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TINAMOUS
1. Great Tinamou (Tinamus major)
[7]
Heard from the Canopy Tower, and one seen along Semaphore Hill Road in a
ditch as it ran into the forest. Heard at various locations around Cana
and Pirre Ridge in the Darien.
2. Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui)
[5]
Heard only at various locations around Cana and Pirre Ridge in the
Darien.
FRIGATEBIRDS
3. Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata
magnificens) [95]
All were seen flying over Panama City and Panama Bay.
CORMORANTS
4. Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax
brasilianus) [40]
All were seen in wetlands in Panama City, including Panama Bay.
PELICANS
5. Brown Pelican (Pelecanus
occidentalis) [550]
All were seen in wetlands in Panama City, with a few in Panama Bay.
HERONS
6. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
[7]
One seen flying overhead at El Real in the Darien. All others were in
Panama Bay.
7. Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)
[1]
Seen flying over the airstrip at El Real, Darien. New for our AOU area
list.
8. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
[5]
One was seen flying over the domestic airport in Panama City and one was
at El Real, Darien. All others were in Panama Bay.
9. Great Egret (Ardea alba)
[14]
One was seen from the plane on our flight over the Darien on our way to
Cana. A few were at El Real, and a few were in Panama Bay.
10. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
[39]
A few were seen from the plane on our flight over the Darien on our way
to Cana. A few were at El Real, and a few were in Panama Bay.
11. Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa
violacea) [1]
Seen along the causeway over Panama Bay when we were going from Tocumen
Airport into Panama City on our last day.
12. Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma
lineatum) [1]
Seen along the road in the town of Gamboa on our way to the Pipeline
Road. New for our AOU area list.
STORKS
13. Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)
[8]
Only seen along the highway after we left Tocumen Airport on our way to
Panama City on our last day.
VULTURES, KITES, & HAWKS
14. Black Vulture (Coragyps
atratus) [170]
Quite common over the Canopy Tower, Pipeline Road, and Panama City. Only
a couple seen in the Darien.
15. Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
[90]
Common over the Canopy Tower, Pipeline Road, and Panama City. Only a few
seen in the Darien.
16. King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
[1]
An adult seen perched in a distant tree at Cana, Darien, then watched as
it flew toward us and right overhead.
17. Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides
forficatus) [12]
A single group flying overhead along the Cerro Pirre trail, Darien.
18. Long-winged Harrier (Circus
buffoni) [1]
Seen quite close at the airstrip at El Real the morning of our
departure.
First record for Panama, and first AOU record!
19. Bicolored Hawk (Accipiter bicolor)
[1]
Heard giving its call, which is very much like a Cooper's Hawk, along
the Pirre Ridge trail, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
20. Barred Hawk (Leucopternis princeps)
[1]
Seen flying overhead, quite low, along the Pirre Ridge trail, Darien.
21. Semiplumbeous Hawk (Leucopternis
semiplumbea) [1]
Seen briefly flying overhead from the Canopy Tower.
22. Great Black-Hawk (Buteogallus
urubitinga) [2]
One was seen along the Pirre Ridge trail, and another was heard from the
trails behind the camp at Cana, Darien.
23. Gray Hawk (Asturina nitida}
[1]
Seen near the airstrip at El Real, Darien, the day of our arrival there.
24. Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris)
[2]
One seen near El Real, Darien, and the other was along the freeway on
the way to Tocumen Airport the day we departed.
25. Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)
[1]
One was heard calling in flight, but couldn't be located through the
heavy canopy, along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower.
26. Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus)
[2]
A dark morph seen several times, and a light morph seen once, both at
the Canopy Tower.
CARACARAS & FALCONS
27. Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago
chimachima) [5]
One seen along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. All others
were along the freeway on the way to Tocumen Airport the day we
departed.
28. Barred Forest-Falcon (Micrastur
ruficollis) [1]
Heard calling near the tented camp on Cerro Pirre, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
29. Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon (Micrastur
mirandollei) [1]
Heard calling each morning at the Canopy Tower.
30. Collared Forest-Falcon (Micrastur
semitorquatus) [4]
One or two heard calling each morning at the Canopy Tower, and two heard
in the Darien, one at Cana and one at El Real.
31. American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
[2]
One was at the domestic airport in Panama City chasing Great-tailed
Grackles (!), and the other was along the Pirre Ridge trail, Darien.
32. Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)
[1]
Seen briefly as it flew through the clearing at Cana, Darien.
GUANS, CURASSOWS
& CHACHALACAS
33. Gray-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis
cinereiceps) [1]
Surprisingly only a single individual was seen, adjacent to the airstrip
at Cana, Darien.
34. Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)
[10]
First seen on the Pirre Ridge trail, then seen around the camp at Cana,
Darien. The ones on the trail were huddled on a log due to the pouring
rain.
NEW WORLD QUAIL
35. Marbled Wood-Quail (Odontophorus
gujanensis) [2]
Heard calling along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower.
36. Black-eared Wood-Quail (Odontophorus
melanotis) [1]
Just a single individual heard calling one evening and the next morning
at the tented camp on Cerro Pirre, Darien.
RAILS
37. White-throated Crake (Laterallus
albigularis) [3]
Heard only at a small pond in Gamboa and near the airstrip at El Real,
Darien.
JACANAS
38. Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana)
[6]
Seen only at a small pond in Gamboa. New for our AOU area list.
SANDPIPERS & SNIPES
39. Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
[5]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
40. Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia)
[2]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
41. Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus)
[50]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
42. Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
[15]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
43. Surfbird (Aphriza virgata)
[200]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
44. Sanderling (Calidris alba)
[150]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
PLOVERS & LAPWINGS
45. Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis
squatarola) [2]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
46. Southern Lapwing (Vanellus
cayennensis) [2]
Seen at the airstrip at El Real, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
GULLS & TERNS
47. Laughing Gull (Larus
atricilla) [650]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
48. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis)
[1]
A second winter bird seen at Panama Bay in Panama City.
49. Gull-billed Tern (Sterna nilotica)
[1]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
50. Royal Tern (Sterna maxima)
[50]
Seen only from the causeway across Panama Bay entering Panama City.
51. Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis)
[25]
Seen only in Panama Bay in Panama City.
PIGEONS & DOVES
52. Rock Dove (Columba livia)
[30]
As expected, seen primarily at airports and in cities.
53. Pale-vented Pigeon (Columba
cayennensis) [36]
Quite common around the Canopy Tower and the Pipeline Road. A few were
at El Real, and only one was at Cana, Darien.
54. Ruddy Pigeon (Columba subvinacea)
(10)
All were in Darien, with most at Cana and a few seen well along the
Pirre Ridge trail.
