SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS - … · SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS ... On 25-08 20+ near San Pedro de Caste, ... 08 5 exx.along the entrance road of Lomas de Lachay

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SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS The taxonomic basis for the species account in this list is the fifth edition of Birds of the World: A Checklist (Clements 2000) and is supplemented with some recent taxonomic changes and/or taxonomic remarks. Species with asterix and in capitals are endemic species of Peru TINAMOUS -TINAMIDAE Great Tinamou (Tinamou major) On 6 heard at Afluente and 8-08 heard along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Pale-browed Tinamou (Crypturellus transfasciatus) On 1-08 heard down in the valley at Abra Porculla. Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornate) On 20-08 1 ex. Bosque Unchog. Andean Tinamou (Nothoprocta pentlandii) On 25-08 20+ near San Pedro de Caste, Upper Santa Eulalia. During our search for the Rufous-breasted Warbling-Finch we regularly flushed Andean Tinamou. GREBES - PODICIPEDIDAE White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia Rolland) On 17-08 3exx.Lake Junin. Silvery Grebe (podiceps occipitalis) On 17-08 15 exx. Lake Junin. * JUNIN GREBE (Podiceps taczanowskii) On 17-08 2 exx. Lake Junin. The total population is estimated at less than 400 birds. Considered Critical. PELICANS - PELICANIDE Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) Up to 10 exx.along the coast near Puerto Huarmey and Huacho on 14 and 15-08. BOOBIES - SULIDAE Peruvian Booby (Sula variegate) Rather common along the coast near Huacho on 14 and 15-08. CORMORANTS - PHALICROCORACIDAE Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) Common along the coast near Huacho on 14 and 15-08. Guanay Cormorant (Phalacrocorax bougainvillii) On 15-08 7 exx.near El Paraiso. Red-legged Cormorant (Phalacrocorax gaimardi) On 14-08 2 exx.at Puerto Huarmey. HERONS, EGRETS AND BITTERNS - ARDEIDAE Great Egret (Casmorodius alba) Scattered seen in the rice fields in the valleys along our route. Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea) On 30-07 1 ex. near Olmos. On 13-07 10+ in the ricefields between Cajamarca and the coast. On 14-07 2 exx. near Huacho.


Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) See Great Egret. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) Commonly observed, especially in the rice fields in the valleys. Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) On 31-07 1 ex.in a marsh near Olmos. On 3-08 1 ex. near Morro de Calzada On 9-08 2 exx.near Rioja. On 10-08 1 ex. along the Rio Utcubamba near Leimebamba. Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) On 17-08 1 ex.in flight , Lake Junin. Fasciated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) On 10-08 2 exx. between Pomacochas to Leimebamba along the Rio Utcubamba.. IBISES AND SPOONBILLS -THRESKIORNITHIDAE Puna Ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi) On 12-08 3 exx.between Celendin and Cajamarca. On 14-08 30+ at marshy area near Trujillo along the coast. (Panam Hwy.km.450) On 15-08 10 exx. on transit near Lima. On 17-08 60+ Lake Junin area.Also on 24-08 in the same area. FLAMINGOS -PHOENICOPTERIDAE Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) On 15-08 200+ at El Paraiso. DUCKS. GEESE AND SWANS - ANATIDAE Andean Goose (Chloepthaga melanoptera) On 16-07 20+ Marcopomacocha area. On 17-07 3 exx. and on 24-07 4 exx.near Lake Junin. Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata) On 4 and 6-08 1 pair Abra Patricia area. On 10-08 1 pair Afluente. Crested Duck (Anas specularoides) On 16-08 10+ Marcopomacocha area. On 17-08 20+ Lake Junin Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica) On 17-08 3 exx. and on 24-08 5 exx. on a small stream at km.142 between La Oroya – Huanuco. Speckled (Yellow-billed) Teal (Anas flavirostris) On 17-08 10+ Lake Junin. White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis) On 14-08 20+ at coastal marsh near Trujillo. (Panam Hwy. km.450) Puna Teal (Anas puna) On 16-08 a few Marcopomacocha area. On 17-08 40+ Lake Junin. Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) On 14-08 a few at coastal marsh near Trujillo. (Panam Hwy. km.450) On 15-08 common at El Paraiso near Huacho. Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea) On 16-07 4 exx. Marcopomacocha area.


NEW WORLD VULTURES -CATHARTIDAE Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) Daily and commonly observed Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) See prevous species. Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) On 6-08 3 exx.near Aguas Verdes. On 8-08 1 ex.near Tarapoto. HAWKS, EAGLES AND KITES - ACIPITRIDAE Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) On 5-08 2 exx. Aguas Verdes. On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 spectacular group of no less than 75 exx.migrating through the valley along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 2 exx. Juan Guerra, near Tarapoto. Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea) On 6-08 1 ex. near Aguas Verdes. On 9-08 1 ex. Juan Guerra, Tarapoto. Cinereous Harriër (Circus cinereus) On 14-08 1 ex. marshy area near Trujillo (Panam hwy km.450) On 20-08 1 ex.Bosque Unchog. Plain-breasted Hawk (Accipiter ventralis) On 4 and 6-08 single birds seen near Pomocochas and Afluente. On 22-08 1 ex.Bosque Unchog. Good and close views of a perched bird. Gray-backed Hawk (Leucopternis occidentalis) On 30-07 excellent views of a pair near Batan Grande. The species is rare in its restricted range in west Ecuador and North-west Peru.Considered “Endangered.” Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meriodonalis) On 30-07 5 exx. in the agriculture fields between Chiclayo and Batan Grande. Harris’ Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) On 30-07 1 ex.Bosque de Pomac. On 31-07 2 exx. Limon (Quebrada Frejollillo). On 1-08 1 ex. Abra Porculla. Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucos) On 1-08 2 exx. Abra Porculla. On 4-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. On 15 and 16-08 2 exx. Santa Eulalia Valley.Also 1 on 25-08. On 17-08 1 ex. between La Oroya – Huanuco. Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris) 19 exx. observed on 10 dates in Northern Peru. Variable Hawk (Buteo polysoma) On 23-08 1 ex. near Carpish Tunnel. Puna Hawk (Buteo poecilochrous) All birds observed were of the pale fase. On 1-08 3 exx. Abra Porculla. On 3-01 1 ex.Abra Patricia. On 11-08 1 ex near Leimebamba. On 12-08 2 exx. between Celendin – Cajamarca. A total of 6 exx. observed in Central Peru: Lake Junin, Bosque Unchog and Santa


