The Group:
Gordon Ellis, Ian Ellis, Nigel Davis, Craig Howat, Dennis Heffernan, Steve Lister, Steve Whiteley, Peter Cottam, Adrian Blagden, Christine Blagden, Howard Broughton, Richard Dakin
Day 1 - 27th April
The group met at Birmingham Airport at 3p.m. and some members had their first sighting of a “rarity” as Gordon Brown and his entourage swept past! Our flight to Paris was on time and everyone successfully negotiated the maze that is Charles de Gaulle Airport in readiness for our flight to Rio de Janeiro. The flight left slightly late due to some typical French inefficiency and proved uneventful except for the free Champagne and Haagen-Daas ice cream.
Day 2 - 28th April
We landed in the cold light of a wet dawn at Rio de Janeiro and soon met up with our driver Mauro and started our journey North-East out of the environs of Rio. As we passed over the bridge over Guanabarra Bay many Magnificent Frigatebirds were seen together with a few Kelp Gulls. We pushed on towards the Lodge straining to identify birds as we sped past them. Smooth-billed Ani, Guira Cuckoo and Savanna Hawk proved some of the easier species to identify as we drove along. In what seemed a short time we arrived at the gates of the lodge and found Andy, Cristina and Pete awaiting us with a warm welcome. For some of the group with no previous experience of South American avifauna the views of gaudy tanagers and hummingbirds from the balcony appeared almost over powering and it was with some difficulty that Cristina managed to get everyone to check into their rooms. In just a few minutes we saw Channel-billed Toucan, Green-headed Tanager, Swallow Tanager, Swallow-tailed Hummingbird, Saw-billed Hermit, Black Jacobin and Violet-capped Woodnymph.
After settling into our rooms we all set off up the trails on the hillside opposite the lodge. As is normal in tropical forests, birds were hard to see and when we found them many caused much debate as to their identity. Yellow-eared and Yellow-browed Woodpeckers together with Black-capped and White-eyed Foliage-gleaners were seen together with an Antwren that we eventually identified as Salvadori’s only to be told later by Andy and Pete that it was most likely to be the local race of White-flanked which shows very little white on the flanks-but more was to come of this at the end of the trip! We adjourned for lunch and then after more feeder watching (which produced the much wanted Spot-billed Toucanets) some of us tried the trails again, the highlight being a pair of Star-throated Antwrens near the stream. The weather had now turned to drizzle but no-one's spirits seemed dampened. We ended the day with seventy-seven species seen and some of us celebrated with the local Caipirinha cocktails,which proved very potent.
Day 3 – 29th April -Three-toed Jacamar Trail.
Everyone was up and on the balcony by 6.15 and breakfast was served at 6.30 allowing us to set off on the “Jacamar Trail” by 7.00. The Jacamar Trail is not a trail as such; more a drive across country with numerous stops, eventually leading to a stake out site for the endangered Three-toed Jacamar. Our first stop was at a small marshy area beneath the roadside where we had good views of Black-capped Donacobius, Slaty-breasted Woodrail , Chestnut-capped Blackbird, Magpie Tanager, and finally, after a bit of a wait an Ash-throated Crake. Our next roadside stop gave us two more Slaty-breasted Woodrails, Yellow-browed Tyrant, Hangnest Tody-tyrant and at least two superb Streamer-tailed Tyrants. We had morning coffee in the small town of Duas Barras and then yet another roadside stop came up with Burrowing Owl, two White Woodpeckers and two bizarre Red-legged Seriemas. Steve (L) spotted two Grassland Sparrows sitting quietly on a roadside fence but the hoped for Crested Black Tyrants were not to be found. A drive down a dirt road through a valley produced the goods with Aplomado Falcon, Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture, Firewood Gatherer, Common Thornbird and for some of the group only, Planalto Hermit. Lunch was taken by the side of a dirt road through a wooded area and the spot chosen turned out to be an inspired one when we got on to a large mixed feeding flock that kept us busy for ages. In all, thirty-two species were identified in the flock, the best of which were the many Gilt-edged Tanagers. Our driver Mauro’s sharp eyes picked up a Dusky-legged Guan in a distant tree and eventually the flock moved on and so did we-now well behind Pete’s schedule. We continued straight on to the Jacamar site without further stops and as soon as we got out of the bus we were treated to a pair of Three-toed Jacamars showing very well. The books certainly do not do these birds justice- they are really very smart birds, not the dowdy ones usually depicted in fieldguides. Further along the road we came upon two roosting Barn Owls, which to the Barn Owl afficionado’s amongst us appeared much bigger and darker than the UK ones. Two further stops were made on the way home at small wetlands where the highlights were Brazilian Teal, another Three-toed Jacamar and a thrush that after much debate, was named as Pale-breasted Thrush.
There were new recruits to the Cocktail Crew this evening as we celebrated 107 species for the day.
Day 4 – 30th April - Pico Caledonia Lower Section
As usual we set off at 7am and drove through the delights of Nova Friburgo, now firmly christened “Knicker Town” due to its huge number of lingerie shops (videoed by some!) and Mauro forced the bus up a very steep cobbled road to the lower parts of Pico Caledonia . One grassy slope close to the road had two Red-legged Seriemas wandering across it and an Aplomado Falcon was ‘scoped by all at the start of our walk and then up to three Dusky-tailed Antbirds were seen in the edge of a huge garden. As we reached the higher areas we began to scan the treetops on the opposite side of the valley and while some were admiring the six Campo Flickers in a tree behind us Ian found a Swallow-tailed Cotinga. Everyone managed good ‘scope views of this bird and in the end we concluded that up to four birds were present. A stop at the crest of the trail gave us Velvety-black Tyrant and two Shear-tailed Grey-tyrants but a calling Mouse-coloured Tapaculo refused to show itself (the Spanish meaning of “Tapaculo” is rather apt - look it up!). The weather had now turned nasty and the rain was streaming down so most of the group took shelter in a dilapidated hut whilst Gordon & Ian braved the elements for good views of a male Black & Gold Cotinga. A mixed feeding flock was found that contained Yellow-legged, Pale-breasted, Creamy-bellied and Rufous-bellied Thrushes together with White-throated Woodcreeper. As the rain eased we set off back to our starting point and found some good birds on our way - a pattern that became expected as the holiday progressed. Green-winged and Thick-billed Saltators were seen in close proximity and then a lovely Bay-chested Warbling Finch. We reached the bus with plenty of daylight left and decided to make one more stop on the way back;- this proved fortuitous as virtually everyone had good views of a Half-collared Sparrow. One final bird was in store of us back at the Lodge where a Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper showed very well from the bridge over the river. The deserts at the evening meal were by now assuming legendary status and the staff could be seen staring in wonderment at our cheers and rush for the first helpings.
