TINAMOUS
1. Great Tinamou (Tinamus major)
[15]
Heard every day at all locations at Kapawi. One was seen briefly running
off the Lalo Cocha trail.
2. Cinereous Tinamou (Crypturellus
cinereus) [11]
Heard every day at all locations at Kapawi. Two were seen briefly
running off the Kusutkau River trail.
3. Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui)
[7]
Heard every day at most locations at Kapawi. One was seen briefly
running off the Lalo Cocha trail.
4. Undulated Tinamou (Crypturellus
undulatus) [5]
Heard only, along the trails behind the lodge at Kapawi, on the airstrip
terra firme trail, and on Sharamentsa Island.
5. Variegated Tinamou (Crypturellus
variegatus) [2]
Heard only. Both were along the Kusutkau River trail.
ANHINGAS
6. American Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
[4]
Three were along the small tributary at the end of the Kusutkau River
trail and one was along the Rio Pastaza.
HERONS
7. Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi) [5]
One was flushed from the small tributary at the end of the Kusutkau
River trail and the rest were along the Rio Pastaza.
8. Great Egret (Ardea alba)
[5]
One was at the lake in front of the lodge at Kapawi and the others were
along the Rio Pastaza.
9. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) [9]
Most were on mudflats on the Rio Pastaza, with a couple appearing
briefly on the lake in front of the lodge at Kapawi.
10. Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea)
[1]
An immature flying in front of Kapawi Lodge on our final morning before
departure.
11. Striated Heron (Butorides striatus)
[2]
One was along the Rio Pastaza and one was seen flying over the lake in
front of Kapawi Lodge.
WATERFOWL
12. Horned Screamer (Anhima
cornuta) [1]
Heard only from Sharamentsa Island.
13. Orinoco Goose (Neochen
jubatus) [2]
Seen on a sand bar in the Rio Pastaza. This is the only known location
in Ecuador for this species.
14. Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)
[15]
Other than the group of varying size that inhabited the lake in front of
Kapawi Lodge, an additional eight birds were found along the small
tributary at the end of the Kusutkau River trail.
OSPREY
15. Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
[3]
All were over the Rio Pastaza.
VULTURES, KITES, HAWKS & EAGLES
16. King Vulture (Sarcoramphus
papa) [1]
An adult was seen circling high over the Sharamentsa airstrip.
17. Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
[42]
Seen every day at most locations at Kapawi.
18. Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
[21]
All were seen from the bus along the road between Baņos and Puyo.
19. Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes
melambrotus) [9]
Two were over the small tributary at the end of the Kusutkau River trail
and all others were over the Rio Pastaza.
20. Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides
forficatus) [12]
Seen over the forest edge at various locations around Kapawi. The
largest group was 7 over the Rio Pastaza.
21. Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea)
[35]
Seen perched or soaring above river edges at most locations at Kapawi.
Also seen at the Kapawi and Ishpingo airstrips.
22. Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris)
[6]
Four were at the Kapawi airstrip, one was along the Wachirpas trail, and
one was near Bellavista Lodge.
23. Slate-colored Hawk (Leucopternis
schistacea) [1]
Seen flying high over the Rio Pastaza.
24. Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus
urubitinga) [1]
Seen on Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
25. Crane Hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens)
[2]
One was over the Kapawi airstrip and one was over the Rio Pastaza.
CARACARAS & FALCONS
26. Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres
cachinnans) [3]
Heard daily behind the cabins at Kapawi Lodge. One was seen along the
Rio Pastaza and another was hard along the Wachirpas trail.
27. Lined Forest-Falcon (Micrastur
gilvicollis) [1]
Heard only, in the Terra Firme forest behind the Kapawi airstrip.
28. Black Caracara (Daptrius ater)
[30]
Seen daily at most locations at Kapawi.
29. Red-throated Caracara (Daptrius
americana) [5]
One was heard along the Kusutkau River trail and four were in the forest
behind the Kapawi airstrip.
30. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
[1]
Along the Rio Pastaza.
31. Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)
[5]
Two were at Kapawi Lodge, including one diving at a bat over the lake,
and three were along the Rio Pastaza.
32. American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
[6]
All were along the road on our bus ride between Latacunga and Baņos.
GUANS, CURASSOWS
& CHACHALACAS
33. Speckled Chachalaca (Ortalis
guttata) [12]
Most were along the Kusutkau River trail. One was at the Kapawi airstrip
and three were at the lodge.
34. Spix's Guan (Penelope jacquacu)
[1]
Heard only, along the Kusutkau River trail.
35. Blue-throated Piping-Guan (Aburria
cumanensis) [10]
Seen daily at Kapawi, with most birds seen in flight across open areas,
such as across rivers and streams.
36. Salvin's Curassow (Mitu
salvini) [1]
Flushed from the side of the trail along the Kusutkau River trail.
SUNGREBE
37. Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica)
[2]
One was at the far end of the lake at Kapawi Lodge where a small inlet
leads to the larger river, and the other was downstream toward the Rio
Pastaza.
RAILS
38. Gray-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides
cajanea) [7]
Heard daily at Kapawi. One was flushed off its nest along the Kusutkau
River trail. The nest was about 3 feet up in a medium-sized shrub.
39. Chestnut-headed Crake (Anurolimnas
castaniceps) [22]
Heard only, daily at all locations at Kapawi. A forest rail.
LIMPKIN
40. Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)
[1]
Heard only from Sharamentsa Island.
PLOVERS & LAPWINGS
41. Pied Lapwing (Vanellus
cayanus) [2]
Seen on a sand bar on the Rio Pastaza on our last morning as we were
heading for the Ishpingo airstrip.
42. Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis
squatarola) [1]
Seen on a sand bar on the Rio Pastaza.
43. Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris)
[15]
Three were on the runway at Shell and the rest were on Sharamentsa
Island at Kapawi.
SANDPIPERS & SNIPES
44. Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa
flavipes) [1]
Seen on a sand bar on the Rio Pastaza.
45. Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa
melanoleuca) [13]
A few flew in briefly to the pond in front of Kapawi Lodge, but most
were on sand bars on the Rio Pastaza.
46. Spotted Sandpiper (Tringa macularia)
[21]
One was on the small pond in front of Kapawi Lodge and three were on the
Ishpingo airstrip. All others were on sandbars and along the edges of
the Rio Pastaza.
GULLS & TERNS
47. Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa
simplex) [5]
Three were along the Rio Pastaza, and two flew in to the small lake near
Kapawi Lodge on our last morning.
