The following trip report outlines the itinerary followed by Glenn Hickson who stayed at Serra dos Tucanos Lodge from 3rd - 17th May 2008. Glenn was joined by John & Elaine McCaffrey from the 10th – 17th of May.
The complete species list for the trip is at the end of this report.
Saturday 3rd May - Arrival and Serra dos Tucanos Lodge
Species of note for the day included: Saw-billed Hermit, Sombre Hummingbird, Spot-billed Toucanet, Green-headed, Golden Chevroned, Brazilian and Ruby-crowned Tanagers.
Sunday 4th May – Serra dos Tucanos Lodge grounds.
The morning was spent with a guided walk around the lodge trails. The afternoon was free.
Species of note for the day included: Maroon-bellied Parakeet, Plain Parakeet, Dusky-throated Hermit, Sombre Hummingbird, Black Jacobin, Violet-capped Woodnymph, Brazilian Ruby, Spot-billed Toucanet, Blond-crested Woodpecker, Star-throated Antwren, Blue and Pin-tailed Manakins, and Azure-shouldered Tanager.
Monday 5th May – High Altitude Trail Lower Section.
Showery rain did not dampen bird activity on this high altitude trail with several large flocks encountered during the day.
Species of note for the day included: White-rumped Hawk, Glittering-bellied Emerald, Yellow-browed Woodpecker, Pallid Spinetail, Red-eyed Thornbird, Rufous-backed Antvireo, Dusky-tailed Antbird, Black & Gold Cotinga, Velvety-black Tyrant, Blue-billed Black Tyrant, Shear-tailed Grey Tyrant, Rufous-crowned Greenlet, Chestnut-headed Tanager, and Thick-billed Saltator.
Tuesday 6th May – Cedae trail.
The morning was spent on this trail which is about 5km from the lodge but 300m higher in elevation. The afternoon was free.
Species of note for the day included: Blue-bellied Parrot, Scaled Woodcreeper, Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner, Spot-backed Antshrike, Black-cheeked Gnateater, Oustalet’s Tyrannulet, Sharpbill, and Black-throated Grosbeak.
Wednesday 7th May – Bamboo trail.
This local trail is about 10km from the lodge but 700m higher in elevation. NB; Due to the confined nature of the trail it is not suitable for groups of more than 6 people.
Species of note for the day included: Scale-throated Hermit, Yellow-browed Woodpecker, Pallid Spinetail, Sharp-billed Treehunter, Bertonis Antbird, Ochre-rumped Antbird, Rufous-backed Antvireo, Hooded Berryeater, Grey-hooded Flycatcher, White-rimmed Warbler, Uniform Finch and Buffy-fronted Seedeater.
Thursday 8th May – Macae de Cima Trail.
The morning was spent birding along the road to Macae de Cima. The afternoon was free.
Species of note for the day included: Black Hawk Eagle, Plovercrest, White woodpecker, Brazilian Antthrush, and Bare-throated Bellbird.
Friday 9th May – High Altitude Trail Upper Section.
This trail is the service road to some communication aerials situated about one hours drive from the lodge. It is the highest lodge excursion reaching 2200m.
Species of note for the day included: Red-legged Seriema, Plovercrest, Large-tailed Antshrike, Mouse-coloured Tapaculo, Black and Gold Cotinga, Grey-winged Cotinga, Diademed Tanager, Bay-chested Warbling Finch and Serra do Mar Tyrannulet.
Saturday 10th May – Free day
No guided excursions were undertaken.
Sunday 11th May – Wetlands Excursion
After an early breakfast we headed off for the 50 minute drive to a local nature reserve which has an area of lowland forest and some lakes. The afternoon was free.
Species of note for the day included: Tropical Screech Owl, Laughing Falcon, Sooretama Slaty Antshrike, Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher, Grey-hooded Attila, and Long-billed Wrens.
Monday 12th May – Theodora trail.
The morning was spent on this trail which is about 10km from the lodge but 700m higher in elevation. The afternoon was free.