Day 5 -1st May - C.E.D.A.E. Trail
Today we made the short journey up the hill to the C.E.D.A.E. Trail which is a path through woodland used occasionally by the local water company. The first bird of note was a Blond-crested Woodpecker which refused to show itself well to everyone before flying low over our heads and disappearing. Birding was a little slow at first in the cold early morning temperatures but then we came upon a group of three Black-throated Grosbeaks and a Black-tailed Tityra was watched in the top of a tall tree. As we rounded a bend in the trail and began to walk on the other side of the small valley things began to hot-up with an Oustalet’s Tyrannulet and then a close, perched Pale-browed Treehunter. We found an ant swarm and with it some good birds. First Steve L found a magnificent male Giant Antshrike which showed well for a few seconds before retreating to a perch where we had to piece together views of him whilst he wagged his tail at us! In the same area we also saw Buff-fronted and Ochre-breasted Foliage Gleaners, White-throated and Lesser Woodcreepers, Surucua Trogon, Flame- crested, Rufous-headed, Red-necked , Black-goggled and Olive-green Tanagers. A brief fly-over Black-hawk Eagle also added to the excitement. As we retraced our steps a male Pin-tailed Manakin played hide and seek with us along the side of trail but eventually nearly everyone got to see it well. We returned to the lodge for lunch and afterwards whilst some lazed around the pool or watched the feeders others ventured up the lodge trails again. Most saw a Crested Becard and Steve (L) saw a Black-capped Becard, whilst four of us searching out Antthrushes had amazing views of a Tawny-throated Leaftosser doing what it says on the tin tossing leaves right in front of us on one of the trails.
Day 6 - 2nd May - Pico Caledonia Upper Section
The day started well when Gordon And Ian discovered that Liverpool had eliminated Chelsea from the European Cup and it got even better as the day went on! Mauro pushed the bus as high as it would go up the slopes of Pico Caledonia, past a Red-legged Seriema on the hillside, but eventually we had to get out and walk as we could drive no further. We could see the summit above us - it looked a long climb. Pete assured us that normally we wouldn’t have to go all the way to the top to see our quarry - famous last words and all that!! The track was good but very steep but as we trudged up hill we had plenty of excuses to stop, as birds came thick and fast. First it was a pair of Blue-billed Black Tyrants, then White-rimmed Warbler, Highland Elaenia, Rufous Gnateater and Mouse-coloured Tapaculo that grabbed our attention. The Tapaculo belied its secretive nature and showed extremely well to everyone. A Serra do Mar Tyrannulet showed well by the trailside and shortly afterwards a Saffron-crested Tyrant- manakin, a little further up and we got good views of a couple of Diademed Tanagers. Everyone was now out of breath from the climb and Howard decided to go on ahead as far as possible as his asthma was proving troublesome, the rest of us stopped for a breather on a sharp bend where the road wasn’t so steep and Ian saw a greyish-green coloured Cotinga fly into the dense bushes. We hardly dared to speculate what it was when it declared its identity by calling-GREY-WINGED COTINGA!! The rest of us had an anxious wait for the bird to reveal itself but eventually it flew out and perched in a small tree in full view 20 feet in front of us-an amazing view of such a rare bird. The bird perched for a couple of minutes and then disappeared down the valley amazingly to be followed by a much brighter bird which we presumed was an adult male. Elated by this we set off upwards to break the news to Howard, leaving behind Steve L who couldn’t climb any further. We reached the guard house at the bottom of the steps to the summit and the guards seemed overwhelmed at the amount of visitors they had, but eventually let us all in. We started to climb the 630 steps to the summit but soon stopped at an open area to look for our quarry - no luck! So we continued climbing and trying suitable areas until in the end rather the worse for wear we reached the summit. The view was magnificent from 7500 feet and we settled down to eat our lunch. The journey down proved equally fruitless until Peter found a small brown bird in a bush some distance off the trail, this turned out to be a last minute winner in the form of a -! Itatiaia Thistletail. . Not the best views in the world but acceptable none the less. We stopped at the bottom of the steps for close views of Diademned Tanagers when Nigel found another Itatiaia Thistletail feeding unconcernedly in a bush six feet in front us! We had climbed all those steps and it was waiting at the bottom..... The journey down gave us another Highland Elaenia, Pallid Spinetail, Serra do Mar Tyrannulet, Black & Gold Cotinga and Brazilian Ruby. Needless to say the Caipirinha’s were in demand tonight and to top it all, we had the pleasure of watching Milan beat Man.Utd in the European Cup.
Day 7 – 3rd May - Bamboo Trail followed by Lodge grounds
Our original schedule had us visiting restinga habitat at the coast today but Andy had cancelled this due to an incident on his last trip to the area. We had then been re-scheduled to do the Macae de Cima Road today but after my requests to visit the Bamboo Trail at some time Andy and Pete had relented and agreed to take us on this difficult trail today. Richard, Christine and Steve W had decided to opt out and remain at the lodge so it was only ten of us who set of with strict trail rules on rotation and trail etiquette spelt out to us by Steve L. The day started well with Azure-shouldered Tanager and Pileated Finch as soon as we got out of the bus with Yellow-breasted Flycatcher and Grey-capped Tyrannulet a short distance on. The walk was initially down a wide path behind gardens, some of which contained ferocious dogs, and there were many birds on view. In this section we picked up Pallid Spinetail, Sharp-billed Treehunter, Sepia-capped Flycatcher and Red-eyed Vireo. As we got onto the trail itself things became much quieter and I began to have second thoughts about my choice of day. But the gloom didn’t last long as a Greenish Schiffornis was enticed out of the undergrowth and then another one, followed by a Drab-breasted Bamboo-tyrant and a number of White-browed Foliage-gleaners. Then a superb White-collared Foliage-gleaner was seen well and a Sharpbill, a bird I have missed three times in Costa Rica, sat high in a cecropia tree for all to see. A canopy flock revealed a prize Hooded Berryeater and then two Rufous-backed Antvireos showed briefly whilst the undergrowth held Bertoni’s and Ochre-rumped Antbirds. The Hooded Berryeater performed superbly again on the journey back before our luck held again with another last minute bonus in the shape of a superb male White bearded Antshrike singing to us at close range. We got back to the lodge quite early and whilst everyone was lounging on the patio watching the feeders Gordon spotted a Black Hawk-eagle flying low over the valley – this resulted in most people vaulting the fence in order to get good views and we were just about to scope it in a tree where it had landed when Pete arrived in breathless fashion to announce that he had found a roosting Long-tailed Potoo near one of the trails on the hill! There then began an even more breathless procession behind him up the hill to try and see the bird before it left its roost. We arrived at the spot in a bedraggled state but it was still there, no more than 10 metres off the path, looking for all the world like an extension of a tree stump - what a superb bird. When we returned to the bottom we realised that Peter and Adrian had not seen the bird and they were duly roused from their rooms whilst the rest of the party got their breath back.