48. Yellow-billed Tern (Sterna
superciliaris) [8]
All were along the Rio Pastaza except one that flew in to the small lake
near Kapawi Lodge.
PIGEONS & DOVES
49. Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba
fasciata) [13]
All were around Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
50. Pale-vented Pigeon (Columba
cayennensis) [66]
Common at all locations at Kapawi, but most numerous on Sharamentsa
Island where there were 25 birds.
51. Ruddy Pigeon (Columba subvinacea)
[10]
One or two heard daily at Kapawi, with a couple seen perched along the
Rio Pastaza.
52. Plumbeous Pigeon (Columba plumbea)
[8]
Heard at most locations at Kapawi. Two were seen at Bellavista.
53. Rock Dove (Columba livia)
[45]
Common in cities.
54. Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata)
[30]
Most were in Quito, with a few at Ambato and Baņos.
55. Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina
talpacoti) [1]
Only seen on Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
56. Gray-fronted Dove (Leptotila
rufaxilla) [18]
Heard only at all locations every day at Kapawi.
57. Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana)
[5]
Heard along several of the trails at Kapawi, with one flushed and seen
briefly along the Kusutkau River trail. One was heard near Tandayapa.
PARROTS
58. Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara
ararauna) [20]
All seen in flight at most locations at Kapawi.
59. Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)
[13]
A pair came and perched briefly in trees near Kapawi Lodge every
afternoon. Others were seen in flight at most locations at Kapawi.
60. Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloroptera)
[2]
Seen flying past the lodge at Kapawi. The upper wings were seen well,
and the calls were also distinctive.
61. Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severa)
[128]
Seen daily at all locations at Kapawi.
62. Red-bellied Macaw (Ara manilata)
[6]
Not seen until our last morning when a single flock flew over the
Ishpingo airfield as we were waiting to depart Kapawi.
63. White-eyed Parakeet (Aratinga
leucophthalmus) [1]
Only seen on our boat ride to the Ishpingo airfield the morning we
departed Kapawi. Much less common than at La Selva.
64. Dusky-headed Parakeet (Aratinga
weddellii) [55]
Seen every day at most locations at Kapawi. More common than at La Selva.
65. Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura
melanura) [4]
All were along the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi airfield.
66. Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus
xanthopterygius) [3]
A single group landed in the trees above us on Sharamentsa Island at
Kapawi.
67. Cobalt-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris
cyanoptera) [300]
Seen every day at all locations at Kapawi. Many flocks of 20-50 birds
seen.
68. Black-headed Parrot (Pionites
melanocephala) [26]
Other than the group of 20 along the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi
airstrip, small numbers were seen or heard along the Rio Pastaza, at the
lodge, and along the Kusutkau River trail. Some calls are reminiscent of
a solitaire!
69. Orange-cheeked Parrot (Pionopsitta
barrabandi) [1]
One seen well flying over the open area of the Kapawi airstrip.
70. Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus)
[35]
Seen in small groups or pairs daily at most locations at Kapawi.
71. Red-billed Parrot (Pionus sordidus)
[35]
All were seen in one flock near Bellavista Lodge.
72. White-capped Parrot (Pionus
seniloides) [6]
Two were near Tandayapa and four were near Bellavista Lodge.
73. Yellow-crowned Parrot (Amazona
ochrocephala) [153]
The most numerous Amazona, with groups seen or heard at all locations
daily at Kapawi. The largest group of 100 was flushed from a riverside
clay lick along the Rio Pastaza.
74. Orange-winged Parrot (Amazona
amazonica) [82]
One group of 30 was seen flushing from the clay lick along the Rio
Pastaza, while groups were seen daily at most locations along riversides
at Kapawi.
75. Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)
[73]
Seen daily at most locations, usually over rivers and river edges. Fifty
were seen flushing from the clay lick along the Rio Pastaza.
CUCKOOS
76. Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)
[6]
Seen or heard daily at Kapawi.
77. Little Cuckoo (Piaya minuta)
[1]
Heard only, along the Rio Kusutkau at Kapawi.
78. Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx
phasianellus) [1]
Heard only along the Rio Kusutkau at Kapawi.
HOATZIN
79. Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
[10]
Seen only at two locations. Daily along the same stretch of river
adjacent to Kapawi Lodge, and four along the Rio Kusutkau.
ANIS
80. Greater Ani (Crotophaga major)
[125]
A couple of surprisingly large groups at Kapawi, with 60 along the
Sharamentsa airstrip and 40 along the Rio Pastaza on our way to the
Ishpingo airstrip.
81. Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)
[5]
One or two at a time seen at sevaral locations around Kapawi.
82. Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga
sulcirostris) [6]
All were on Sharamentsa Island.
TYPICAL OWLS
83. Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Otus
watsonii) [2]
One or two heard nightly outside our cabin at Kapawi Lodge. Often
started calling before dark.
84. Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata)
[2]
Heard on one evening from our cabin calling from across the lake at
Kapawi Lodge.
85. Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix
perspicillata) [2]
Heard behind our cabin on three nights at Kapawi Lodge.
86. Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium
brasilianus) [1]
Heard two afternoons from Kapawi Lodge.
87. Black-banded Owl (Strix huhula)
[1]
Heard on three nights near our cabin at Kapawi Lodge.
POTOOS
88. Gray Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)
[3]
Heard one morning before dawn as we were heading to breakfast at Kapawi
Lodge.
NIGHTJARS
89. Pauraque (Nyctidromus
albicollis) [1]
Heard on three nights after dinner near our cabin at Kapawi Lodge.
90. Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis
climacocerca) [3]
Flushed during the day on Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
91. Lyre-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis lyra)
[3]
Three males, two with spectacular full tails, were called in at a spot
about 4 km up the Nono-Mindo Road from Tandayapa. One bird even perched
in a shrub up the slope and we got good looks at it as it called,
bobbing its spectacular white-tipped tail in rhythm with its calls.
SWIFTS
92. White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne
zonaris) [3]
One was over the Kapawi airstrip and two were over Bellavista Lodge.
Surprisingly low numbers seen, especially in the Andes.
93. Chestnut-collared Swift (Cypseloides
rutilus) [40]
All were in one flock near Tandayapa.
94. Gray-rumped Swift (Chaetura
cinereiventris) [89]
Seen daily overhead at most locations at Kapawi.
95. Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura
brachyura) [7]
Possibly more numerous, but only seen among Gray-rumpeds over the Kapawi
airstrip and the Ishpingo airstrip.
96. Fork-tailed Palm-Swift (Tachornis
squamata) [75]
Commonly encountered near Mauritia Palms, as expected, daily and at most
locations at Kapawi.
