SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS

Northern Ecuador August 2010

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SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS TINAMIDAE Little Tinamou Cryptyrellus soui Heard regularly at Canandé. PODICIPEDIDAE Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps On 22-08 2 exx at Lago de San Pablo. PHALACROCORACIDAE Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus On 21-08 3 exx at the ferry near Canandé ANATIDAE Torrent Duck Merganetta armata On 1 pair on the river near Cosango Yellow-billed Pintail Anas georgica On 22-08 10 exx Lago San Pablo ARDEIDAE Great Egret Casmerodius alba On 21-08 2 exx near Canandé Snowy Egret Egretta thula On 21-08 4 exx near Canandé Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Regularly observed on transit Striated Heron Butorides striatus A single bird along the river near the ferry to Canandé. CATHARTIDAE Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Observed. Black Vulture Corapyps atra Observed ACCIPITRIDAE Grey-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis Single birds seen on 2 dates at Canandé Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus On 15-08 2 exx from the tower at Silanche. On 21-08 5 exx at the ferry near Canandé. On 29-08 a flock of 50 exx at Sumaco. White-tailed Kite Elanus leucurus On 21-08 1 ex near Quito. Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. One was perched just in front of our cabin. Tiny Hawk Accipiter superciliosus Great views of this species along the Botrosa road, Canandé. Plain-breasted Hawk Accipiter ventralis On 22-08 1 ex Parque Condor, Otavalo. Grey-backed Hawk Leucopternis occidentalis On 18-08 1 ex of this rare species at Canandé. This species is considered “endangered” by Threatened Birds of the World. Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus On 10-08 1 ex at Yanacocha. On 22-08 1 imm at Parque Condor, Otavalo.


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Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris Observed. White-rumped Hawk Buteo leucorrhous On 12-08 1 ex perched at Mashpi Rd. On 31-08 1 ex perched along the road with a freshly killed rabbit. Red-backed/Puna Hawk Buteo polyosoma/poecilochrous On 10-08 1 ex Yanacocha. On 25-08 and 01-09 3-4 exx Papallacta pass. Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Black & Chestnut Eagle Spizaetus isidori On 11-08 1 ex at Bellavista, Tandayapa valley. On 13-08 1 ex Angel Paz. Carunculated Caracara Phalcoboenus carunculatus On 25-08 1 ex Papallacta Pass. FALCONIDAE Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans Single birds seen on 2 dates at Canandé. Barred Forest Falcon Micrastur ruficollis On 13-08 heard at Angel Paz. Lined Forest Falcon Micrastur gilvicollis On 27-08 1 ex perched along the FACE trail, Sumaco. American Kestrel Falco sparverius On 10-08 1 ex near Quito. On 22-08 a few near Otavalo and on 24-08 near Ambuqui. CRACIDAE Andean Guan Penelope montagnii On 31-08 2 exx Huacamayos Ridge. Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens On 16-08 1 ex at Manga Loma. On 17-08 1 ex at Canandé. Sickle-winged Guan Chamaepetes goudotii Single birds seen at Bellavista, Mashpi Rd and Angel Paz. On 30-08 1 ex at San Isidro. ODONTOPHORIDAE Rufous-fronted Wood Quail Odontophorus erythrops Heard on 2 dates at Canandé. On 18-08 1 ex taped in which showed at close range on the trail. Unfortunately because of the foggy conditions we were unable to fully appreciate its colours. Rufous-breasted Wood Quail Odontophorus speciosus Heard on 2 dates at Sumaco RALLIDAE White-throated Crake Laterallus albigularis Several heard at Milpe. We came very close but no views. Ecuadorian Rail Rallus aequatorialis On 22-08 good views of 1 ex at lago San Pablo. Several more birds were heard. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus On 22-08 4 exx at Lago San Pablo Andean Coot Fulica ardesiaca On 30 exx at Lago San Pablo.


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SCOLOPACIDAE Andean Lapwing Vanellus resplendens Up to 20 daily around Otavalo. Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius A single bird at the ferry near Canandé On 22-08 2 birds Lago San Pablo. LARIDAE Andean Gull Larus serranus On 24-08 a few near Ibarra. COLUMBIDAE Scaled Pigeon Patagioenas speciosa On 1 ex Suamaco Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata On 24-08 10 exx at Cerro Mongus. On 31-08 2 exx Huacamayos Ridge. Plumbeous Pigeon Columba plumbea On 13-08 1 ex Angel Paz. On 24-08 2 exx at Sumaco. Ruddy Pigeon Columba subvinacea A few at Milpe. Common Canandé. Also observed at Sumaco. Dusky Pigeon Columba goodsoni - Choco endemic On 16-08 2 exx perched at close range at the tower of Silanche. A few observed on 2 dates at Canandé. Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata Observed on transit near Quito and in the Ambuqui area. Common Ground-Dove Columbina passerine Observed near Ambuqui. Ecuadorian Ground-Dove Columbina buckleyi On 17-08 1 ex on transit to Canandé. White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi Single birds in the Mindo area on 4 dates. Olive-backed Quail-Dove Geotrygon veraguensis On 18-08 1 ex at Canandé, along the B.G.Cuckoo trail. White-throated Quail-Dove Geotrygon frenata Single birds seen twice at Sumaco. On 31-08 1 ex Huacamayos Ridge. Indigo-crowned Quail-Dove Geotrygon purpurata On 17-08 1 ex seen well at Canandé along the Barred F.Falcon Trail. PSITTACIDAE Chestnut-fronted Macaw Ara severus Common at Sumaco. Maroon-tailed Parakeet Pyrrhura melanura ssp.pacificus On 14-08 50 at Milpe. On 15 and 16-08 20+ at Silanche. On 19-08 10+ at Canandé. Ssp. pacificus is possibly a separate species Choco Parakeet Pyrrhura pacificus On 27-08 6 exx at Sumaco. The latter is ssp.melanura Barred Parakeet Bolborhynchus lineola Heard at Angel Paz on 13-08. Pacific Parrotlet Forpus coelestis On 16-08 2 exx at Manga Loma. On 19-08 4 exx at Canandé.