55. Plumbeous Pigeon (Columba plumbea)
[1]
Only at the camp near Cerro Pirre, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
56. Short-billed Pigeon (Columba
nigrirostris) [7]
One was along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. All others
were around Cana and along the Pirre Ridge trail, where they were
relatively easy to see.
57. Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina
talpacoti) [16]
Seen primarily in open areas, including the entrance to the Pipeline
Road, the domestic airport in Panama City, and at El Real, Darien.
58. White-tipped Dove (Leptotila
verreauxi) [18]
Seen easily at the Pipeline Road. A little shier, but still fairly
common at the Canopy Tower. Most were quite easily seen in the gardens
at Cana, Darien.
PARROTS
59. Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara
ararauna) [10]
Seen flying over the clearing, and perched several times, at Cana,
Darien. Always in single pairs. New for our AOU area list.
60. Great Green Macaw (Ara ambigua)
[7]
Seen from the clearing at Cana, and once from the Pirre Ridge trail,
Darien.
61. Red-and-green Macaw (Ara
chloropterus) [8]
Seen mainly flying over the clearing at Cana, Darien. Always in single
pairs. New for our AOU area list.
62. Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severa)
(12)
Seen mainly flying over the clearing at Cana, and once from the camp
near Cerro Pirre, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
63. Spectacled Parrotlet (Forpus
conspicillatus) [15]
All seen in one flock going to roost our first evening in El Real,
Darien.
64. Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris
jugularis) [67]
Quite common along the Pipeline Road and at the Canopy Tower. Several
also seen flying over Panama City. Only a couple were at Cana, Darien.
65. Brown-hooded Parrot (Pionopsitta
haematotis) [11]
Most were seen over the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower,
including two well-seen perched overhead in the trees. A couple were at
Cana and three were at the camp near Cerro Pirre, Darien.
66. Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus)
[80]
Seen only in the Darien. Most were seen flying overhead at Cana, but
good numbers were also seen along the Pirre Ridge trail and at El Real.
67. Red-lored Parrot (Amazona autumnalis)
[90]
Common at the Pipeline Road and the Canopy Tower. The only ones seen in
the Darien were with the parrot flocks going to roost our first evening
at El Real.
68. Yellow-crowned Parrot (Amazona
ochrocephala) [33]
Only two were seen over Cana. Most were with the parrot flocks at El
Real, Darien. A couple were seen along the highway in Panama City on the
way to the airport on our departure. New for our AOU area list.
69. Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)
[60]
All were in the Darien, with daily flyovers at Cana and a few along the
Pirre Ridge trail. Most were with the parrot flocks going to roost at El
Real.
CUCKOOS
70. Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)
[9]
Several were at the Canopy Tower, and the remainder were in the Cana
area, Darien.
71. Little Cuckoo (Piaya minuta)
[1]
Heard only, calling from near the airstrip at Cana, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
ANIS
72. Greater Ani (Crotophaga major)
[15]
One group was heard calling along the Pipeline Road. Most were along the
airstrip at El Real, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
73. Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)
[35]
Only seen along the airstrips at Cana and El Real, Darien.
GROUND CUCKOOS
74. Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia)
(2)
Heard calling near the airstrip and near the town of El Real, Darien.
TYPICAL OWLS
75. Mottled Owl (Ciccaba virgata)
[2]
First heard calling from the tented camp near Cerro Pirre. Another heard
calling near Cana camp, Darien.
NIGHTJARS
76. Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis
semitorquatus) [5]
All were seen flying over the airstrip at El Real, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
77. Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor)
[10]
Seen each evening flying over the Canopy Tower.
78. Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus
albicollis) [5]
Most were heard at Cana, with one heard near the airstrip at El Real,
Darien.
SWIFTS
79. White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne
zonaris) [20]
A single flock flew over Cana, Darien, before the rain started one
morning.
80. Band-rumped Swift (Chaetura
spinicauda) [15]
Small groups were seen over the Pipeline Road, over the Canopy Tower,
and over Cana camp, Darien.
81. Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica)
[2]
Seen in a group of swifts at the Canopy Tower.
82. Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura
brachyura) [8]
Most were over the Pipeline Road. Two were over the Canopy Tower our
first evening there. New for our AOU area list.
83. Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift (Panyptila
cayennensis) [6]
One was with the small groups of swifts over the Canopy Tower. All
others were over Cana, Darien.
HUMMINGBIRDS
84. Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy)
[4]
First seen along the Pirre Ridge trail, then seen later around Cana,
Darien.
85. Western Long-tailed Hermit (Phaethornis
longirostris) [55] PHOTO
Common at the Pipeline Road, and very common at the Canopy Tower and at
all locations around Cana, Darien.
86. Little Hermit (Phaethornis
longuemareus) [6]
A couple were seen at the Canopy Tower, and a few were at Cana and along
the Pirre Ridge trail, Darien.
87. TOOTH-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD
(Androdon aequatorialis) [1]
Seen briefly by Allen only from the clearing at the highest point of the
Pirre Ridge trail during a brief period when it wasn't raining.
88. White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga
mellivora) [20] PHOTO
Quite common at the feeders at the Canopy Tower. A few seen in the
forest and the garden around Cana, Darien.
89. Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis
delattrei) [1] PHOTO
A nice male seen in the garden near Cana camp, Darien.
90. Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii)
[1] PHOTO
A single female seen in the garden near Cana camp, Darien.
91. Violet-bellied Hummingbird (Damophila
julie) [18] PHOTO
Several females and/or immatures were first seen along the Pipeline
Road. Most numerous at the feeders at the Canopy Tower, where a couple
of stunning males were seen. A few were around Cana, Darien.
92. Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
(Lepidopyga coeruleogularis)
[2]
Seen briefly at the Canopy Tower our first afternoon there, then
completely absent for the rest of our stay (shy?).
93. RUFOUS-CHEEKED (PIRRE) HUMMINGBIRD
(Goethalsia bella) [3]
The first one was around the tented camp on Cerro Pirre. Another was
higher up toward the cloud forest in this same area, and the third was a
short distance down from camp along the Pirre Ridge trail.
94. Blue-chested Hummingbird (Amazilia
amabilis) [16] PHOTO
Most common at the feeders at the Canopy Tower, but also fairly common
in the garden around Cana camp, Darien.
95. Snowy-bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia
edward) [8] PHOTO
A couple were at the feeders at the Canopy Tower, but they were somewhat
shy here. More were seen, though also not very approachable, in the
gardens at Cana camp, Darien.
96. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia
tzacatl) [2]
Seen only in the garden at Cana camp, Darien.
97. White-vented Plumeleteer (Chalybura
buffonii) [12]
Fairly common in the forest and forest clearings around Cana camp,
Darien. Behavior and call notes seem identical to the next species. New
for our AOU area list.
98. Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer (Chalybura
urochrysia) [11] PHOTO
A few were seen along the Pipeline Road. Most were at the feeders at the
Canopy Tower, where they were easily detected by their harsh call notes.
They were difficult to photograph due to their hyperactive behavior at
the feeders; constantly moving around quickly, and radically changing
positions, almost cartwheeling.
99. Greenish Puffleg (Haplophaedia
aureliae) [20]
About half way up the Pirre Ridge trail near Cana, Darien, they became
quite common.
100. Purple-crowned Fairy (Heliothryx
barroti) [1]
Seen on our last morning along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
101. Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster
longirostris) [1]
Seen in the garden near Cana camp, Darien.
TROGONS
102. Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon
massena) [14]
Most were heard along the Pipeline Road and at the Canopy Tower, with a
couple lured into view with tape at the latter location. A couple were
heard at Cana camp, Darien.
103. Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)
[6]
Two were seen quite well along the Pipeline Road. Others were heard at
the Canopy Tower and along the Plantation Trail. New for our AOU area
list.
104. Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus)
[9]
Seen well along the Pipeline Road, and heard at the Canopy Tower. Three
(a family group?) seen well at Cana camp.
KINGFISHERS
105. Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle
torquata) [1]
Seen briefly flying over El Real, from the airstrip.
MOTMOTS
106. Broad-billed Motmot (Electron
platyrhynchum) [4]
Heard only, all at the Canopy Tower.
107. Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)
[6]
Two pairs, each near a nest, were seen along Semaphore Hill Road at the
Canopy Tower and along the Plantation Trail. Two were also seen near
Cana camp, Darien.
JACAMARS
108. DUSKY-BACKED JACAMAR (Brachygalba
salmoni) [3]
All three were in one tree along the Boca del Cupe trail at Cana camp,
Darien.
109. Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aurea)
[5] PHOTO
Hernan whistled one in quite easily along the Pipeline Road. Another was
heard along the Plantation Trail, and at least three (two seen) were
around Cana, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
PUFFBIRDS
110. White-necked Puffbird (Notharchus
macrorhynchos) [1]
Heard near the bottom of Semaphore Hill Road at the Canopy Tower. New
for our AOU area list.
111. Black-breasted Puffbird (Notharchus
pectoralis) [4]
Two were heard along the Pipeline Road. Two others were heard, with one
glimpsed briefly as it responded to Allen's whistled imitation, along
the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
112. Barred Puffbird (Nystalus radiatus)
[1]
Seen well along the edge of the airstrip at Cana, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
113. White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila
panamensis) [8]
Seen well along the Pipeline Road, at the Canopy Tower, and at Cana,
Darien. A pair was visiting a nest in a roadside bank along Semaphore
Hill Road at the Canopy Tower. Later investigation revealed two downy
young with their eyes open in the upwardly-slanted nest chamber.
114. Gray-cheeked Nunlet (Nonnula
ruficapilla) [1]
Seen briefly along the Boca del Cupe trail at Cana, Darien.
115. White-fronted Nunbird (Monasa
morphoeus) [3]
Seen only on our last morning along the Mine Trail at Cana, Darien.
BARBETS
116. SPOT-CROWNED BARBET (Capito
maculicoronatus) [8]
PHOTO
One of the first birds we saw, a family group near their nest hole, on
arriving at Cana camp, Darien. Also seen along the Pirre Ridge Trail.
TOUCANS
117. Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus
prasinus) [1]
One seen briefly in the cloud forest on the Pirre Ridge Trail, Cana,
Darien.
118. Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus
torquatus) [11]
A few seen along the Pipeline Road and at the Canopy Tower. Most were at
Cana, Darien.
119. Yellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera
spectabilis) [1]
A female was seen perched in a low shrub across a clearing along the
Boca del Cupe trail, Cana, Darien.
120. Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos
sulfuratus) [38]
Common at the Pipeline Road, the Canopy Tower, and most areas around
Cana, Darien.
121. Choco Toucan (Ramphastos
brevis) [1]
Only recently discovered in Panama. Heard near Cana camp, Darien. New
for our AOU area list.
122. Chestnut-mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos
swainsonii) [7]
Seen at the Canopy Tower mainly in the mornings and evenings when they
called from bare snags in the canopy. Also seen well, but mostly heard,
at Cana, Darien.
WOODPECKERS
123. Olivaceous Piculet (Picumnus
olivaceus) [1]
Seen along the Boca del Cupe trail at Cana, Darien.
124. Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes
pucherani) [2]
Surprisingly few seen, considering how common it is in Costa Rica and
Venezuela. Only found along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Cana, Darien.
125. Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes
rubricapillus) [3]
Two were seen along the Pipeline Road and one was at El Real, Darien.
Perhaps we saw so few because we weren't in many open areas.
126. Red-rumped Woodpecker (Veniliornis
kirkii) [1]
Seen briefly along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Cana, Darien. New for our AOU
area list.
127. STRIPE-CHEEKED WOODPECKER
(Piculus callopterus)
[2]
Both were seen quite well, the first along the Pirre Ridge Trail on the
way up to the cloud forest, and the second along the Mine Trail near
Cana camp, Darien. Endemic to Panama.
128. Cinnamon Woodpecker (Celeus
loricatus) [6]
Three were heard, and one glimpsed very briefly, along the Pipeline
Road. Others were heard near Cana and along the Pirre Ridge Trail,
Darien.
129. Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus
lineatus) [4]
Seen along the Pipeline Road and heard at the Canopy Tower. Others were
seen well at Cana, Darien.
130. CRIMSON-BELLIED WOODPECKER
(Campephilus haematogaster)
[2]
A pair was watched at length, giving good views, along the Pirre Ridge
Trail, Darien, on the way up to the cloud forest. Quite a spectacular
woodpecker.
131. Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus
melanoleucos) [2]
One was heard along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower, and one
was heard near Cana camp, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
WOODCREEPERS
132. Plain-brown Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla
fuliginosa) [2]
Although Raul said this was the commonest woodcreeper at the Canopy
Tower, we only saw one there (and didn't hear any others calling). The
other one was along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
133. Ruddy Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla
homochroa) [2]
Both were seen at the antswarm at the Canopy Tower.
134. Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus
griseicapillus) [4]
One was at the Canopy Tower, where it was a new bird for their list. All
others were along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
135. Wedge-billed Woodcreeper (Glyphorhynchus
spirurus) [1]
Seen only along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
136. Northern Barred-Woodcreeper
(Dendrocolaptes
sanctithomae) [4]
One was seen very well along the Pipeline Road and three were at the
Canopy Tower, including one at the antswarm.