Eulalia Valley. Black & White Hawk-Eagle (Spizastur melanoleucus) On 5-08 1 ex.observed at Abra Patricia. (Ridge trail area) CARACARAS AND FALCONS -FALCONIDAE Black Caracara (Daptrius ater) On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) On 3-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. On 11-08 2 exx. Celendin – Cajamarca. On 12-08 6 exx. between Cajamarca and the coast. On 16-08 3 exx. Santa Eulalia Valley. On 22-08 1 ex. Bosque Unchog. On 24-08 3 exx. between Huanuco – La Oroya (Km.142) Southern Caracara (Caracara cheriway) On 30-07 10 exx, Batan Grande, Quebrada Frejillillo (Limon). On 9-08 2 exx. near Rioja. Buckley’s Forest Falcon (Micrastur buckleyi) On 6-08 1 ex.perched near Aguas Verdes. American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) A total of 13 exx.observed on 7 dates in Northen Peru. On 14-08 10+ between Trujillo – Huacho. On 25-08 2 exx. Lower Santa Eulalia Valley. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) On 19-08 1 ex. Paty Trail. GUANS, CHACHLACAS AND ALLIES - CRACIDAE Speckled Chachalaca (Ortalis guttata) Common around Morro de Calzada. On 9-08 5 exx. seen Juan Guerra. Andean Guan (Penelope montagnii) On 4 and 5-08 1 ex.and on 9-08 2 exx. Afluente area. On 18 and 19-08 3 resp. 2 exx. along the Paty Trail. * WHITE-WINGED GUAN (Penelope albipennis) On 31-07 excellent views of 2 families (total of 7 exx.) of this rare and restricted range bird at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon).Considered critically endangered. We also found a (deserted?) nest with 3 eggs. NEW WORLD QUAIL - ODONTOPHORIDAE Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail (Odontophotus speciosus) On 19-08 heard at the Paty Trail. RAILS, GALLINULES AND COOTS -RALLIDAE Uniform Crake (Amaurolimas concolor) On 9-08 twice seen while crossing a track at site, 4 km.west of Rioja. Spotted Rail (Pardirallus maculates) On 31-07 1 ex. well observed in the scope at a small swamp near Olmos. Blackish Rail (Pardirallis nigricans) On 9-08 excellent views of 1 ex.at a swamp near our lunch site 4 km.west of Rioja. At least 3 more birds were heard.


Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus) On 14-08 6 exx.at coastal swamp south of Trujillo.(Panam Hwy km.450) Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) On 31-07 5 exx.at swamp near Olmos. On 14 and 15-08 common in coastal areas. Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca) On 14-08 2 exx. south of Trujillo. On 15-08 common El Paraiso and on 17-08 common Lake Junin. Giant Coot (Fulica gigantean) On 16-08 8 exx.Milloc/Marcopomacocha area. OYSTERCATCHERS -HAEMATOPODIDAE Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) On 14-08 6 exx.harbour of Huarmey. American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliates) On 14-08 1 ex.beach of Huarmey. AVOCETS -RECURVIROSTRIDAE Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) On 14-08 3 exx.south of Trujillo and 10 exx. at Huarmey. On 15-08 10 exx.El Paraiso. THICK-KNEES - BURHINIDAE Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) On 31-07 17 exx.in a dry riverbed along the track between Limon and the Panam Hwy.On 15-08 5 exx.along the entrance road of Lomas de Lachay. PLOVERS -CHARADRIIDAE Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens) On 11 and 12-08 up to 20 exx. between Leimebamba and Cajamarca. Common around Lake Junin.Up to 6 exx.Bosque Unchoc. Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) On 14-08 20+ Huarmey. Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) On 15-08 2 exx.at El Paraiso. Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) On 14-08 1 ex. near Trujillo (Panam Hwy km.450) Diademed Sandpiper-Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) One of the highlights of the trip.A most wanted and long-awaited species. On 16-08 excellent views of 2 adult and 1 juv. bird at Marcopomacocha. SANDPIPERS - SCOLOPACIDAE Puna Snipe (Gallinago andina) On 16-08 good views of 1 ex.at Marcopomacocha. Andean Snipe (Gallinago jamesoni) Heard on one early morning at Bosque Unchog. Hudsonian Whimbrel (Numenius hudsonicus) On 14-08 50+ at Huarmey. On 15-08 common at El Paraiso.


Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) On 14-08 1 ex. south of Trujillo during a road side stop.(Panam Hwy km.450) Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) On 14-08 10 exx.south of Trujillo and 20+ at Huarmey. On 15-08 20+ at El Paraiso. Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia) On 10-08 1 ex.along Rio Utcubamba. On 14-08 1 ex.Huarmey. Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) On 14-08 8 exx.harbour of Huarmey. Sanderling (Calidris alba) On 14-08 2 exx.beach of Huarmey. Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) On 14-08 3 exx.Huarmey. On 15-08 40+ at El Paraiso. Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) On 14-08 2 exx.south of Trujillo.(Panam Hwy km.450) Baird’s Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) On 14-08 15 exx.Huarmey. On 15-08 30+ El Paraiso. Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) On 14-08 1 ex.Huarmey.According to Clement’s this species is accidental to Peru. New species for Juve. Wilson’s Phalarope ( Phalaropus tricolour) On 14-08 20 exx. harbour of Huarmey. SEEDSNIPES -THINOCORIDAE Gray-breasted Seedsnipe (Thinocorus orbignyianus) On 16-08 30+ observed along the road to Marcopomacocha. Least Seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) On 14-08 4 exx. south of Trujillo. On 15-08 20+ Lomas de Lachay area. GULLS AND TERNS -LARIDAE Band-tailed Gull ( Larus belcheri) On 13-08 2 exx.near Trujillo. On 14 and 15-08 20-30 exx.observed at Huarmey and El Paraiso. Gray Gull (Larus modestus) On 14-08 1000+ along the coast.Locally abundant. On 15-08 common El Paraiso. Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) Less common than previous species along the coast. Gray-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus) On 13-08 3 exx. near Trujillo. On 15-08 10+ at El Paraiso. Andean Gull (Larus serranus) On 16-08 2 exx.near Marcopomacocha. On 17-08 20+ Lake Junin. On 24-08 20+ along the central highway from Huanaco towards Lima.


Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) On 13-08 2 exx. near Trujillo. Elegant Tern (Thalassus elegans) On 14-08 6 exx.near Huarmey. On 15-08 10+ at El Paraiso. Peruvian Tern (Sterna lorata) On 15-08 3 exx. at El Paraiso.Uncommon to rare along the Peruvian coast. Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) On 14-08 10 exx. Huarmey. SKIMMERS - RYNCHOPIDAE Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) On 15-08 100+ at El Paraiso. PIGEONS - COLUMBIDAE Scaled Pigeon (Columba speciosa) On 6-08 1 ex. near Aguas Verdes. Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) Up to 10 exx.daily in the Abra Patricia area. Single birds seen Paty Trail and Carpish Tunnel. * PERUVIAN PIGEON (Patagioenas oenops) On 11-08 20 exx. in the Maranon Valley, Balsas. Considered “Vulnerable” Plumbeous Pigeon (Columba plumbea) On 9-08 2 exx. Juan de Guerra. Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata) Recorded on 11 days in Northern Peru and Central Peru. Pacific Dove (Zenaida meloda) Up to 20 exx. on 30 and 31-07 Batan Grande and at Quebrada Limon. Small numbers observed in coastal areas of north Peru. Ecuadorian Ground-Dove (Columbina buckleyi) On 1-08 10 exx. Abra Porculla. On 2-08 2 exx. at our lunch stop site along the Rio Utucubamba. Croaking Ground-Dove (Columbina cruziana) Common in North Peru. Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti) On 7-08 2 exx. Morro de Calzada. On 9-08 10 exx. near Tarapoto. Blue Ground-Dove (Claravis pretiosa) On 2-08 4 exx. Chirinos road near Tamborapa(Jaen) On 7,8 and 9-08 up to 4 exx.daily in the Tarapoto area. Bare-faced Ground-Dove (Metriopelia ceciliae) On 15, 16 and 24-08 up to 20 exx.in the Santa Eulalia Valley. Black-winged Ground-Dove (Metriopelia melanoptera) On 16-08 3 exx. upper Santa Eulalia Valley. White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) Almost daily observed in Northern Peru.(11 out of 16 days) from single birds up to 20 in the Marañon Valley. White-throated Quail-Dove (Geotrygon frenata) On 22-08 1 heard on the Paty Trail. On 23-08 good views of 1 ex. walking in the open on the Paty Trail.


PARROTS - PSITTACIDAE Scarlet-fronted Parakeet (Aratinga wagleri) On 2-08 10+ near Jaen (Chirinos road near Tamborapa) and 50+ en route between Jaen and Pomacochas. Champman’s Parakeet (Aratinga alticola) split from Mitred P.(A.mitrata) On 10-08 200+ near Leimebamba. On 11-08 30+ near Leimebamba. Red-masked Parakeet (Aratinga erythrogenys) On 30-07 20 and on 31-07 up to 50 exx.at Quebrada Limon. We had good views of perched birds. Considered “near-threatened.” White-eyed Parakeet (Aratinga leucopthalmus) On 4 and 5-08 10-30 exx.upper Abra Patricia. Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) On 8-08 2 exx. near Tarapoto. On 9-08 2 exx.Juan Guerra. Mountain Parakeet (Bolborhynchus aurifrons) On 16-08 4 exx. Santa Eulalia. Andean Parakeet (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius) On 25-08 20 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) On 6-08 50+ near Aguas Verdes. Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) On 30 en 31-07 common (50+) at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). On 1-08 6 exx.near Jaen. Cobalt-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris cyanoptera) On 9-08 100+ at Juan de Guerra, Tarapoto area. Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) On 7 and 9-08 40 and 10 exx. at Morro de Calzada and Juan Guerra, respectively. White-capped Parrot(Pionus seniloides) split from Speckle-faced P.(P.tumultuosus). On 3-08 30+ near Pomacochas and Abra Patricia. On 18-08 2 exx. Carpish Tunnel. CUCKOOS - CUCULIDAE Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) On 9-08 15 exx. along the rio at Juan Guerra. Tarapoto. Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana) A total of 9 exx.on 6 dates in Northern Peru. Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani) Locally common on the east side of Abra Patricia. Groove-billed Ani (crotophaga sulcirostris) Common throughout the trip in the dry, arid regions. Note: We did not always bother to identify any Ani we observed. OWLS - STRIGIDAE Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba) On 6-08 1 ex.calling in the garden of hotel La Ribera, Rioja. Peruvian Screech-Owl (Megascops rocoratus) On 30-07 1 ex.calling near the campsite at Quebrada Frejelillo (Limon).