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Parrotlet ? On 28-08 a flock of unidentified parrotlets were seen at Sumaco. Rose-faced Parrot Pyrilia pulchra – Choco endemic On 12-08 2 exx at Mashpi Rd. Up to 10 exx daily at Canandé. Regularly perched at close range. Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus On 20-08 2 exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. Red-billed Parrot Pionus sordidus On 10 and 11-08 up to 20 in the Tandayapa valley. Daily up to 10 exx at San Isidro area. White-capped Parrot Pionus seniloides On 30-08 6-7 exx San Isidro Bronze-winged Parrot Pionus chalcopterus On 12-08 4 exx along the Mashpi Rd. On 14-08 10 exx at Milpe. On 15 and 16-08 up to 30 exx at Silanche. On 18-08 6 exx at Canandé. Red-lored Parrot Amazona autumnalis A total of 20 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Mealy Parrot Amazona farinose On 17-08 and 20-08 4 exx at Canandé. Scaly-naped Parrot Amazona mercenaria On 30-08 2-3 exx at San Isidro CUCULIDAE Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana Single birds seen at Milpe, Silanche, Manga Loma, Sumaco and San Isidro. Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani Observed. STRIGIDAE Tropical Screech Owl Megascops choliba Heard on 2 nights at Sumaco. Rufescent Screech Owl Megascops ingens Heard on 2 nights at Sumaco. Choco Screech Owl Otus centralis – Choco endemic Heard on 3 nights at Canandé. White-throated Screech Owl Megascops albogularis Heard on 31-08 at the Huacamayos Ridge. Foothill Screech Owl Otus roiraimae Heard on 3 nights at Sumaco. Once the bird came very close but no views. Black & White Owl Ciccaba nigrolineta On 11-08 1 ex at the entrance of the Bellavista Lodge. Spectacled Owl Pulsatrix perspicillata On 20-08 heard at Canandé. San Isidro (Black-banded?) Owl Ciccaba huhula Seen on 2 nights at San Isidro. Rufous-banded Owl Ciccaba albitarsis On 30-08 heard at the Huacamayos Ridge Band-bellied Owl Pulsatrix melanota Heard on 3 nights at Sumaco. Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus On 24-08 1 ex near the village of Impueran, Cerro Mongus. NYCTIBIIDAE Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus On 13-08 1 ex Angel Paz.


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CAPRIMULGIDAE Rufous-bellied Nighthawk Lurocalis rufiventris On 13-08 2 exx at dawn flying around at Angel Paz. On 31-08 1 ex at the Huacamayos Ridge. Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis On 12-08 1 ex at Mashpi Rd. On 16-08 2 exx at Manga Loma. A total of 5 exx seen on 3 dates at Sumaco. Choco Poorwill Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi – Choco endemic On 20-08 1 ex heard at Canandé. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Swallow-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis segmentata On 31-08 1 ex seen at the Huacamayos Ridge. APODIDAE Chestnut-collared Swift Streptoprocne rutila On 11-08 2 exx Tandayapa Valley White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris Observed throughout. Grey-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris Observed Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyuran Observed on 2 dates at Sumaco. White-tipped Swift Aeronautes montivagus On 22-08 a few at Lago de San Pablo. TROCHILIDAE White-tipped Sicklebill Eutoxeres aquila Single birds seen on 3 dates at Sumaco. Finally I succeeded in observing this most wanted bird. Bronzy Hermit Glaucis aeneus On 18-08 1 ex at Canandé. White-whiskered Hermit Phaethornis yaruqui – Choco endemic A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Milpe and Silanche. A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Green Hermit Phaetornis guy Daily a few on the feeders of Sumaco. Tawny-bellied Hermit Phaethornis syrrmatophorus On 13-08 1 ex at Angel Paz. On 31-08 1 ex Sumaco. Stripe-throated Hermit Phaethornis striigularis On 19-08 2 exx at Canandé. Grey-chinned Hermit Phaethornis griseogularis Daily a few at Sumaco. Green-fronted Lancebill Doryfera ludovicae On 29-08 1 ex at Sumaco. On 31-08 2 exx Huacamayos Ridge. Napo Sabrewing Campylopterus villascensio On 25-08 2 exx Sumaco. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora Up to 6 exx at the feeders of Canandé. Brown Violetear Colibri delphinae On 25-08 2 exx and on 26-08 3 exx Sumaco feeders. Green Violetear Colibri thalassinus A total of 8 exx on 2 dates on the feeders Bellavista.


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Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans Common on the feeders Bellavista. On 22-08 2 exx Parque Condor, Otavalo. Violet-headed Hummingbird Klais guimeti On 25-08 4 exx Sumaco feeders. Wire-crested Thorntail Discosura popelairii On 25 and 26-08 3-4 exx Sumaco feeders. Green Thorntail Discosura conversii Up to 10 exx daily at Milpe, Silanche and Los Bancos. Western Emerald Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus Single birds on 10 and 11-08 Bellavista. Green-crowned Woodnymph Thalurania fannyi On 13-08 2 exx at Mindo Loma. On 14-08 4 exx at Milpe. A few daily at Canandé. Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata On 25-08 2 exx Sumaco. Blue-headed Sapphire Hylocharis grayi On 23-08 1 male at hotel Oasis hotelgrounds. Golden-tailed Sapphire Chrysuronia oenone On 25 and 26-08 3-4 exx Sumaco feeders. Many-spotted Hummingbird Taphrospilus hypostictus On 25 and 26-08 2-3 exx at the Sumaco feeders. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazalia tzacatl Common Mindo area and Canandé. Observed on 7 dates. Andean Emerald Amazalia franciae On 11-08 4 exx at Tony Nunnery’s garden. Also single birds at Mindo Loma and Milpe. Purple-chested Hummingbird Amazalia rosenbergi – Choco endemic On 16-08 1 male at Silanche. Up to 4 exx daily at the feeders of Canandé. Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys A few daily at Bellavista. Common San Isidro area. Ecuadorian Piedtail Phlogophilus hemileucurus Single birds on 2 dates on the feeders of Sumaco. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Gould’s Jewelfront Heliodoxa aurescens Daily a few at the feeders of Sumaco. Fawn-breasted Brilliant Heliodoxa rubinoides Observed at the feeders of Bellavista, Angel Paz and Milpe. Violet-fronted Brilliant Heliodoxa leadbeateri On 25 and 26-08 1-2 exx at the Sumaco feeders. Black-throated Brilliant Heliodoxa schreibersii On 25-08 2 exx at the Sumaco feeders. Empress Brilliant Heliodoxa imperatrix – Choco endemic Fantastic views of several birds on the feeders of Angel Paz. Green-crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula On 10-08 2 exx Bellavista. On 17-08 2 exx at Canandé. Buff-tailed Coronet Boissonneaua flavescens On 10 and 11-08 common Tandayapa Valley. Chestnut-breasted Coronet Boissonneaua matthewsii Common San Isidro and Guango. Velvet-purple Coronet Boissonneaua jardini – Choco endemic On 13-08 4 exx including gorgeous males at Angel Paz.