Day 8 – 4th May - Serra dos Orgaos National Park
Today our initial destination was to be a local fish farm to search out various heron species. Unfortunately, the owners had erected nets over the pools so there were now no herons to see. Undaunted , we pushed on to the lower section of the Serra dos Orgaos Park and arrived on a damp and drizzly morning. We walked the wide trails in this section but things were quiet and we only came across one decent flock. This flock had White-barred Piculet, Yellow-eared and Yellow-browed woodpeckers, Thrush-like Woodcreeper, Scaled Woodcreeper, Lesser Woodcreeper and Yellow-backed Tanager to keep us entertained and there was a Yellow-rumped Flycatcher in the undergrowth to tantalise us. We tried hard in known territories to find Rufous-capped Motmot, but to no avail. We moved onto the upper section of the park, via a roadside stop where we had Cliff Flycatcher and then set off up a narrow trail not dissimilar to the bamboo trail. The trail was quiet except for good numbers of Brassy-breasted Tanagers but Howard was pleased with good views of a Hooded Berryeater as he had failed to see the previous one. A small group of Uniform Finches failed to raise the spirits but as had become usual on this trip, the best birds were saved until last. We had tried known areas on the way down the trail, without success, but on the way back we came across our target -a beautiful White-bibbed Antbird, . Leaving the narrow trail we continued to walk up the main path and found a small flock of bright blue birds in a distant tree top. After much discussion it became obvious we were watching a flock of Black-legged Dacnis, at least four males with a number of distinctive females. On the way back to the lodge we were stopped at a police checkpoint and they made up a spurious fault with our tachometer before demanding a “donation” of 100 Reals to let us go on our way. Eventually a sum of 50 Reals was accepted and we beat a hasty retreat! We returned to the lodge in high spirits which were more heightened when we heard the distinctive sound of Tawny-browed Owl calling just by the side of the lodge. Andy and his large searchlight were sought out and unfortunately the light was on charge, having been used by workmen that day. We pinpointed the tree that the calls were coming from and then switched on the light, hoping to find the bird before the light died. We found the pair of owls under the canopy , staring down at us and flying off when everyone had had a good look at them.
Day 9 - 5th May - Theodoro Trail / Macae de Cima Road
We made the usual 7 am drive up the main road and turned off behind the police checkpoint on to the old railway to Rio. The railway had been replaced by a road and is now disused and overgrown and provides a good path along the hillside. The first bird seen was a Brazilian Ruby coming to a feeder at a small house. At least three Rufous-capped Spinetails were then seen in quick succession. A White-throated Spadebill was the only new bird until we came out on to a more open section of the trail where the hillside opposite could be scanned. Nigel immediately picked up a Mantled Hawk soaring against the hillside which then dropped out of site before those at the front of the group could get onto it. We waited for it to re-appear but to no avail. However, of little recompense was a Black-legged Dacnis that flew into the top of a nearby tree before quickly flying on again before everyone could get onto it. The pattern of brief sightings continued on the walk back when a pair of Saffron Toucanets flew across a gap in the trees never to be seen again. We took our lunch at the start of the trail and then drove down towards Nova Friburgo before turning onto the Macae de Cima Road. The road was a dirt track that led uphill through a wooded valley and scanning of the horizon produced a displaying Rufous-thighed Hawk. A Greenish Schiffornis that showed itself on the edge of the road was a bonus for those who had not ventured on to the Bamboo trail as were a couple of White-collared Foliage Gleaners. As we walked up hill we came across a small flock feeding in roadside bushes and trees-Golden-crowned Warbler, Streaked Xenops, Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner, Brassy-breasted and Ruby-crowned Tanagers were identified in the flock. We continued on up the road to the area where the Rufous-thighed Hawk had been displaying in the hope of closer views but it was nowhere to be seen so we turned back and walked slowly back down the road in the belief that we usually found the best birds at the last minute! We came across the same feeding flock, or another part of it, and this time there seemed to be a different mix of species. This time there were Blue Dacnis, Red-necked Tanager, Rufous-crowned Greenlet, two female Rufous-headed Tanagers and finally, the one we searching for, two female and one male Chestnut-headed Tanagers. Two Bertoni’s Antbirds and a White-winged Becard added to the mix whilst a small group of Parrot’s seen by Steve L and Craig turned out to be Yellow-faced Parrots.
Day 10 - 6th May - REGUA Wetlands and Lodge Trails
The day started well with a female Blond-crested Woodpecker showing well on the feeders at the lodge before our departure.
This was to be our last full day of birding in Brazil and we were off to Regua Wetlands. For those brought up on Trent Valley gravel pits this sounded like home, (although on second thoughts..). Just before the wetlands we persuaded Pete and Mauro to stop the bus in an unscheduled location and located eleven Black-crowned Night Herons sat in a dead tree by a small pond, two Striated Herons skulked in the undergrowth and a Burrowing Owl stared at us from the hillside opposite. Scanning through the Blue& White Swallows produced a lone White-rumped Swallow. Further along the road we had good views of a Brown-chested Martin sat on a roadside wire.
We arrived at the reserve and decided to walk the woodlands first, before visiting the wetland parts. The woods here proved rich in birds and it soon became apparent that half a day was not enough here! First we came across three Chestnut-vented Conebills and a pair of lovely Chestnut-backed Antshrikes and then, walking further into the trees Pete coaxed a Long-billed Wren into view. Its cousin, Moustached Wren refused to show but a male Sooretama Slaty-antshrike performed superbly and five White-bearded Manakins were seen. A bunch of Red-rumped Caciques performed hide and seek with us and a Fuscous Flycatcher showed well. Ian then found a superb Dark-billed Cuckoo which flew before all could see it. Further up the hill we could hear a Rufous-capped Motmot calling so we hurried on to try and see this bird. We got to the area where the bird was calling and spent the best part of an hour failing to see it, despite it calling constantly - oh well (or words to that effect).
We pushed on to the wetland proper and immediately found Purple Gallinule, Wattled Jacana, Brazilian Teal, White-faced Whistling-Duck and some superb Capped Herons. Two Least Grebes hid in the vegetation and a brilliant Rufescent Tiger-heron flew in front of us and posed in full view for some time. A group of Campo Flickers posed in a tree and then after a false alarm with a Rufous Hornero Ian found a Tail-banded Hornero. The bird appeared to be attending a nest in the marsh and then a second bird was seen. On the walk back to the bus Pete found a perched Laughing Falcon and then it was a quick drive back before lunch went cold!