HUMMINGBIRDS
97. Rufous-breasted Hermit (Glaucis hirsuta)
[1]
Seen from the dugout
canoe along the Rio Kusutkau at Kapawi.
98. Pale-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes leucurus)
[1]
Seen briefly along
the Lalo Cocha trail at Kapawi.
99. Tawny-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis syrmatophorus)
[1]
Seen briefly at
Bellavista Lodge.
100. Long-tailed Hermit (Phaethornis superciliosus)
[3]
Seen mainly in
terra firme areas at Kapawi.
101. White-bearded Hermit (Phaethornis hispidus)
[7]
Mostly seen in terra
firme areas at Kapawi.
102. Straight-billed Hermit (Phaethornis bourcieri)
[1]
A brief, but
excellent close-by look at a perched bird along the terra firme trail
behind the Kapawi airstrip.
103. Little Hermit (Phaethornis longuemareus)
[2]
One was along the
Kusutkau River trail and the other was along the Lalo Cocha trail at
Kapawi.
104. Gray-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus largipennis)
[1]
Seen from
our dugout canoe along the edge of the Rio Kusutkau at Kapawi.
105. Green Violet-ear (Colibri thalassinus)
[2]
Seen along the road near
Bellavista Lodge.
106. Sparkling Violet-ear (Colibri coruscans)
[2]
Seen only briefly in
Quito.
107. Blue-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon mellisugus)
[1]
Well seen on the
boardwalk up to the Kapawi airstrip.
108. Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys)
[6]
All were seen near
Bellavista Lodge, but only one came briefly to the feeders.
109.
Fawn-breasted Brilliant (Heliodoxa rubinoides) [1]
One immature or female
came briefly to the feeders at Bellavista Lodge.
110. Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
[1]
Seen along the road
near Bellavista Lodge.
111. Black-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa schreibersii)
[1]
Seen along the
edge of the Rio Kusutkau at Kapawi.
112. Giant Hummingbird (Patagonia gigas)
[1]
Seen from the bus along the
highway near Machachi, harassing the Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant.
113. Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata)
[4]
Seen around Bellavista Lodge,
but with only one coming to the feeders.
114. Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissoneaua flavescens)
[15]
Common at the
feeders at Bellavista Lodge where most were seen. Others were along the
roads near there.
115. Gorgeted Sunangel (Heliangelus strophianus)
[20]
All were around
Bellavista Lodge but, surprisingly, none were around the feeders.
116. Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani)
[1]
Seen along the road
near Bellavista Lodge.
117. Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii)
[1]
A female was found
stunned on the balcony of Bellavista Lodge after it apparently flew into
one of the windows. It apparently recovered.
118. Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna)
[2]
Seen in the city park in
Baņos on our brief stop there.
119. Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis)
[1]
A male with a short
tail came to the feeders at Bellavista Lodge, which is a somewhat high
elevation for this species.
120. Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris)
[1]
Seen along the
area being cleared for a longer runway at the Kapawi airstrip.
121. White-bellied Woodstar (Acestrura mulsant)
[2]
Both were seen
together along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
TROGONS
122. Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus)
[14]
Commonly heard at
Kapawi at many locations.
123. White-tailed Trogon (Trogon viridis)
[4]
Heard on two days in terra
firme forest at Kapawi.
124. Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)
[1]
Heard along the road near Tandayapa.
125. Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)
[1]
Heard only along the Lalo
Cocha trail at Kapawi.
126. Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus)
[5]
All were heard along
various trails throughout the Kapawi area.
KINGFISHERS
127. Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata)
[1]
Seen only along the Rio
Kusutkau at Kapawi.
128. Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona)
[1]
Seen only along the Rio
Kusutkau at Kapawi.
129. Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)
[2]
Seen only along the
Rio Kusutkau at Kapawi.
130. American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)
[1]
Seen only along
the Rio Kusutkau at Kapawi.
MOTMOTS
131. Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum) [3]
Heard only on three
days at various locations at Kapawi.
132. Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)
[2]
Heard only. Difficult to
distinguish from Blue-crowned. Both were in terra firme forest at Kapawi.
133. Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)
[13]
Heard daily at most
locations at Kapawi. One was seen along the Lalo Cocha trail.
JACAMARS
134. White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis)
[18]
Very common
along the Rio Kusutkau, with a few others seen along other river edges
at Kapawi.
135. Brown Jacamar (Brachygalba lugubris)
[2]
Seen well along the Rio
Kusutkau at Kapawi.
136. Purplish Jacamar (Galbula chalcothorax)
[2]
Seen on the edge of the
terra firme forest near the Kapawi airstrip.
137. Great Jacamar (Jacamarops aurea)
[1]
Heard along the terra firme
trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
PUFFBIRDS
138. White-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila fusca)
[3]
All were well
seen along the Wachirpas trail at Kapawi.
139. Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
[26]
Daily at Kapawi, with
most just heard only. A few were seen near the lodge, along the Rio
Pastaza, and the Lalo Cocha trail.
140. White-fronted Nunbird (Monasa morphoeus)
[3]
One seen well along the
Kusutkau River trail and two were heard along the terra firme trail
behind the Kapawi airstrip.
141. Swallow-winged Puffbird (Chelidoptera tenebrosa)
[9]
Two were on
Sharamentsa Island, while all others were along the Rio Pastaza.
BARBETS
142. Scarlet-crowned Barbet (Capito aureovirens) [14]
Most were heard. All
were at river edges at Kapawi.
143. Black-spotted Barbet (Capito niger)
[12]
All were heard only, and
found daily in the forest at Kapawi.
144. Lemon-throated Barbet (Eubucco richardsoni)
[6]
Most were heard,
with a couple seen, on three days at Kapawi Lodge.
145. Toucan Barbet (Semnornis ramphastinus)
[2]
Along the roads near
Bellavista Lodge.
TOUCANS
146. Chestnut-eared Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis)
[2]
One was
along the Kusutkau River trail and the other was the trail behind the
Kapawi airstrip.
147. Many-banded Aracari (Pteroglossus pluricinctus)
[14]
Seen daily at
most locations at Kapawi.
148. Lettered Aracari (Pteroglossus inscriptus)
[1]
Seen along the terra
firme trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
149. Ivory-billed Aracari (Pteroglossus azara)
[2]
One behind the Kapawi
airstrip and one along the Lalo Cocha trail.
150. Golden-collared Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii)
[5]
Most were
heard, with one finally being seen well along the Lalo Cocha trail at
Kapawi.
151. Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan (Andigena laminirostris)
[6]
Most were
heard along the roads near Bellavista Lodge. Two were scoped from the
balcony of the lodge.
152. Yellow-ridged Toucan (Ramphastos culminatus)
[17]
Mostly heard daily
at most locations at Kapawi. A few seen.
153. Cuvier's Toucan (Ramphastos cuvieri)
[15]
Mostly heard daily at most
locations at Kapawi. A few seen.
WOODPECKERS
154. Lafresnaye's Piculet (Picumnus lafresnayi)
[1]
Seen briefly
along the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
155. Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula)
[1]
Seen along the
Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
156. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Piculus rivoli)
[2]
Both were along the
road near Bellavista Lodge.
157. Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans)
[2]
Seen briefly along the Lalo
Cocha trail and along the Rio Pastaza on our way to Ishpingo.
158. Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus)
[4]
Seen around Kapawi
Lodge and along the Rio Pastaza.
159. Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus)
[15]
Seen and heard
daily at Kapawi, with two nests seen.
160. Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus)
[1]
Seen on Sharamentsa
Island at Kapawi.
161. Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos)
[12]
Seen
mainly along river edges at Kapawi.
162. Powerful Woodpecker (Campephilus pollens)
[1]
Heard only along the
road near Bellavista Lodge.
WOODCREEPERS
163. Plain-brown Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa)
[6]
Heard only
in terra firme areas at Kapawi.
164. Wedge-billed Woodcreper (Glyphorynchus spirurus)
[7]
Seen along the
Kusutkau River trail, behind the Kapawi airstrip, and near Kapawi Lodge.
165. Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus)
[2]
Heard only
along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
166. Long-billed Woodcreeper (Nasica longirostris)
[2]
Heard only (Again!
The third time! When will we actually see one?). Around the lodge at Kapawi and along the Pastaza River.
167. Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper (Dendrexetastes rufigula)
[3]
Heard
calling daily at dawn and dusk behind our cabin at Kapawi. Others were
heard along the Kusutkau River trail and the Wachirpas trail.
168. Amazonian Barred-Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes certhia)
[1]
Heard only
along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
169. Strong-billed Woodcreeper (Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus)
[1]
Heard only along the Nono-Mindo road a few kilometers up from Tandayapa.
170. Buff-throated Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus guttatus)
[16]
Commonly
heard, and a few seen, daily at Kapawi.
171. Montane Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes lacrimyger)
[2]
Both were along
the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
172. Lineated Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes albolineatus)
[2]
One was seen
behind the Kapawi airstrip and one was seen along the Lalo Cocha trail.
OVENBIRDS
173. Azara's Spinetail (Synallaxis azarae)
[14]
All were along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge, with one seen well.
174. Dusky Spinetail (Synallaxis moesta)
[4]
Heard only, all along the
Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
175. Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis brachyura)
[4]
Heard only along the road
near Bellavista Lodge.
176. Dark-breasted Spinetail (Synallaxis albigularis)
[16]
All were heard
on three days at various locations at Kapawi.
177. White-bellied Spinetail (Synallaxis propinqua)
[20]
All were on
Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi, with a couple seen well, but briefly.
178. Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca erythrops)
[1]
Seen with a feeding
flock near Bellavista Lodge.
179. Parker's Spinetail (Cranioleuca vulpecula)
[3]
Heard only on
Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi. This species was recently split from
Rusty-backed Spinetail (C. vulpina). This species is a river-island
specialist.
180. Rusty-winged Barbtail (Premnornis guttuligera)
[1]
Seen with a
feeding flock along tha road near Bellavista Lodge.
181. Pearled Treerunner (Margarornis squamiger)
[1]
Heard only along the
road near Bellavista Lodge.
182. Rufous-tailed Xenops (Xenops milleri)
[1]
Very well seen in a canopy
flock along the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
183. Plain Xenops (Xenops minutus)
[3]
Seen behind the Kapawi airstrip
and along the road near Bellavista Lodge.
184. Scaly-throated Foliage-Gleaner (Anabacerthia variegaticeps)
[1]
Seen
well in a feeding flock along the road near Bellavista Lodge.
185. Streaked Tuftedcheek (Pseudocolaptes boisonneautii)
[1]
Seen well in
a feeding flock along the road near Bellavista Lodge.
186. Streak-capped Treehunter (Thripadectes virgaticeps)
[1]
Seen
briefly, but well, along the road from Tandayapa to Bellavista Lodge.
187. Striped Woodhaunter (Hyloctistes subulatus)
[1]
Seen briefly in the
canopy along the Lalo Cocha trail at Kapawi.
188. Chestnut-winged Hookbill (Ancistrops strigilatus)
[2]
Both were
heard giving their very long trill along the Wachirpas trail at Kapawi.
189. Chestnut-winged Foliage-Gleaner (Philydor erythropterus)
[1]
Seen
briefly with a canopy flock along the terra firme trail behind the
Kapawi airstrip.
190. Olive-backed Foliage-Gleaner (Automolus infuscatus)
[2]
Heard only
along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
191. Short-billed Leaftosser (Sclerurus rufigularis)
[4]
Heard only,
along terra firme trails behind the Kapawi airstrip and along the
Wachirpas trail.
192. Black-tailed Leaftosser (Sclerurus caudacutus)
[2]
One was seen
briefly along the Kusutkau River trail and another was heard along the
Lalo Cocha trail.
ANTBIRDS
193. Fasciated Antshrike (Cymbilaimus lineatus)
[1]
Heard only along
the Wachirpas trail at Kapawi.
194. Great Antshrike (Taraba major)
[11]
All were heard only, daily at
many locations at Kapawi.
195. Castelnau's Antshrike (Thamnophilus cryptoleucus)
[1]
Heard only on
Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
196. Plain-winged Antshrike (Thamnophilus schistaceus)
[10]
All were
heard along forested trails nearly every day at Kapawi.
197. Mouse-colored Antshrike (Thamnophilus murinus)
[2]
Heard only, along
the Kusutkau River trail and behind the Kapawi airstrip.
198. Spot-winged Antshrike (Pygiptila stellaris)
[1]
Seen briefly along
the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
199. Dusky-throated Antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus)
[1]
Seen briefly
along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
200. Cinereous Antshrike (Thamnomanes caesius)
[13]
Seen or heard every
day along trails at Kapawi.
201. Dugand's Antwren (Herpsilochmus dugandi)
[2]
Heard only, calling
from in the canopy, along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
202. Dot-winged Antwren (Microrhopias quixensis)
[2]
Heard only along the
Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
203. Pygmy Antwren (Myrmotherula brachyura)
[8]
Most were heard on three
days, mostly in terra firme areas, at Kapawi. One was seen briefly along
the Lalo Cocha trail.