Rufous-banded Owl (Strix albitarsus) On 3-08 2 exx.calling Abra Patricia. On 21 and 22-08 2 and 1 ex.calling at Bosque Unchog.1 ex.briefly seen. Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) On 5-08 1 ex. heard near Afluente. On 8-08 1 ex. heard near Tarapoto. Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum) On 30 and 31-07 2 exx.observed at Batan Grande and 1 ex. at Quebrada Frejelillo (Limon). On 15-08 1 ex. at Santa Eulalia Valley. Yungas Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium bolivianum) Daily heard during the day at Bosque Unchog.On 20-08 excellent views of 1 ex. NIGHTJARS -CAPRIMULGIDAE Band-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longirostris) Op 1-08 1 ex. near Abra Porculla. On 11-08 2 exx. Hacienda Limon. Scrub Nightjar (Caprimulgus anthonyi) On 30-07 1 ex.in broad daylight at Batan Grande. On 31-07 1 ex.flushed at Quebrada Frejelillo (Limon). Lyre-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis lyra) On 3-08 astonishing views of a very responsive male at Valle Hermosa,Abra Patricia.On 6-08 1 ex.heard near the restaurant at the Afluente bridge. Swallow-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis segmenata) In the early morning of 11-08 we had 2 female type birds on the road near Leimebamba. SWIFTS - APODIDAE White-chested Swift (Cypseloides lemosi) On 2 exx.Abra Patricia, rocky slope near the Ridge trail. Very rare in north-west Peru White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris) Up to 20 exx. observed in the Abra Patricia area. On 11-08 200+ late afternoon near Balsas. Pale-rumped Swift (Chaetura egregia) Daily observed from Afluente – Aguas Verde – Rioja – Tarapoto. On 8-08 50+ along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. White-tipped Swift (Aeronautus montivagus) On 1-08 a flock (10+) at Abra Porculla. Up to 20 exx.on 3,4 and 5-08 in the Abra Patricia area. Andean Swift (Aeronautus andecolus) On 11-08 2 exx. Abra Barro Negro. On 12-08 12 exx. between Hacienda Limon and Celendin. Fork-tailed Palm-Swift (Reinarda squamata) On 7-08 50+ Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 10+ Tarapoto (tunnel area).On 9-08 20+ Tarapoto – Rioja. HUMMINGBIRDS - TROCHILIDAE Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) On 6-08 2 exx.Aguas Verdes. * KOEPCKE’S HERMIT (Phaethornis koepckeae) On 9-08 3 exx.along the Yurimagas Road, Tarapoto. Uncommon species east slope of the Andes and considered “Near-Threatened.”


Tawny-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis syrrmatophorus) On 2-08 1 ex. Chirinos Road,Tamborapa. Baron’s Hermit (Phaethornis baroni) The Long-tailed Hermit observed in a small gulley near Abra Porculla on 1-08 was this species. Split from Western Long-tailed Hermit (P.longirostris) Grey-chinned Hermit (Phaethornis griseogularis griseogularis) On 6-08 1 ex. of the nominate form at Afluente. Grey-chinned (Porculla) Hermit (Phaethornis griseogularis porcullae) On 1-08 common at Abra Porculla. Possible split Porculla Hermit (Phaethornis porcullae) Green-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera ludoviciae) On 7-08 1 ex. at Morro de Calzada Blue-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera johannae) On 5-08 1 ex.near Afluente. On 6-08 5 exx.Aguas Verdes area. Gray-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus largipennis) On 8-08 8 exx.Yurimagas Road, Tatapoto. On 10,11 and 12-08 single birds between Pomacocha and Cajamarca. Napo Sabrewing (Camphylopterus villaviscensio) On 6-08 2 exx.Aguas Verdes. On 10-08 1 ex.near Pomacochas. Uncommon anywhere and considered “ near-threatened.” Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) Common at Pomacochas area and also single birds at Abra Patricia. On 12-08 5 exx. near Cajamarca. Single birds at Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. Violet-headed Humminbird (Klais guimeti) On 6-08 4 exx. Aguas Verdes area. Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii) On 6-08 a nice male near Aguas Verdes. On 10-08 1 ex. Pedro Ruiz. White-chinned Sapphire (Hylocharis cyanus) On 8-08 1 ex.along the Yurimaguas Road near Tarapoto. Golden-tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) On 8-08 1 ex. Tarapoto. (tunnel area) Tumbes Hummingbird (Leucippus baeri) On 31-07 1 ex.Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). * SPOT-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Leucippus taczanowski) On 2-08 1 ex. Chirinos Road,Tamborapa near Jaen. White-bellied Hummingbird (Leucippus chionogaster) On 1-08 1 ex.near Jaen. On 3-08 1 ex.Pomacochas. On 10-08 10 exx. in a flowering tree, Pedro Ruiz. On 11 and 12-08 2-3 exx. Hacienda Limon. Amazilia Hummingbird (Amazilia amazilia) Common at Batan Grande and Quebrada Limon and near Jaen. On 13-08 1 ex. San Marcos, near Cajamarca. On 25-08 a few Santa Eulalia Valley.