After lunch some of the group stayed around the feeders and pool and some ventured onto the trails again the highlight being the finding of three Scaled Antbirds and also clinching the identification of the antwren that we had seen on the first day - it was seen at close range and reacted strongly to Salvadori’s Antwren playback whilst ignoring White-flanked Antwren! In the evening the Tawny-browed Owl was calling from a small tree in the garden and allowed everyone a good look before disappearing into the night.
Andy, Cristina and his staff put on a superb barbecue for our last meal and many Caipirinha’s were sunk (again)!
Day 11 -7th May - Lodge Grounds / Journey to Aiport / Flight Home
We had until 11.30 a.m. to come up with some new birds in the grounds of the lodge; some members of the group walked the trails again whilst others remained around the feeders. The morning started well with the Blond-crested Woodpecker around the feeders again. Those who remained in the feeder area also had another Black-hawk Eagle and the usual tanagers and hummingbirds to drool over whilst the two groups on the trails had quite different birds. Steve L caught up with the Scaled Antbirds and Salvadori’s Antwren and also had a Blue-bellied Parrot in the vicinity of a large ant swarm. Ian, Gordon and Nigel also found the ant swarm and had good views of Surucua Trogon, Black-capped Foliage Gleaner , Thrush-like Woodcreeper, White-throated and Lesser Woodcreeper together with a fly-past of three Blue-bellied Parrots. The Blue Manakins were very active this morning with at least six males calling at a lek site. Everyone was showered and ready to go at 11 when Ian, Gordon and Craig decided to go and look for the Blue-bellied Parrot that had been seen by the ant swarm. There was no sign of it but suddenly, whilst peering into the undergrowth Ian found a Rufous-capped Motmot! Gordon and Craig tried to get onto it whilst Ian went back to the lodge to get everyone else. Panic ensued as the clock ticked down to departure time and the bird proved difficult to re-locate. Eventually nearly everyone saw it well and we dashed back to the lodge for our departure for the airport – yet another last-minute winner!!
The journey to the airport produced Savanna Hawk, Guira Cuckoo, many egrets and herons, including good views of Cocoi Heron, hundreds (perhaps over a thousand) of Magnificent Frigatebirds and two Brown Boobies.
The flight home was packed but passed quickly despite the dire entertainment provided by Air France (at least the food was good - especially the Champagne and Cognac!) and we arrived in a cold and very wet Paris on time the next morning. There then ensued a French farce as our aeroplane had not been cleaned, then one of the crew went missing and we finally took off an hour or so late and arrived in Birmingham late morning.
I would like to thank everyone for the companionship on the trip, Andy, Cristina, and the staff at the lodge for their fine food and cocktails, Mauro for driving up some impossible looking roads and for finding some good birds and Pete for his expert guiding. In all the group saw 267 species with a number of other single observer sightings to add to this. Eighty nine of these species were endemic to the Atlantic rain forest of South-east Brazil.
FULL SPECIES LIST
Species in bold are endemic to the Atlantic rain forest.
LEAST GREBE (Tachybaptus dominicus)
Two at the wetland reserve on the 6th.
BROWN BOOBY (Sula leucogaster)
Two from the Rio Niteroi bridge on 7thMay.
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT (Phalacrocorax brasilianus)
Several recorded on the journey up from the airport on the 28th .
MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD (Fregata magnificens)
Several were recorded from the Rio - Niteroi bridge on the 28th with hundreds, if not over a thousand on the return on 7thMay.
CAPPED HERON (Pilherodius pileatus)
Two at REGUA wetland reserve on the 6th.
COCOI HERON (Ardea cocoi)
Several recorded on the journey up from the airport on the 28th , with one showing very well whilst we were stuck in a traffic jam on the return journey.
GREAT EGRET (Ardea alba)
Seen in most wet areas along the roadside when on excursions.
LITTLE BLUE HERON (Egretta caerulea)
One on the journey up from the airport on the 28th , with one on the return.
SNOWY EGRET (Egretta thula)
Seen in most wet areas along the roadside when on excursions.
CATTLE EGRET (Bubulcus ibis)
Seen commonly in suitable habitat.
STRIATED HERON (Butorides striatus)
Two at REGUA wetland reserve.
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Two seen on the drive up from the airport and a group of eleven seen on the wetland excursion on the 6th.
RUFESCENT TIGER-HERON (Tigrisoma lineatum)
A single showed well at the wetland reserve on the 6th.
WHITE-FACED WHISTLING-DUCK (Dendrocygna viduata)
A group of six birds at the wetland reserve on the 6th.
BRAZILIAN TEAL (Amazonetta braziliensis)
Six on the Jacamar excursion and 25 at the wetland reserve.
BLACK VULTURE (Coragyps atratus)
Seen daily, abundant.
TURKEY VULTURE (Cathartes aura)
Seen almost daily, fairly common.
LESSER YELLOW-HEADED VULTURE (Cathartes burrovianus)
Two on the 29th, one on the 4th ,three on the 6th,one on the 7th.
RUFOUS-THIGHED HAWK (Accipiter erythromenius)
One was watched displaying over the Macae de Cima road on the 5th.
MANTLED HAWK (Leucopternis polionota)
A single bird seen soaring over the Theodoro trail on the 5th was the only record.
SAVANNA HAWK (Heterospizias meridionalis)
Recorded in small numbers on most open country excursions.
ROADSIDE HAWK (Buteo magnirostris)
Recorded almost daily in small numbers.
WHITE TAILED HAWK (Buteo albicaudatus)
Up to three seen on three dates.
BLACK HAWK-EAGLE (Spizastur tyrannus)
Singles on three dates and a pair from the Theodoro trail on the 5th.
SOUTHERN CARACARA (Caracara cheriway)
Recorded almost daily from suitable habitat.
YELLOW HEADED CARACARA (Milvago chimachima)
Recorded almost daily from suitable habitat.
AMERICAN KESTREL (Falco sparverius)
A single recorded on the journey up from the airport on the 28th .
APLOMADO FALCON (Falco femoralis)
Singles on three dates.
DUSKY-LEGGED GUAN (Penelope obscura)
A single on the Jacamar excursion on the 29th.
SLATY-BREASTED WOOD-RAIL (Aramides saracura)
Three on the Jacamar excursion on the 29th.
ASH-THROATED CRAKE (Porzana albicollis)
A single showed briefly on the Jacamar excursion.
PURPLE GALLINULE (Porphyrio martinica)
Up to ten birds at the wetland on the 6th.
COMMON MOORHEN (Gallinula chloropus)
Up to 20 birds at the wetland and a pair on the Jacamar excursion.
RED-LEGGED SERIEMA (Cariama cristata)
A good series of records with a pair seen on the Jacamar excursion, a pair and then a single on our two respective drives up the lower slopes of Pico Caledonia.
WATTLED JACANA (Jacana jacana)
Small numbers recorded on three dates.