204. Short-billed Antwren (Myrmotherula obscura)
[3]
Heard only, in terra
firme areas at Kapawi. Has a slower song than the previous species.
205. Streaked Antwren (Myrmotherula surinamensis)
[3]
Heard calling from
the canopy along the Kusutkau River trail and behind the Kapawi
airstrip.
206. Plain-throated Antwren (Myrmotherula hauxwelli)
[19]
The most
frequently encountered, and most frequently seen, antbird at Kapawi.
207. Rufous-tailed Antwren (Myrmotherula erythrura)
[1]
Seen briefly in
the understory along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
208. White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)
[13]
Unusually
numerous in one area of the Kusutkau River trail, and one heard behind
the Kapawi airstrip.
209. Gray Antwren (Myrmotherula menetriesii)
[4]
All were in one area of
the mid-canopy along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
210. Banded Antwren (Dichrozona cincta)
[3]
Heard only, along the trail
behind the Kapawi airstrip and along the Lalo Cocha trail. Has a similar
song to the Scale-backed Antbird.
211. Long-tailed Antbird (Drymornis caudata)
[1]
Very close looks along
trail A at Bellavista Lodge. A more attractive bird than the field guide
portrays, and bearing a resemblance to the Southern Emu-Wren we saw in
Australia.
212. Gray Antbird (Cercomacra cinerascens)
[4]
Heard only, probably more
frequently than noted here, and probably every day at Kapawi.
213. Black Antbird (Cercomacra serva)
[5]
Heard only along the Kusutkau
River trail and behind the Kapawi airstrip. Has a song similar to the
Blackish Antbird we heard in Brazil, but with a shorter ending.
214. Black-faced Antbird (Myrmoborus myotherinus)
[9]
Heard along the
Kusutkau River trail and the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi
airstrip, with one female seen well along the latter trail.
215. Spot-backed Antbird (Hylophylax naevia)
[4]
One heard along the
Kusutkau River trail and three along the Wachirpas trail, with one
glimpsed briefly.
216. Scale-backed Antbird (Hylophylax poecilonota)
[5]
Heard on three
days, mainly in varzea areas, at Kapawi.
217. Warbling Antbird (Hypocnemis cantator)
[17]
Heard daily and at most
locations at Kapawi, including a persistent individual that eventually
briefly showed itself behind our cabin.
218. Silvered Antbird (Sclateria naevia)
[2]
Heard on three days at river
edges at Kapawi.
219. Spot-winged Antbird (Schistocichla leucostigma)
[1]
Seen in the
understory along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
220. Black-throated Antbird (Myrmeciza atrothorax)
[3]
Heard only near
the river edge along the Kusutkau River at Kapawi.
221. Sooty Antbird (Myrmeciza fortis)
[5]
Surprisngly, all were seen, and
all were females. Found along the Kusutkau River trail, the Wachirpas
trail, and the Lalo Cocha trail.
222. White-shouldered Antbird (Myrmeciza melanoceps)
[23]
The most
frequently heard antbird at Kapawi, with only one seen (our first!), a
female along the self-guiding trail behind the lodge.
223. White-plumed Antbird (Pithys albifrons)
[4]
Seen briefly in the
understory along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
224. White-cheeked Antbird (Gymnopithys leucaspis)
[8]
All were well seen
at the same antswarm along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
ANTTHRUSHES & ANTPITTAS
225. Black-faced Antthrush (Formicarius analis)
[18]
Heard only every day
at most locations at Kapawi. One seen briefly running in the
self-guiding trail behind the lodge.
226. Rufous-capped Antthrush (Formicarius colma)
[2]
Heard only. One was
surprisingly in a non-terra firme area of the Kusutkau River trail and
the other was along the Wachirpas trail.
227. Rufous-breasted Antthrush (Formicarius rufipectus)
[3]
Heard only
along the roads near Bellavista Lodge. Sounds a lot like the Central
American form (species) of Black-faced Antthrush.
228. Striated Antthrush (Chamaeza nobilis)
[4]
Heard giving its very
distinctive song along the Kusutkau River trail, along the self-guiding
trail behind Kapawi Lodge, and along the Wachirpas trail.
229. Whiskered Antpitta (Grallaria
alleni) [3]
Heard and called in with tape,
but not seen, along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge. The
call sounded similar to the Scaled Antpitta (G. guatemalensis).
A very rare species formerly considered endemic to Colombia and known from only a
few specimens. Lou said this species had been located here in recent
years.
230. Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla)
[6]
All were heard
along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
231. Ochre-striped Antpitta (Grallaria dignissima)
[4]
Heard only, along
the Wachirpas trail and the Lalo Cocha trail at Kapawi.
232. White-lored Antpitta (Hylopezus fulviventris)
[2]
Heard only along
river edges, along the Kusutkau River at Kapawi.
233. Thrush-like Antpitta (Myrmothera campanisona)
[9]
Heard commonly on
three days at Kapawi.
TAPACULOS
234. Rusty-belted Tapaculo (Liosceles thoracicus)
[6]
Heard only on three
days along various trails at Kapawi.
235. Ash-colored Tapaculo (Myiornis senilis)
[4]
Heard only, along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge.
236. Spillman's Tapaculo (Scytalopus spillmani)
[7]
Heard only along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge. Recently split from Brown-rumped Tapaculo.
COTINGAS
237. Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferi)
[6]
All were in
one flock that flew across the road, one-by-one, near Bellavista Lodge.
238. Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans)
[1]
Strangely rare at Kapawi,
only one was heard giving one call along the trail behind the Kapawi
airstrip.
239. Bare-necked Fruitcrow (Gymnoderus foetidus)
[3]
Good views as they
silently fed in the canopy along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
240. Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Querula purpurata)
[6]
Seen along the
Kusutkau River trail, behind the Kapawi airstrip, and along the
Wachirpas trail.
241. Amazonian Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus)
[2]
One near the
Kapawi airstrip when we arrived, and one along the Rio Pastaza.
242. Black-necked Red-Cotinga (Phoenicircus nigricollis)
[2]
One heard
along the trial behind the Kapawi airstrip and another along the
Wachirpas trail.
243. Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruviana)
[3]
All were heard
along the old Nono-Mindo road about 4 km from Tandayapa.
MANAKINS
244. Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin (Tyranneutes stolzmanni)
[15]
Most were
heard, but a couple were seen, daily along the trails at Kapawi.