Species of note for the day included: Pileated Parrot, Scale-throated Hermit, White-throated Hummingbird, Yellow-browed Woodpecker, White-collared Foliage-gleaner, Giant Antshrike, Slaty Bristlefront, Greenish Schiffornis and Buffy-fronted Seedeater.
Tuesday 13th May – Serra dos Orgaos National Park.
An early start for a full day in the National Park, one hours drive away from the lodge. We spent the first 2 hours in the lower part of the park before driving up to the upper section where we spent the rest of the day.
Species of note for the day included: Rufous-capped Motmot, Yellow-eared Woodpecker, Pale-browed Treehunter, Eye-ringed Tody-tyrant, Sharpbill, Fawn-breasted Tanager and Green-winged Saltator.
Wednesday 14th May – Cedae trail.
The morning was spent on this trail which is about 5km from the lodge but 300m higher in elevation. The afternoon was free.
Species of note for the day included: Maroon-bellied Parakeet, Plain Parakeet, Blue-bellied Parrot, Thrush-like Woodcreeper, White-eyed Foliage Gleaner, Streak-capped Antwren and Black-throated Grosbeak.
Thursday 15th May – Bamboo trail.
This local trail is about 10km from the lodge but 700m higher in elevation. NB; Due to the confined nature of the trail it is not suitable for groups of more than 6 people.
Species of note for the day included: Scale-throated Hermit, Mouse-coloured Tapaculo, Pallid Spinetail, Sharp-billed Treehunter, White-collared Foliage Gleaner, White-bearded Antshrike, Bertonis Antbird, Ochre-rumped Antbird, Rufous-backed Antvireo, Hooded Berryeater, Green-chinned Euphonia and Temminck’s Seedeater.
Friday 16th May – Jacamar excursion.
Without doubt the Three-toed Jacamar is one of the target species of the whole trip. We departed early for an hours drive to where we began the days birding and got back at 6pm just as it was getting dark. A long but rewarding day.
Species of note for the day included: Blue-winged Macaw, Red-legged Seriema, Saphire-spangled Emerald, Three-toed Jacamar, Red-eyed Thornbird, Scaled Woodcreeper, Yellow-browed Tyrant, Streamer-tailed Tyrant, Black-capped Donacobius, and Half-collared Sparrow.
Saturday 17th May - Departure day.
During the trip we had a combined total of 247 species seen with a further
6 heard. A total 93 Atlantic forest endemics were recorded.
FULL SPECIES LIST
Species in bold are endemic to the Atlantic rain forest.
BROWN TINAMOU (Crypturellus obsoletus)
Heard on several of the woodland trails.
LEAST GREBE (Tachybaptus dominicus)
Two at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
WHISTLING HERON (Syrigma sibilatrix)
One on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
COCOI HERON (Ardea cocoi)
One roadside on the way to the National Park.
GREAT EGRET (A. alba)
Seen in most wet areas along the roadside when on excursions.
SNOWY EGRET (Egretta thula)
Seen on a couple of occasions from the van.
CATTLE EGRET (Bubulcus ibis)
Seen commonly in suitable habitat.
BRAZILIAN TEAL (Amazonetta brasiliensis)
Fifteen at the wetland reserve and ten on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
BLACK VULTURE (Coragyps atratus)
Seen daily, common.
TURKEY VULTURE (Cathartes aura)
Seen almost daily, common.
LESSER YELLOW-HEADED VULTURE (C. burrvianus)
Recorded at the wetland reserve and on the Jacamar excursion.
TINY HAWK (Accipiter superciliosus)
A single on the Theodora trail on the 12th.
SAVANNA HAWK (Heterospizias meridionalis)
Recorded in small numbers on most excursions.
ROADSIDE HAWK (Buteo magnirostris)
Recorded almost daily in small numbers.
WHITE-RUMPED HAWK (Buteo leucorrhous)
A single on the High Altitude trail on the 5th.
WHITE TAILED HAWK (B. albicaudatus)
Up three seen on three dates.
BLACK HAWK EAGLE (Spizastur tyrannus)
Singles on three dates.
SOUTHERN CARACARA (Caracara cheriway)
Small numbers on several dates.
YELLOW HEADED CARACARA (Milvago chimachima)
Small numbers on several dates.