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Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnaya On 10-08 1 ex at Yanacocha. Bronzy Inca Coeligena coeligena Daily up to 4 exx at San Isidro. Collared Inca Coeligena torquata On 11-08 1 ex Bellavista area. On 13-08 here 2 exx. Daily up to 4 exx at San Isidro. Buff-winged Starfrontlet Coeligena lutetiae On 10-08 4 exx Yanacocha. Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera On 10-08 2 exx Yanacocha. On 01-09 3 exx Guango Lodge feeders. Great Sapphirewing Pterophanes cyanopterus On 10-08 3 exx Yanacocha. On 23-08 1 ex Cerro Mongus On 25-08 1 ex at Papallacta Gorgeted Sunangel Heliangelus strophianus – Choco endemic On 11-08 2 exx Bellavista and 1 ex Tony Nunnery’s Garden. Tourmaline Sunangel Heliangelus exortis On 01-09 common feeders Guango Lodge. Glowing Puffleg Eriocnemis vestita On 23-08 1 ex Cerro Mongus. Black-thighed Puffleg Eriocnemis derbyi On 23-08 2 exx Cerro Mongus. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World” Sapphire-vented Puffleg Eriocnemis luciani On 10-08 1 ex. Yanacocha. On 24-08 2 exx at Cerro Mongus. Golden-breasted Puffleg Eriocnemis mosquera On 10-08 1 ex at Yanacocha. On 24-08 1 ex at Cerro Mongus. Emerald-bellied Puffleg Eriocnemis alinae On 31-08 1 ex at the Huacamayos Ridge. Hoary Puffleg Haplophaedia lugens – Choco endemic On 13-08 1 ex seen perched at Mindo Loma. Thanks to Boris Herrera. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Purple-bibbed Whitetip Urosticte benjamini – Choco endemic On 11-08 1 ex at Tony Nunnery’s garden Rufous-vented Whitetip Urosticte ruficrissa On 25-08 2 exx and on 26-08 1 ex Sumaco feeders. Booted Racket-tail Ocreatus underwoodii ssp.melanantherus On 10-08 3 exx Bellavista. Single birds at Mirador Los Bancos. Daily a few at the Sumaco feeders. This is ssp.peruanus Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae On 22-08 2 exx at Parque Condor, Otavalo. On 24-08 here 1 ex. Green-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia nuna On 10-08 a single bird at Yanacocha. On 11-08 1 ex at Tony Nunnery’s garden. Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina Observed only at the feeders of Guango Lodge. Rainbow-bearded Thornbill Chalcostigma herrani On 24-08 at least 3 ex at Cerro Mongus, including 2 beautiful males. Violet-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus coelestis On 12-08 6 exx. at Mashpi Rd. Long-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus kingi Common at San Isidro.


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Purple-crowned Fairy Heliothryx barroti Single birds at Milpe and Silanche. Long-billed Starthroat Heliomaster longirostris A single male on 2 dates on the feeders of Mirador Los Bancos. Purple-throated Woodstar Calliphlox mitchellii On 13-08 2 exx at Angel Paz. White-bellied Woodstar Chaetocercus mulsant Common on the feeders of Guango Lodge. Gorgetted Woodstar Chaetocercus heliodor On 25 and 26-08 1 male at Sumaco. TROGONIDAE Golden-headed Quetzal Pharomachus auriceps On 12-08 1 female at Mashpi Rd. On 13-08 heard at Angel Paz. On 30-08 1 male at San Isidro. Western White-tailed Trogon Trogon chionurus On 15-08 3 exx at Silanche. On 20-08 4 exx at Canandé Choco Trogon Trogon comptus – Choco endemic On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Also single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Collared Trogon Trogon collaris On 16-08 2 exx at Canandé. Masked Trogon Trogon personatus On 12-08 1 ex Bellavista. A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus On 20-08 1 ex at Canandé. ALCEDINIDAE Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle Americana On 17-08 1 ex along a stream near Golundrinas on the way to Canandé. Ringed kingfisher Megaceryle torquata On 22-08 we saw 2 single birds between Canandé – Golundrinas. MOMOTIDAE Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. On 15-08 1 ex at Silanche. Rufous Motmot Baryphthengus martii On 14-08 2 exx at Milpe. Highland Motmot Momotus aequatorialis On 30-08 3 exx at San Isidro. BUCCONIDAE Barred Puffbird Nystalus radiatus On 17-08 2 exx on roadside wires near Golundrinas White-whiskered Puffbird malacoptila panamensis On 16-08 1 ex at Silanche CAPITONIDAE Orange-fronted Barbet Capito squamatus – Choco endemic A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World Gilded Barbet Capito auratus On 29-08 3 exx at Sumaco


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Red-headed Barbet Eubucco bourcerii On 15-08 2 exx at Silanche. A total of 5 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Toucan Barbet Semnornis ramphastinus – Choco endemic On 11-08 3 exx in the Bellavista area. On 12-08 4 exxMashpi Rd. On 13-08 3 exx at Angel Paz This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. RAMPHASTIDAE Emerald Toucanet Aulacorhynchus prasinus A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at San Isidro. Chestnut-tipped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus derbianus On 28-08 2 exx at Sumaco Lodge. Crimson-rumped Toucanet Aulacorhynchus haematopygus On 11-08 3 exx at Bellavista area. On 12-08 4 exx at Mashpi Rd. On 13-08 8 exx at Angel Paz. Plate-billed Mountain Toucan Andigena laminirostris – Choco endemic On 11-08 great views of a pair near the Bellavista Lodge. More birds were heard in the area that day. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Black-billed Mountain Toucan Andigena nigrirostris On 31-08 1 ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. The afternoon of 31-08 3 exx Caucheras area, San Isidro. Pale-billed Aracari Pteroglossus erythopigius Observed Milpe, Silanche, Mindo Loma, Manga Loma and Canandé. A total of 18 exx on 7 dates Many-banded Aracari Pteroglossus pluricinctus On 28-08 5 exx at Sumaco. Stripe-billed Aracari Pteroglossus sanguinensis At least 2 exx seen at Canandé. Choco Toucan Ramphastos brevis – Choco endemic On 13-08 1 ex near Mindo. On 15-08 1 ex and on 16-08 5 exx at Silanche. Daily up to 10 at Canandé. Black-mandibled Toucan Ramphastos ambiguous A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus On 27-08 5 exx at Sumaco. Chestnut-mandibled Toucan Ramphastos swainsoni On 16-08 2 exx at Manga Loma. A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. PICIDAE Olivaceous Piculet Picumnus olivaceus On 16-08 1 ex Silanche Black-cheeked Woodpecker Melanerpes pucherani On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Common Canandé. A total of 10 exx on 4 dates. Smoky-brown Woodpecker Picoides fumigatus On 12-08 1 ex Mashpi Rd. Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. Scarlet-backed Woodpecker Veniliornis callonotus Single birds Manga Loma and Canandé. Bar-bellied Woodpecker Veniliornis nigriceps On 10-08 1 ex Bellavista.