SOUTHERN LAPWING (Vanellus chilensis)
Common in suitable open country habitat
KELP GULL (Larus dominicanus)
Small numbers were recorded on the journey from the airport, with over 100 on the return journey.
PICAZURO PIGEON (Patagionas picazuro)
Small numbers recorded most days.
PLUMBEOUS PIGEON (Patagionas plumbea)
Up to four recorded on three dates.
RUDDY GROUND DOVE (Columbina talpacoti)
Common..
WHITE-TIPPED DOVE (Leptotila verreauxi)
Two brief flight views of single birds: one at Serra dos Orgaos and one at REGUA.
WHITE EYED PARAKEET (Aratinga leucophthalmus)
Up to 40 seen on the Jacamar excursion.
MAROON- BELLIED PARAKEET (Pyrrhura frontalis)
Recorded almost daily with up to 40 seen on any particular day.
BLUE WINGED PARROTLET (Forpus xanthopterygius)
Recorded almost daily with up to 20 seen on any particular day.
PLAIN PARAKEET (Brotogeris tirica)
Recorded almost daily in the lodge grounds with up to 20 seen on any particular day.
PILEATED PARROT (Pionositta pileata)
A flock of five birds flew over calling on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia.
SCALY HEADED PARROT (Pionus maximiliani)
Recorded within the lodge grounds on several occasions, also on several of the excursions.
YELLOW-FACED PARROT (Amazona xanthops)
Flight views of three on the Macae de Cima trail and also three in flight over the lodge on the last morning.
BLUE-BELLIED PARROT (Triclaria malachitacea)
One seen perched at the lodge and three flew over the lodge on the last morning.
DARK-BILLED CUCKOO (Coccyzus melacoryphus)
One at tREGUA on the 6th.
SQUIRREL CUCKOO (Piaya cayana)
Seen almost daily with six on 30th being the highest day count.
SMOOTH BILLED ANI (Crotophaga ani)
Small groups observed in open habitat on several dates.
GUIRA CUCKOO (Guira guira)
Small groups observed in open habitat on several dates.
BARN OWL (Tyto alba)
Two at their roost on the Jacamar excursion.
BURROWING OWL (Athene cunicularia)
Pairs on the 29th and the 6th were the only records.
TAWNY-BROWED OWL (Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana)
The resident pair were heard calling most evenings and seen by torchlight on two dates.
WHITE COLLARED SWIFT (Stretoprocne zonaris)
Groups of up to three hundred birds recorded almost daily.
GREY-RUMPED SWIFT (Chaetura cinereiventris)
A group of ten birds over the lodge on the last morning were the only ones definitely identified.
SAW BILLED HERMIT (Ramphodon naevius)
Recorded almost daily around the lodge and on several excursions.
SCALE THROATED HERMIT (Phaethornis eurynome)
Up to six seen on five dates.
PLANALTO HERMIT (Phaethornis pretrei)
Two on the Jacamar excursion was the only record.
SOMBRE HUMMINGBIRD (Aphantochroa cirrhochloris)
Recorded daily at the lodge.
SWALLOW TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Eupetomena macroura)
Seem almost daily at the lodge feeders..
BLACK JACOBIN (Melanotrochilus fuscus)
Seen daily around the lodge.
PLOVERCREST (Stephanoxis lalandi)
Seen on three dates with eight on the upper section of the high altitude trail of Pico Caledoniabeing the highest day count.
GLITTERING-BELLIED EMERALD (Chlorostilbon aureoventris)
Three on the Jacamar excursion and two on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia were the only records.
VIOLET CAPPED WOODNYMPH (Thalurania glaucopis)
Recorded almost daily.
WHITE THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Leucochloris albicollis)
Two on the Theodoro trail, one on the Macae de Cima road and one on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia were the only records.
BRAZILIAN RUBY (Clytolaema rubricauda)
Up to four on five dates.
SURUCUA TROGON (Trogon surucura)
One or twos on three dates.
RINGED KINGFISHER (Ceryle torquata)
Up to four on four dates.
AMAZON KINGFISHER (Chloroceryle amazona)
Singles on three dates.
RUFOUS-CAPPED MOTMOT (Baryphthengus ruficapillus)
After much effort one finally showed well on the last morning at the lodge.
THREE-TOED JACAMAR (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla)
As usual this bird performed very well with three being recorded on the 29th.
SAFFRON TOUCANET (Baillonius bailloni)
Brief flight views of two on the Theodorao trail on the 5th.
SPOT BILLED TOUCANET (Selenidera maculirostris)
Seen and heard on several occasions, with two pairs present in the lodge grounds.
CHANNEL BILLED TOUCAN (Rhamphastos vitellinus)
Up to six seen on two dates.
WHITE BARRED PICULET (Picumnus cirratus)
Up to three seen almost daily.
WHITE WOODPECKER (Melanerpes candidus)
Two on the Jacamar excursion was the only record.
YELLOW-EARED WOODPECKER (Veniliornis maculifrons)
Up to three on five dates.
YELLOW BROWED WOODPECKER (Piculus aurulentus)
Single birds on five dates.
CAMPO FLICKER (Colaptes campestris)
Groups of up to six birds were seen on five dates.
BLOND-CRESTED WOODPECKER (Celeus flavescens)
A female at the lodge bird tables on two mornings. Also singles on the Cedae trail and wetland excursion.
TAIL-BANDED HORNERO (Furnarius figulus)
A pair at REGUA was the only record.
RUFOUS HORNERO (Furnarius. rufus)
Small numbers were recorded on the Jacamar and wetland excursions.
CHICLI SPINETAIL (Synallaxis spixi)
Recorded on several occasions in suitable habitat.
RUFOUS CAPPED SPINETAIL (Synallaxis ruficapilla)
Recorded on several occasions in suitable habitat.
PALLID SPINETAIL (Cranioleuca pallida)
Up to eight seen on four dates.
YELLOW CHINNED SPINETAIL (Certhiaxis cinnamomea)
Small numbers were recorded on two dates.
COMMON THORNBIRD (Phacellodomus rufifrons)
Four birds seen on the Jacamar excursion.
RED-EYED THORNBIRD ( Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus)
Six birds seen on the high altitude (lower) excursion.
FIREWOOD GATHERER (Annumbius annumbi)
Six seen on the Jacamar excursion.
PLAIN XENOPS (Xenops minutus)
Singles on four dates.
STREAKED XENOPS (Xenops rutilans)
One or two birds were seen most days.
SHARP BILLED TREEHUNTER (Heliobletus contaminatus)
Four on the bamboo trail, one Serra dos Orgaos.
WHITE-BROWED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Anabacerthia amaurotis)
Up to six seen on three dates.