AMERICAN KESTREL (Falco sparverius)
A single on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th was the only record.
APLOMADO FALCON (F. femoralis)
One over the lodge on the 4th was the only record.
BAT FALCON (F. rufigularis)
A single on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th was the only record
DUSKY-LEGGED GUAN (Penelope obscura)
Up to four seen on three dates.
PURPLE GALLINULE (Porphyrio martinica)
Recorded at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
COMMON MOORHEN (Gallinula chloropus)
Recorded at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
RED-LEGGED SERIEMA (Cariama cristata)
Singles on the high altitude and Jacamar excursions.
WATTLED JACANA (Jacana jacana)
Recorded at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
SOUTHERN LAPWING (Vanellus chilensis)
Recorded almost daily in suitable habitats.
PICAZURO PIGEON (Patagionas picazuro)
Small numbers recorded most days.
PLUMBEOUS PIGEON (P. plumbea)
Ones or twos on four dates.
RUDDY GROUND DOVE (Columbina talpacoti)
Seen in small numbers almost daily.
WHITE-TIPPED DOVE (Leptotila verreauxi)
Heard only, at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
GREY-FRONTED DOVE (Leptotila rufaxilla)
Singles on the Bamboo trail and at the National Park.
BLUE-WINGED MACAW (Primolius maracana)
Four on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th were the only records.
WHITE EYED PARAKEET (Aratinga leucophthalmus)
Four on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th were the only records.
MAROON- BELLIED PARAKEET (Pyrrhura frontalis)
Small numbers recorded in the lodge gardens daily. Also seen on several of the excursions.
BLUE-WINGED PARROTLET (Forpus xanthopterygius)
Three at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
PLAIN PARAKEET (Brotogeris tirica)
Small numbers recorded in the lodge gardens daily.
PILEATED PARROT (Pionositta pileata)
Two on the Theodora trail on the 12th were the only record.
SCALY HEADED PARROT (Pionus maximiliani)
Recorded within the lodge grounds on several occasions. Also seen on several of the excursions.
BLUE-BELLIED PARROT (Triclaria malachitacea)
Two on the Cedae trail on the 6th and a single there on the 14th.
SQUIRREL CUCKOO (Piaya cayana)
Seen or heard almost daily.
SMOOTH BILLED ANI (Crotophaga ani)
Small groups observed in open habitat on several dates.
GUIRA CUCKOO (Guira guira)
Several seen on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
TROPICAL SCREECH OWL (Megascops choliba)
A pair roosting at the wetland reserve on the 11th was the only record.
BURROWING OWL (Athene cunicularia)
A family of four birds were seen on the High Altitude trail on the 5th.
WHITE COLLARED SWIFT (Stretoprocne zonaris)
Small numbers recorded on several dates.
ASHY-TAILED SWIFT (Chaetura Andrei)
Small numbers recorded on several dates.
SAW BILLED HERMIT (Ramphodon naevius)
Recorded almost daily around the lodge.
SCALE THROATED HERMIT (Phaethornis eurynome)
Up to three seen on five dates.
DUSKY-THROATED HERMIT (P. squalidus)
A single at the lodge on the 4th was the only record.
REDDISH HERMIT (P. rubber)
A single at the wetland reserve on the 11th was the only record.
SOMBRE HUMMINGBIRD (Aphantochroa cirrhochloris)
Recorded daily at the lodge.
SWALLOW TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Eupetomena macroura)
Seem almost daily in a variety of habitats.
PLOVERCREST (Stephanoxis lalandi)
Three on the Macae de Cima trail and two on High Altitude Trail.
GLITTERING-BELLIED EMERALD (Chlorostilbon aureoventris)
Seen on three excursions.
BLACK JACOBIN (Melanotrochilus fuscus)
Single birds at the lodge on just 2 days.
VIOLET CAPPED WOODNYMPH (Thalurania glaucopis)
Recorded daily.
WHITE THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Leucochloris albicollis)
Recorded on four excursions.
SAPPHIRE SPANGLED EMERALD (Amazilia lactea)
One on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th was the only record.