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Red-rumped Woodpecker Veniliornis kirkii Single birds at Manga Loma and Silanche. Lita Woodpecker Piculus litae – Choco endemic On 20-08 1 ex in a mixed flock along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker Colaptes rivolii A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at San Isidro. Golden-olive Woodpecker Colaptes rubiginosus On 14-08 2 exx at Milpe. On 27-08 1 ex Sumaco. Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus On 15-08 1 ex Silanche. On 20-08 4 exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. On 29-08 2 exx Sumaco. Crimson-bellied Woodpecker Campephilus haematogaster On 16-08 1 ex Manga Loma (Frans) Guayaquil Woodpecker Campephilus gayaquilensis On 15-08 2 exx Silanche. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. FURNARIIDAE Bar-winged Cinclodes Cinclodes fusca On 25-08 and 01-09 1 and 2 exx Papallacta pass. Pacific Hornero Furnarius cinnamomeus Up to 4 exx daily in the areas around Mindo. Andean Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura andicola On 25-08 4 exx and 0n 01-09 2 exx Papallacta pass. White-chinned Thistletail Schizoeaca fuliginosa On 25-08 2 exx at the Papallacta pass. Azara’s Spinetail Synallaxis azarea On 11-08 1 ex near Bellavista Slaty Spinetail Synallaxis brachyuran On 11-08 1 ex near Bellavista. On 12-08 3 exx Mashpi Rd. Red-faced Spinetail Cranioleuca erythrops On 11-08 6 exx Bellavista area. On 12-08 3 exx Mashpi Rd. Rufous Spinetail Synallaxis unirufa On 25-08 2-3 exx Huacamayos Ridge. Streak-backed Canastero Asthenes wyatti On 25-08 1 ex Papallacta pass. Rusty-winged Barbtail Premnornis guttuligera On 31-08 1 ex Sumaco. Spotted Barbtail Premnornis brunnescens On 12-08 2 exx Mashpi rd. On 14-08 1 ex Milpe. Pearled Treerunner Margaromis squamiger On 10-08 1 ex Bellavista A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Streaked Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii On 25-08 1 ex Sumaco. On 31-08 1 ex San Isidro, Huacamayos Ridge. Pacific Tuftedcheek Pseudocolaptes johnsoni On 12-08 1 ex. in a mixed flock Masphi Rd. Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner Anabacerthia variegaticeps On 12-08 2 exx Mashpi Rd. On 14-08 3 exx Milpe.


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Montane Foliage-Gleaner Anabacerthia striaticollis A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. On 30-08 2 exx San Isidro Lineated Foliage-Gleaner Syndactyla subalaris On 12-08 1 ex Mashpi Rd. On 30-08 3 exx San Isidro. Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner Phylidor rufus On 12-08 heard at Mashpi Rd. Uniform Treehunter Thripadectes ignobilis On 12-08 1 ex Mashpi Rd. On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Black-billed Treehunter Thripadectes melanorhynchus Every morning a bird showed itself briefly near the lodge of Sumaco. Observed on 4 mornings. Flammulated Treehunter Thripadectes flammulatus On 31-08 heard at Huacamayos Ridge. Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura On 29-08 1 ex seen well along the FACE trail at Sumaco. Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans On 16-08 1 ex at Silanche. DENDROCOLAPTIDAE Plain Brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa On 14-08 2 exx Milpe. A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus On 12-08 1 ex Mashpi rd. On 14-08 2 exx Milpe. On 16-08 2 exx Silanche. A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at Canandé Strong-billed Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus On 11-08 1 ex near Bellavista. Northern Barred Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae We saw 3 different birds on 3 dates at Canandé. Some great views. Black-striped Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus Single birds on 2 dates at Silanche. Also seen twice at Canandé. Spotted Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus erythropygius On 14-08 4 exx at Milpe. Also a single bird at Canandé. Olive-backed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus triangularis On 28-08 1 ex at Sumaco. On 30-08 2 exx San Isidro Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger On 12-08 2 exx near Bellavista. A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Streak-headed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes souleyetii A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at Milpe. THAMNOPHILIDAE Great Antshrike Taraba major On 18-08 heard Canandé. Lined Antshrike Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus Daily heard at Sumaco and a few seen well.


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Uniform Antshrike Thamnophilus unicolor On 11-08 1 ex heard Tony Nunnery’s garden. Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus On 29-08 1 ex. along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Western Slaty Antshrike Thamnophilus atrinucha On 14-08 a male seen well at Milpe. Heard on 2 dates at Silanche. Russet Antshrike Thamnistes anabatinus On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. On 15-08 1 ex at Silanche. Spot-crowned Antvireo Dysithamnus puncticeps A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Checker-throated Antwren Epinecrophylla fulviventris On 16-08 2 exx Silanche. Foothill Antwren Epinecrophylla spodionota On 28-08 1 male Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Ornate Antwren Epinecrophylla ornate On 29-08 1 pair FACE Trail, Sumaco. Pacific Antwren Myrmotherula pacifica On 16-08 2 exx at Manga Loma. White-flanked Antwren Myrmotherula axillaries On 16-08 1 male at Silanche. A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor On 14-08 2 exx Milpe. On 27-08 1 ex Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Plain-winged Antwren Myrmotherula behni On 27-08 1 ex Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Yellow-breasted Antwren Herpsilochmus axillaries On 28-08 1 male Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at Silanche. On 27-08 1 ex at Sumaco. Long-tailed Antbird Drymophila caudate On 30-08 3 exx Log Trail, San Isidro. On 31-08 heard at San Isidro. Rufous-rumped Antwren Terenura callinota On 12-08 1 ex at Mashpi Rd. Blackish Antbird Cercomacra nigrescens A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. White-backed Fire-Eye Pyriglena leuconota A total of 5 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Esmeraldas Antbird Myrmeciza nigricauda – Choco endemic On 12-08 4 exx Mashpi Rd. Immaculate Antbird Myrmeciza immaculate On 14-08 5 exx at Milpe. On 18-08 1 ex at antswarm Canandé. Scale-backed Antbird Willisornis poecilinotus On 27-08 1 ex Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Bicoloured Antbird Gymnopytis bicolour On 18-08 5 exx at antswarm Canandé. Ocellated Antbird Phaenostictus mcleannani On 18-05 4 exx at antswarm Canandé. The same day another 4 exx at Canandé.


