURDIDAE Andean Solitaire (Myadestes ralloides)—At least 3 were H; at SI and V Swainson’s Thrush (Catharusustulatus)—This boreal migrant was seen on seven days; 1 was seen at B (Kopal Restaurant), then very common on three days at WS, up to 5-6 seen daily on two days in the SI area; also 2 along BL Pale-eyed Thrush (Turdus leucops)—1 was seen (scoped) singing atop a tall forest tree from the restaurant deck at SI (others H in the area) Black-billed Thrush (Turdus ignobilis)—1 was seen singing at Kopal Restaurant (B); between 6-8 or so were seen on three days at WS and surroundings; 3 more were encountered along BL Great Thrush (Turdus fuscater—The common highland thrush; seen on five days Glossy-black Thrush (Turdus serranus)—Nice looks at 2-3♂♂ on three days, mostly at and around SI, best around the lodge (their repetitious song was H often)

FINCHES, EUPHONIAS & ALLIES: FRINGILLIDAE Golden-rumped Euphonia (Euphonia cyanocephala)—1♂ was seen along the

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 23 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Kopal Restaurant trail; Another ♂ was seen by Carl at WS Bronze-green Euphonia (Euphonia mesochrysa)—1♂ was seen (scoped) in canopy at WS Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)—Single ♂♂ (only) were seen on two days at WS and SI; 2-3 more were seen at SI and V on Jan. 26th. (♀♀??) ( magellanicus)—First 2, then 15 were seen on two days at TP Olivaceous Siskin (Spinus olivaceus)—3♂♂ were seen well along BL. (♀♀??)

BUNTINGS & NEW WORLD SPARROWS: EMBERIZIDAE Yellow-throated Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus flavigularis)—No longer considered a tanager, thus some authors no longer us the name ‘Bush- Tanager’. Only 1 was seen at SI Common Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus flavopectus)—No longer considered a tanager, thus some authors no longer us the name ‘Bush-Tanager’. Between 3-7 or so were seen at SI (close-up looks), SLB, and V, mostly Yellow-browed Sparrow (Ammodramus aurifrons)—A pair was seen by Carl at WS Chestnut-crowned Brushfinch (Arremon brunneinucha)—1 was seen at WS; another was seen by Carl and PJG at the SI moth light Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)—A common highland species, spreading to lower elevations; seen on every day of the trip Pale-naped Brush- (Atlapetes pallidinucha)—Between 1-4 were seen on three days, at ANT and above TP (upper road and the La Isla Trail

TROUPIALS & ALLIES: ICTERIDAE Red-breasted Meadowlark (Leistes militaris)—An incredibly obliging pair was seen close-up on a petroleum pipeline at the end of the BL Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons)—Fairly common throughout the mid-temperate, subtropic and foothill zones; seen on six days, especially at WS, SI and V Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus)—Common on three days at WS; Subtropical (Cacicus uropygialis)—Considered here a species separate from Scarlet-rumped Cacique (C. microrhynchus) of the lowlands west of the Andes. Between 3-6 or so were seen on three days in the SI-V area; best at SI Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela)—Singles were seen along the WS entrance road on three days Northern Mountain Cacique (Cacicus leucoramphus)—Often lumped with southern populations and called Mountain Cacique (C. chrysonotus). Only nests were seen at GL

NEW WORLD WARBLERS: PARULIDAE American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)—1♂ was enjoyed at WS Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea)—1♂ and 1♀ were seen at WS

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 24 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Tropical Parula (Setophaga pitiayumi)—1-2 were seen (plus H) on six days (others H) at WS on three days, SI area, and BL Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca)—A rather common boreal migrant in Ecuador; seen on seven days (all but the first two) throughout the east slop at most sites (adult ♂♂ and ♀♀, along with first-year birds) Three-striped Warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus)—3 were seen close-up by Carl and PJG at the SI moth light Black-crested Warbler (Myiothlypis nigrocristata)—1-2 were seen from the SI restaurant deck, foraging about in shrubbery on two days Russet-crowned Warbler (Myiothlypis coronata)—H, and at least 1 was seen at SI Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis)—A rather common east slope boreal migrant; between 2-5 or so were seen at WS, SI, V, and BL Slate-throated Whitestart (Myioborus miniatus)—Often called ‘Redstart’ even though NO red appears in its ! 2-5 were encountered on only two days in the SI-V area Spectacled Redstart (Myioborus melanocephalus)—Often called ‘Redstart’ even though NO red appears in its plumage! A fairly common higher elevation replacement of the previous species. Between 1-3 or so were encountered at TP on three days, and GL

CARDINALS & ALLIES: CARDINALIDAE Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)—No longer considered a tanager! Seen on six days. Between 2-8 or so were seen at WS, HO, SI, SLB, V, and BL (all sorts of plumage types!) Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea)—Super common on three days at WS (20- 25 daily!—all plumage types) Golden ( chrysogaster)—Aka Southern Yellow-Grosbeak. 1♂ was seen from the van en route to ANT