BRAZILIAN RUBY (Clytolaema rubricauda)
Recorded daily.
BLACK-THROATED TROGON (Trogon rufus)
A single on the Bamboo trail on the 7th was the only record.
SURUCUA TROGON (Trogon surrucura)
Ones or twos on four dates.
RUFOUS-CAPPED MOTMOT (Baryphthengus ruficapillus)
One at the national park on the 13th was the only record.
THREE-TOED JACAMAR (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla)
As usual this bird performed very well with three being recorded on the 16th.
CRESCENT-CHESTED PUFFBIRD (Malacoptila striata)
One seen at the lodge on the 14th was the only record.
SAFFRON TOUCANET
Two at the lodge on the 5th and two on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
SPOT BILLED TOUCANET (Selenidera maculirostris)
Recorded daily at the lodge feeders and on several of the excursions.
CHANNEL BILLED TOUCAN (Rhamphastos vitellinus)
Three at the lodge on the 3rd.
WHITE BARRED PICULET (Picumnus cirratus)
Regularly seen on woodland excursuions.
WHITE WOODPECKER (Melanerpes candidus)
Seen on the Macae de Cima and High Altitude Trail excursions.
YELLOW-EARED WOODPECKER (Veniliornis maculifrons)
Singles on the Bamboo trail and at the national park.
YELLOW BROWED WOODPECKER (Piculus aurulentus)
Seen on the High Altitude Trail, Theodora and Bamboo trails.
CAMPO FLICKER (C. campestris)
Several records of up to five birds on open country excursions.
BLOND-CRESTED WOODPECKER (Celeus flavescens)
Recorded at the lodge feeders on several dates.
TAIL-BANDED HORNERO (Furnarius figulus)
Three on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
RUFOUS HORNERO (F. rufus)
Regularly recorded in open habitat.
RUFOUS CAPPED SPINETAIL (Synallaxis ruficapilla)
Recorded on four dates in small numbers.
CHICLI SPINETAIL (S. spixi)
Seen on the Theodora and High Altitude excursions.
GREY-BELLIED SPINETAIL (S. cinerascens)
Heard only, on the High Altitude trail on the 5th.
PALLID SPINETAIL (Cranioleuca pallida)
Up to six seen on five dates.
YELLOW CHINNED SPINETAIL (Certhiaxis cinnamomea)
Three at the wetland reserve.
COMMON THORNBIRD (Phacellodomus rufifrons)
Several on the Jacamar excursion.
RED-EYED THRONBIRD (P. erythrophthalmus)
Seen or heard on five dates.
STREAKED XENOPS (Xenops rutilans)
A pair on the Cedae trail 6th was the only record.
SHARP BILLED TREEHUNTER (Heliobletus contaminatus)
Three on the Bamboo trail and one on the Theodora trail were the only record.
WHITE-BROWED FOLIAGE GLEANER (Anabacerthia amaurotis)
Up to seven seen on four dates.
BUFF-BROWED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Syndactyla rufosupercileatus)
A single in the upper section of the National Park was the only record.
PALE-BROWED TREEHUNTER (Cichlocolaptes leucophrus)
One heard on the Bamboo trail and two seen in the lower section of the National Park.
BUFF FRONTED FOLIAGE GLEANER (Philydor rufus)
Ones or twos on four dates.
OCHRE-BREASTED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (P. lichtensteini)
Singles on the Cedae and Bamboo trails.
BLACK CAPPED FOLIAGE GLEANER (P. atricapillus)
Two on the Theodora trail and a single on the Cedae trail.
WHITE-COLLARED FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Anabezenops fuscus)
Two on the Theodora trail and two on the Bamboo trail were the only records.
WHITE-EYED FOLIAGE GLEANER (Automolus leucophthalamus)
Two on the Cedae trail on the 14th.
TAWNY-THROATED LEAFTOSSER (Sclerurus mexicanus)
One at the lodge on the 15th.
SHARP TAILED STREAMCREEPER (Lochnias nematura)
Recorded on a couple of dates at the lodge.
THRUSH-LIKE WOODCREEPER (Dendrocincla turdina)
A single on the Cedae trail on the 14th was the only record.