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FORMICARIIDAE Black-headed Antthrush Formicarius nigricapillus On 19-08 twice a single bird briefly seen on the trail at Canandé. Several more were heard. Rufous-breasted Antthrush Formicarius rufipectus On 12-08 2 exx seen along Mashpi Rd. On 13-08 2 exx on the trail at Angel Paz. Short-tailed Antthrush Chamaeza campanisona On 27-08 1 bird taped in along the Piha Trail, Sumaco, which gave astonishing views. Also heard on 2 other dates at Sumaco. Barred Antthrush Chamaeza mollissima On 31-08 heard along the Huacamayos Ridge. Rufous-crowned Antpitta Pittasoma rufopileatum – Choco endemic In the late afternoon of 20-08 we heard one close to the lodge, Canandé. Unfortunately it did not respond to playback. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Undulated Antpitta Grallaria squamigera On 24-08 heard at Cerro Mongus and 1 bird came briefly out and gave great views in the middle of the trail. Giant Antpitta Grallaria gigantean On 13-08 1 ex. (Maria) seen at Angel Paz. Amazing experience! This species is considered “Endangered” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Moustached Antpitta Grallaria alleni On 13-08 1 ex. seen at Angel Paz. This species is considered “Endangered” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Plain-backed Antpitta Grallaria haplonota Daily heard at Sumaco but we never came close enough to stand a chance to actually see one. Tawny Antpitta Grallaria quitensis Commonly heard at Papallacta. On 24-08 1 ex. seen at Cerro Mongus. White-bellied Antpitta Grallaria hypoleuca On 30-08 a total of 3 exx seen at San Isidro. Yellow-breasted Antpitta Grallaria flavotincta – Choco endemic On 13-08 1 ex at Angel Paz. Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla On 12-08 twice on the trail near the rubbish dump at Bellavista. Rufous Antpitta Grallaria rufula On 24-08 heard at Cerro Mongus Ochre-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula flavirostris On 13-08 1 ex at Angel Paz. Slate-crowned Antpitta Grallaricula nana On 31-08 great views of a cooperative pair along the Huacamayos Ridge. Crescent-faced Antpitta Grallaricula lineifrons On 24-08 several heard at Cerro Mongus. 1 bird taped in which gave brief and poor views. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. CONOPOPHADIDAE Chestnut-crowned Gnateater Conopophaga castaneiceps A total of 6 exx on 2 dates along the Piha Trail at Sumaco. RHINOCRYPTIDAE Ash-coloured Tapaculo Myornis senilis On 31-08 heard at San Isidro Long-tailed Tapaculo Scytalopus micropterus On 31-08 1 ex taped in at the Huacamayos Ridge.


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Narino Tapaculo Scytalopus vicinior – Choco endemic On 12-08 heard at Bellavista. Spillmann’s Tapaculo Scytalopus spillmanni Heard on 2 dates in the Bellavista area. On 13-08 heard along the Mashpi Rd. On 31-08 briefly seen and heard at San Isidro. Paramo Tapaculo Scytalopus canus On 24-08 heard at Cerro Mongus Blackish Tapaculo Scytalopus latrans On 31-08 1 ex seen along the Huacamayos Ridge. Ocellated Tapaculo Acropternis orthonyx On 31-08 heard Huacamayos Ridge. TYRANNIDAE Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseiceps On 15-08 2 exx at Silanche. White-fronted Tyrannulet Phyllomyias zeledoni On 28-08 1 bird along the main road at Sumaco. This bird had a whitish throat and white above the bill. It was observed in the canopy of a small tree just next to the road. Red-billed Tyrannulet Zimmerius cinereicapilla On 26-08 2 exx at Suamaco. Thanks Jim! Golden-faced Tyrannulet Zimmerius chrysops ssp.albigularis Single birds on 26 and 27-08 at Sumaco. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Foothill Elaenia Myiopagis olallai On 28-08 1 male along the Coopmans Trail at Sumaco. Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster On 18-08 1 ex at Canandé. Brown-capped Tyrannulet Ornithion brunneicapillus On 15-08 1 ex at Silanche. On 27-08 1 ex at Sumaco. Southern Beardless Tyrannulet camptostoma obsoletum A few daily at Canandé. White-tailed Tyrannulet Mecocerculus poecilocercus On 31-08 5 exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. White-banded Tyrannulet Mecocerculus stictopterus On 10-08 4 exx at Yanacocha. White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys On 10-08 3 exx at Yanacocha. On 24-08 4 exx at Cerro Mongus. Rufous-winged Tyrannulet Mecocerculus calopterus On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Rufous edgings not very obvious. Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet Mecocerculus minor A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Torrent Tyrannulet Serpophaga cinerea On 25-08 2 exx just before Baeza on transit. Subtropical Doradito Pseudocolopterix acutipennis On 22-08 4 exx at Lago de San Pablo. Bronze-olive Pygmy Tyrant Pseudotriccus pelzelni 08 1 ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. Variegated Bristle Tyrant Phylloscartes poecilotis On 30-08 2 exx at San Isidro. Marble-faced Bristle Tyrant Phylloscartes ophthalmicus On 27-08 1 ex along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco.


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Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris On 15-08 3 exx at Silanche. Rufous-breasted Flycatcher Leptopogon rufipectus A total of 4 exx on 2 dates San Isidro area. Streak-necked Flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis On 16-08 1 ex at Silanche. A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceus A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Ornate Flycatcher Myiotriccus ornatus On 12-08 common Mashpi rd. On 14-08 common at Milpe. On 19-08 1 ex at Canandé. Black-capped Pygmy Tyrant Myiornis atricapillus On 18-08 2 exx at Canandé. Scale-crested Pygmy Tyrant Lophotriccus pileatus On 15-08 3 exx at Silanche. On 17-08 heard at Canandé. Buff-throated Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus rufigularis Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher Poecilotriccus ruficeps A total of 5 exx on 2 dates San Isidro lodge grounds. Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. On 26-08 1 ex at Sumaco. Yellow-margined Flycatcher Tolmomyias flavotectus On 15-08 4 exx Silanche. White-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus mystaceus On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Golden-crowned Spadebill Platyrinchus coronatus On 18-08 2 exx at Canandé. Yellow-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus flavigularis On 26-08 1 ex along the FACE trail, Sumaco. (Frans) Flavescent Flycatcher Myiophobus flavicans On 31-08 1 ex San Isidro. Handsome Flycatcher Myiophobus pulcher On 31-08 2 exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. Tawny-breasted Flycatcher Myiobus villosus On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher Myiobius sulphureipygius On 19-08 2 exx. at Canandé. Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus A total of 13 exx on 3 dates at San Isidro. Smoke-coloured Pewee Contopus fumigatus On 12-08 3 exx Mashpi Rd. A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans On 31-08 4 exx Caucheras area, San Isidro. Vermillion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus On 24-08 10+ near Ambuqui. Also observed on transit near Quito. Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca diadema On 31-08 1 ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris On 31-08 1 male Caucheras area, San Isidro.


