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A curious trio of
White-fronted Nunbirds trying to sort out where the nunbirds
they just heard have gotten to! (Photo by tour participant
Paul Cozza)
Our Magnetic North tour provided an excellent opportunity to experience the highly complex Maranon valley region--such a unique and beautiful part of Peru! An important geographic barrier in bird distribution north-south in the Andes, the valley creates special conditions which allow a unique assemblage of birds characterized by many bird taxa restricted to this region. These bird species include the Marvelous Spatuletail, Royal Sunangel, Long-whiskered Owlet, Johnson’s Tody-Tyrant, and the new species of Turdus, the Varzea Thrush, among many others.
Our tour began in the Juan Guerra area outside of the city of Tarapoto. Here we had one of our first specialties, the Northern Slaty-Antshrike. It was also here that we saw a pair of Rufous Casiornis, a Bluish-fronted Jacamar, and the Hook-billed Kites, among others. We birded close to the Mayo river while eating our lunch and saw a group of elegant and graceful Swallow-tailed Kites flying around us. After that we headed to our first hotel of the tour located in the “city of the orchids,” Moyobamba.
The following early morning we drove to Morro de Calzada in order to look for some nightbirds. We were rewarded in our efforts by getting very good views of a responsive Little Nightjar that Pepper was able to keep in his spotlight while it was in flight! We also had some responses from Spot-tailed and Blackish nightjars, as well as from Pauraques. While enjoying our breakfast next to the road, we saw a small group of Saddleback Tamarins foraging (having breakfast?) across from where we were! Once refueled and energized, we birded along our way to the interpretation center, coming across White-lored and Sooty-headed tyrannulets, Olivaceous Woodcreeper, Lettered Aracari, Broad-billed Motmot, Green-backed and Blue-crowned Trogons, a pair of Striolated Puffbirds, and a responsive pair of Lineated Woodcreepers. We continued our drive until the Puente Verde area where, in order to give our crew some time to prepare our lunch, we stopped and birded the road. We did not have to travel too far before a flock came across our path and we started to identify birds: Ecuadorian Tyrannulet, Ash-browed Spinetail, Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner, Orange-eared, Paradise, Golden, Spotted, and Masked tanagers, and also the endemic Black-bellied and Yellow-crested tanagers! After lunch, we looked for Torrent Ducks from the bridge and found a male which gave us some good looks before flying out of sight. Seeing that Sickle-winged Guan in the middle of the river deserves special recognition too. From this point we headed to our final destination at the Owlet Lodge.
After long days of traveling, we decided to sleep well our first night and try for the Long-whiskered Owlet the second night in order to be rested and recovered. So, the following night we all hiked 900 meters to await dusk and--more importantly--for the owlet to start singing. Around 6:20 p.m. it began to call (along with the Rufous-banded Owl!). We started some playback, hoping to get it close enough for good looks. Unfortunately we did not succeed this time, despite the fact that Roberto was with us! Two nights later we returned, but again, luck was not on our side and we heard but did not see the owlet.
Our tour encountered very unusual weather that seems to have taken a toll on bird activity, making it difficult to find certain species, such as the Rusty-breasted, Ochre-fronted, Chestnut, and Rusty-tinged antpittas, as well as Crested and Golden-headed quetzals. Despite this, we had a terrific trip filled with many amazing highlights. Where to begin? Remember the Oilbird ravine and those swifts swooping in and out of it? And the Red-ruffed Fruitcrow that Bob found for us along the road? Or, the 42 species of hummingbirds we saw--out of a total of more than 50 that can be seen on this tour! How about the Marvelous Spatuletail coming to the feeders and staging that spectacular performance? And how can we forget the no-show Long-whiskered Owlet that came to tease us not once‚ but twice! Oh and remember the “Cliff” Flycatcher’s spot and all those wonderful birds we saw there? Perhaps it should be renamed the pygmy-owl spot! And of course we cannot forget the flocks in Afluente, the Waqanki feeders and its amazing hummers, and that cooperative Golden-collared Toucanet at the tunnel our last birding day of the tour.
It was a great tour filled with many great birds, and it was a sincere pleasure to meet and travel with each of you--such a highly skilled birding group! The opportunity to get to know enthusiastic bird-lovers from around the world is certainly one of the highlights of being a guide, and we hope to be in the field with each of you on future tours. Our thanks to Maggie Burnett from the Field Guides office for sharing in this journey with us, it was great having you in Peru. Additionally, we are very grateful to our superb local guides Roberto and Santos, and our amazing Manu Expeditions crew. Thanks for ensuring a smooth travel experience and taking such good care of us throughout the tour.
--Pepe
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KEYS FOR THIS LIST
One of the following keys may be shown in brackets for
individual species as appropriate: * = heard only, I =
introduced, E = endemic, N = nesting, a = austral migrant, b =
boreal migrant
BIRDS
Tinamidae (Tinamous)
CINEREOUS TINAMOU (Crypturellus cinereus) – Heard at Morro de Calzada [*] TATAUPA TINAMOU
(Crypturellus tataupa) – Heard on the Juan Guerra road [*]
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl)
TORRENT DUCK (Merganetta armata) – We were able to spot at least one male
during our stop at the bridge after lunch. Cracidae (Guans, Chachalacas, and
Curassows)
SPECKLED CHACHALACA (Ortalis guttata) – At Juan Guerra we saw at least five
individuals. ANDEAN GUAN
(Penelope montagnii) – Satisfying looks of one bird that was
very cooperative by staying perched long enough to allow us
to get it in the scope.
SICKLE-WINGED GUAN
(Chamaepetes goudotii) – This one has to be the very best sight I
ever had of this bird. I could not believe it was just
sitting in the middle of the river. I wonder if that bird
had some identity problems and thought it was a torrent
duck!
Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns)
The distinctive
paddle-shaped wings help identify a soaring Hook-billed
Kite. (Photo by tour participant Paul Cozza)
SNOWY EGRET
(Egretta thula)
LITTLE BLUE HERON
(Egretta caerulea)
CATTLE EGRET
(Bubulcus ibis)
STRIATED HERON
(Butorides striata)
Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills)
PUNA IBIS (Plegadis
ridgwayi) – The "mystery"
birds that were seen during the drive through the rice paddy
country. Cathartidae (New World Vultures)
BLACK VULTURE (Coragyps atratus) TURKEY VULTURE
(Cathartes aura)
GREATER
YELLOW-HEADED VULTURE (Cathartes
melambrotus)
KING VULTURE
(Sarcoramphus papa) – One immature individual was spotted
soaring around the Tarapoto airport among other vultures.
Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
HOOK-BILLED KITE (Chondrohierax uncinatus) – We found at least one along the Juan
Guerra road. SWALLOW-TAILED
KITE (Elanoides forficatus)
– In my humble opinion one of the most
graceful raptors!
DOUBLE-TOOTHED
KITE (Harpagus bidentatus)
– Some folks saw one at the Tunnel
area.
BLACK-CHESTED
BUZZARD-EAGLE (Geranoaetus
melanoleucus)
TINY HAWK (Accipiter superciliosus) – A quick view of an individual flying at
Morro.
ROADSIDE HAWK
(Buteo magnirostris)
WHITE-RUMPED HAWK
(Buteo leucorrhous) – Great studies of an adult flying across
Huembo.
BLACK HAWK-EAGLE
(Spizaetus tyrannus)
ORNATE HAWK-EAGLE
(Spizaetus ornatus) – One flying above the Tunnel. Thanks to
Paul for the pictures to help us to clear any doubt that it
was this species and not a Black-and-White Hawk-Eagle with
an unusually long tail.
BLACK-AND-CHESTNUT
EAGLE (Spizaetus isidori)
– Pepper spotted an adult soaring above
the Rio Chido area being harassed by a pair of American
Kestrels. And for Pepe, it was the first time that he'd seen
an adult in full plumage...kind of a lifer!
Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras)
YELLOW-HEADED CARACARA (Milvago chimachima) – Two individuals were spotted during our
drive the first day. AMERICAN KESTREL
(Falco sparverius) – A pair put up a nice show harassing a
Black-and-chestnut Eagle in the Rio Chido area.
BAT FALCON
(Falco rufigularis)
Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
RUSSET-CROWNED CRAKE (Anurolimnas viridis) – Nice looks of a pair with at least one
chick from the hummer tower at Waqanki. PLUMBEOUS RAIL
(Pardirallus sanguinolentus) – A pair showed splendidly in response to
Pepper's playback at the Pomacochas lake reeds.
Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)
ANDEAN LAPWING (Vanellus resplendens) – Paul was able to spot a flock that went
out of sight at Pomacochas. Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets)
BLACK-NECKED STILT (Himantopus mexicanus) – Seen by Nancy in the rice paddy area
Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers)
LARGE-BILLED TERN (Phaetusa simplex) – Seen over the Rio Mayo below the Colombia
Bridge near where we were rained out for lunch Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
ROCK PIGEON (Columba livia) [I] SCALED PIGEON
(Patagioenas speciosa) – We had good views on at least one at the
Morro road.
BAND-TAILED PIGEON
(Patagioenas fasciata) – Every day at the Owlet lodge area.
PLUMBEOUS PIGEON
(Patagioenas plumbea) – We had good views of this species at
Afluente.
RUDDY PIGEON
(Patagioenas subvinacea) – Ditto.
EARED DOVE
(Zenaida auriculata)
RUDDY GROUND-DOVE
(Columbina talpacoti)
BLUE GROUND-DOVE
(Claravis pretiosa) – We had briefs looks of one birding the
Morro road.
WHITE-TIPPED DOVE
(DECOLOR) (Leptotila verreauxi
decolor) [*]
WHITE-TIPPED DOVE
(BRASILIENSIS GROUP) (Leptotila
verreauxi decipiens)
[*]
Psittacidae (Parrots)
ROSE-FRONTED PARAKEET (Pyrrhura roseifrons) – We heard them first and then we had
dynamite views on the scope of this species. Among the
adults there were also some immature individuals with a
slightly different plumage. SCARLET-FRONTED
PARAKEET (Aratinga wagleri)
– We heard a flock flying towards us in
the dry part of the Uctubamba River at the Huembo center. We
were able to spot them once they perched at the eucalyptus
trees.
WHITE-EYED
PARAKEET (Aratinga
leucophthalma) – There was a
flock foraging in the vegetation across the road on the
opposite direction from the oilbird ravine.
COBALT-WINGED
PARAKEET (Brotogeris
cyanoptera)
BLUE-HEADED PARROT
(Pionus menstruus)
SPECKLE-FACED
PARROT (WHITE-CAPPED) (Pionus
tumultuosus seniloides) –
This time we were lucky with this species. We found a group
foraging in the cecropia trees at the beginning of the Rio
Chido trail.
SCALY-NAPED PARROT
(Amazona mercenaria) – This high elevation parrot was seen and
heard several times around the Abra Patricia area.
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
SQUIRREL CUCKOO (Piaya cayana) SMOOTH-BILLED ANI
(Crotophaga ani)
Strigidae (Owls)
WHITE-THROATED SCREECH-OWL (Megascops albogularis) – It did not allow good views of itself.
[*] BAND-BELLIED OWL
(Pulsatrix melanota) – We heard it at Morro while looking for
nightjars but it did not respond as we wanted to the
playback. [*]
ANDEAN PYGMY-OWL
(Glaucidium jardinii) – While birding the Mono trail and
whistling this call to attract other passerines, we got a
responsive individual that despite the leaders' efforts to
get it at some point to be seen, it refused to show.
[*]
FERRUGINOUS
PYGMY-OWL (Glaucidium
brasilianum) – While applying
the same strategy at the Cliff Flycatcher spot, Elaine found
an individual perched that put on an amazing show. Needless
to say, we enjoyed the many other birds that came to
investigate and harass the pygmy-owl.
LONG-WHISKERED
OWLET (Xenoglaux loweryi)
– If I were to find a phrase for this
moment, I would probably choose "so close, yet to far
away"--twice! Ouch. Despite our efforts, this time the
mythical Long-whiskered Owlet did not cooperate and we had
to settle with hearing it only. [*]
RUFOUS-BANDED OWL
(Ciccaba albitarsis) [*]
Caprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies)
COMMON PAURAQUE (Nyctidromus albicollis) – Heard and briefly seen at the Morro
SPOT-TAILED
NIGHTJAR (Caprimulgus
maculicaudus) – Seen at the
Morro
LITTLE NIGHTJAR
(Caprimulgus parvulus) – Pepper's skill at putting this bird on
the spotlight was just amazing!
BLACKISH NIGHTJAR
(Caprimulgus nigrescens) [*]
Steatornithidae (Oilbird)
OILBIRD (Steatornis
caripensis) – We had nice
views of this unique bird that uses echolocation to navigate
at nights while they search for food. Apodidae (Swifts)
CHESTNUT-COLLARED SWIFT (Streptoprocne rutila) WHITE-COLLARED
SWIFT (Streptoprocne zonaris)
– Some of these swifts were flying in
and out of the oilbird ravine.