OLIVACEOUS WOODCREEPER (Sittasomus griseicapillus)
Recorded almost daily in suitable habitat.
WHITE-THROATED WOODCREEPER (Xiphocolaptes albicollis)
Seen on the Theodora, Bamboo and Cedae trails.
LESSER WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus fuscus)
Up to three seen on six dates.
SCALED WOODCREEPEER (Lepidocolaptes squamatus)
Seen on the Jacamar, Bamboo and Cedae trails.
BLACK-BILLED SCYTHEBILL (Campylorhamphus falcularius)
Heard only, at the National Park on the 13th.
SPOT-BACKED ANTSHRIKE (Hypoedaleus guttatus)
Two on the Cedae trail on the 6th.
GIANT ANTSHRIKE (Batara cinera)
Singles on the Theodora trail and the upper section of the National Park were the only records.
TUFTED ANTSHRIKE (Mackenziaene severa)
Heard only, on the Theodora Trail on the 12th and at the National Park on the 13th
LARGE-TAILED ANTSHRIKE (M. leachii)
Three on the High Altitude Trail on the 9th were the only records.
WHITE-BEARED ANTSHRIKE (Biatas nigropectus)
A single on the Bamboo trail on the 15th was the only record.
CHESTNUT-BACKED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus palliates)
A single at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
SOORETAMA SLATY-ANTSHRIKE (T. ambiguous)
Three at the wetland reserve and one on the Jacamar excursion.
VARIABLE ANTSHRIKE (T. caerulescens)
Recorded on seven dates.
RUFOUS-CAPPED ANTSHRIKE (T. ruficapilus)
A single on the High Altitude excursion on the 9th.
PLAIN ANTVIREO (D. mentalis)
One or more pairs seen most days.
RUFOUS-BACKED ANTVIREO (D. xanthopterus)
Seen on the Bamboo Theodora and High Altitude trails.
STAR THROATED ANTWREN (Myrmotherula gularis)
Seen or heard on most of the woodland trails.
WHITE-FLANKED ANTWREN (M. axillaries)
Four at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
BERTONI’S ANTBIRD (Drymophila rubricolis)
A pair were seen on both visits to the Bamboo trail.
OCHRE-RUMPED ANTBIRD (D. ochropyga)
A pair were seen on both visits to the Bamboo trail.
RUFOUS-TAILED ANTBIRD (D. genei)
Six on the High Altitude Trail were the only records.
DUSKY-TAILED ANTBIRD (D. malura)
A pair on the High Altitude Trail trail were the only record.
STREAK-CAPPED ANTWREN (Terenura maculata)
Heard on several trails and finally, four seen on the Cedae trail on the 14th.
WHITE SHOULDERED FIRE EYE (Pyriglena leucoptera)
Up to three seen on four dates.
SHORT-TAILED ANTTHRUSH (Chamaeza campanisona)
Heard only, on the Cedae trail on the 6th.
BRAZILIAN ANTTHRUSH (C. ruficauda)
A single on the Macae de Cima trail on the 8th was the only record.
RUFOUS GNATEATER (Conopophaga lineate)
Recorded on five dates.
BLACK CHEEKED GNATEATER (C. melanops)
Recorded on four dates.
SLATY BRISTLFRONT (Merulaxis ater)
One showed well on the Theodora trail on the 12th.
MOUSE-COLOURED TAPACULO (Scytalopus speluncae)
Singles on the Bamboo trail and High Altitude Trail.
GREY-WINGED COTINGA (Tijuca condita)
Excellent views of one on the High Altitude Trail on the 9th.
BLACK AND GOLD COTINGA (Tijuca atra)
Seen or heard on seven dates.
HOODED BERRYEATER (Carpornis cucullatus)
Seen on both visits to the Bamboo trail.
BARE-THROATED BELLBIRD (Procnias nudicollis)
Three on the Macae de Cima trail on the 8th were the only records.
WHITE-BEARDED MANAKIN (Manacus manacus)
One on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th and several at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
BLUE MANAKIN (Chiroxiphia caudata)
Recorded on all trips into the forest, giving very pleasing views on several occasions.