TANAGERS & ALLIES: THRAUPIDAE Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)—5 were seen on two days iat WS; then a pair was seen along BL (a very ‘different’ looking tanager!) ( frontalis)—The genus Hemispingus continues to be used by many authors. 2 of this confusably plain were seen at the SI moth light by Carl and PJG Black-eared Hemispingus (Sphenopsis melanotis)— The genus Hemispingus continues to be used by many authors. Close-up views of 1-2 on three days from the SI restaurant deck Superciliaried Hemispingus (Thlypopsis superciliaris)— The genus Hemispingus continues to be used by many authors. A pair was seen briefly with a mixed- species foraging flock, above TP, by part of our group White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus)—Single ♀♀ were seen on two days at WS: a pair was found at Wawa Sumaco woodland edge’ on our last morning in the area Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo)—Though we got off to a slow start (only 2 seen briefly on our first day at WS, the species turned out to be fairly

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 25 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 common, with 9-12 being seen in the area on the following two days Masked Mountain-Tanager (Buthraupis wetmorei)—3 of this scarce and local species were encountered in dense elfin woodland above TP Grass-green Tanager (Chlorornis riefferii)—4 of this stunning, large tanager were seen at GL Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus lacrymosus)—Only 1 was seen along the La Isla Trail at TP Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus igniventris)—3, then 2 were seen at TP, along the upper road and the La Isla Trail (stunning!) Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus somptuosus)—5 were seen in all at SI; another was spotted by Mindee at V Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager (Dubusia taeniata)—1 was seen with a mixed- species foraging flock along the upper TP road by carl and PJG Golden-crowned Tanager (Iridosornis rufivertex)—3 or so of this gorgeous tanager (aren’t they all!?) were seen above TP Orange-eared Tanager (Chlorochrysa calliparaea)—1♂ was seen briefly at WS with a mixed-species foraging flock Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)—Fairly common in the lowlands: the eastern coelestis race w/ white on the wings was seen regularly (2-6) on four days in the WS-HO, region, and along the BL Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)—Between 1-3 were seen on three days at WS Spotted Tanager (Ixothrupis punctate)—1-2 were seen on three days at WS Golden-naped Tanager (Tangara rufivertex)—Only 1 was seen in canopy at SI along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road Black-capped Tanager (Tangara heinei)—3 were seen along BL Blue-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanicollis)—Quite common (5-8 or so) on three days in the WS area; 1-2 were seen along BL Beryl-spangled Tanager (Tangara nigroviridis)—2-4 of this crowd-pleaser were seen on two days at SI and V Paradise Tanager (Tangara chilensis)—Between 2-6 of this OMG Tangara were seen on two days at WS Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola)— Pairs (including 1 juvenile bird) were seen on three days at WS Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala)— 2-4 or so were seen at SI; 1 was encountered along BL and also along the BL Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus)—Only 2 were seen at WS this trip Black-faced Dacnis (Dacnis lineata)— 1♂ was seen at WS Golden-collared Honeycreeper (Iridophanes pulcherrima)—Singles were seen on three separate occassions on two days at WS Blue-backed Conebill (Conirostrum sitticolor)—First 2, then 6 were seen with mixed-species foraging flocks above TP Capped Conebill (Conirostrum albifrons)—5 or so were seen with one mixed- species foraging flock along the Las Caucheras Eco-corridor road at SI Cinereous Conebill (Conirostrum cinereum)—6 or so in all were seen on two days in the TP area

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 26 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Black (Diglossa humeralis)—1-2 were seen at TC; 5 were seen around TP on two days White-sided Flowerpiercer (Diglossa albilatera)—1-3 were seen at SI on two days Bluish Flowerpiercer (Diglossa caerulescens)—1 was seen at GL; 2-3 or so were seen on two days at SI and V Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea)—Singles were seen at TP and GL; 2 were seen at B, and another 1-2 were seen on two days at SI Plumbeous Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus unicolor)—Common at ANT and PAP (a páramo species) Chestnut-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila castaneiventris)—2-6 were seen on two days along the entrance road at WS (mostly ♂♂ ); 1♀ was seen along BL Band-tailed Seedeater (Catamenia analis)—1♂ was seen by Carl at the town of Papallacta Plain-colored Seedeater (Catamenia inornata)—1♂ was seen at TC; 3 were seen above TP Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)—Between 1-3 were seen on three days WS Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens)—H several times along the WS entrance road; finally 1 singing bird was seen there on the 24th

MAMMALS

MARMOSETS AND TAMARINS: CALLITRICHIDAE Napo Tamarin (Saguinus graellsi)—Now split from Black-mantled Tamarin (S. nigricollis). Groups of 6 and 8 were seen in forest and from the deck at WS

LARGE CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN SQUIRRELS: SCIURIDAE Red-tailed Squirrel (Sciurus granatensis)—Singles were encountered on four days, at GL, WS on two days, and at SI Amazon Dwarf-Squirrel (Microsciurus flaviventer)—Singles were seen on two days at WS

AGOUTIS: DASYPROCTIDAE Black Agouti (Dasyprocta fuliginosa)—1-2 were seen on two days (including 1 really large individual) at SI

RABBITS: LEPORIDAE Tropical Cottontail (Sylvilagus brasiliensis)—Common in the páramo at ANT; another 1 was seen by Carl at WS

DOGS: CANIDAE Culpeo Fox (Lycalopex culpaeus)—Aka Culpeo or Andean Fox. 1 was seen prancing along in páramo grassland with a recently captured Tropical Cottontail at ANT

RACOONS & ALLIES: PROCYONIDAE

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 27 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020 Kinkajou (Potos flavus)—1 was seen at WS

DEER: CERVIDAE White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)—7 or so were seen in páramo at ANT

Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 28 Ecuador: Eastern Slope of the Andes, 2020