Ecuadorian Piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus) On 6-08 1 ex. seen well in the road-side scrub at Afluente. Uncommon and local and considered “Near-Threatened.” Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) Single birds daily Abra Patricia area. Fawn-breasted Brilliant (Heliodoxa rubinoides) On 18-08 1 ex. along the Paty Trail. Pink-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa gularis) On 9-08 1 pair Juan Guerra, Tarapoto. Good views of this rarely seen hummer. This species is considered “Near-Threatened.” Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneuua matthewsii) On 4-08 1 ex.Pomacochas. (Spatuletail site) On 18-08 2 exx. Carpish Tunnel and on 23-08 1 ex.Paty Trail. Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis) On 11-08 4 exx. Abra Barro Negro area. * BLACK-BREASTED HILLSTAR (Oreotrochilus melanogaster) On 16-08 1 male Marcopomacocha area. Green-headed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) On 24-08 excellent views of at least 4 males of this rare and localised species in a valley at km 142 between Huanuco and Lima. Bronzy Inca (Coeligena coeligena) A total of 3 exx.on 2 dates along the Paty Trail. Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata) On 4 and 5-08 1-3 exx. Afluente area. Common in the Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail area. Violet-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena violifer) Daily up to 3 exx.along the Paty Trail and Carpish Tunnel. Single birds at Bosque Unchog. Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) On 4-08 2 exx. Abra Patricia. On 11-08 1 ex. at Abra Barro Negro. Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifers ensifers) On 11-08 2 exx.at Abra Barro Negro. Stunning views of a bird returning several times to the same patch of road-side flowers. On 20-08 1 ex. Bosque Unchog. Great Sapphirewing (Pterophanes cyanopterus) A total of 7 exx.on 3 dates at Bosque Unchog. Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) On 12-08 3 exx.between Hacienda Limon and Cajamarca. On 17-08 7 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis) Common at Carpish Tunnel. Found a nest. Single birds along the Paty Trail. * ROYAL SUNANGEL (Heliangelus regalis) On 3-08 1 male and on 5-08 3 males Abra Patricia. Considered “Endangered.” Emerald-bellied Puffleg (Eriocnemis alinae) On 4-08 2 exx.Abra Patricia. Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) On 4 and 5-08 1 resp. 2 exx. Abra Patricia.


Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna) Up to 10 exx. at the Spatuletail site near La Florida on 3 and 4-08. On 12-08 2 exx. Rio Chonta, Cajamarca. Bronze-tailed Comet (Polyonymus caroli) On 15-08 2 exx. and on 25-08 3 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) Seen twice at Carpish Tunnel. * COPPERY METALTAIL (Metallura theresiae) Common at Bosque Unchog. * BLACK METALTAIL (Metallura phoebe) On 12-08 1 ex.between Celendin and Cajamarca. On 16-08 3 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. Olivaceous Thornbill (Chalcostigma olivaceum) On 16-08 1 ex.Marcopomacocha. * GRAY-BELLIED COMET (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) On 12-08 1 male Rio Chonta near Cajamarca. We were rather late in the afternoon at the site and we were lucky that after an hour of searching a male turned up and gave brief but good views to most of us. Considered “Endangered.” Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingi) On 4-08 2 exx. Pomacochas. On 18-08 1 ex. Paty Trail. Black-eared Fairy (Heliothryx aurita) On 6 1 ex.near Aguas Verdes. On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. * MARVELOUS SPATULETAIL (Loddigesia mirabilis) On 3-08 5 and on 4-08 2 exx.near Pomacochas. Unfortunately only females, immature males and a male without streamers. Considered “Endangered.” Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) On 1-08 1 ex. Seminario road near Jaen. On 13-08 1 ex.San Marcos near Cajamarca. On 25-08 2 exx. Santa Eulalia Valley. Peruvian Sheartail (Thaumastura cora) At least 4 exx.Lower Santa Eulalia Valley. Purple-collared Woodstar (Myrtis fanny) On 13-08 1 female San Marcos near Cajamarca. Short-tailed Woodstar (Myrmia micrura) On 31-07 3 exx.Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) On 12-08 1 ex. Hacienda Limon. Little Woodstar (Chaetocercus bombus) On 10-08 3exx.( including 1 male) near Pedro Ruiz. Considered “Vulnerable.” TROGONS - TROGONIDAE Ecuadorian Trogon (Trogon mesurus) On 31-07 2 exx.Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Amazonian White-tailed Trogon (Trogon viridis) On 8-08 2 exx.Yurimagas Road, Tarapoto. Collared Trogon (Trogon collaris) On 8-08 2 exx. Yurimagas Road, Tarapoto.


Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus) On 19-08 1 ex. (female) Paty Trail. Crested Quetzal (Pharomachrus antisianus) On 23-08 1 pair along the Paty Trail gave good views. Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps) On 19 and 23-08 heard along the Paty Trail KINGFISHERS - ALCEDINIDAE Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata) On 9-08 3 exx.during our lunch stop 4.5 km.west of Rioja. Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle Americana) On 30 and 31-07 1 ex. near Limon and at a bridge near Olmos. MOTMOTS - MOMOTIDAE Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota) On 31-07 2 exx.Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Rufous Motmot (Baryphtengus martii) On 7-08 1 ex.Morro de Calzada.2 more heard. NUNBIRDS - MONASA Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons) On 9-08 2/3 exx. Juan Guerra and at our lunch stop 4.5 km.west of Rioja. Swallow-wing (Chelidoptera tenebrosa) Common near Aguas Verdes. BARBETS -CAPITONIDAE Scarlet-crowned Barbet (Capito aurovirens) On 7-08 1 ex.Morro de Calzada. Gilded Barbet (Capito auratus) On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 6 exx.along the Yurimagas Road, Tarapoto. Lemon-throated Barbet (Eubucco richardsoni) On 6-08 3 exx. Afluente area. TOUCANS - RAMPHASTIDAE Black-throated Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus atrogularis) Split from Emerald Toucanet (A.prasinus) On 5-08 1 ex. Abra Patricia. Chestnut-tipped Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus derbianus) On 6-08 2 exx. Afluente. Lettered Aracari (Pteroglossus inscriptus) On 7-08 2 exx. Morro de Calzada. Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan (Andigena hypoglauca) Excellent views of 2 exx.on 19-08 at Carpish Tunnel. On 23-08 1 ex. Paty Trail. Considered “Near-Threatened.” Golden-collared Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii) On 8-08 3 exx.along the Yurimagas Road near the tunnel, Tarapoto.


WOODPECKERS - PICIDAE Lafresnay’s Piculet (Picumnus lafresnayi) On 6-08 3 exx. Afluente. Ecuadorian Piculet (Picumnus sclateri) On 1-08 4 exx. Abra Porculla. * SPECKLE-BREASTED PICULET (Picumnus steindachneri) On 5-08 2 exx. Afluente. On 6-08 1 ex. Aguas Verdes. Considered "Vulnerable" because of its very limited range, although fairly common here. Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus) On 6-08 1 ex.Aguas Verde. On 7-08 10 exx.Morro de Calzada. Scarlet-backed Woodpecker (Veniliornis callonotus) On 30-07 common Batan Grande/Bosque de Pomac.. Bar-bellied Woodpecker (Veniliornis nigriceps) On 5-08 1 ex.Afluente. On 19 and 14-08 1 ex.Paty Trail. Smoky-brown Woodpecker (Veniliornis fumigatus) On 1-08 1 ex.near Jaen. On 5-08 2 exx. Abra Patricia. On 12-08 2 exx. Abra Gran Chimu. Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) On 6-08 1 ex.Aguas Verde. On 7-08 2 exx.Morro de Calzada. * BLACK-NECKED WOODPECKER (Colaptes atricollis) On 30-07 2 exx.Batan Grande. On 15-08 1 ex. Lomas de Lachay. On 15 and 25-08 1 ex.Santa Eulalia Valley. Andean Flicker (Colaptes rupicola) On 11 and 12-08 3/4 exx. between Leimebamba and Cajamarca. Daily 2/3 exx.Bosque Unchog. Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus) On 7-08 2 exx.Morro de Calzada. Powerful Woodpecker (Dryocopus pollens) On 23-08 1 male along the Paty Trail. Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) On 9-08 1 ex.near Tarapoto. Guayaquil Woodpecker (Campephilus gayaquilensis) On 31-07 2 exx.heard Quebrada Frejolillo) Limon. OVENBIRDS - FURNARIIDAE * COASTAL MINER (Geositta peruviana) On 14-08 3 exx. near Huarmey. Common Lomas de Lachay. Grayish Miner (Geositta maritima) On 15-08 10+ at Lomas de Lachay. Common Miner (Geositta canicularia) On 24-07 2 exx. near Junin. * DARK-WINGED MINER (Geositta saxicollina) On 16-08 2 exx. Marcopomacocha area.


* THICK-BILLED MINER (Geositta crassirostris) On 15-08 3 exx.Lomas de Lachay. Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris) On 24-08 1 ex.during a roadstop near de Marcopomacocha turnoff along the Central Highway was the only one seen. Plain-breasted Earthcreeper (Upucerthia jelskii) On 16-08 6 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. On 17-08 2 exx. and on 24-08 4 exx. km.142 between Huanuco – Lima. * STRIATED EARTHCREEPER (Upucerthia serrana) On 16-08 1 ex. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. On 24-08 2 exx. km.142 between Huanuco – Lima. * PERUVIAN SEASIDE CINCLODES (Cinclodes taczanowskii) On 14-08 1 ex.in the harbour of Huarmey. Bar-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes fuscus) On 11-08 1 ex. near Abra Barro Negro. Common in suitable habitat in central Peru like Marcopomacocha. White-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes aricomae) On 12-08 2 exx.Grey-bellied Comet site near Cajamarca. Less common than previous species in more or less the same habitat. * WHITE-BELLIED CINCLODES (Cinclodes palliates) Excellent and close views of 2 exx. on 16-08 Marcopomacocha area. Rare and local in the high andes of central Peru. Considered “Vulnerable.” Pale-legged Hornero (Furnarius leucopus) On 9-08 2 exx. Juan Guerra near Tarapoto. Pacific Hornero (Furnarius cinnamomeus) Common pacific lowlands. * RUSTY-CROWNED TIT-SPINETAIL (Leptasthenura pileata) On 16-08 10+ Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. On 17 and 24-08 single birds in the polylepis at km.142 between Huanuco – Lima. White-chinned Thistletail (Schizoeaca fuliginosa ssp.peruviana) On 11-08 2 exx.taped in between Leimebamba and Balsas. White-chinned Thistletail (Schizoeaca fuliginosa ssp.plengei) On 21-08 1 ex.taped in at Bosque Unchog.More were heard. Most likely a valid endemic species. Plenge’s Thistletail (Schizoeaca plengei) Rufous Spinetail (Synallaxis unirufa) On 18-08 10 exx. + 19 and 23-08 2 exx.Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. Azara’s Spinetail (Synallaxis azarae) Daily a few observed Abra Patricia and Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. Elegant Spinetail (Synallaxis ochracea) Possible split from Azara’s Spinetail (S.azarae.) On !-08 1 ex. Abra Porculla area. On 2-08 4 exx. Chirinos road nearTamborapa north of Jaen. Dark-breasted Spinetail (Synallaxis albigularis) 6-08 2 exx.near Aguas Verdes. Marañon Spinetail (Synallaxis maranonica) On 1 and 2-08 up to 6 exx. in areas near Jaen. (Seminario area and Tamborapa) Considered “vulnerable”because of its very limited range. Necklaced Spinetail (Synallaxis stictothorax) Common at Batan Grande and Quebrada Frejolilli (Limon).