245. Wing-barred Piprites (Piprites chloris)
[1]
Heard singing along the
Kusutkau River trail.
246. Blue-backed Manakin (Chiroxiphia pareola)
[2]
Both were females,
seen along the self-guiding trail behind Kapawi Lodge.
247. White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus)
[1]
Heard from the canoe
when we were on the Kusutkau River at Kapawi.
248. Striped Manakin (Machaeropterus regulus)
[7]
Most were heard, but a
couple were well seen, almost daily at Kapawi.
249. Blue-crowned Manakin (Pipra coronata)
[12]
Most were heard, but a
couple were well seen, almost daily at Kapawi.
250. Golden-headed Manakin (Pipra erythrocephala)
[5]
Heard only, along
the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi airstrip and along the Wachirpas
trail.
251. Wire-tailed Manakin (Pipra filicauda)
[1]
A male seen well along the
Kusutkau River trail.
TYRANT FLYCATCHERS &
ALLIES
252. White-crested Elaenia (Elaenia albiceps)
[2]
Much less common
than expected. Seen along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
253. Mottle-backed Elaenia (Elaenia gigas)
[8]
Very common on Sharamentsa
Island at Kapawi, the only location we found them.
254. Gray Elaenia (Myiopagis caniceps)
[1]
Heard singing its distinctive
song from the canopy along the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi
airstrip, then glimpsed briefly as it flew.
255. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet (Tyrannulus elatus)
[6]
Heard daily along
the trails at Kapawi.
256. Slender-footed Tyrannulet (Zimmerius gracilipes)
[1]
Heard only,
singing its fairly distinctive song from the Wachirpas trail at Kapawi.
257. Ashy-headed Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias cinereiceps)
[3]
Seen briefly at
a couple of locations along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
258. White-tailed Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus poecilocercus)
[7]
All were
seen along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
259. River Tyrannulet (Serpophaga hypoleuca)
[2]
Both were briefly seen
in bare shrubbery on Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
260. Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant (Phylloscartes ophthalmicus)
[1]
Seen
briefly along the road near Bellavista Lodge.
261. Sepia-capped Flycatcher (Leptopogon amaurocephalus)
[1]
Seen briefly
along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
262. Streak-necked Flycatcher (Mionectes striaticollis)
[1]
Seen along
the road near Bellavista Lodge.
263. Ochre-bellied Flycatcher (Mionectes oleagineus)
[4]
Two were seen
along the terra firme trail behind the Kapawi airstrip and two were
along the Wachirpas trail.
264. Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus vitiosus)
[1]
Seen along
the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
265. Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus vitiosus)
[6]
Three were
heard behind the Kapawi airstrip and two were seen along the Wachirpas
trail. One was heard near the lodge.
266. Golden-winged Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum calopterum)
[4]
Two were
heard at the start of the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip and two were
glimpsed along the Wachirpas trail.
267. Ringed Antpipit (Corythopis torquata)
[2]
One was heard along the
Kusutkau River trail and another was heard along the Wachirpas trail.
268. Gray-crowned .Flycatcher (Tolmomyias poliocephalus)
[1]
Seen in a
low tree near the Kapawi airstrip.
269. Yellow-margined Flycatcher (Tolmomyias assimilis)
[1]
One seen
briefly along the Lalo Cocha trail.
270. Yellow-olive Flycatcher (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)
[2]
Heard at the
beginning of the A trail at Bellavista Lodge.
271. Cinnamon Flycatcher (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomea)
[3]
One was near
Bellavista Lodge and two were along the old Nono-Mindo road.
272. Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens)
[9]
Seen and heard at various
locations around Kapawi. One was heard singing along the Wachirpas
trail!
273. Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus)
[1]
Seen along the trail
behind the Kapawi airstrip.
274. Smoke-colored Pewee (Contopus fumigatus)
[3]
All were along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
275. Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans)
[1]
Seen from the bus along the
road from Baņos to Puyo.
276. Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant (Myiotheretes striaticollis)
[1]
Seen
from the bus near Machachi.
277. Drab Water-Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis)
[13]
All were seen along
the edges of the Rio Pastaza at Kapawi, with one along the smaller river
leading to the lodge boat dock.
278. Cinnamon Attila (Attila cinnamomeus)
[2]
One was heard on the
self-guiding trail behind Kapawi Lodge and another was heard along the
Kusutkau River trail.
279. Bright-rumped Attila (Attila spadiceus)
[1]
Heard along the
self-guiding trail behind Kapawi Lodge.
280. Grayish Mourner (Rhytipterna simplex)
[1]
Heard along the
self-guiding trail behind Kapawi Lodge.
281. Short-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox)
[8]
First heard along the
Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi. Others were seen along various trails,
and even right outside our room at the lodge.
282. Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer)
[1]
Seen along the
road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
283. Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)
[15]
Seen and heard
daily at Kapawi.
284. Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)
[11]
Seen and heard daily at Kapawi.
285. Lesser Kiskadee (Philohydor lictor)
[27]
Seen daily along smaller
river edges at Kapawi.
286. Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)
[35]
Other than the one at
the Shell airport, all were at Kapawi and were seen daily.
287. Gray-capped Flycatcher (Myiozetetes granadensis)
[1]
Seen along the
Kusutkau River at Kapawi.
288. Golden-crowned Flycatcher (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus)
[5]
All were
along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
289. Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus)
[4]
Seen along the
Kusutkau River trail, behind the Kapawi airstrip, and and along the Rio
Pastaza.
290. Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher (Myiodynastes luteiventris)
[1]
Seen
briefly along the Kusutkau River trail at Kapawi.
291. Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius)
[19]
Seen and heard daily
at most locations at Kapawi.
292. Sulphury Flycatcher (Tyrannopsis sulphurea)
[1]
Perched in a tree
along the Rio Pastaza at Kapawi.
293. Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)
[29]
Seen daily at most
locations, but not in great numbers, at Kapawi. Also along the road from
Baņos to Puyo and at the Shell airport.
294. Pink-throated Becard (Pachyramphus minor)
[1]
A female seen well
from the boardwalk on the self-guiding trail behnd Kapawi Lodge.
295. Black-crowned Tityra (Tityra inquisitor)
[2]
Very good views of a
pair at the Kapawi airstrip.
296. Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)
[1]
Seen well at the Kapawi airstrip.
JAYS & CROWS
297. Turquoise Jay (Cyanolyca turcosa)
[5]
Three were along the road
from Tandayapa to Bellavista Lodge and two were along the roads near
Bellavista.