PIN-TAILED MANAKIN (Ilicuramilitaris)
Two on the Bamboo trail on the 7th.
SOUTHERN BEARDLESS TYRANNULET (Camptostoma obsoletum)
One at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
YELLOW TYRANNULET (Capsiempis flaveola)
One on the Bamboo trail and two at the wetland reserve.
YELLOW BELLIED ELAENIA (Elaenia flavogaster)
One on the Jacamar excursion and two at the wetland reserve.
OLIVACEOUS ELAENIA (E. mesoleuca)
A single bird on the Theodora trail.
WHITE-CRESTED TYRANNULET (Serpophaga subcristata)
Three on the High Altitude trail were the only records.
GRAY HOODED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes rufiventris)
Ones or twos on three dates.
SEPIA CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon amaurocephalus)
Ones or twos on three dates.
OUSTALETS TYRANNULET (Phylloscartes oustaleti)
Two on the Cedae trail and one on the Theodora trail.
SERRA DO MAR TYRANNULET (P. difficilis)
One on the High Altitude Trail on the 9th.
MOTTLE CHEEKED TYRANNULET (P. ventralis)
Up to six on six dates.
PLANALTO TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias fasciatus)
Recorded on three dates.
ROUGH-LEGGED TYRANNULET (P. burmeisteri)
A single in the upper section of the National Park was the only record.
EARED PYGMY TYRANT (Myiornis auricularis)
Seen on both visits to the Cedae trail.
DRAB-BREASTED BAMBOO TYRANT (Hemitriccus diops)
A single on the Theodora trail on the 12th.
EYE RINGED TODY TYRANT (H. orbitatus)
Two at the National Park on the 13th.
HANG-NEST TODY-TYRANT (H. nidipendulus)
Three on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
OCHRE-FACED TODY-FLYCATCHER (Todirostrum plumbeiceps)
Recorded on five dates.
YELLOW LORED TODY FLYCATCHER (T. poliocephalum)
Recorded on three dates.
COMMON TODY-FLYCATCHER (T. cinereum)
Two on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
YELLOW OLIVE FLYCATCHER (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)
One of the commonest flycatchers being seen or heard almost daily.
YELLOW-BREASTED FLYCATCHER (T. flaviventris)
Two at the Wetland reserve on the 11th.
WHITE THROATED SPADEBILL (Platyrinchus mystaceus)
Recorded on four dates.
BRAN-COLOURED FLYCATCHER (Myiophobus fasciatus)
Two on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
WHISKERED FLYCATCHER (Myiobius barbatus)
Seen at the lodge and on both visits to the Bamboo trail.
CLIFF FLYCATCHER (Hirundinea ferruginea)
Three on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
FUSCOUS FLYCATCHER (Cnemotriccus fuscatus)
One at the wetland reserve on the 16th was the only record.
EULER’S FLYCATCHER (Lathotriccus euleri)
One at the wetland reserve on the 16th was the only record.
WHITE-RUMPED MONJITA (Xolmis velata)
A single on the High Altitude Trail and three on the Jacamar excursions.
BLUE-BILLED BLACK-TYRANT (Knipolegus cyanirostris)
A total of 5 on the High Altitude Trails.
VELVETY BLACK-TYRANT (K. nigerrimus)
Singles on the High Altitude Trails.
MASKED WATER TYRANT (Fluvicola nengeta)
Recorded daily at the lodge and on several of the excursions.
WHITE-HEADED MARSH-TYRANT (Arundicola leucocephala)
Three at the wetland reserve.
STREAMER-TAILED TYRANT (Gubernetes yetapa)
Six on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
YELLOW-BROWED TYRANT (Satrapa icterophrys)
Two on the Jacamar excursion and two at the wetland reserve.
LONG-TAILED TYRANT (Colonia colonus)
Recorded at the lodge and on the Jacamar excursion.
CATTLE TYRANT (Machetornis rixosus)
Four on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
SHEAR TAILED GRAY TYRANT (Muscipipra vetula)
A total of six on the High Altitude Trails.