* CHINCHIPE SPINETAIL (Synallaxis chinchipensis) On 2-08 10+ along the Chirinos road near Tamborapa north of Jaen. * GREAT SPINETAIL (Siptornopsis hypochondriacus) On 13-08 10 exx. at the San Marcos site near Cajamarca.This species has a very limited distribution and is currently only known from 3 localities. Considered “Vulnerable”. White-browed Spinetail (Hellmayrea gularis) On 21-08 2 exx.at Bosque Unchog. * BARON’S SPINETAIL (Cranioleuca baroni) On 10 and 11-08 single birds seen near Leimebamba. Common at lower parts of Bosque Unchog. Line-cheeked Spinetail (Cranioleuca antisiensis) On 1-08 1 ex.Abra Porculla. * CANYON CANASTERO (Asthenes pundibunda) On 17-08 2 exx.and on 25-08 3 exx.Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta) On 24-08 2 exx.near Lake Junin. * CACTUS CANASTERO (Asthenes cactorum) On 15-08 4 exx.Lomas de Lachay. Streak-throated Canastero (Asthenes humilis) On 16-08 1 ex. and on 24-08 2/3 exx. Marcopomacocha area. * JUNIN CANASTERO (Astenes virgata) On 16-08 good views of at least 3 exx. Marcopomacocha area. Line-fronted Canastero (Asthenes urubambensis) On 20-08 2 exx. and on 21-08 1 ex.Bosque Unchog. It is rare/uncommon in paramo grasslands, mossy slopes with scrub and elfin forest and considered “Near-Threatened.” Common Thornbird (Phacellodomus rufifrons ssp.peruvianus) Sometimes split of as Marañon Thornbird (Ph.peruvianus) Up to 10 near Jaen on 1 and 2-08. * CHESTNUT-BACKED THORNBIRD (Phacellodomus dorsalis) On 12-08 excellent views of 1 ex.near Hacienda Limon.At least 3 more heard. This species has a very restricted range and is considered “Endangered.” * RUSSET-MANTLED SOFTTAIL (Phacellodomus berlepschi) On 11-08 excellent views of this sought-after species near Abra Barro Negro. We observed 2 exx. in a flock. Considered “Endangered.” Wren-like Rushbird (Phleocryptes melanops) On 14-08 2 exx. at swamp near Trujillo.(Panam Hwy km.450) On 17-08 common at Lake Junin. Equatorial Graytail (Xenerpestes singularis) On 5-08 great views of single birds in a flock near Afluente. With a limited range in threatened habitat it is considered “Near-Threatened.” Pearled Treerunner (Margarornis squamiger) Up to 3 exx.daily in the Abra Patricia area. Up to 6 exx.daily in Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail area. Up to 4 exx.daily Bosque Unchog. Streaked Tuftedcheek (Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii) On 5-08 1 ex.Afluente. On 18-08 5 exx. Paty Trail.


Striped Treehunter (Thripadectes holostictus) On 21-08 1 ex.Bosque Unchog. Lineated Foliage-gleaner (Syndactyla subalaris) On 3-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. Rufous-necked Foliage-gleaner (Syndactyla ruficollis) On 1-08 twice seen at Abra Porculla. This species has declined recently and though locally common is considered “Vulnerable.” Rufous-tailed Foliage-gleaner (Phylidor ruficaudatus) On 5-08 1 ex. Afluente. Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner (Phylidor rufus) On 5 and 6-08 1 ex.Afluente area. Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner (Automolus ochrolaemus) On 8-08 1 ex. along the Yurimaguas road (tunnel area) near Tarapoto. On 23-08 1 ex.Paty Trail. Chestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner (Automolus rufipileatus) On 8-08 1 ex. tunnel area along the Yurimagas Road, Tarapoto. Henna-hooded Foliage-gleaner (Hylocryptus erythrocephalus) On 31-07 2 exx. Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). On 1-08 4 exx.Abra Porculla. Considered “Vulnerable.” Streaked Xenops (Xenops rutilans) On 2 and 5/08 2 exx. Abra Patricia. WOODCREEPERS - DENDROCOLAPTIDAE Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus) On 6-08 2 exx.Afluente. Streak-headed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes souleyeti) Up to 10 on 30 and 31-07 Quebrada Limon area. Buff-throated Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus guttatus) On 8-08 1ex along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Montane Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger) On 4-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. Up to 3 exx.daily in the Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail area. Lineated Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes albolineatus) On 3-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. ANTBIRDS - THAMNOPHILIDAE Collared Antshrike (Sakesphorus bernardi) On 30-07 1 ex.Batan Grande and 3 exx. near Limon. On 31-07 up to 10 exx. Quebrada Frejolillo and Limon area. On 1-08 1 ex.Abra Porculla. Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus) On 9-08 4 exx. Juan Guerra, near Tarapoto. Chapman’s Antshrike (Thamnophilus zurumae) Common Abra Porculla on 1-08. Lined Antshrike (Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus) Common Afluente area. Uniform Antshrike (Thamnophilus unicolor) On 4-08 1 pair Abra Patricia. On 5-08 1 ex.heard at Abra Patricia. On 18-08 2 exx.Carpish Tunnel.