PALE-BROWED TREEHUNTER (Cichlocolaptes leucophrus)
Two on the Cedae Trail and two on the Bamboo Trail were the only records.
BUFF FRONTED FOLIAGE GLEANER (Philydor rufus)
One or two seen on six dates.
OCHRE-BREASTED FOLIAGE GLEANER (Philydor lichtensteini)
Two in a large mixed flock on the Cedae trail was the only record.
BLACK CAPPED FOLIAGE GLEANER ( Philydor atricapillus)
Seen on the trails around the lodge on several dates with a maximum day count of four.
WHITE-COLLARED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Anabezenops fuscus)
A good series of records of this often difficult to find species. One on the bamboo trail, two at Serra dos Orgaos, and two on the Macae de Cima road.
WHITE-EYED FOLIAGE-=GLEANER (Automolus leucophthalamus)
Up to three around the lodge on several dates, with one on the Theodoro Trail.
TAWNY THROATED LEAFTOSSER (Sclerurus mexicanus)
One seen well by four of the group at the lodge on the 1st, with several more heard.
SHARP TAILED STREAMCREEPER (Lochnias nematura)
A resident pair were seen most evenings at the lodge.
THRUSH-LIKE WOODCREEPER (Dendrocincla turdina)
Singles on the Cedae trail, at Serra dos Orgaos and three at the lodge.
OLIVACEOUS WOODCREEPER (Sittasomus griseicapillus)
Recorded almost daily in suitable habitat.
WHITE THROATED WOODCREEPER (Xiphocolaptes albicollis)
One or two birds were seen on six dates.
LESSER WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus fuscus)
Recorded almost daily in suitable habitat.
SCALED WOODCREEPER (Lepidocolaptes squamatus)
Singles seen on three dates.
GIANT ANTSHRIKE (Batara cinerea)
A male on the Cedae trail was the only record.
WHITE-BEARDED ANTSHRIKE (Biatus nigropectus)
After much effort excellent views of a single male were obtained on the Bamboo trail.
CHESTNUT-BACKED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus palliates)
Four birds at REGUA were the only records.
SOORETAMA SLATY-ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus ambiguous)
One showed well at the wetland reserve on the 6th.
VARIABLE ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus caerulescens)
Up to three birds on four dates.
SPOT BREASTED ANTVIREO (Dysithamnus stictothorax)
Up to three birds on five dates.
PLAIN ANTVIREO (Dysithamnus mentalis)
One or more pairs seen most days in suitable habitat.
RUFOUS-BACKED ANTVIREO ( Dysithamnus xanthopterus)
A pair on the Bamboo trail and at the National park were the only records.
STAR THROATED ANTWREN (Myrmotherula gularis)
One or more pairs seen most days.
SALVADORI’S ANTWREN (Myrmotherula minor)
Group participants found a single on the lodge trails on their first day. It was subsequently seen on two other dates. This is the first record for the lodge grounds.
FERRUGINOUS ANTBIRD (Drymophila ferruginea)
A pair on the Cedae trail and one or two on three dates around the lodge.
BERTONIS ANTBIRD ( Drymophila rubricollis)
A pair on the Bamboo trail and another pair on the Macae de Cima road were the only records.
RUFOUS-TAILED ANTBIRD ( Drymophila genei)
Singles on each high altitude excursions were the only records.
OCHRE-RUMPED ANTBIRD ( Drymophila ochropyga)
Three on the bamboo trail were the only records.
DUSKY-TAILED ANTBIRD (Drymophila malura)
Two birds on the high altitude (lower) trail was the only record.
SCALED ANTBIRD (Drymophila squamata)
Up to three seen on several dates around the lodge.
STREAK-CAPPED ANTWREN (Terenura maculata)
Up to six seen on four dates.
WHITE SHOULDERED FIRE EYE (Pyriglena leucoptera)
Up to four seen on five dates.
WHITE-BIBBED ANTBIRD (Myrmeciza loricata)
A male at Serra dos Orgaos on the 4th.
RUFOUS GNATEATER (Conopophaga lineate)
One or two on three dates.
BLACK CHEEKED GNATEATER ( Conopophaga melanops)
Seen on three dates around the lodge trails.
MOUSE-COLORED TAPACULO (Scytalopus speluncae)
One showed well on the high altitude (upper) excursion.
SWALLOW-TAILED COTINGA (Phibalura flavirostris)
A total of sixteen birds in three flocks on the lower altitude excursion on Pico Caledonia..
BLACK AND GOLD COTINGA (Tijuca atra)
Four on the lower altitude and three on the higher altitude excursions on Pico Caledonia, heard on several other dates.
GREY-WINGED COTINGA (Tijuca condita)
Very close views of a sub-adult and flight views of an adult on the higher altitude trail of Pico Caledonia.
HOODED BERRYEATER (Carpornis cucullatus)
Two on the bamboo trail and one atSerra dos Orgaos.
WHITE-BEARDED MANAKIN (Manacus manacus)
Six birds at REGUA reserve.
BLUE MANAKIN (Chiroxiphia caudata)
Recorded on all trips into forest, giving very pleasing views on several occasions.
PIN-TAILED MANAKIN (Ilicura militaris)
Prolonged views of a male on the Cedae trail, and two females on the Bamboo trail.
SAFFRON-CRESTED TYRANT-MANAKIN (Neopelma chrysolophum)
A single was seen on the higher altitude trail of Pico Caledonia on the 2nd.
SOUTHERN BEARDLESS TYRANNULET (Camptostoma obsoletum)
A single bird was seen on the Jacamar excursion.
YELLOW BELLIED ELAENIA (Elaenia flavogaster)
Seven on the Jacamar excursion and one on the lower section of Pico Caledonia trail were the only records.
SMALL-BILLED ELAENIA (Elaenia parvirostris)
A single on the Jacamar excursion.
OLIVACEOUS ELAENIA (Elaenia mesoleuca)
A single on the Jacamar excursion and one on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia were the only records
HIGHLAND ELAENIA (Elaenia. obscura)
Two on the higher trail on Pico Caledonia and one on the Macae de Cima road.
WHITE-CRESTED TYRANNULET (Serpophaga subcristata)
Two on the Jacamar excursion.
OCHRE-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes oleaginous)
A single at the lodge on the first day and two at REGUA were the only records.
GRAY HOODED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes rufiventris)
Ones or twos seen on both Pico Caledonia trails, the Cedae trail and at the lodge.
SEPIA CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon amaurocephalus)
One or two birds on three dates.
OUSTALET’S TYRANNULET (Phylloscartes oustaleti)
A pair were seen several times on the Cedae trail.
SERRA DO MAR TYRANNULET ( Phylloscartes difficils)
Three were seen on the higher trail on Pico Caledonia.