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Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Ochthoeca fumicolor On 10-08 1 ex Yanacocha. On 24-08 3 exx Cerro Mongus. On 25-08 1 ex Papallacta pass. Masked Water-Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta Observed on 2 dates in the Mindo area. Streak-throated Bush Tyrant Myiotheretes striaticollis On 24-08 2 exx at Cerro Mongus. Long-tailed Tyrant Colinia colonus Single birds daily at Canandé. Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius On 19-08 3 exx at Canandé Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similes Observed Mindo area and common at Canandé. Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis Daily a few at Canandé. Lemon-browed Flycatcher Conopias cinchoneti On 31-08 4 exx entrance rd. of San Isidro. Golden-crowned Flycatcher Myiodynastes chrysocephalus A few daily entrance rd. of San Isidro. Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculates On 15-08 3 exx Silanche. On 19-08 4 exx Canandé. Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua On 16-08 2 exx at Silanche. Snowy-throated Kingbird Tyrannus niveigularis On 14-08 a few Milpe. Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus Observed. Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savana On 20-08 1 ex at Canandé. Rufous Mourner Rhytiptema holerythra On 17-08 1 ex at Canandé. Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer On 15-08 6 exx at Silanche. A total of 9 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Pale-edged Flycatcher Myiarchus cephalotes A few daily at San Isidro. Black-tailed Tityra Tityra cayana On 29-08 1 ex San Isidro. Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata On 15-08 2 exx at Silanche. Observed on 2 dates at Canandé. Thrush-like Mourner Schiffornis turdina On 18-08 1 ex at Canandé. Barred Becard Pachyramphus versicolor On 12-08 1 ex Mashpi Rd. A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at San isidro. Cinnamon Becard Pachyramphus cinnamomeus On 12-08 2 exx Mashpi rd. On 16-08 3 exx at Silanche. A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus On 28-08 2 exx at Sumaco. Black & White Becard Pachyramphus albogriseus On 28-08 1 ex at Sumaco.


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COTINGIDAE Red-crested Cotinga Ampelion rubrocristatus On 24-08 4 exx at Cerro Mongus Chestnut-bellied Cotinga Doliornis remseni On 24-08 twice a male at Cerro Mongus. Some great views. This species is considered “vulnerable” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Green & Black Fruiteater Pipreola riefferii A total of 7 exx on 3 dates San Isidro area. Orange-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola jucunda – Choco endemic On 12-08 male and 2 females along the Mashpi Rd. Scarlet-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola frontalis On 26-08 1 ex along the FACE trail, Sumaco. Another pair was seen along the main road. Fiery-throated Fruiteater Pipreola chlorolepidota On 26-08 1 pair along the main road, Sumaco. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World”. Grey-tailed Piha Snowornis subalaris On 27-08 2 exx seen and heard along the Piha trail, Sumaco. Olivaceous Piha Snowornis cryptolophus On 13-08 2 exx Angel Paz. Dusky Piha Lipaugus fuscocinereus On 31-08 1 ex along the Huacamayos Ridge. The same day another bird in the Caucheras area, San Isidro. Rufous Piha Lipaugus unirufus On 19-08 1 ex at Canandé. Black-tipped Cotinga Carpodectes hopkei On 19-08 1 ex from the lodge, Canandé. On 20-08 2 exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata A total of 9 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Long-wattled Umbrellabird Cephalopterus penduliger On 16-08 2 exx at Manga Loma. On 20-08 2 exx along the Botrosa Rd., Canandé. This species is considered “vulnerable” by “Threatened Birds of the World” Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Rupicola peruvianus On 13-08 6 exx at a lek at Angel Paz’s place. Ssp.sanguinolenta On 28-08 1 male along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco. Ssp.aequatorialis PIPRIDAE White-crowned Manakin Pipra pipra A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Red-capped Manakin Pipra mentalis On 17-08 1 male at Canandé. Blue-crowned Manakin Lepidothrix coronata On 15-08 1 male at Silanche. Blue-rumped Manakin Lepidothrix isidorei A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Golden-winged Manakin Masius chrysopterus On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. On 17-08 1 ex at Canandé. A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus Observed Milpe, Silanche, Manga Loma and common at Canandé. Club-winged Manakin Machaeropterus deliciosus On 13-08 a few heard and 1 male seen near Mindo. Green Manakin Xenopipo holochlora On 18-08 1 ex at Canandé.


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CORVIDAE Inca Jay Cyanocorax yncas On 25-08 3 exx near Baeza and common at San Isidro. Turqoise Jay Cyanolyca turcosa A total of 13 exx on 2 dates in the Bellavista area. Beautiful Jay Cyanolyca pulchra – Choco endemic On 11-08 2 exx near Bellavista. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World” VIREONIDAE Black-billed Peppershrike Cyclarhis nigrirostris On 31-08 2 exx at San Isidro. Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys On 12-08 1 ex Mashpi Rd. On 31-08 2 exx at San Isidro. Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus Observed Angel Paz, Milpe, Silanche and Canandé. On 30-08 a single bird San Isidro. Rufous-naped Greenlet Hylophilus semibrunneus On 28-08 1 ex along the Benavides trail, Suamaco. Olivaceous Greenlet Hylophilus olivaceus On 28-08 2 exx main Road, Sumaco. TURDIDAE Andean Solitaire Myadestes ralloides On 12-08 2 exx at Mashpi Rd. On 13-08 1 ex at Angel Paz. Daily heard and twice seen at San Isidro. Dagua Thrush Turdus daguae On 19-08 1 ex flushed from the trail, Canandé. Black-billed Thrush Turdus ignobilis Daily observed at Sumaco. Ecuadorian Thrush Turdus maculirostris On 14-08 10+ at Milpe. Glossy Black Thrush Turdus serranus Daily observed at San Isidro. Great Thrush Turdus fuscater Observed at higher altitudes. Chestnut-bellied Thrush Turdus fulviventris On 30-08 1 ex at San Isidro. Black Solitaire Entomodestes coracinus On 12-08 1 ex in mixed flock at Mashpi rd. Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush Catharus fuscater On 12-08 1 ex at Bellavista. Spotted Nightingale-Thrush Catharus dryas On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Heard on 3 dates at Sumaco. On 29-08 1 ex observed at close range. MIMIDAE Tropical Mockingbird Mimus gilvus Hotel Oasis 3 exx. HIRUNDINIDAE Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea Observed in small numbers on 2 dates at Canandé. Blue & White Swallow Pygochelidon cyanoleuca Very common in the San Isidro area.


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Brown-bellied Swallow Orochelidon murina On 25-08 and 01-09 a few at the Papallacta pass and common in the San Isidro area. Southern Roughwing Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Observed. TROGLODYTIDAE Band-backed Wren Campylorhynchus zonatus On 14-08 heard at Milpe. A total of 3 exx seen on 2 dates at Canandé. More heard. Rufous Wren Cinnycerthia unirufa On 25-08 2 exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. Sharpe’s Wren Cinnycerthia olivascens On 13-08 3 exx at Angel Paz. On 31-08 4 exx San Isidro. Plain-tailed Wren Thryothorus euophrys On 11-08 heard Bellavista area. On 31-08 heard San Isidro. House Wren Troglodytes aedon Observed. Mountain Wren Troglodytes solstitialis Daily at San Isidro. Grey-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucophrys On 11-08 6 exx Bellavista. On 12-08 2 exx Mashpi Rd. On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. Up to 10 exx daily at San Isidro. White-breasted Wood Wren Henicorhina leucosticte A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Southern Nightingale Wren Microcerculus marginatus Heard on 19-08 at Canandé. Wing-banded Wren Microcerculus bambla On 27-08 1 ex seen well along the Benavides Trail, Sumaco. On 28-08 another one. More were heard. Musician Wren Cyphorhinus arada On 28-08 heard Sumaco. POLIOPTILIDAE Tawny-faced Gnatwren Microbates cinereiventris A total of 8 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. Slate-throated Gnatcatcher Polioptila schistaceigula – Choco endemic On 15-08 2 exx at Silanche. A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Canandé. PARULIDAE Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi On 12-08 2 exx Mashpi rd. Olive-crowned Yellowthroat Geothlypis semiflava On 14-08 1 ex Milpe. Slate-throated Redstart Myioborus miniatus On 25-08 2 exx Sumaco. Daily up to 4 exx at San Isidro. Spectacled Redstart Myioborus melanocephalus A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Russet-crowned Warbler Basileuterus coronatus On 12-08 2 exx at Bellavista. On 31-08 2 exx at San Isidro. On 01-09 2 exx at Guango Lodge.