137. Cocoa Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus
surussans) [25]
The most frequently seen, and heard, woodcreeper. Most were at the
Canopy Tower, with lesser numbers at the Pipeline Road and at most
locations in the Darien.
138. Black-striped Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus
lachrymosus) [4]
One was at the Canopy Tower very close to the road near the top of
Semaphore Hill Road. Others were along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
139. Spotted Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus
erythropygius) [4]
Fairly common but only along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
140. Streak-headed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes
souleyetti) [3]
One was along the Boca del Cupe Trail and two were along the Pirre Ridge
Trail, Darien.
141. Red-billed Scythebill (Campylorhamphus
trochilirostris) [2]
Both were seen well, along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
OVENBIRDS
142. Slaty Spinetail (Synallaxis
brachyura) [20]
Very common in open areas, particularly in the clearing and garden,
around Cana camp, Darien.
143. Red-faced Spinetail (Cranioleuca
erythrops) [4]
Heard only from the tented camp on Pirre Ridge and along the Pirre Ridge
Trail, Darien.
144. Spotted Barbtail (Premnoplex
brunnescens) [1]
Seen only along the upper part of the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien, on the
way up to the cloud forest.
145. Lineated Foliage-gleaner (Syndactyla
subalaris) [10]
Most common around the tented camp on Pirre Ridge, Darien.. Others were
along the Pirre Ridge Trail, both above and below the tented camp.
146. Slaty-winged Foliage-gleaner (Philydor
fuscipennis) [10]
Common on the trails around Cana, including the entire length of the
Pirre Ridge Trail. Not very "slaty-winged" for the most part.
Some individuals even looked more like Montane Foliage-gleaners, which
are in a different genus and hasn't been recorded outside of South
America.
147. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner (Automolus
ochrolaemus) [4]
One was seen along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. All
others were in the Darien, with one near Cana, and two along the Pirre
Ridge Trail, one below and one above the tented camp.
148. Tawny-throated Leaftosser (Sclerurus
mexicanus) [3]
One was heard at the Canopy Tower and two were heard along the Pirre
Ridge Trail, Darien.
149. Scaly-throated Leaftosser (Sclerurus
guatemalensis) [1]
One flew across the Boca del Cupe Trail, Darien, and landed a ways back
but in full view where it sat motionless (as other leaftossers we've
seen have done) for quite a while.
150. Plain Xenops (Xenops minutus)
[7]
Three were at the Pipeline Road and four were at the Canopy Tower.
ANTBIRDS
151. Fasciated Antshrike (Cymbilaimus
lineatus) [6]
Three were seen quite well at the Pipeline Road, and three others were
seen at the Canopy Tower.
152. Great Antshrike (Taraba major)
[3]
Two were heard calling from the same places each day at Cana camp,
Darien, and one was calling near the airstrip at El Real. New for our
AOU area list.
153. Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus
doliatus) [2]
Only one pair was seen in the open scrub near the entrance to the
Pipeline Road.
154. Western Slaty-Antshrike (Thamnophilus
atrinucha) [25]
Quite common in the denser forest of the Pipeline Road and the Canopy
Tower. Several individuals seen, including males and females. Lesser
numbers were in the Darien.
155. Russet Antshrike (Thamnistes
anabatinus) [1]
Seen with a flock of foliage-gleaners just before we got back down to
the airstrip near Cana camp, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
156. Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus
mentalis) [10]
Common along the Pirre Ridge Trail, including around the tented camp,
Darien. New for our AOU area list.
157. Pygmy Antwren (Myrmotherula
brachyura) [1]
Seen along the Pirre Ridge Trail in the cloud forest above the tented
camp, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
158. Pacific Streaked-Antwren (Myrmotherula
pacifica) [5]
Fairly easily seen in the garden at Cana camp, Darien. Others were along
the Boca del Cupe and Mine Trails. Recently split from Amazonian
Streaked-Antwren, which is a little more secretive.
159. Checker-throated Antwren (Myrmotherula
fulviventris) [47]
One of the three commonest antbirds on the trip. Seen well at the
Pipeline Road, at the Canopy Tower, and along the trails around Cana,
Darien.
160. White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula
axillaris) [25]
Locally in good numbers. Seen at Pipeline Road, the Canopy Tower, and at
Cana, Darien, with most along the Pirre Ridge Trail at the latter
location. New for our AOU area list.
161. Rufous-winged Antwren (Herpsilochmus
rufimarginatus) [3]
Two were seen well in trees above the tented camp on Cerro Pirre,
Darien. One other was seen as we were well down the Pirre Ridge Trail.
162. Dot-winged Antwren (Microrhopias
quixensis) [48]
One of the three commonest antbirds on the trip. Seen well at the
Pipeline Road, at the Canopy Tower, and along the trails around Cana,
Darien.
163. Dusky Antbird (Cercomacra tyrannina)
[30]
One of the three commonest antbirds on the trip. Seen well at the
Pipeline Road, at the Canopy Tower, and along the trails around Cana,
Darien.
164. Jet Antbird (Cercomacra nigricans)
[1]
One was heard near the entrance to the Pirre Ridge Trail near the
airstrip at Cana, Darien.. New for our AOU area list.
165. White-bellied Antbird (Myrmeciza
longipes) [1]
One was heard along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
166. Chestnut-backed Antbird (Myrmeciza
exsul) [25]
Commonly heard, with a few seen, along the Pipeline Road and at the
Canopy Tower. Less common at Cana, Darien.
167. Bicolored Antbird (Gymnopithys
bicolor) [4]
First heard, then one seen with the antswarm at the Canopy Tower. Others
were heard along the Plantation Trail and near Cana camp, Darien. This
species is sometimes lumped with South American White-cheeked Antbird (G.
leucaspis, which we've seen), so we may lose this "lifer"
soon.
168. Spotted Antbird (Hylophylax
naevioides) [15]
Surprisingly common and easy to see at the Canopy Tower. Our first (a
single bird) was at the Pipeline Road. Others were in the weedy
vegetation along the Plantation Trail and a couple were at Cana and
along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
ANTTHRUSHES & ANTPITTAS
169. Black-faced Antthrush (Formicarius
analis) [15]
Commonly heard at Pipeline Road, the Canopy Tower, Plantation Trail, and
most areas around Cana camp, Darien. One walked plainly into view along
the Pipeline Road without any prompting from tapes or whistled
imitations!
170. Rufous-breasted Antthrush (Formicarius
rufipectus) [3]
One was seen well (during the rain) along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
This bird just walked along a small ridge about 30 feet off the trail,
and as with the previous species we hadn't prompted it with tapes or
whistled imitations. Others were heard along that same trail, and from
the tented camp higher up. New for our AOU area list, and finally
removed from our "heard only" list.