MOTTLE CHEEKED TYRANNULET ( Phylloscartes ventralis)
One to three birds seen on four dates.
PLANALTO TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias fasciatus)
Up to eight birds were seen on five dates.
GREY-CAPPED TYRANNULET (Phylloscartes griseocapillus)
Three on the bamboo trail were the only records.
EARED PYGMY-TYRANT (Myiornis auricularis)
One to three on three dates.
DRAB-BREASTED BAMBOO -TYRANT (Hemtriccus diops)
Two on the bamboo trail and two on the Macae de Cima road were the only records.
EYE RINGED TODY TYRANT ( Hemtriccus orbitatus)
Three at REGUA reserve and one seen on several dates at the lodge.
HANGNEST TODY-TYRANT ( Hemtriccus nidipendulus)
One bird showed well on the Jacamar excursion.
OCHRE-FACED TODY-FLYCATCHER (Todirostrum plumbeiceps)
Commonly heard and seen on two dates.
YELLOW LORED TODY FLYCATCHER ( Todirostrum poliocephalum)
One or two birds on three dates.
YELLOW OLIVE FLYCATCHER (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)
One of the commonest flycatchers being seen or heard almost daily.
YELLOW-BREASTED FLYCATCHER (Tolmomyias flaviventris)
One on the bamboo trail and three at REGUA.
WHITE THROATED SPADEBILL (Platyrinchus mystaceus)
Up to three on four dates.
BRAN-COLOURED FLYCATCHER (Myiophobus fasciatus)
Two on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
YELLOW-RUMPED FLYCATCHER (Myiobius mastacalis)
Singles on five dates.
CLIFF FLYCATCHER (Hirundinea ferruginea)
Two bird seen on the drive up to the Theodoro trail, one seen in flight at Serra dos Orgaos.
EULERS FLYCATCHER (Lathrotriccus euleri)
Singles at the national park and at REGUA were the only records.
FUSCOUS FLYCATCHER (Cnemotriccus fuscatus)
Two at the wetland were the only records.
WHITE-RUMPED MONJITA (Xolmis velata)
Two on the Jacamar excursion and two on the way to Serra dos Orgaos national park.
BLUE-BILLED BLACK-TYRANT (Knipolegus cyanirostris)
Up to three on three dates.
VELVETY BLACK-TYRANT (Knipolegus nigerrimus)
Four birds on the lower and two on the higher altitude trails of Pico Caledonia.
MASKED WATER TYRANT (Fluvicola nengeta)
Recorded daily at the lodge and on several of the excursions.
WHITE-HEADED MARSH-TYRANT (Arundicola leucocephala)
Two on the Jacamar excursion and two at REGUA reserve.
STREAMER-TAILED TYRANT (Gubernetes yetapa)
At least four seen on the Jacamar excursion.
YELLOW-BROWED TYRANT (Satrapa icterophrys)
Two on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
LONG-TAILED TYRANT (Colonia colonus)
Three on the Jacamar excursion, one at Serra dos Orgaos and several sightings of one at the lodge.
CATTLE TYRANT (Machetornis rixosus)
Four on the Jacamar excursion and one bird at REGUA reserve were the only records.
SHEAR TAILED GRAY TYRANT (Muscipipra vetula)
Four birds on the lower altitude (trail of Pico Caledonia were the only records.
GRAY HOODED ATTILA (Attila rufus)
Regularly heard around the lodge and a single seen well there on the 3rd.
SHORT-CRESTED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus ferox)
One on the Jacamar excursion and one at REGUA.
GREAT KISKADEE (Pitangus sulphuratus)
Recorded daily from any suitable habitat.
BOAT-BILLED FLYCATCHER (Megarhyncus pitangua)
Recorded on most days around the lodge.
RUSTY MARGINED FLYCATCHER (Myiozetetes cayanensis)
One or two birds recorded most days around the lodge.
SOCIAL FLYCATCHER ( Myiozetetes similis)
Recorded almost daily from any suitable habitat.
TROPICAL KINGBIRD (Tyrannus melancholicus)
Recorded daily from any suitable habitat.
GREENISH SCHIFFORNIS (Schiffornis virescens)
Two birds on the Bamboo trail and one on the Macae de Cima road.
CHESTNUT CROWNED BECARD (Pachyramphus castaneus)
Up to four birds on six dates.
GREEN-BACKED BECARD (Pachyramphus viridis)
A male in the large mixed flock on the Jacamar excursion.
WHITE-WINGED BECARD (Pachyramphus polychopterus)
Ones or twos on three dates.
BLACK-CAPPED BECARD (Pachyramphus marginatus)
A single at the lodge on the 1st.
CRESTED BECARD (Pachyramphus validus)
A single female at the lodge on the 1st.
BLACK-TAILED TITYRA (Tityra cayana)
A single on the Cedae trail was the only record.
SHARPBILL (Oxyruncus cristatus)
A single showed well on the Bamboo trail.
BROWN-CHESTED MARTIN (Progne tapera)
One on the way to REGUA reserve.
GREY-BREASTED MARTIN (Progne chalybea)
Several on the Jacamar excursion.
WHITE-RUMPED SWALLOW (Tachycineta leucorrhoa)
One on the way to REGUA.
BLUE AND WHITE SWALLOW (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca)
Recorded daily from suitable habitats.
SOUTHERN ROUGH WINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)
Recorded almost daily from suitable habitats.
BLACK-CAPPED DONACOBIUS (Donacobius atricapillus)
Six on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
LONG BILLED WREN (Thryothorus longirostris)
Two were seen at REGUA reserve on the 6th.
HOUSE WREN (Troglodytes aedon)
Recorded almost daily from any suitable habitat
CHALK-BROWED MOCKINGBIRD (Mimus saturninus)
Common in any open scrubland habitat.
YELLOW-LEGGED THRUSH (Platycichla flavipes)
Four on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia were the only records.
RUFOUS-BELLIED THRUSH (Turdus rufiventris)
Recorded daily from any suitable habitat.
PALE-BREASTED THRUSH (Turdus leucomelas)
Up to four birds seen on five dates.
CREAMY-BELLIED THRUSH (Turdus amaurochalinus)
A couple of records of singles at the lodge.
WHITE-NECKED THRUSH (Turdus albicollis)
Two on the Bamboo trail were the only records.
COMMON WAXBILL (Estrilda astrild)
A flock of about 20 birds was seen on the Jacamar excursion.
RED-EYED VIREO (Vireo olivaceous)
One or two birds were seen on five dates.
RUFOUS CROWNED GREENLET (Hylophilus poecilotis)
Up to seven birds seen on six dates.
RUFOUS-BROWED PEPPER SHRIKE (Cyclarhis gujanensis)
Recorded almost daily from suitable forest habitat.