WHITE-TIPPED SWIFT
(Aeronautes montivagus) – We saw some at Garcia while searching for
the sunangel.
FORK-TAILED
PALM-SWIFT (Tachornis
squamata) – Seen around the
Morro
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
WHITE-NECKED JACOBIN (Florisuga mellivora) – At the feeders in Waqanki RUFOUS-BREASTED
HERMIT (Glaucis hirsutus)
– Ditto
GREEN HERMIT
(Phaethornis guy) – We saw this bird at the Afluente area.
KOEPCKE'S HERMIT
(Phaethornis koepckeae) – This Peruvian endemic was a little bit
skittish and did not cooperate to allow longer and better
looks, however we managed to see it well.
LONG-TAILED HERMIT
(Phaethornis superciliosus) – At the feeders in Waqanki
GRAY-CHINNED
HERMIT (Phaethornis
griseogularis) – We saw this
species at the Afluente area.
GREEN-FRONTED
LANCEBILL (Doryfera ludovicae)
– The female of this species was
causing certain confusion with the other species, the
Blue-fronted Lancebill. Fortunately we were able to get
better looks and confirm the ID which was backed up by the
elevation range.
Golden-collared
Toucanets can be quite lethargic once lured into view by
playback. This male was a classic example, hanging around
in the open for a long time after we'd called him in.
(Photo by tour participant Paul Cozza)
GREEN VIOLETEAR
(Colibri thalassinus) – Seen at the lodge feeders
SPARKLING
VIOLETEAR (Colibri coruscans)
– They were dominating the feeders at
Huembo lodge.
BLACK-THROATED
MANGO (Anthracothorax
nigricollis) – We enjoyed
wonderful views of both male and female at Waqanki.
AMETHYST-THROATED
SUNANGEL (Heliangelus
amethysticollis) – I believe
only Walt and Nancy managed to see this hummer.
ROYAL SUNANGEL
(Heliangelus regalis) – This bird tested our patience and played
hard to see with us but we managed to have some looks at the
Garcia ridges. This specialty for the area was recently
discover in Ecuador near the border with Peru.
RUFOUS-CRESTED
COQUETTE (Lophornis delattrei)
– We had some looks of a male at the
Morro area (thanks to Maggie), but on our way back, at
Waqanki, we had dynamite views of a male visiting the
feeders and females feeding on the verbena on the grounds.
SPECKLED
HUMMINGBIRD (Adelomyia
melanogenys) – We saw this
species on a regular basis during the trip, mainly at the
lodge feeders.
LONG-TAILED SYLPH
(Aglaiocercus kingi) – Ditto
GREEN-TAILED
TRAINBEARER (Lesbia nuna)
– Thanks to Oscar's kindness, the guard
of Puerto Pumas, we were able to see a nice male at the
hotel gardens.
RUFOUS-CAPPED
THORNBILL (Chalcostigma
ruficeps) – Jack saw one
around the lodge parking area.
GREENISH PUFFLEG
(Haplophaedia aureliae) – Unfortunately the illustration in the
Birds of Peru does not show some of the most important
features to identify this bird, making a good challenge for
us. Luckily Paul's very clear and crisp picture was enough
for Pepper's experience and expertise to get a positive ID
on the bird. The illustration of this species in the
Handbook of the Birds of the World is very good and covers
the details that birds of Peru illustration does not.
EMERALD-BELLIED
PUFFLEG (Eriocnemis alinae)
– One of the usual suspects at the
Owlet Lodge feeders.
MARVELOUS
SPATULETAIL (Loddigesia
mirabilis) – Mirabilis
Admirabilis!!! I cannot think of another hummingbird so
flamboyant and spectacular as this species. I cannot tell
you how lucky we were by having this unique opportunity to
enjoy great views at will as we did on the feeders at the
Huembo center. Certainly the work done by ECOAN with ABC to
protect these areas (and the species within it!) has been
greatly enhanced by hiring Santos Montenegro (the very first
warden of the Spatuletail) as the director of Huembo.
[E]
BRONZY INCA
(Coeligena coeligena) – Another of the regular visitors at the
Owlet Lodge feeders
COLLARED INCA
(Coeligena torquata) – We had some looks of this hummer at the
feeders and also along the road.
GREAT SAPPHIREWING
(Pterophanes cyanopterus) – Seen by Nancy.
CHESTNUT-BREASTED
CORONET (Boissonneaua
matthewsii) – The feeder
bullies.
BOOTED RACKET-TAIL
(Ocreatus underwoodii) – This petite beauty was seen mostly at the
feeders and occasionally along the road.
RUFOUS-VENTED
WHITETIP (Urosticte
ruficrissa) – Our best looks
were from the lodge tower where we saw a male working the
flowers below us.
FAWN-BREASTED
BRILLIANT (Heliodoxa
rubinoides) – Another of the
usual suspects at the lodge feeders
VIOLET-FRONTED
BRILLIANT (Heliodoxa
leadbeateri) – We saw this
species among others at the Huembo center.
WHITE-BELLIED
WOODSTAR (Chaetocercus
mulsant) – This
bumblebee-like beauty was well seen at he Owlet Lodge
feeders almost every day.
LITTLE WOODSTAR
(Chaetocercus bombus) – We had several females at the Huembo
center.
AMETHYST WOODSTAR
(Calliphlox amethystina) – We only had a very brief look of this
hummer at Waqanki while trying to get some nectar in the
verbena bush at the entrance. Unfortunately two female
Rufous-crested Coquettes did not like it and chased it away
before we all could lay eyes on it.
BLUE-TAILED
EMERALD (Chlorostilbon
mellisugus) – Good views at
the Waqanki feeders and verbena.
GRAY-BREASTED
SABREWING (Campylopterus
largipennis) – First Nancy
got views of this large hummer at Morro and on our way back,
we saw it well in Waqanki and at the tunnel.
NAPO SABREWING
(Campylopterus villaviscensio) – Seen at the tunnel.
FORK-TAILED
WOODNYMPH (Thalurania furcata)
– We saw it at different locations:
Morro, Afluente, and Waqanki.
MANY-SPOTTED
HUMMINGBIRD (Taphrospilus
hypostictus) – Seen twice in
the lower parts of the road and in Waqanki
WHITE-BELLIED
HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia
chionogaster) – This hummer
was seen very well in the rio Chido trail.
ANDEAN EMERALD
(Amazilia franciae cyanocollis) – We had very good views of this pretty
hummer at the Huembo center.