171. Streak-chested Antpitta (Hylopezus
perspicillatus) [3]
Two were heard along the lower stretches of Semaphore Hill Road at the
Canopy Tower, and one was heard along the Boca del Cupe Trail (along
with the next species), Darien.
172. Thicket (Fulvous-bellied) Antpitta (Hylopezus
dives) [3]
Heard only along the Boca del Cupe Trail and the Mine Trail at Cana camp
Darien. Formerly lumped with the previous species, their vocal
distinctiveness is quite obvious when they occur together as they do
here.
173. Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula
flavirostris) [1]
Seen sitting in a bare sapling along the Pirre Ridge Trail (during the
rain), where it gave us very good views. This is the first member of
this genus of small antpittas that we've actually seen! None were heard.
COTINGAS
174. Rufous Piha (Lipaugus
unirufus) [3]
All were along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien, on our way up and on the
way down.
175. BLUE COTINGA (Cotinga nattererii)
[2] PHOTO
Excellent views of males from the Canopy Tower.
176. BLACK-TIPPED COTINGA (Carpodectes
hopkei) [1]
Seen at the last possible minute before we were leaving Cana, Darien. It
sat in a tree on a distant ridgetop all through a heavy downpour as we
watched it in the scope. This species is said to prefer to perch in the
treetops only in the sunny parts of the middle of the day!
177. Purple-throated Fruitcrow (Querula
purpurata) [20]
Most were heard along the Pipeline Road, with a few along the Plantation
Trail near the Canopy Tower. A group of 5 was seen along the Mine Trail
at Cana, Darien.
178. Sharpbill (Oxyruncus cristatus)
[8]
Only seen along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Cana, Darien. Quite common along
this trail, with a few seen and others heard. We haven't seen them this
common in any of our other Neotropical travels.
MANAKINS
179. Red-capped Manakin (Pipra
mentalis) [11]
Most were heard, and a few females seen, at the Pipeline Road, along the
Plantation Trail, and at the Canopy Tower.
180. Golden-headed Manakin (Pipra
erythrocephala) [4] PHOTO
Seen mainly in the garden at Cana, Darien, but a couple were also along
the Pirre Ridge Trail. New for our AOU area list.
181. Blue-crowned Manakin (Pipra
coronata) [12]
Quite common along the Plantation Trail where one male (of several seen)
came closer than our binoculars could focus. Others were around Cana and
along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
182. Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus
vitellinus) [15]
Difficult to get a good look at, but they were heard (typical calls of
the genus) and glimpsed along Semaphore Hill Road at the Canopy Tower,
and along the Boca del Cupe Trail, Darien.
183. White-ruffed Manakin (Corapipo
altera) [7]
Mostly males, and a couple of females seen. All were near Cana, Darien,
with most along the Pirre Ridge Trail.
184. GREEN MANAKIN (Chloropipo
holochlora) (4]
All were in the Darien, with three around the tented camp along the
Pirre Ridge Trail and one along the Mine Trail near Cana camp.
TYRANT FLYCATCHERS &
ALLIES
185. Slaty-capped Flycatcher (Leptopogon superciliaris)
[10]
Two were seen along the Pipeline Road, and the remainder were in the
Darien. Most were along the Pirre Ridge Trail, but a few were near Cana
camp.
186. Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum)
[3]
Not particularly common, with only single birds seen. One was along the
Pipeline Road and two were in different areas around Cana camp, Darien.
187. Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum nigriceps)
[1]
Seen well from the observation deck of the Canopy Tower.
188. Paltry Tyrannulet (Zimmerius vilissimus)
[6] PHOTO
A couple were seen briefly at the Canopy Tower. Others were easily seen
in the garden around Cana camp, Darien.
189. Brown-capped Tyrannulet (Ornithion brunneicapillum)
[6]
Most were heard along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien, with one seen
briefly. Also heard around Cana camp.
190. Southern Beardless Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum)
[13]
Most common at the Pipeline Road and along Semaphore Hill Road at the
Canopy Tower. One was at the airstrip at El Real, Darien.
191. Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet (Tyrannulus elatus)
[2]
One was heard on the Pipeline Road and one was seen along the Pirre
Ridge Trail, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
192. Forest Elaenia (Myiopagis gaimardii)
[1]
Seen briefly along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. New for our AOU area
list.
193. Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster)
[11]
Three were along the Pipeline Road and most of the others were in the
Darien, around Cana camp and at El real. One was in Panama City on our
last afternoon there, an unusual species to find among skyscrapers with
sparse landscaping.
194. Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis atricapillus)
[1]
Seen almost at the last minute along the Mine Trail near Cana camp,
Darien. Carrying materials apparently to build a nest.
195. Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus)
[5]
Heard only, all in the Darien. Most were along the Pirre Ridge Trail,
especially around the tented camp. A couple others were around Cana
camp. Much more difficult to see than they were in Ecuador and Costa
Rica.
196. SOUTHERN BENTBILL (Oncostoma olivaceum)
[21]
Very common along the Pipeline Road and at the Canopy Tower. A few were
around Cana camp and along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. More heard
than seen, but several were seen well.
197. Brownish Flycatcher (Cnipodectes subbrunneus)
[6]
A couple were seen well around Cana camp, and others were heard along
the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
198. Olivaceous Flatbill (Rhynchocyclus olivaceus)
[2]
Both seen well, one along Semaphore Hill Road and one along the
Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. New for our AOU area list.
199. Yellow-margined Flycatcher (Tolmomyias assimilis)
[5]
One was at the Pipeline Road and two were at the Canopy Tower. Two were
along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
200. White-throated Spadebill (Platyrinchus mystaceus)
[1]
Seen briefly along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. New for our AOU area
list.
201. Golden-crowned Spadebill (Platyrinchus coronatus)
[11]
A few were along Semaphore Hill Road at the Canopy Tower. A group was
seen along the Plantation Trail. One was along the Pirre Ridge Trail,
Darien.
202. Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher (Terenotriccus erythrurus)
[5]
Three were along the Pipeline Road and two were in the Darien, one along
the Boca del Cupe Trail and one along the Mine Trail near Cana. All were
seen well. We've been jinxed by this species as we've had several
chances to see it in the Neotropics, but this is the first time we've
found it.
203. Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher (Myiobius sulphureipygius)
[3]
One was along the Boca del Cupe Trail and two were along the Mine Trail
near Cana camp, Darien.
204. Black-tailed Flycatcher (Myiobius atricaudatus)
[4]
Seen in pairs, both along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
205. Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi)
[1]
One was seen at the tented camp along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
206. Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus)
[1]
One was heard along Semaphore Hill Road at the Canopy Tower.
207. Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens)
[1]
Seen briefly along the Mine Trail near Cana, Darien.
208. Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus)
[3]
Two were seen high in a tree along the Pirre Ridge Trail, and one was
along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
209. Bright-rumped Attila (Attila spadiceus)
[15]
Heard frequently at the Canopy Tower and along the Plantation Trail. A
few were also heard around Cana camp, Darien.
210. Rufous Mourner (Rhytipterna holerythra)
[7]
Several were seen well along the Pipeline Road. Two were seen along the
Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
211. Sirystes (Sirystes sibilator)
[2]
Both were seen quite well, perched together, along the Pirre Ridge
Trail, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
212. Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer)
[7]
A couple were heard at the Canopy Tower. Others were around Cana camp,
and along the Pirre Ridge Trail where one was seen perched.
213. Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)
[5]
Seen along the Pipeline Road, at the Canopy Tower, and along the Boca
del Cupe Trail, Darien.
214. Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)
[65]
Seen in the open areas along the Pipeline Road, and from the observation
deck in the canopy at the Canopy Tower. Also fairly common in the more
open areas around Panama City. Less numerous in the Darien, with most
around the airstrip at El Real. A few were around Cana.
215. Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana)
[2]
The first one was on a wire near the Holbrook Airport in Panama City.
The other was in the town of El Real.
216. Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitgangua)
[1]
Heard along the Pipeline Road.
217. Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus)
[1]
Seen along the Pipeline Road.
218. Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Myiozetetes cayanensis)
[2]
Seen in the town of El Real, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
219. Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)
[16]
Seen in pairs or small groups at the Canopy Tower and along the
Plantation Trail, as well as in the Darien around Cana and El Real.
220. Gray-capped Flycatcher (Myiozetetes granadensis)
[8]
All were around the clearings and the airstrip at Cana camp, Darien.
221. Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius)
[1]
Only seen along the Pipeline Road.
222. Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)
[2]
Much less common than we anticipated, perhaps because we spent so much
time in forested areas. Only seen around the airstrip at El Real,
Darien.
223. Thrush-like Schiffornis (Schiffornis turdinus)
[8]
One was heard along the Pipeline Road. All others were in the Darien,
with a couple seen along the Boca del Cupe Trail and the Pirre Ridge
Trail. New for our AOU area list.
224. Cinnamon Becard (Pachyramphus cinnamomeus)
[1]
Seen with a flock as we were finishing our walk on the Pirre Ridge
Trail, Darien.
225. Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)
[5]
Most were at the Canopy Tower where we had excellent views from the
observation deck. A couple were around the Cana camp and along the Pirre
Ridge Trail, Darien.
JAYS & CROWS
226. Black-chested Jay (Cyanocorax
affinis) [12]
The first two were seen well along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy
Tower. All others were in the Darien, with good views along the Boca Del
Cupe, Pirre Ridge, and Mine Trails. We had only seen this species once
before, in Costa Rica, where it is rare.
VIREOS & ALLIES
227. Green Shrike-Vireo (Cyclarhis
gujanensis) [20]
Very common around the Canopy Tower, were their titmouse-like calls were
heard all day long. Also heard along the Pipeline Road and the
Plantation Trail. One bird came close to the observation deck and, with
persistence, we were able to get scope views from about 40 feet away.
228. YELLOW-BROWED SHRIKE-VIREO
(Cyclarhis eximius)
[1]
Heard along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien, giving a similar but gentler
call to the previous species.
229. Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo
flavifrons) [8]
Seen only in the Darien, where most were along the Pirre Ridge Trail.
Others were along the Mine Trail near Cana camp.
230. Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo
philadelphicus) [1]
Seen from the observation deck at the Canopy Tower.
231. Yellow-green Vireo (Vireo
flavoviridis) [1]
Seen along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
232. Lesser Greenlet (Hylophilus
decurtatus) [15]
Most were heard around the Canopy Tower and the Plantation Trail. A
couple were seen from the observation deck. A few were also heard along
the Pirre Ridge Trail and the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
THRUSHES
233. VARIED SOLITAIRE (Myadestes
coloratus) [7]
A couple were heard around the tented camp on Cerro Pirre, Darien. Seen
well later as we hiked up higher into the cloud forest.
234. Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus
fuscater) [12]
Seen and heard only along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. Only
encountered as we neared the tented camp, and areas above there.
235. Clay-colored Robin (Turdus grayi)
[14]
A few were along the Pipeline Road, with most at the Canopy Tower.
236. White-throated Robin (Turdus
assimilis) [3]
Heard only from the tented camp on Cerro Pirre, Darien, and in the cloud
forest higher up.
MOCKINGBIRDS
237. Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)
[3]
Seen only at El Real, Darien.
WRENS
238. WHITE-HEADED WREN
(Campylorhynchus albobrunneus)
[5]
Mainly seen around the tented camp on Cerro Pirre, Darien. Two were seen
along the Mine Trail near Cana camp.
239. SOOTY-HEADED WREN (Thryothorus spadix)
[4]
Glimpsed briefly along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. Also heard on the
Mine Trail near Cana camp.
240. Black-bellied Wren (Thryothorus fasciatoventris)
[8]
First found along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. Also seen
along the Boca del Cupe, Pirre Ridge, and Mine Trails, Darien.
241. Rufous-breasted Wren (Thryothorus rutilus)
[2]
Seen only along Semaphore Hill Road at the Canopy Tower.
242. Bay Wren (Thryothorus nigricapillus)
[10]
Only found in the Darien, where it was commonly heard at most locations
around Cana camp and along all the trails. A couple were seen briefly.
Two were heard near the airstrip at El Real.
243. Stripe-throated Wren (Thryothorus leucopogon)
[2]
Heard only along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
244. Plain Wren (Thryothorus modestus)
[3]
One seen well sitting on a barbed wire fence near the start of the
Pipeline Road. Others were heard along the Semaphore Hill Road near the
main highway at the Canopy Tower.
245. Buff-breasted Wren (Thryothorus leucotis)
[18]
Seen well along the Pipeline Road, the Plantation Trail, and at the
Canopy Tower. More were heard than seen. New for our AOU area list.
246. House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)
[3]
Only seen in the town of El Real, Darien.
247. Ochraceous Wren (Troglodytes ochraceus)
[2]
One seen well in the cloud forest above the tented camp on Cerro Pirre,
Darien. The other was heard along the Pirre Ridge Trail.
248. White-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucosticta)
[7]
Seen briefly along the Pipeline Road, and heard at the Canopy Tower.
Also seen and heard along the Pirre Ridge and Mine Trails, Cana, Darien.
249. Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys)
[6]
Only seen (briefly but well) and heard at the higher elevations of the
Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
250. Scaly-breasted Wren (Microcerculus marginatus)
[6]
One was heard along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. All
others were heard in the Darien, with birds along all the trails leading
from Cana.
251. Song Wren (Cyphorhinus phaeocephalus)
[5]
A family group was seen very well along the Pipeline Road. Another pair
was heard duetting along Semaphore Hill Road at the Canopy Tower.
GNATCATCHERS & ALLIES
252. Tawny-faced Gnatwren (Microbates
cinereiventris) [1]
Seen briefly in undergrowth along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
253. Long-billed Gnatwren (Ramphocaenus
melanurus) [8]
Heard and seen mostly along the Pipeline Road and at the Canopy Tower.
Only one was heard in the Darien, along the Boca del Cupe Trail.
254. White-faced (Tropical) Gnatcatcher (Polioptila
plumbea) [8]
Most were along the Pipeline Road where we had good views. Others were
at the Canopy Tower and two were along the Boca del Cupe Trail near Cana
camp, Darien.
SWALLOWS
255. Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta
albilinea) [10]
Seen only at the wetland near the Panama Canal in Gamboa where we
stopped briefly on our way to the Pipeline road.
256. Gray-breasted Martin (Progne
chalybea) [50]
Seen in open areas such as Gamboa and over the forest canopy at the
Canopy Tower. Also seen at El Real, Darien, and at Panama City,
including Tocumen Airport.
257. Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx
ruficollis) [40]
Most were in the clearing around Cana camp, Darien. Others were near the
airstrip at El Real.
258. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
[2]
Seen only over the airstrip at El Real, Darien.
WOOD WARBLERS
259. Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera)
[1]
Seen briefly along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
260. Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina)
[5]
Most were in the gardens in the clearing around Cana camp, Darien. One
was in the town of El Real.
261. Tropical Parula (Parula pitiayumi)
[5]
Heard mainly around Cana camp, Darien, with two along the Pirre Ridge
Trail.
262. Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia)
[1]
The first one was along the Pipeline Road. All others were in the town
of El Real, Darien.
263. Chestnut-sided Warbler (Dendroica pensylvanica)
[8]
A couple each day at the Pipeline Road and at the Canopy Tower.
264. Blackburnian Warbler (Dendroica fusca)
[1]
Seen only from the tented camp on Cerro Pirre, Darien.
265. Bay-breasted Warbler (Dendroica castanea)
[12]
A few were around the Canopy Tower, but more numerous in the Darien
where they were in most canopy flocks around Cana. One was in the town
of El Real.
266. Blackpoll Warbler (Dendroica striata)
[1]
Seen very well from the observation deck of the Canopy Tower on our
first morning there. There are only a few records of this species from
Panama. Details of the sighting were forwarded to the Panama Audubon
Society.
267. Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia)
[2]
One was seen from the observation deck of the Canopy Tower and the other
was along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
268. Northern Waterthrush (Seiurus noveboracensis)
[2]
One was near the nice bridge over the river along Semaphore Hill Road at
the Canopy Tower, and another was along the river along the Plantation
Trail.
269. Louisiana Waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla)
[1]
Along the same river on the Plantation Trail as the previous species.
270. Kentucky Warbler (Oporornis formosus)
[6]
All were along the Pipeline Road, with most heard giving their
distinctive call, but two were seen well.
271. Mourning Warbler (Oporornis philadelphia)
[5]
Two were along the Pipeline Road and three were in various areas around
the clearing at Cana camp, Darien.
272. Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus)
[4]
Only seen in the higher cloud forest along the Pirre Ridge Trail,
Darien.
273. PIRRE WARBLER (Basileuterus ignotus)
[2]
Seen well in the cloud forest along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. This
species reminded us of the Black-cheeked Warbler endemic to eastern
Costa Rica and western Panama.
274. Buff-rumped Warbler (Phaeothlypis fluvicauda)
[8]
Seen very well on the lower part of the Pirre Ridge Trail, and along the
Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
SPARROWS & ALLIES
275. Orange-billed Sparrow (Arremon
aurantiirostris) [10]
Good views at the corner of Semaphore Hill Road and the Plantation
Trail. Others were seen and heard along the Mine Trail near Cana camp,
Darien.
276. Black-striped Sparrow (Arremonops
conirostris) [5]
One seen well at the entrance to the Pipeline Road. Others were seen
well around the clearing at Cana camp, Darien.
277. Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch (Buarremon
brunneinuchus) [10]
One group was easily seen near the tented camp on Cerro Pirre, Darien.
Another group was in the cloud forest along the Pirre Ridge Trail, and
yet another group was along this same trail below the tented camp.
278. Black-headed Brush-Finch (Buarremon
atricapillus) [1]
Seen very well along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien. This species
is sometimes lumped with the South American species Stripe-headed
Brush-Finch, though it doesn't look much like that species.
TANAGERS & ALLIES
279. Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)
[5]
Surprisingly scarce. Only seen around the gardens in the clearing at
Cana camp, and in the town of El Real, Darien.
280. PIRRE BUSH-TANANGER (Chlorospingus
inornatus) [20]
Seen very well a short distance away from the tented camp on Cerro Pirre,
and also up in the cloud forest along the Pirre Ridge Trail where they
were more numerous.
281. Yellow-backed Tanager (Hemithraupis
flavicollis) [1]
Seen briefly along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
282. Black-and-yellow Tanager (Chrysothlypis
chrysomelaena) [14]
Three groups were seen, all in the Darien. The first was in the cloud
forest in the higher areas of the Pirre Ridge Trail, the second was
below the tented camp along the same trail, and a third smaller group
was along the Mine Trail near Cana camp.
283. Dusky-faced Tanager (Mitrospingus
cassinii) [16]
Noisy groups were seen along the lower areas of the Pirre Ridge Trail
and along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
284. LEMON-SPECTACLED TANAGER
(Chlorothraupis
olivacea) [8]
All were seen in the Darien. The largest group was along the Pirre Ridge
Trail, with smaller groups along the Mine Trail near Cana camp.
285. Gray-headed Tanager (Eucometis
penicillata) (2)
Both were seen along Semaphore Hill Road at the Canopy Tower, one at the
antswarm and another the next day, not associated with an antswarm.
286. Scarlet-browed Tanager (Heterospingus
xanthopygius) [1]
An excellent view of a male in a tree above us along the Mine Trail near
Cana camp, Darien.
287. White-shouldered Tanager (Tachyphonus
luctuosus) [27]
The commonest tanager on the trip, with most at the Pipeline Road and
around the Canopy Tower. A few were along the trails near Cana camp,
Darien.