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Choco Warbler Basileuterus chlorophrys – Choco endemic On 14-08 2 exx at Milpe. This is a split from Golden-bellied Warbler Basileuterus chrysogaster Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus Observed along Mashpi rd. on 12-08. 3 exx on 14-08 at Milpe. On 31-08 2 exx at San Isidro. Buff-rumped Warbler Phaeothlypis fulvicauda On 14-08 3 exx at Milpe. THRAUPIDAE Bananaquit Coereba flaveola Observed in small numbers at Milpe, Manga Loma and Silanche. Also daily a few at Canandé. On 28-08 4 exx at Sumaco. Golden-collared Honeycreeper Iridophanes pulcherrimus On 26-08 a male gave repeated great views from the lodge platform at Sumaco. Black-faced Dacnis Dacnis lineata On 29-08 2 exx at San Isidro. Scarlet-thighed Dacnis Dacnis venusta On 15-08 2 exx at Silanche. Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana On 15-08 2 exx at Silanche. Yellow-tufted Dacnis Dacnis egregaria On 15-08 1 ex at Silanche. A total of 12 exx on 4 dates at Canandé. Scarlet-breasted Dacnis Dacnis berlepschi – Choco endemic On 20-08 1 ex along the Botrosa rd, Canandé. This species is considered “vulnerable” by “Threatened Birds of the World” Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza On 14-08 2 exx Milpe. On 15-08 3 exx at Silanche. A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. A single bird on 28-08 at Sumaco. Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus On 19-08 1 ex at Canandé. On 26-08 1 ex at Sumaco. Cinereus Conebill Conirostrum cinereum On 25-08 2 exx At Papallacta Pass. Blue-backed Conebill Conirostrum sitticolor On 10-08 2 exx at Yanacocha. On 24-08 1 ex at Cerro Mongus. Capped Conebill Conirostrum albifrons On 31-08 1 ex at San Isidro. White-sided Flowerpiercer Diglossa albilatera A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Glossy Flowerpiercer Diglossa lafresnayii On 10-08 common at Yanacocha. Black Flowerpiercer Diglossa humeralis On 10-08 2 exx between Yanacocha – Bellavista. On 11-08 2 exx Tandayapa valley. Indigo Flowerpiercer Diglossa indigotica – Choco endemic On 12-08 1 gorgeous male at the beginning of Mashpi Rd. Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer(Deep-blue Flowerpiercer) Diglossa glauca Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. Bluish Flowerpiercer Diglossa caerulescens On 30-08 2 exx San Isidro.


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Masked Flowerpiercer Diglossa cyanea On 10-08 2 exx at Yanacocha. On 31-08 2 exx Huacamayos Ridge. Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira On 16-08 1 ex at Silanche. Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota On 13-08 1 ex at Angel Paz. Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris A total of 8 exx on 3 dates in the Mindo area. (Milpe, Silanche) Fulvous-vented Euphonia Euphonia fulvicriss A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Bronze-green Euphonia Euphonia mesochrysa On 28-08 2 exx at Sumaco. On 29-08 2 exx San Isidro. Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster On 12-08 4 exx Mashpi Rd. On 13-08 2 exx Angel Paz. On 14-08 3 exx Milpe. On 31-08 3 exx San Isidro. Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys On 30-08 a pair at San Isidro. Glistening Green Tanager Chlorochrysa phoenicotis – Choco endemic On 12-08 4 exx at Mashpi Rd. Orange-eared Tanager Chlorochrysa calliparaea A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Grey & Gold Tanager Tangara palmeri On 15-08 4 exx at Milpe and 2 exx at Mirador Los Bancos. On 16-08 1 ex at Silanche. Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis Up to 10 exx daily at Sumaco. Blue-whiskered Tanager Tangara johannae – Choco endemic On 20-08 1 ex of this rare tanager in a mixed flock along the Botrosa Rd, Canandé. This species is considered “Near Threatened” by “Threatened Birds of the World” Green & Gold Tanager Tangara schrankii On 26-08 4 exx. at Sumaco. Golden Tanager Tangara arthus Commonly observed at Masphi, Milpe, Angel Paz and Silanche. A total of 20 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Silver-throated Tanager Tangara icterocephala On 13-08 3 exx Mirador Los Bancos. On 14-08 3 exx Milpe and 2 exx Mirador Los Bancos. On 15 and 16-08 a few at Silanche. Saffron-crowned Tanager Tangara xanthocephala Common at Sumaco and San Isidro. Flame-faced Tanager Tangara parzudakii On 11-08 3 exx Bellavista area. On 12-08 1 ex Mashpi Rd. Yellow-bellied Tanager Tangara xanthogastra On 28-08 1 ex in a mixed tanager flock at Sumaco. Spotted Tanager Tangara punctata A total of 9 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco. Rufous-throated Tanager Tangara rufigula – Choco endemic On 13 and 14-08 2 exx at Mirador Los Bancos. Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola On 15 and 16-08 2 exx at Silanche. On 20-08 1 ex at Canandé. A total of 9 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco.