SAPPHIRE-SPANGLED
EMERALD (Amazilia lactea)
– Seen at Waqanki and the Tunnel.
GOLDEN-TAILED
SAPPHIRE (Chrysuronia oenone)
– This hummer was seen on one of our
day trips to Afluente and later the feeders at Waqanki
allowed better views.
WHITE-CHINNED
SAPPHIRE (Hylocharis cyanus)
– First seen briefly in the Morro; the
feeders at Waqanki allowed additional views of this little
gem.
Trogonidae (Trogons)
GREEN-BACKED TROGON (Trogon viridis) – Seen very well on this trip. We saw a
pair nesting on the Tunnel road. [N]
BLUE-CROWNED
TROGON (Trogon curucui)
– We had a very responsive pair in the
Morro interpretative center.
COLLARED TROGON
(Trogon collaris) – We saw one in the Tunnel area.
MASKED TROGON
(Trogon personatus) – Heard and seen well at the Abra Patricia
area
Momotidae (Motmots)
BROAD-BILLED MOTMOT (Electron platyrhynchum) – We heard only an individual that played
seek-and-hide with us. [*]
Bucconidae (Puffbirds)
STRIOLATED PUFFBIRD (Nystalus striolatus) – An pair responded well to playback at the
Morro trail but did not show. LANCEOLATED
MONKLET (Micromonacha
lanceolata) – After several
failed attempts, Nancy amazingly spotted an individual that
was quietly sitting (very puffbird-like!) on a branch. We
had the chance to put the scopes on it and enjoy great views
of this little beauty.
WHITE-FRONTED
NUNBIRD (Monasa morphoeus)
– We had a VERY responsive group at
Afluente that came after the playback and performed very
well!
SWALLOW-WINGED
PUFFBIRD (Chelidoptera
tenebrosa) – We spotted at
least one individual while having lunch on our first day
along the Mayo river.
Galbulidae (Jacamars)
BLUISH-FRONTED JACAMAR (Galbula cyanescens) – We had excellent views at the Juan Guerra
road our first day. Capitonidae (New World Barbets)
Lanceolated
Monklets can be inconspicuous little devils, but
fortunately they can also be pretty inactive, so when you
are lucky enough to spot one, you're likely to get
incredible, lengthy views, as we did. (Photo by tour
participant Paul Cozza)
VERSICOLORED
BARBET (Eubucco versicolor)
– We were very lucky with this species
at Afluente as they showed very well while foraging with the
mixed flock that kept us busy there.
Ramphastidae (Toucans)
EMERALD TOUCANET (BLUE-THROATED)
(Aulacorhynchus prasinus
caeruleogularis) – We had a
pair that responded splendidly to playback and flew across
the Rio Chido to give us some wonderful views. LETTERED ARACARI
(Pteroglossus inscriptus) – During our birding morning at the Morro
we came across a group of this birds foraging in some
treetops.
CHESTNUT-EARED
ARACARI (Pteroglossus
castanotis) – We encountered
this bird along the Juan Guerra road and next day at
breakfast in the Morro.
GOLDEN-COLLARED
TOUCANET (Selenidera
reinwardtii) – What else can
I say about the amazingly responsive and tame male that came
in response to playback and sat on the open for a very long
time allowing great views--and pictures!
BLACK-MANDIBLED
TOUCAN (BLACK-MANDIBLED) (Ramphastos
ambiguus abbreviatus) – At
Afluente we scored with a group of this species that are
very vocal.
WHITE-THROATED
TOUCAN (Ramphastos tucanus
cuvieri) – One was heard at a
distance in the Afluente area. [*]
Picidae (Woodpeckers)
SPECKLE-CHESTED PICULET (Picumnus steindachneri) – During our first outing to Afluente some
folks reported a piculet-like species that was later
confirmed to be this little woodpecker. YELLOW-TUFTED
WOODPECKER (Melanerpes
cruentatus) – We heard and
saw at least one individual during our first day along the
Juan Guerra road.
SMOKY-BROWN
WOODPECKER (Picoides
fumigatus) – During our first
hike along the road in Abra Patricia we saw at least one
individual.
RED-STAINED
WOODPECKER (Veniliornis
affinis) – A female was seen
briefly at the Tunnel area. Despite our attempts to lure it
into the open, the bird did not show well.
GOLDEN-OLIVE
WOODPECKER (Colaptes
rubiginosus) – We saw one
during our excursion to Afluente.
CRIMSON-MANTLED
WOODPECKER (Colaptes rivolii)
– At first I thought it was a red
bromeliad at the distance, but Marjorie called it as a bird
and yes! It was indeed this species.
LINEATED
WOODPECKER (Dryocopus
lineatus) – We saw this bird
flying and wanted it to be the Crimson-bellied, but it
turned out to be the less exciting Lineated.
Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers)
PALE-LEGGED HORNERO (Furnarius leucopus) – One heard at the Cliff Flycatcher spot.
We also saw an old nest on one of the distant trees from
where we were birding. AZARA'S SPINETAIL
(Synallaxis azarae) – Seen and heard at Abra Patricia.
DARK-BREASTED
SPINETAIL (Synallaxis
albigularis) – During our
stop before Aguas Verdes, we heard this bird vocalizing not
to far away from our location. After playback it came close
and allowed us to see it very well.
ASH-BROWED
SPINETAIL (Cranioleuca
curtata) – We had a family
group foraging in the flock we encountered at the Aguas
Verdes area.
RUFOUS-FRONTED
THORNBIRD (Phacellodomus
rufifrons) – We came across
quite a few nests of this species, as well as the birds
themselves. Along the Juan Guerra road there was one pair
working on their nest. [N]
EQUATORIAL
GRAYTAIL (Xenerpestes
singularis) – During our full
day at Afluente we had a pair that responded to playback
very well allowing great views to everybody.
SPOTTED BARBTAIL
(Premnoplex brunnescens) – While waiting for our second attempt for
the Long-whiskered Owlet, we heard an individual that was
lured out with playback. Unfortunately the light was not the
best to have great views of it.
PEARLED TREERUNNER
(Margarornis squamiger) – As far as I know, only Jack saw this
species our third day of the trip.
MONTANE
FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Anabacerthia
striaticollis) – We saw it
twice at Afluente.
BUFF-BROWED
FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Syndactyla
rufosuperciliata) – At least
one individual was seen but others also heard at Afluente.
RUFOUS-TAILED
FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Philydor
ruficaudatum)
RUFOUS-RUMPED
FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Philydor
erythrocercum) – We saw one
on that flock we encountered at Aguas Verdes. We even saw
the rufous rump!