288. Tawny-crested Tanager (Tachyphonus
delatrii) [1]
Seen with a group of Dusky-faced Tanagers along the Pirre Ridge Trail,
Darien.
289. Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Habia
fuscicauda) [20]
A noisy group was encountered along the Pipeline Road, and a few were
among the noisy flocks of White-shouldered Tanagers in the undergrowth
at the Canopy Tower.
290. Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)
[10]
Interestingly, only males were seen. One each along the Pipeline Road
and at the Canopy Tower. All the rest were in the Darien, with most seen
around the clearing at Cana camp. Two were in the town of El Real.
291. Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus
dimidiatus) [11]
First seen near the small pond at Gamboa. Others were along the Pipeline
Road. Less common in the Darien, where a couple were seen in the
clearing at Cana camp, and a couple were near the airstrip at El Real.
292. Flame-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus
flammigerus) [20]
Seen only around the clearing at Cana camp, Darien. New for our AOU area
list.
293. Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis
episcopus) [25]
Common, as almost everywhere in the tropics.
294. Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)
[15]
Common, as almost everywhere in the tropics.
295. Yellow-crowned Euphonia (Euphonia
luteicapilla) [1]
A single male was seen along the Pipeline Road.
296. Tawny-capped Euphonia (Euphonia
anneae) [1]
A single male was seen in the top of a sapling along the Plantation
Trail.
297. Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia
xanthogaster) [10]
All were in the Darien, with most in the cloud forest along the Pirre
Ridge Trail. Others were near the tented camp and farther down along the
same trail. A couple were in the town of El Real. New for our AOU area
list.
298. Plain-colored Tanager (Tangara
inornata) (4)
Only seen from the observation deck at the Canopy Tower.
299. Emerald Tanager (Tangara florida)
[2]
Seen our last morning along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
300. Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara
icterocephala) [3]
Seen briefly in the cloud forest along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien.
301. Speckled Tanager (Tangara guttgata)
(4)
All were along the Pirre Ridge Trail below the tented camp, Darien.
302. Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gryola)
[4]
All were in the Darien, with most along the Pirre Ridge Trail. One was
along the Mine Trail near Cana camp.
303. Golden-hooded Tanager (Tanagara
larvata) [13]
Two were seen seen along the Pipeline Road. Most were seen from the
observation deck at the Canopy Tower. Two were near the clearing at Cana
camp, Darien.
304. GREEN-NAPED TANAGER (Tangara fucosa)
[3]
Only seen in the cloud forest above the tented camp along the Pirre
Ridge Trail, Darien. Good views.
305. Scarlet-thighed Dacnis (Dacnis
venusta) [4]
All were along the Pipeline Road.
306. Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana)
(15) PHOTO
Common along the Pipeline Road and at the Canopy Tower. Several seen
very well in the gardens around Cana camp, Darien.
307. Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes
spiza) [6]
Seen from the observation deck at the Canopy Tower and along the
Plantation Trail. A few were around the clearing at Cana camp, Darien.
308. Swallow-Tanager (Tersina viridis)
[1]
Seen around the clearing at Cana camp. Darien. New for our AOU area
list.
BUNTINGS & ALLIES
309. Saffron Finch (Sicalis
flaveola) [2]
Seen only in El Real, Darien. Likely introduced here. New for our AOU
area list.
310. Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia
jacarina) [3]
Much less common than we expected. One was along the edge of the pond at
Gamboa, and two were along the airstrip at El Real, Darien.
311. Variable Seedeater (Sporophila
americana) [95]
Two were near the entrance to the Pipeline Road. All others were in the
Darien, with a good number around the airstrip at Cana and the airstrip
at El Real.
312. Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila
nigricollis) [2]
Seen only in the grassy area at the entrance to the Pipeline Road.
313. Dickcissel (Spiza americana)
[1]
Seen only along the airstrip at El Real, Darien.
GROSBEAKS & SALTATORS
314. Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus
ludovicianus) [4]
One was along the Pipeline Road and three, including one in nearly full
breeding plumage, were near the airstrip at El Real, Darien.
315. Yellow-green Grosbeak (Caryothraustes
canadensis) [4]
All were in one flock along the Pirre Ridge Trail, Darien. New for our
AOU area list.
316. Slate-colored Grosbeak (Saltator
grossus) [5]
Heard mostly around the Canopy Tower and along the Plantation Trail. One
was heard singing from the edge of the clearing at Cana camp, Darien.
317. Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator
maximus) [7]
All were around the clearings and open areas around Cana camp, Darien.
318. Blue-black Grosbeak (Cyanocompsa
cyanoides) [5]
A male and female were seen at the lower end of Semaphore Hill Road at
the Canopy Tower. Two females were seen near the tented camp on Cerro
Pirre, and another was heard singing on the Mine Trail near Cana camp,
Darien.
BLACKBIRDS & ALLIES
319. Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius
decumanus) [5]
One was along the Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. All others
were in the Darien, with most around the clearing at Cana camp. Two were
near the airstrip at El Real. New for our AOU area list.
320. Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Psarocolius
wagleri) [12]
First seen near Gamboa and along the Pipeline Road. Others were along
the Plantation Trail and near the Canopy Tower. A few were around the
clearing at Cana camp, Darien.
321. Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela)
[9]
Two were along the Pipeline Road. All others were near the clearings at
Cana camp, Darien. New for our AOU area list.
322. Scarlet-rumped Cacique (Cacicus
uropygialis) [3]
All were in one group along the Mine Trail near Cana camp, Darien.
323. Yellow-billed Cacique (Amblycercus
holosericeus) [15]
All were at the lower end of Semaphore Hill Road and nearby along the
Plantation Trail near the Canopy Tower. Much less secretive than other
places we've seen this species.
324. Yellow-backed Oriole (Icterus
chrysater) [3]
Seen well along the Plantation Trail and at the lower end of Semaphore
Hill Road near the Canopy Tower.
325. Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula)
[1]
Seen in a small tree near the airstrip at El Real, Darien.
326. Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius)
[3]
All were in one group in a small tree with the previous species along
the airstrip at El Real, Darien.
327. Red-breasted Blackbird (Sturnella
militaris) [10]
All were near the airstrip at El Real, Darien. New for our AOU area
list.
328. Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus
mexicanus) [875]
A very large roost was at Tocumen Airport, seen on our arrival in the
dark, and on our departure. Also common around Gamboa, in Panama City,
and at El Real, Darien.
329. Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus
bonariensis) [15]
Most were on the airstrip at Cana camp, Darien. Others were near the
airstrip at El Real.
330. Giant Cowbird (Scaphidura oryzivora)
[5]
Seen around the clearing at Cana camp, and near the airstrip at El Real,
Darien. New for our AOU area list.
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