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Rufous-winged Tanager Tangara lavinia On 15-08 2 exx and on 16-08 1ex at Silanche. Scrub Tanager Tangara vitriolina On 24-08 3 exx hotel grounds hotel Oasis. Golden-naped Tanager Tangara ruficervix On 12-08 1 ex at Mindo Loma. On 13-08 3 exx at Angel Paz. Metallic Green Tanager Tangara labradorides On 13-08 2 exx at Angel Paz. Blue-browed Tanager Tangara cyanotis Single birds on 2 dates at Sumaco. Blue-necked Tanager Tangara cyanicollis On 14-08 4 exx at Milpe. On 15-08 1 ex at Silanche Up to 10 exx daily at Sumaco. Golden-hooded Tanager Tangara larvata Common at Canandé. Masked Tanager Tangara nigrocincta A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Canandé. Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigroviridis On 12-08 2 exx at Bellavista. On 12-08 a single bird at Mindo Loma. On 25-08 a single bird at Sumaco A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at San Isidro. Blue & Black Tanager Tangara vassorii A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Black-capped Tanager Tangara heinei On 28-08 2 exx at Sumaco. Hooded Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis Montana On 29 and 31-08 10+ at the Huacamayos ridge. Black-chested Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis eximia On 10-08 3 exx at Yanacocha. Masked Mountain-Tanager Buthraupis wetmorei On 23-08 1 ex and on 24-08 2 exx in mixed flocks at Cerro Mongus. This species is considered “vulnerable” by “Threatened Birds of the World” Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus lacrymosus On 24-08 3 exx Cerro Mongus. On 29-08 3 exx along the Huacamayos Ridge. Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus igniventris On 10-08 10+ at Yanacocha. On 23 and 24-08 2 and 6 exx Cerro Mongus. Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus On 11-08 10 at Bellavista. On 12-08 10 along the Mashpi Rd. On 13-08 6 exx at Angel Paz. Up to 10 exx daily at San Isidro. Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus notabilis On 12-08 4 exx at Mindo Loma. On 13-08 4 exx at Angel Paz. Golden-crowned Tanager Iridosornis rufivertex On 23-08 1 ex and on 24-08 3 exx at Cerro Mongus Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager Dubusia taeniata On 01-09 2 exx at Guango Lodge. Moss-backed Tanager Bangsia edwardsi On 12-08 at least 10 exx along the Mashpi rd. Some great views Grass-green Tanager Chlorornis riefferii On 25-08 1 ex Huacamayos Ridge and on 31-08 4 exx Huacamayos Ridge.


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Rufous-crested Tanager Creurgops verticalis On 30-08 3 exx and on 31-08 1 ex at San Isidro Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis On 14-08 1 ex Milpe. Common at Canandé. Flocks up to 50 exx observed. Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus Commonly observed. Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum Observed on 10 dates. Blue-capped Tanager Thraupis cyanocephala On 11-08 2 exx near Bellavista Lemon-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus flammigerus Observed. Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Sumaco. Highland Hepatic Tanager Piranga (flava) lutea On 12-08 1 ex at Mashpi Rd. White-winged Tanager Piranga leucoptera On 26-08 1 pair at Sumaco Ochre-breasted Tanager Chlorothraupis stolzmanni – Choco endemic On 12-08 1 ex at Mashpi Rd. On 19-08 2 exx Canandé. Dusky-faced Tanager Mitrospingus cassinii On 14-08 4 exx at Milpe. Flocks seen twice at Canandé. On 16-08 10 exx Silanche and a few at Manga Loma. White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus On 15-08 2 exx at Silanche. Tawny-crested Tanager Tachyphonus delatrii Commonly and daily observed at Canandé. White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus Single birds at Milpe and Silanche. Scarlet-browed Tanager Heterospingus xanthopigius On 20-08 6 exx along the Botrosa Rd, Canandé. Common Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus opthalmicus Common at San Isidro. Dusky Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus semifuscus – Choco endemic On 12-08 2 exx at Mashpi Rd. Yellow-whiskered Bush-Tanager(Short-billed B.-T.) Chlorospingus parvirostris On 31-08 1 ex in a flock along the Huacamayos Ridge. Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus flavigularis On 14-08 10+ at Milpe. On 28-08 4 exx at Sumaco. On 30-08 3 exx at San Isidro. Black-backed Bush-Tanager Urothraupis stolzmanni On 23 and 24-08 2 exx at Cerro Mongus. Black-capped Hemispingus Hemispingus atropileus On 31-08 2 exx Huacamayos Ridge. On 01-09 1 ex Guango Lodge. Oleaginous Hemispingus Hemispingus frontalis On 31-08 1 ex Huacamayos Ridge. Black-eared Hemispingus Hemispingus melanotis Recorded on 3 dates at San Isidro Magpie Tanager Cissopis leverianus A total of 9 exx on 3 dates at Sumaco.


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CARDINALIDAE Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus On 14-08 1 ex at Milpe. On 15 and 16-08 up to 4 exx daily at Silanche. Single birds on 2 dates at Canandé. Slate-coloured Saltator Saltator grossus On 19-08 1 ex at Canandé. Black-winged Saltator Saltator atripennis On 11-08 1 ex Bellavista area. On 12-08 2 exx along the Mashpi Rd. EMBERIZIDAE Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina A few observed in the lowlands. Variable Seedeater Sporophila corvina On 16-08 a small flock on transit to Canandé. Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis Observed on 3 dates on transit. Chestnut-bellied Seedeater Sporophila castaneiventris A few daily along the main road at Sumaco. Band-tailed Seedeater Catamenia analis On 22-08 4 exx at Parque Condor, Otovalo. Plumbeous Sierra Finch Phrygilus unicolor On 25-08 2 exx Papallacta Pass. Pale-naped Brush Finch Atlapetes pallidinucha On 24-08 1 ex Cerro Mongus. Rufous-naped Brush Finch Atlapetes latinuchus On 10-08 1 ex at Yanacocha. Choco Brush Finch Atlapetes crassus- Choco endemic On 12-08 1 ex at Mashpi Rd. This is a split from Tricoloured B.F.A.tricolor Olive Finch Arremon castaneiceps On 12-08 1 ex Tandayapa valley. On 13-08 1 ex Mashpi rd. Chestnut-capped Brush Finch Arremon brunneinucha On 12-08 4 exx Mashpi Rd. On 13-08 2 exx Mirador Los Bancos. On 31-08 1 ex at Huacamayos Ridge. Tanager Finch Oreothraupis arremonops – Choco endemic On 11-8 great views of a pair near the Bellavista Lodge. This species is considered “vulnerable” by “Threatened Birds of the World” Orange-billed Sparrow Arremon aurantiirostris On 14-08 3 exx Milpe. Single birds on 3 dates at Canandé. Black-striped Sparrow Arremonops conirostris On 14-08 2 exx Milpe. Yellow-browed Sparrow Ammodramus aurifrons Daily up to 10 at Sumaco. Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis Observed. ICTERIDAE Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis Observed on transit to Canandé. Mainly near Golundrinas. Scrub Blackbird Dives warszewiczi On 16-08 4 exx. near Silanche.


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Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela On 12-08 2 exx at Mashpi Rd. Pacifique Cacique Cacicus (uropygialis) pacificus On 16-08 1 ex at Manga Loma. Subtropical Cacique Cacicus( uropygialis) uropygialis Observed at San Isidro Northern Mountain Cacique Cacicus (chrysonotus) leucoramphus On 31-08 4 exx Huacamayos Ridge. Russet-backed Oropendola Psarocolius angustifrons On 19-08 2 exx Canandé. A total of 36 on 3 dates at San Isidro. On 31-08 a flock of 30. FRINGILLIDAE Yellow-bellied Siskin Carduelis xanthogastra. On 14-08 1 ex Milpe. Andean Siskin Carduelis spinescens On 24-08 2 exx Cerro Mongus. PASSERIDAE House Sparrow Passer domesticus Single birds seen in Quito and Otavalo. A total of 524 species recorded

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