GOLDEN CROWNED WARBLER (Basileuterus culicivorus)
Recorded almost daily from any suitable forested habitat.
WHITE RIMMED WARBLER (Basileuterus leucoblepharus)
One or two birds seen on three dates.
BANANAQUIT (Coereba flaveola)
Recorded daily from many locations.
CHESTNUT-VENTED CONEBILL (Conirostrum speciosum)
Three on the Jacamar excursion and five at the wetland reserve.
CINNAMON TANAGER (Schistochlamys ruficapillus)
A single on the Jacamar excursion was the only record.
MAGPIE TANAGER (Cissopis leveriana)
Three on the Jacamar excursion was the only record.
CHESTNUT-HEADED TANAGER (Pyrrhocoma ruficeps)
Three on the Macae de Cima road was the only record.
RUFOUS-HEADED TANAGER (Hemithraupis ruficapilla)
One or two seen on four dates.
YELLOW-BACKED TANAGER (Hemithraupis flavicollis)
Up to eight seen on three dates.
OLIVE-GREEN TANAGER (Orthogonys chloricterus)
A single on the Cedae trail was the only record.
FLAME CRESTED TANAGER (Tachyphonus cristatus)
Up to eight seen on three dates.
RUBY CROWNED TANAGER (Tachyphonus coronatus)
Recorded daily in the lodge grounds and other locations.
BLACK GOGGLED TANAGER (Trichothraupis melanops)
Recorded in small numbers in suitable forest habitat.
RED CROWNED ANT TANAGER (Habia rubica)
Seen at the lodge on a couple of dates.
HEPATIC TANAGER (Piranga flava)
Four on the high altitude (lower) were the only records.
BRAZILIAN TANAGER (Ramphocelus bresilius)
Recorded almost daily within the grounds of the lodge, with a pair also seen at REGUA.
SAYACA TANAGER (Thraupis sayaca)
Recorded everyday in the grounds of the lodge and various other locations.
AZURE-SHOULDERED TANAGER (Thraupis cyanoptera)
At least twelve seen on the Bamboo trail.
GOLDEN CHEVRONED TANAGER ( Thraupis ornata)
Recorded daily from any forested habitat and at the lodge garden.
PALM TANAGER (Thraupis palmarum)
Recorded daily within the grounds of the lodge and at several other sites.
DIADEMED TANAGER (Stephanophorus diadematus)
Four on the higher altitude trail of Pico Caledonia were the only records.
FAWN-BREASTED TANAGER (Pipraeidea melanota)
Ones or twos on three dates .
VIOLACEOUS EUPHONIA (Euphonia violacea)
Commonly recorded from the feeders at the lodge and also seen at several other sites.
ORANGE BELLIED EUPHONIA (Euphonia xanthogaster)
Commonly recorded on the feeders at the lodge and also seen at several other sites.
CHESTNUT BELLIED EUPHONIA (Euphonia pectoralis)
Recorded at the feeders by the lodge on several occasions and also seen at several other sites.
BLUE-NAPED CHLOROPHONIA (Chlorophonia cyanea)
Up to four on the feeders at the lodge and a flock of eight on the lower Pico Caledonia trail.
GREEN HEADED TANAGER (Tangara seledon)
Recorded almost everyday from the feeders by the lodge and in suitable lowland forest habitats.
RED NECKED TANAGER (Tangara cyanocephala)
Recorded regularly within the grounds of the lodge and in suitable lowland forest habitats.
BRASSY BREASTED TANAGER (Tangara desmaresti)
This stunning bird was recorded on several dates from forest above 700 metres asl often in flocks of over 20 birds.
GILT-EDGED TANAGER (Tangara cyanoventris)
Fifteen on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
BURNISHED BUFF TANAGER (Tangara cayana)
Recorded almost daily on the feeders by the lodge and from suitable forested habitat.
BLUE DACNIS (Dacnis cayana)
Recorded almost daily in small numbers, common.
BLACK-LEGGED DACNIS (Dacnis. nigripes)
A flock of about ten at the national park and one on the Theodoro trail.
GREEN HONEYCREEPER (Chlorophanes spiza)
Up to three on several dates at the lodge.
SWALLOW TANAGER (Tersina viridis)
A single male at the lodge on the first afternoon was the only record.
PILEATED FINCH (Coryphospingus pileatus)
A single at the start of the Bamboo trail was the only record.
BAY-CHESTED WARBLING-FINCH (Poospiza thoracica)
One on the lower trail and 12 on the higher trail of Pico Caledonia.
BLUE-BLACK GRASSQUIT (Volatinia jacarina)
Recorded in small numbers from suitable farmland habitats.
LINED SEEDEATER (Sporophila lineola)
A flock of five at the wetland was the only record.
DOUBLE-COLLARED SEEDEATER ( Sporophila caerulescens)
Recorded in small numbers from suitable habitats.
SOOTY GRASSQUIT (Tiaris fuliginosa)
A single female on the Jacamar excursion was the only record.
UNIFORM FINCH (Haplospiza unicolor)
Nine birds at the national park one at the lodge were the only records, with a single male in the lodge grounds on the last day.
SAFFRON FINCH (Sicalis flaveola)
Recorded on several occasions from any suitable habitat.
HALF-COLLARED SPARROW (Arremon semitorquatus)
A single on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia was the only record.
GRASSLAND SPARROW (Ammodramus humeralis)
Two on the Jacamar excursion.
RUFOUS COLLARED SPARROW (Zonotrichia capensis)
Common on the high altitude trails.
BUFF THROATED SALTATOR (Saltator maximus)
Recorded on the banana feeders in the garden on several dates.
BLACK-THROATED GROSBEAK (Saltator fuliginosus)
Three on the Cedae trail and one at the lodge were the only records.
GREEN-WINGED SALTATOR (Saltator similis)
A single on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia was the only record.
THICK-BILLED SALTATOR (Saltator. maxillosus)
A single on the lower trail of Pico Caledonia was the only record.
CHESTNUT-CAPPED BLACKBIRD (Agelaius ruficapillus)
Small numbers at the wetland and on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
WHITE-BROWED BLACKBIRD (Sturnella superciliaris)
Three seen on the Jacamar excursion.
SHINY COWBIRD (Molothrus bonariensis)
Small numbers were recorded on several dates from a variety of habitats.
GIANT COWBIRD (Molothrus oryzivora)
A single on the Jacamar excursion was the only record.
RED-RUMPED CACIQUE (Cacicus haemorrhous)
A flock of eight at the wetland reserve.
CRESTED OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius decumanus)
Singles were seen on a couple of dates at the lodge and on the Jacamar excursion.
HOODED SISKIN (Carduelis magellanica)
Six birds on the Jacamar excursion.
HOUSE SPARROW (Passer domesticus)
Some were seen. Apparently.