BUFF-FRONTED
FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Philydor
rufum) – We saw it twice: the
first time at Morro and later at the tunnel.
BUFF-THROATED
FOLIAGE-GLEANER (Automolus
ochrolaemus) – Mostly heard,
although the last day one individual was seen on the tunnel
area.
STREAKED XENOPS
(Xenops rutilans) – Seen and heard at different locations.
OLIVACEOUS
WOODCREEPER (Sittasomus
griseicapillus) – We had a
very responsive but more importantly showy individual during
our birding outing at the Morro.
OLIVE-BACKED
WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus
triangularis) – We saw this
species at Afluente.
MONTANE
WOODCREEPER (Lepidocolaptes
lacrymiger) – We saw this guy
at our first stop along the Rio Chido.
LINEATED
WOODCREEPER (Lepidocolaptes
albolineatus) – We heard this
canopy specialist and were able to lure a pair into the open
with playback.
Thamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds)
RUFOUS-CAPPED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus ruficapillus) – If there were an easy-to-see award for
birds, this species would make the short list. Even before
we started playback, Paul saw it very well; then, needless
to say, we all had great views. LINED ANTSHRIKE
(Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) – At Afluente we heard it and lured a male
into the open for fine views.
PLAIN-WINGED
ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus
schistaceus) – Heard only
around the Waqanki gardens. [*]
NORTHERN
SLATY-ANTSHRIKE (MARANON) (Thamnophilus
punctatus huallagae) – Yes!
One of the specialties from the area that is part of a
complex that may be split in the future.
VARIABLE ANTSHRIKE
(Thamnophilus caerulescens) – Seen at Abra Patricia
ASH-THROATED
ANTWREN (Herpsilochmus
parkeri) – Heard only. It did
not respond to playback; instead, Yellow-breasted did!
[E*]
YELLOW-BREASTED
ANTWREN (Herpsilochmus
axillaris) – Responded to the
previous bird's vocalization, but it did not show. [*]
LONG-TAILED
ANTBIRD (Drymophila caudata)
– We saw and heard this bird in the
bamboo on several locations during the tour.
BLACKISH ANTBIRD
(BLACKISH) (Cercomacra
nigrescens aequatorialis) –
Only heard around Afluente. [*]
BLACKISH ANTBIRD
(FUSCICAUDA) (Cercomacra
nigrescens fuscicauda) – Also
heard only, but around the Waqanki area. [*]
WHITE-BACKED
FIRE-EYE (Pyriglena leuconota)
– During our hike to the owlet spot, we
heard a Rusty-breasted Antpitta and tried to lured it in
with playback. Instead we had a very skittish individual of
this species.
WHITE-BROWED
ANTBIRD (Myrmoborus
leucophrys) [*]
BLACK-FACED
ANTBIRD (Myrmoborus
myotherinus) – A very raspy
and unusual vocalization from this species fooled both of
the leaders making them think that it was another species
(Yellow-browed Antbird), which would have turned out to be a
very significant extension of its range. Pepper and I will
have a chance to compare the recording I made of its song
with Dan Lane's recordings of this same population of
Black-faceds at the end of August. If it turns out our bird
was Yellow-browed, we'll let you know.
PERUVIAN
WARBLING-ANTBIRD (Hypocnemis
peruviana) [*]
CHESTNUT-TAILED
ANTBIRD (Myrmeciza hemimelaena
hemimelaena) [*]
Formicariidae (Antthrushes)
BARRED ANTTHRUSH (Chamaeza mollissima) – This bird responded to the playback but
never came close enough! [*]
Grallariidae (Antpittas)
This stunning
male Rufous-crested Coquette at the Waqanki feeders was
one of an incredible 42 species of hummingbirds seen on
the tour! (Photo by tour participant Paul Cozza)
OCHRE-FRONTED
ANTPITTA (Grallaricula
ochraceifrons) – Heard about
800 meters out the owlet trail, but it only returned song in
response to playback. [*]
RUSTY-BREASTED
ANTPITTA (TUMBES) (Grallaricula
ferrugineipectus leymebambae) –
Heard a couple of times in the Abra Patricia area. Antpitta
vocalization was scant during our tour. [*]
Conopophagidae (Gnateaters)
CHESTNUT-CROWNED GNATEATER (Conopophaga castaneiceps) – Another species that responded to
playback but did not show. Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos)
TRILLING TAPACULO (Scytalopus parvirostris) [*] RUFOUS-VENTED
TAPACULO (Scytalopus
femoralis) [*]
WHITE-CROWNED
TAPACULO (Scytalopus atratus)
[*]
Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
WHITE-LORED TYRANNULET (Ornithion inerme) – A very responsive and nervous individual
was seen at the Morro. WHITE-TAILED
TYRANNULET (Mecocerculus
poecilocercus) – The leaders
had some quick views of this bird at the Rio Chido trail.
YELLOW-BELLIED
ELAENIA (Elaenia flavogaster)
– Seen several times at the lower
elevation locations.
WHITE-CRESTED
ELAENIA (Elaenia albiceps)
– We saw it almost daily at the Abra
Patricia area.
SIERRAN ELAENIA
(Elaenia pallatangae) – Seen at the lodge and in elsewhere in the
Abra Patricia area.
TORRENT TYRANNULET
(Serpophaga cinerea) – A lifer for Maggie! We saw one at the
river during the stop where we also saw the Rufous-capped
Antshrike.
STREAK-NECKED
FLYCATCHER (Mionectes
striaticollis) – Seen almost
daily.
OCHRE-BELLIED
FLYCATCHER (Mionectes
oleagineus) – When Nancy was
asking about the Mionectes genus at the Tunnel, this little
guy came onto the scene. Timing could not have been better!
SEPIA-CAPPED
FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon
amaurocephalus) – One heard
at Juan Guerra, another bird briefly seen at the Morro
trail.
SLATY-CAPPED
FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon
superciliaris) – Seen twice:
once around Juan Guerra and later at Afluente.
MARBLE-FACED
BRISTLE-TYRANT (Phylloscartes
ophthalmicus) – We had good
views of this species in one of the flocks we encountered
during our full day excursion to Afluente.
SPECTACLED
BRISTLE-TYRANT (Phylloscartes
orbitalis) – Ditto
MOTTLE-CHEEKED
TYRANNULET (Phylloscartes
ventralis) – Ditto
ECUADORIAN
TYRANNULET (Phylloscartes
gualaquizae) – We saw this
bird the two days we went to Afluente; our first encounter
at Aguas Verdes was extraordinary.
SOOTY-HEADED
TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias
griseiceps) – We saw a pair
extremely well at the Morro.