298. Beautiful Jay (Cyanolyca pulchra)
[1]
Heard along the old Nono-Mindo
road about 4 km from Tanadayapa.
299. Violaceous Jay (Cyanocorax violaceus)
[50]
Seen and heard daily at
Kapawi. A large group of 25 along the Kusutkau River trail was mobbing
something we couldn't see. We finally figured it was us!
DIPPERS
300. White-capped Dipper (Cinclus leucocephalus)
[1]
Flushed from the road
(!) from Bellavista to Tandayapa.
VIREOS & ALLIES
301. Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
[8]
Five were along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista and three were along the roads near
Bellavista Lodge.
302. Yellow-green Vireo (Vireo flavoviridis)
[1]
Seen along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
303. Brown-capped Vireo (Vireo leucophrys)
[12]
Most were heard, but a
couple seen, in the Bellavista area, including along the road between
the Lodge and Tandayapa.
304. Lemon-chested Greenlet (Hylophilus thoracicus)
[3]
Seen from one of
the boardwalks on the self-guiding trail at Kapawi Lodge.
305. Dusky-capped Greenlet (Hylophilus hypoxanthus)
[3]
Heard along the
trail behind the Kapawi airstrip, and seen briefly along the trail
behind Kapawi Lodge.
306. Tawny-crowned Greenlet (Hylophilus ochraceiceps)
[2]
Heard along the
Kusutkau River trail and behind the Kapawi airstrip.
THRUSHES
307. Andean Solitaire (Myadestes ralloides)
[5]
Three were heard along the
road near Bellavista Lodge and two were heard along the old Nono-Mindo
road.
308. Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)
[1]
Seen along the road near
Bellavista Lodge.
309. Great Thrush (Turdus fuscater)
[10]
Seen around Quito and from our
bus ride. Two were along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge
310. Glossy-black Thrush (Turdus serranus)
[2]
Heard singing their paired
phrases along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
311. Black-billed Thrush (Turdus ignobilis)
[38]
One was perched on the
fence in the open at the Shell airport. All others were seen and heard
daily at Kapawi.
312. White-necked Thrush (Turdus albicollis)
[5]
Heard singing their
slow-motion songs along the Kusutkau River trail and the Wachirpas trail
at Kapawi.
313. Lawrence's Thrush (Turdus lawrencii)
[1]
Heard singing its song of
multiple imitations from the canopy along the Wachirpas trail at Kapawi.
WRENS
314. Black-capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapillus)
[4]
Seen well from
the dugout canoe along the Kusutkau River at Kapawi.
315. Thrush-like Wren (Campylorhynchus turdinus)
[12]
Heard daily singing
from the canopy at Kapawi. Two seen in a treetop behind the Kapawi
airstrip.
316. Coraya Wren (Thryothorus coraya)
[9]
Heard along most trails at Kapawi.
317. Buff-breasted Wren (Thryothorus leucotis)
[2]
Heard along the
Wachirpas trail.
318. Plain-tailed Wren (Thryothorus euophrys)
[2]
Heard along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
319. House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)
[2]
One was at the Shell airport and
one was heard along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
320. Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis)
[1]
Seen briefly along the
road near Bellavista Lodge.
321. Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys)
[7]
All were heard
along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista, and around Bellavista
Lodge.
322. White-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucosticta)
[2]
Heard along
the Kusutkau River treail and behind the Kapawi airstrip.
323. Musician Wren (Cyphorhinus aradus)
[1]
Heard along the Wachirpas
trail at Kapawi.
324. Southern Nightingale-Wren (Microcerculus marginatus)
[8]
Heard along
most of the trails daily at Kapawi Lodge. One was very close to us at
one point, nearly allowing a look at this difficult to see species.
GNATCATCHERS
325. Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea)
[1]
Seen along the Kusutkau
River at Kapawi.
SWALLOWS
326. Gray-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea)
[16]
One was at the Shell
airport and the others were on Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
327. White-winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventer)
[9]
Most were seen
along the Rio Pastaza, with one seen over the lake in front of Kapawi
Lodge.
328. Blue-and-white Swallow (Notiochelidon cyanoleuca)
[88]
Seen from the
bus when we were in the highlands, and along the roads in the Bellavista
area. Also a few in Quito.
329. White-banded Swallow (Atticora
fasciata) [80]
Encountered daily along the rivers and streams around Kapawi.
330. White-thighed Swallow (Neochelidon tibialis)
[4]
All were over the
field being cleared for the new Kapawi airstrip.
331. Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia)
[3]
All were on Sharamentsa Island at
Kapawi
332. Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)
[5]
All
were along the Rio Pastaza.
333. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
[25]
Most were on Sharamentsa Island
and a few were along the Rio Pastaza.
WOOD WARBLERS
334. Tropical Parula (Parula pitiayumi)
[3]
Heard along the road between
Tandayapa and Bellavista lodge.
335. Blackburnian Warbler (Dendroica fusca)
[19]
Seen along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista lodge and along the roads near
Bellavista.
336. Black-and-white Warbler ( Mniotilta varia)
[ 1]
Seen briefly along the
road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
337. Slate-throated Whitestart (Myioborus miniatus) [21]
Seen along the
road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge, and on the roads around
Bellavista.
338. Spectacled Whitestart (Myioborus melanocephalus)
[3]
Seen along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge.
339. Black-crested Warbler (Basileuterus nigrocristatus)
[6]
Seen along
the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
340. Three-striped Warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus)
[5]
All in one
group along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
SPARROWS & ALLIES
341. Rufous-naped Brush-Finch (Atlapetes rufinucha)
[10]
All were along
the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
342. Tricolored Brush-Finch (Atlapetes tricolor)
[1]
Seen along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
343. Slaty Brush-Finch (Atlapetes schistaceus)
[1]
Seen along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
344. Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch (Atlapetes brunneinucha)
[5]
Seen along
the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
345. Tanager Finch (Oreothraupis arremonops)
[3]
Seen as they flew one at
a time across the road near Bellavista Lodge. They were associating with
a flock of Dusky Bush-Tanagers and had a rather floppy flight. One was
well seen, although briefly in the binoculars.
346. "Pastaza" Sparrow (Arremonops sp. nov.)
[8]
This newly discovered, and as yet unnamed
species, was quite easy to find in the scrub on the north end of
Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi. This species was discovered by Dave
Stejskal about a year ago and is similar to Black-striped Sparrow, with
a gray back. The song is quite different, almost like a Grayish Saltator
in quality. Apparently endemic to river islands on the Pastaza River.