GRAY HOODED ATTILA (Attila rufus)
One at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
SHORT-CRESTED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus ferox)
Two at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
GREAT KISKADEE (Pitangus sulphuratus)
Recorded daily from any suitable habitat.
BOAT-BILLED FLYCATCHER (Megarhyncus pitangua)
Recorded on most days around the lodge.
SOCIAL FLYCATCHER (M. similis)
Recorded almost daily at the lodge and on several of the excursions.
TROPICAL KINGBIRD (Tyrannus melancholicus)
Recorded almost daily from any suitable habitat.
GREENISH SCHIFFORNIS (Schiffornis virescens)
A single on the Theodora trail on the 12th.
CHESTNUT CROWNED BECARD (Pachyramphus castaneus)
Seen at the lodge and on several of the excursions.
WHITE-WINGED BECARD (P. polychopterus)
One on the Cedae trail on the 6th was the only record.
CRESTED BECARD (P. validus)
Seen at the lodge and on the Cedae trail.
SHARPBILL (Oxyruncus cristatus)
Ones or twos on three dates.
BROWN-CHESTED MARTIN (Progne tapera)
Seen at the wetland reserve and on the Jacamar excursion.
GREY-BREASTED MARTIN (P. chalybea)
Seen at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
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)
Two on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
LONG BILLED WREN (Thryothorus longirostris)
One was seen at the wetland reserve on the 11th.
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)
Ones or twos on three dates.
RUFOUS-BELLIED THRUSH (Turdus rufiventris)
Recorded daily from any suitable habitat.
PALE-BREASTED THRUSH (T. leucomelas)
Recorded almost daily.
CREAMY-BELLIED THRUSH (T. amaurochalinus)
Singles on the Bamboo trail and at the wetland reserve were the only records.
WHITE-NECKED THRUSH (T. albicollis)
One at the national park on the 13th was the only record.
COMMON WAXBILL (Estrilda astrild)
Two on the Jacamar excursion.
RED-EYED VIREO (Vireo olivaceous)
Singles on the Cedae trail and at the National Park.
RUFOUS CROWNED GREENLET (Hylophilus poecilotis)
Up to eight seen on five dates.
RUFOUS-BROWED PEPPER SHRIKE (Cyclarhis gujanensis)
Recorded almost daily from suitable forest habitat.
MASKED YELLOWTHROAT (Geothlypis aequinoctialis)
A single on the High Altitude trail on the 5th was the only record.
GOLDEN CROWNED WARBLER (Basileuterus culicivorus)
Recorded almost daily from any suitable forested habitat.
WHITE RIMMED WARBLER (B. leucoblepharus)
Recorded almost daily from any suitable forested habitat.
BANANAQUIT (Coereba flaveola)
Recorded daily from many locations.
CINNAMON TANAGER (Schistochlamys ruficapillus)
A single on the High Altitude trail on the 5th was the only record.
MAGPIE TANAGER (Cissopis leverriana)
Five on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th was the only record.
CHESTNUT-HEADED TANAGER Pyrrhocoma ruficeps
Three on the High Altitude trail on the 5th were the only record.
YELLOW-BACKED TANAGER (Hemithraupis flavicollis)
Four at the National Park on the 13th were the only records.
OLIVE-GREEN TANAGER (Orthogonys chloricterus)
Four were on the bird feeders at the lodge on the 10th.
FLAME CRESTED TANAGER (Tachyphonus cristatus)
Recorded at the National Park and on both visits to the Cedae trail.
RUBY CROWNED TANAGER (T. coronatus)
Recorded almost 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)
Recorded at the National Park and on the Cedae trail.
BRAZILIAN TANAGER (Ramphocelus bresilius)
Recorded almost daily within the grounds of the lodge.
SAYACA TANAGER (Thraupis sayaca)
Recorded everyday in the grounds of the lodge and various other locations.
AZURE-SHOULDERED TANAGER (T. cyanoptera)
Recorded on the lodge trails and on several of the excursions
GOLDEN CHEVRONED TANAGER (T. ornata)
Recorded daily from any forested habitat and at the lodge garden.
PALM TANAGER (T. palmarum)
Recorded daily within the grounds of the lodge.