BLACK-CAPPED
TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias
nigrocapillus) – We had one
individual that did not respond well to playback in the Rio
Chido area.
ASHY-HEADED
TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias
cinereiceps) – Jack saw one
in the Abra Patricia area.
PLUMBEOUS-CROWNED
TYRANNULET (Phyllomyias
plumbeiceps) – One extremely
responsive bird that sat transfixed for us a little above
Afluente; what a bird to see in the scope!
GOLDEN-FACED
TYRANNULET (Zimmerius
chrysops) – Common. We saw
and heard it many times most every day!
AMAZONIAN
SCRUB-FLYCATCHER (Sublegatus
obscurior) – Brief looks of
this species at the Morro.
ORNATE FLYCATCHER
(Myiotriccus ornatus) – Seen by Pepper in Afluente
SCALE-CRESTED
PYGMY-TYRANT (Lophotriccus
pileatus) – Against all odds,
this bird performed better that I thought--by far! We all
had great views of this little gem a little above Afluente.
BLACK-THROATED
TODY-TYRANT (Hemitriccus
granadensis) – During our
hike on the Mono trail we heard and lured into the open this
pretty tody-tyrant.
JOHNSON'S
TODY-FLYCATCHER (Poecilotriccus
luluae) – On our first
morning birding the road around the lodge we scored this
little gem. We all had great views of a pair that responded
very well to playback. [E]
COMMON
TODY-FLYCATCHER (Todirostrum
cinereum) – Seen at the
Tunnel area
YELLOW-MARGINED
FLYCATCHER (Tolmomyias
assimilis) – Ditto
YELLOW-BREASTED
FLYCATCHER (Tolmomyias
flaviventris) – We saw this
species first along the Juan Guerra road.
CINNAMON
FLYCATCHER (Pyrrhomyias
cinnamomeus) – Seen and heard
several times around Abra Patricia and Garcia.
CLIFF FLYCATCHER
(Hirundinea ferruginea) – Well, this time we did not find the Cliff
Flycatcher at its spot. Instead we found it at the Tunnel
area.
OLIVE-CHESTED
FLYCATCHER (Myiophobus
cryptoxanthus) – One seen
during our morning outing to Afluente the third day.
SMOKE-COLORED
PEWEE (Contopus fumigatus)
– We saw one individual at the Rio
Chido area.
BLACK PHOEBE
(Sayornis nigricans) – This population is sometimes called
"White-winged Black Phoebe."
RUFOUS-TAILED
TYRANT (Knipolegus poecilurus)
– Common. A female was on the nest at
Afluente. [N]
SLATY-BACKED
CHAT-TYRANT (MAROON-BELTED) (Ochthoeca
cinnamomeiventris angustifasciata) – Part of the group had some looks of this
bird during the second owlet try and later everybody caught
up with one bird at the Rio Chido.
RUFOUS CASIORNIS
(Casiornis rufus) – During Pepe's pilgrimage to find the
vehicles, the group was able to see a pair of these birds
along the Juan Guerra road.
PALE-EDGED
FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus
cephalotes) – Seen well at
the lodge
GREAT KISKADEE
(Pitangus sulphuratus)
SOCIAL FLYCATCHER
(Myiozetetes similis)
GOLDEN-CROWNED
FLYCATCHER (Myiodynastes
chrysocephalus) – Seen well
at the Tunnel
STREAKED
FLYCATCHER (Myiodynastes
maculatus) – Seen at
different locations [N]
VARIEGATED
FLYCATCHER (Empidonomus
varius) – Our first day,
along the Juan Guerra road, Maggie alerted us to this bird,
which at first appeared to be a Piratic Flycatcher; but
thanks to Bob's close eye, we corrected the ID.
TROPICAL KINGBIRD
(Tyrannus melancholicus)
Cotingidae (Cotingas)
GREEN-AND-BLACK FRUITEATER (Pipreola riefferii) – We heard a few but none responded to
playback. Later we found a pair foraging along the road and
had nice views of them. BARRED FRUITEATER
(Pipreola arcuata arcuata) – The largest of the fruiteaters was heard
only. [*]
CHESTNUT-CRESTED
COTINGA (Ampelion rufaxilla)
– Groan. [*]
ANDEAN
COCK-OF-THE-ROCK (Rupicola
peruvianus) – Well, we were
all expecting to see at least one of these gaudy birds, and
little by little, one by one started to emerge from the
forest. Remember the vivid orange of the males against the
lush green vegetation? We were wondering how many would have
to come across before we could say: Oh, just another
cock-of-the-rock! Final count, 13 birds.
RED-RUFFED
FRUITCROW (Pyroderus scutatus)
– I'm still thinking about this one!
Bob spotted a male in the middle of the bushes and the bird
stayed long enough for us to enjoy amazing views of a bird
that its not usually that easy to see. It was the very best
I've seen it, by far!
AMAZONIAN
UMBRELLABIRD (Cephalopterus
ornatus) – Great looks of a
male above our heads in the Afluente area.
Pipridae (Manakins)
FIERY-CAPPED MANAKIN (Machaeropterus pyrocephalus) – Heard around the feeders in Waqanki and
along the road belong the Tunnel. [*]
BLUE-CROWNED
MANAKIN (Lepidothrix coronata)
– A female was seen along the Juan
Guerra road.
Tityridae (Tityras and Allies)
MASKED TITYRA (Tityra semifasciata) – One seen at Afluente and one more heard
at the Tunnel. BARRED BECARD
(Pachyramphus versicolor) – We had several good views of this
species.
WHITE-WINGED
BECARD (Pachyramphus
polychopterus) – At the Morro
a male responded very well to the playback allowing us great
views of him.
Vireonidae (Vireos)
BROWN-CAPPED VIREO (Vireo leucophrys) – Seen regularly RED-EYED VIREO
(Vireo olivaceus) – Ditto
DUSKY-CAPPED
GREENLET (Hylophilus
hypoxanthus) – Great studies
of this species at the lower part of the Tunnel road.
RUFOUS-BROWED
PEPPERSHRIKE (Cyclarhis
gujanensis) – Heard almost
every day. At least one was seen.
Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)
WHITE-COLLARED JAY (Cyanolyca viridicyanus) – During one of our birding excursions
along the Abra Patricia road, some folks were rewarded by
having some looks at this jay. GREEN JAY (INCA)
(Cyanocorax yncas yncas) – The Inca version of the Green Jay was
seen very well our first day. We came across others later
during the trip as well.