347. Yellow-browed Sparrow (Ammodramus aurifrons)
[55]
Several were at
the Shell airport. Others were at the Kapawi airstrip, Sharamentsa
Island, and the Ishpingo airstrip.
348. Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)
[112]
Common
everywhere in the Andes.
TANAGERS & ALLIES
349. Capped Conebill (Conirostrum albifrons)
[1]
A female seen briefly along
the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
350. Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) [1]
Seen briefly in a canopy flock along
the Lalo Cocha trail at Kapawi.
351. Short-billed Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes nitidus)
[1]
Seen in a canopy
flock along the Lalo Cocha trail at Kapawi.
352. Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus)
[2]
Seen in a canopy
flock along the Lalo Cocha trail at Kapawi.
353. Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
[2]
A male and female seen
along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
354. Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus)
[4]
Two along the road between
Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge, and two along the roads near Bellavista.
355. Metallic-green Tanager (Tangara labradorides)
[2]
Seen along the
road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
356. Blue-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanicollis)
[19]
Several were at the
Shell airport, and a few were around the lodge at Kapwai. Five were at
the Kapawi airstrip.
357. Golden-naped Tanager (Tangara ruficervix)
[4]
Two along the road
between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge, and two along the roads near
Bellavista.
358. Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola)
[2]
Seen in a canopy flock along
the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
359. Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana)
[4]
Seen in a canopy flock
along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
360. Opal-crowned Tanager (Tangara callophrys)
[1]
Seen in a canopy flock
along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
361. Beryl-spangled Tanager (Tangara nigroviridis)
[4]
All were seen
along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
362. Blue-and-black Tanager (Tangara vassori)
[3]
All were along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge.
363. Black-capped Tanager (Tangara heinei)
[2]
Along the road between
Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
364. Green-and-gold Tanager (Tangara schrankii)
[1]
Seen in a canopy
flock along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
365. White-vented Euphonia (Euphonia minuta)
[1]
Seen in a canopy flock
along the trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
366. Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)
[7]
Most were along
the Wachirpas and Lalo Cocha trails at Kapawi. Three were along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge.
367. White-lored Euphonia (Euphonia chrysopasta)
[4]
Two were along the
trail behind the Kapawi airstrip and two were along the Lalo Cocha
trail.
368. Fawn-breasted Tanager (Pipraeidea melanonota)
[1]
Seen along the
road near Bellavista Lodge.
369. Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus flavinucha)
[9]
All were
along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
370. Black-chinned Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus notabilis)
[4]
Seen
along trail A at Bellavista Lodge.
371. Blue-capped Tanager (Thraupis cyanocephala)
[8]
All were along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge.
372. Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)
[3]
One was at the Shell airport
and two were at the Ishpingo airstrip at Kapawi.
373. Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)
[26]
Three were in the city
park in Baņos, and all the rest were at various areas around Kapawi.
374. White-winged Tanager (Piranga leucoptera)
[2]
Excellent views of two
along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge
375. Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo)
[53]
Two were at the Shell
airport. All the rest were at various areas around Kapawi, including
right behind our cabin.
376. Masked Crimson Tanager (Ramphocelus nigrogularis)
[4]
Seen from the
dugout along the Kusutkau River at Kapawi.
377. Flame-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus flammigerus)
[3]
One was on a wire
(!) near Latacunga and was seen from the bus. The others were along the
road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
378. Ochre-breasted Tanager (Chlorothraupis stolzmanni)
[1]
Seen briefly
along the road near Bellavista Lodge.
379. Rufous-chested Tanager (Thlypopsis ornata)
[1]
Seen along the roads
near Bellavista Lodge.
380. Dusky Bush-Tanager (Chlorospingus semifuscus)
[50]
All were along
the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
381. Grass-green Tanager (Chlorornis riefferii)
[25]
All were along the
roads near Bellavista Lodge.
382. Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leveriana)
[27]
Common at Kapawi and seen
daily there at most locations.
BUNTINGS & ALLIES
383. White-sided Flowerpiercer (Diglossa albilatera)
[7]
All were
along the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista, and the roads near
Bellavista Lodge.
384. Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea)
[2]
Seen along the roads near
Bellavista Lodge.
385. Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina)
[5]
All were along the
road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
386. Variable Seedeater (Sporophila americana)
[17]
Five were at the
Kapawi airstrip and two were at the Ishpingo airstrip. Ten were along
the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
387. Black-and-white Seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa)
[2]
Both were on
Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
388. Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis)
[4]
All were along
the road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
389. Chestnut-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila castaneiventris)
[12]
All
were on Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
390. Lesser Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus angolensis)
[2]
One was at the
military checkpoint near Puyo and one was at the Kapawi airstrip.
GROSBEAKS & SALTATORS
391. Slate-colored Grosbeak (Saltator grossus)
[14]
Heard at most
locations at Kapawi.
392. Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens)
[16]
Seen and heard daily
at most locations at Kapawi.
393. Black-winged Saltator (Saltator atripennis)
[2]
Both were along the
road between Tandayapa and Bellavista Lodge.
394. Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis)
[35]
Common on river edges
daily at Kapawi.
395. Southern Yellow-Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
[2]
Both were
together with a flock along the roads near Bellavista Lodge.
396. Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
[1]
Seen briefly in
a lone tree in the field at the beginning of trail A at Bellavista
Lodge.
397. Blue-black Grosbeak (Cyanocompsa cyanoides)
[4]
Heard in areas
of terra firme forest at Kapawi.
FINCHES
398. Hooded Siskin (Carduelis magellanica)
[6]
Seen in the park in Baņos.
BLACKBIRDS & ALLIES
399. Casqued Oropendola (Psarocolius oseryi)
[6]
Seen well along the
terra firme trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
400. Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus)
[51]
Seen daily at most
locations at Kapawi.
401. Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons)
[49]
Seen daily
at most locations at Kapawi.
402. Solitary Cacique (Cacicus solitarius)
[1]
Seen on the terra firme
trail behind the Kapawi airstrip.
403. Ecuadorian Cacique (Cacicus sclateri)
[1]
Heard along the Kusutkau
River trail at Kapawi.
404. Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela)
[170]
Very common at Kapawi
where we saw them every day at all locations.
405. Oriole Blackbird (Gymnomystax mexicanus)
[2]
Both were on
Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi.
406. Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis)
[10]
Seen along the Kusutkau
River and on Sharamentsa Island at Kapawi. Also seen along the roads
near Bellavista Lodge.
407. Giant Cowbird (Scaphidura oryzivora)
[19]
Seen daily at Kapawi where
virtually all were flyovers.
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