DIADEMED TANAGER (Stephanophorus diadematus)
Ten on the High Altitude Trail on the 9th.
FAWN-BREASTED TANAGER (Pipraeidea melanonota)
Seen at the National Park, High Altitude Trails and the wetland reserve.
PURPLE-THROATED EUPHONIA (Euphonia chlorotica)
One at the wetland reserve on the 11th was the only record.
VIOLACEOUS EUPHONIA (E. violacea)
Commonly recorded from the feeders at the lodge.
GREEN-CHINNED EUPHONIA (E. chalybea)
A single on the Bamboo trail on the 15th was the only record.
ORANGE BELLIED EUPHONIA (E. xanthogaster)
Recorded at the feeders by the lodge on several occasions.
CHESTNUT BELLIED EUPHONIA (E. pectoralis)
Commonly recorded on the feeders at the lodge.
BLUE-NAPED CHLOROPHONIA (Chlorophonia cyanea)
Two on the Macae de Cima trail on the 8th.
GREEN HEADED TANAGER (Tangara seledon)
Recorded everyday from the feeders by the lodge and in suitable lowland forest habitats.
RED NECKED TANAGER (T. cyanocephala)
Recorded regularly within the grounds of the lodge and in suitable lowland forest habitats.
BRASSY BREASTED TANAGER (T. desmaresti)
This stunning bird was recorded on several dates from forest above 700 metres asl.
GILT-EDGED TANAGER (T. cyanoventris)
Three on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th were the only records.
BURNISHED BUFF TANAGER (T. cayana)
Recorded almost daily on the feeders by the lodge and from suitable forested habitat.
BLUE DACNIS (Dacnis cayana)
Regular at the lodge and on several of the excursions.
GREEN HONEYCREEPER (Chlorophanes spiza)
Ones or twos on several dates at the lodge.
SWALLOW TANAGER (Tersina viridis)
A single on the Jacamar excursion on the 16th.
BAY-CHESTED WARBLING FINCH (Poospiza thoracica)
Recorded on both of the High Altitude Trails.
BLUE-BLACK GRASSQUIT (Volatinia jacarina)
Recorded in small numbers from suitable farmland habitats.
BUFFY-FRONTED SEEDEATER (Sporophila frontalis)
One on the Theodora trail on the 12th.
TEMMINCK’S SEEDEATER (S. falcirostris)
Six on the Bamboo trail on the 15th.
LINED SEEDEATER (S. lineola)
One at the wetland reserve on the 11th was the only record.
DOUBLE-COLLARED SEEDEATER (S. caerulescens)
Recorded in small numbers from suitable habitats.
UNIFORM FINCH (Haplospiza unicolor)
Small numbers recorded on the high altitude, national park and Macae de Cima excursions.
SAFFRON FINCH (Sicalis flaveola)
Recorded on several occasions from any suitable habitat.
HALF-COLLARED SPARROW (Arremon semitorquatus)
One at the National Park was the only record.
RUFOUS COLLARED SPARROW (Zonotrichia capensis)
Recorded in small numbers from suitable habitats.
BUFF THROATED SALTATOR (Saltator maximus)
Recorded on the banana feeders in the garden on several dates.
BLACK-THROATED GROSBEAK (S. fuliginosus)
Seen on the Theodora trail and on both visits to the Cedae trail.
GREEN-WINGED SALTATOR (S. similes)
One to three recorded on three dates.
THICK-BILLED SALTATOR (S. maxillosus)
A single on the High Altitude trail on the 5th was the only record.
CHESTNUT-CAPPED BLACKBIRD (Agelaius ruficapillus)
Small numbers at the wetland and on the Jacamar excursion.
SHINY COWBIRD (Molothrus bonariensis)
Five on the Jacamar excursion.
RED-RUMPED CACIQUE (Cacicus haemorrhous)
Ten at the wetland reserve and pairs on the Ceade trail and at the National park.
CRESTED OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius decumanus)
Recorded at the lodge, the Cedae trail and on the Jacamar excursion.
HOODED SISKIN (Carduelis magellanica)
Three on the Jacamar excursion were the only records.