Hirundinidae (Swallows)
BLUE-AND-WHITE SWALLOW (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca) – Seen every day! WHITE-BANDED
SWALLOW (Atticora fasciata)
– We saw some at the Rio Mayo area our
first day.
SOUTHERN
ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx
ruficollis)
A gorgeous male
Golden-collared Honeycreeper was one of the highlights of
a big mixed flock at Afluente. (Photo by tour participant
Paul Cozza)
BROWN-CHESTED
MARTIN (Progne tapera)
Troglodytidae (Wrens)
GRAY-MANTLED WREN (Odontorchilus branickii) – We had great views of this unusual wren
at Afluente; it's almost invariably seen in mixed-species
flocks. SHARPE'S WREN
(Cinnycerthia olivascens) – Nancy and Walt had good views of this
species near the lodge tower.
CORAYA WREN
(Pheugopedius coraya) – We heard them along the Rio Mayo and
tried to lure them into view. Unfortunately, they did not
show us much.
SPECKLE-BREASTED
WREN (MARANON) (Pheugopedius
sclateri sclateri) – Heard at
Huembo. [*]
HOUSE WREN
(Troglodytes aedon) – Almost every day!
BAR-WINGED
WOOD-WREN (Henicorhina
leucoptera) – On our first
try some folks had some looks of this species. Our next
time, the weather was awful and did not help to get another
view of this wren.
GRAY-BREASTED
WOOD-WREN (Henicorhina
leucophrys) [*]
SCALY-BREASTED
WREN (SOUTHERN) (Microcerculus
marginatus marginatus) –
Heard at the Morro
Polioptilidae (Gnatcatchers)
TROPICAL GNATCATCHER (TROPICAL) (Polioptila plumbea parvirostris) – Heard along the Juan Guerra road and
elsewhere. [*] Cinclidae (Dippers)
WHITE-CAPPED DIPPER (Cinclus leucocephalus) – We spotted an adult on the Rio Chido and
to our surprise it was building a nest! I had never seen the
structure itself, so it was a very educational experience
for me! How big and bulky, yet well-shaped. [N] Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies)
ANDEAN SOLITAIRE (Myadestes ralloides) – This bird was heard (remember the
squeaking door-like sound?) and seen by some on the second
owlet outing and along the Rio Chido. PALE-BREASTED
THRUSH (Turdus leucomelas)
– It was seen around the Shilcayo area
the last day in Tarapoto.
BLACK-BILLED
THRUSH (Turdus ignobilis)
– At Morro we saw some and later the
last day as we drove from Abra Patricia.
GREAT THRUSH
(Turdus fuscater gigantodes) – Every day at the proper elevation
GLOSSY-BLACK
THRUSH (Turdus serranus)
– Mostly heard
THRUSH (NEW
SPECIES) (MORRO DE CALZADA) (Turdus
sp. nov. 1) – =Turdus
sanchezorum or Varzea Thrush? A possible flyby at the Morro.
Parulidae (New World Warblers)
TROPICAL PARULA (Setophaga pitiayumi) – We saw this little beauty several times.
CITRINE WARBLER
(Myiothlypis luteoviridis) [*]
BUFF-RUMPED
WARBLER (Myiothlypis
fulvicauda) – After hearing
one in the lower Tunnel area, we lured it out and it
performed well. In fact, I have never seen this species
perching as high in vegetation as this individual did!
RUSSET-CROWNED
WARBLER (Myiothlypis coronatus
inaequalis) – Mostly heard
but we had brief views of a male on the Mono trail.
SLATE-THROATED
REDSTART (Myioborus miniatus)
– At the lower elevations we found it
in the mixed flocks.
SPECTACLED
REDSTART (Myioborus
melanocephalus) – Replacing
the preceding species at higher elevation.
Coerebidae (Bananaquit)
BANANAQUIT (Coereba
flaveola) Thraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
BLACK-FACED TANAGER (Schistochlamys melanopis) – We spotted this bird at the Cliff
Flycatcher (or should we call it the Pygmy-Owl?) spot
sitting just above an aggravated pygmy-owl. MAGPIE TANAGER
(Cissopis leverianus) – Pepe saw one while looking for the bus
the first day.
WHITE-CAPPED
TANAGER (Sericossypha
albocristata) – After a very
disappointing first encounter with some at the road, we had
an incredible show by a group that was foraging around the
lodge tower. They came really close and as always blew me
away!
BLACK-EARED
HEMISPINGUS (Hemispingus
melanotis) [*]
GRAY-HOODED BUSH
TANAGER (Cnemoscopus
rubrirostris)
GUIRA TANAGER
(Hemithraupis guira) – While birding at the Tunnel, Paul spotted
some birds foraging among the foliage and one was this
species.
YELLOW-CRESTED
TANAGER (Tachyphonus
rufiventer) – We had
excellent views of this bird when we stopped before lunch at
Puente Verdes and came across a mixed flock. It was one of
the first birds we saw and it was very cooperative.
BLACK-BELLIED
TANAGER (Ramphocelus
melanogaster) – At the same
spot we had some looks of this bird but it didn't perform
well enough for everybody; later we had several at Afluente;
this tanager seemed scarce during our tour. [E]
SILVER-BEAKED
TANAGER (Ramphocelus carbo)
– Seen at several places at lower
elevations.
BLUE-GRAY TANAGER
(Thraupis episcopus)
PALM TANAGER
(Thraupis palmarum)
BLUE-WINGED
MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Anisognathus
somptuosus) – During our hike
along the Mono trail we came across a group of three.
GRASS-GREEN
TANAGER (Chlorornis riefferii)
– This astonishingly bright tanager was
seen very well several times but in my humble opinion the
best looks we had were along the Mono trail.
ORANGE-EARED
TANAGER (Chlorochrysa
calliparaea bourcieri) – We
saw it at our birding stop at Aguas Verdes and later at
Afluente.
TURQUOISE TANAGER
(Tangara mexicana) – This was one of the species that came to
look at the pygmy-owl at the no-Cliff Flycatcher spot.
PARADISE TANAGER
(Tangara chilensis) – "Siete colores" we call it affectionately
in Peru; seen very well at different locations.
GREEN-AND-GOLD
TANAGER (Tangara schrankii)
– Seen well at Afluente and at the
pygmy-owl spot
GOLDEN TANAGER
(Tangara arthus pulchra) – Another gem that we enjoyed watching
SAFFRON-CROWNED
TANAGER (Tangara xanthocephala
venusta) – A regular in the
flocks we came across at Abra Patricia.
GOLDEN-EARED
TANAGER (Tangara chrysotis)
– Seen well at Afluente.
FLAME-FACED
TANAGER (Tangara parzudakii)
– This beauty also was well seen at
Abra Patricia.
YELLOW-BELLIED
TANAGER (Tangara xanthogastra)
– Paul's photos confirm that we had at
least one of these Tangaras in the mixed tanager flock we
had at the Tunnel.
SPOTTED TANAGER
(Tangara punctata)
DOTTED TANAGER
(Tangara varia) – YES! We saw this specialty very well at
the Tunnel. In Peru, this gem is very restricted and we were
at the right location to see this bird.
BAY-HEADED TANAGER
(Tangara gyrola) – Seen very well several times
BLUE-NECKED
TANAGER (Tangara cyanicollis
caeruleocephala) – Sometimes
I wonder why it is not called Blue-hooded Tanager.
MASKED TANAGER
(Tangara nigrocincta) – We saw it well in the tunnel
BERYL-SPANGLED
TANAGER (Tangara nigroviridis)
– Another beauty that we encountered in
the Abra Patricia area regularly
BLUE-AND-BLACK
TANAGER (Tangara vassorii
branickii) – Ditto. The
highest-dwelling Tangara, sometimes making it to the
temperate zone.
SILVERY TANAGER
(Tangara viridicollis) – Both male and female were seen repeatedly
at Abra Patricia.
BLACK-FACED DACNIS
(Dacnis lineata) – This bird with a Zorro mask was seen at
the lower areas of our tour.
BLUE DACNIS
(Dacnis cayana) – We had quite a few at Aguas Verdes and
Afluente.
GREEN HONEYCREEPER
(Chlorophanes spiza) – At Aguas Verdes and later a female at
Waqanki
PURPLE
HONEYCREEPER (Cyanerpes
caeruleus) – Seen well at
Morro and at the pygmy-owl spot
GOLDEN-COLLARED
HONEYCREEPER (Iridophanes
pulcherrimus) – WOW! Great
views of a pair in a flock at Afluente.
SWALLOW TANAGER
(Tersina viridis) – This one was seen at the Morro.
GRAYISH SALTATOR
(Saltator coerulescens)
BUFF-THROATED
SALTATOR (Saltator maximus)
SLATE-COLORED
GROSBEAK (Saltator grossus)
– Heard only at the tunnel [*]
Emberizidae (Buntings, Sparrows and
Allies)
BLUE-BLACK GRASSQUIT (Volatinia jacarina) – We saw a few while driving into Waqanki.
CHESTNUT-BELLIED
SEEDEATER (Sporophila
castaneiventris) – One of the
very first birds we saw in this tour. There were quite a few
perched on the wire outside the airport in Tarapoto.
WHITE-SIDED
FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa
albilatera) – Seen twice. The
way it flicks its wings remind me of the White-flanked
Antwren from Amazonian lowlands.
RUSTY
FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa
sittoides) – We only saw a
female around the Rio Chido area.
MASKED
FLOWERPIERCER (Diglossa
cyanea) – Seen twice at Abra
Patricia.
SAFFRON FINCH
(Sicalis flaveola) – At the Tarapoto airport area
GRASSLAND
YELLOW-FINCH (Sicalis luteola)
– Seen around the Pomacochas lake
YELLOW-BREASTED
BRUSH-FINCH (Atlapetes
latinuchus) – Common around
the lodge
YELLOW-BROWED
SPARROW (Ammodramus aurifrons)
– We heard it and saw it along the
Tunnel road. The call of this bird reminds me of Grasshopper
Sparrow.
RUFOUS-COLLARED
SPARROW (Zonotrichia capensis)
– Every day!
COMMON
BUSH-TANAGER (Chlorospingus
ophthalmicus) – Very common
at Abra Patricia and the lodge
YELLOW-THROATED
BUSH-TANAGER (Chlorospingus
flavigularis)
Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies)
HEPATIC TANAGER (HIGHLAND) (Piranga flava lutea) – We saw a female at the tunnel. WHITE-WINGED
TANAGER (Piranga leucoptera)
– A pair seen on our morning outing at
Afluente
CARMIOL'S TANAGER
(YELLOW-LORED) (Chlorothraupis
carmioli frenata) – Seen well
at the Tunnel.
Icteridae (Troupials and Allies)
PERUVIAN MEADOWLARK (Sturnella bellicosa) – Seen briefly at Pomacochas GIANT COWBIRD
(Molothrus oryzivorus)
ORANGE-BACKED
TROUPIAL (Icterus croconotus
croconotus) – We enjoyed
great views of this bird at the pygmy-owl spot (formerly
called the Cliff Flycatcher spot!).
MOUNTAIN CACIQUE
(GOLDEN-SHOULDERED) (Cacicus
chrysonotus peruvianus)
[*]
SCARLET-RUMPED
CACIQUE (SUBTROPICAL) (Cacicus
uropygialis uropygialis) – At
Afluente we had great views of this bird. We could even see
the scarlet on their rumps!
YELLOW-RUMPED
CACIQUE (Cacicus cela)
– Seen at the lower elevations
RUSSET-BACKED
OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius
angustifrons)
CRESTED OROPENDOLA
(Psarocolius decumanus) – We had some flying along the road around
Moyobamba.
Fringillidae (Siskins, Crossbills, and
Allies)
PURPLE-THROATED EUPHONIA (Euphonia chlorotica) – We saw this lovely bird at the pygmy-owl
spot... THICK-BILLED
EUPHONIA (Euphonia
laniirostris) – And this one
too!
BRONZE-GREEN
EUPHONIA (Euphonia mesochrysa)
– Seen near Puente Verdes while birding
before lunch
ORANGE-BELLIED
EUPHONIA (Euphonia
xanthogaster) – We saw this
species twice: first at Aguas Verdes and later at Afluente.
OLIVACEOUS SISKIN
(Spinus olivaceus) – At least one male in one of the flocks at
Afluente
Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)
HOUSE SPARROW (Passer domesticus) – At least one seen by Ron in the Tarapoto
area [I] MAMMALS
SADDLEBACK TAMARIN
(Saguinus fuscicollis) – A small group was seen at our breakfast
spot in the Morro.
BLACK AGOUTI
(Dasyprocta fuliginosa) – I do not know if anybody else saw this
guy, but Pepe saw one around the cabins once.
MOUNTAIN PACA
(Agouti taczanowskii) – A spectacular find by Pepe and his group
on the second attempt for the owlet!
TAYRA (Eira barbara) – I did not know this species reached this
elevation; we had great looks of it when gobbling on the
bananas.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Totals for the tour: 332 bird taxa and 4 mammal taxa