Marañon Slaty Antshrike (Thamnophilus leucogaster) On 2-08 good views of at least 3 exx. along the Chirinos raod near Tamborapa, north of Jaen. Some more were heard.Also 2 exx. seminario area near Jaen. Huallaga Slaty Antshrike (Thamnophilus leugogaster ssp.huallagae) Possible split from Marañon Slaty Antshrike. On 9-08 common Juan Guerra, near Tarapoto. At least 5 exx.seen well. Variable Antshrike (Thamnophilus caerulescens) On 8-08 1 ex. observed along the Yurimagas Road, Tarapoto. On 23-08 1 female along the Paty Trail. Rufous-capped Antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus) On 4-08 heard near La Florida, Spatuletail site. White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaries) On 7-08 1 male at Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 5+ along Yurimagas Road. * ASH-THROATED ANTWREN (Herpsilochmus parkeri) On 6-08 excellent views of a very responsive bird at Afluente. Another ex. heard in the same area. A very rare bird with a restricted range and known from only 2 localities. Only discovered in 1983 and population estimated at less than 1000 pairs. Considered “Endangered.” Rufous-winged Antwren (Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus) On 6-08 2 exx.Aguas Verdes area. Rusty-backed Antwren (Formicivora rufa) On 9-08 2 exx.Juan Guerra. Long-tailed Antbird (Drymophila caudate) A total of 5 exx.on 3 dates along the Paty Trail. Blackish Antbird (Cercomacra nigrescens) On 9-08 1 pair observed Juan Guerra. White-browed Antbird (Myrmoborus leucophrys) On 9-08 excellent views of 1 ex.Juan Guerra.Another one was heard. ANTPITTAS - FORMICARIIDAE Undulated Antpitta (Grallaria squamigera) Daily 1-2 exx.heard at Bosque Unchog. Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla) On 1-08 1 ex.heard Abra Porculla. On 11-08 1 ex.heard at Abra Barro Negro. On 13-08 excellent views of 1 ex. at km.129 between Cajamarca and the Panamericana. Watkin’s Antpitta (Grallaria watkinsi) On 1-08 2 exx.heard at Abra Porculla. Stripe-headed Antpitta (Grallaria andicola) On 17-08 1 ex. km.142 and in the early morning of 24-08 at least 10 exx.seen very well at the same site. * RUSTY-TINGED ANTPITTA (Grallaria przewalski) Daily 1-2 exx.heard Abra Patricia. * BAY ANTPITTA (Grallaria capitalis) Regularly heard Carpish Tunnel and Paty Trail.After several brief views I finely obtained excellent and lengthly views of a foraging bird at close range on 23-08 along the Paty Trail. Rufous Antpitta (Grallaria rufula ssp.obscurus) Daily heard at Bosque Unchog. I had twice great and close views of this species. Possible split.


* CHESTNUT ANTPITTA (Grallaria blakei) On 5-08 1 ex.heard Abra Patricia. Daily 1-2 exx.heard Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. On 18-08 brief but good views of a bird crossing the trail at Carpish Tunnel. Patchily distributed in its range and generally uncommon. “Near-Threatened.” Rusty-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula ferrugineipectus) On 5-08 excellent views of a pair at the ridge trail, Abra Patricia. Regularly heard along the Paty Trail. On 19-08 2 exx.seen along the Paty Trail. TAPACULOS - RHINOCRYPTIDAE Elegant Crescentchest (Melanopareia elegans) On 31-07 at least 4 exx. seen at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). On 1-08 3 exx. at Abra Porculla. Marañon Crescentchest (Melanopareia mararonica) On 1-08 heard and on 2-08 excellent views of 1 pair at Seminario, Jaen. Considered “Near-Threatened.” Northern White-crowned Tapaculo (Scytalopus atratus) A few heard at the Afluente area.On 4-08 1 ex.came in to within a few meters. * TSCHUDI’S TAPACULO (Scytalopus acutirostris) On 18-08 1 ex.heard at Carpish Tunnel. Daily heard at Bosque Unchog.On 20-08 excellent views of a taped in bird. Trilling Tapaculo (Scytalopus parvirostris) Daily heard along the Paty Trail and seen twice. * NEBLINA TAPACULO (Scytalopus altirostris) On 19-08 twice heard at Bosque Unchog. * LARGE-FOOTED TAPACULO (Scytalopus macropus) On 11-08 heard and taped at Abra Barro Negro. On 18-08 1 ex.observed at Carpish Tunnel. * PERUVIAN RUFOUS-VENTED TAPACULO (Scytalopus femoralis) Commonly heard at Abra Patricia.On 3-08 1 ex.taped in at Valle Hermosa Trail. A few heard along the Paty Trail. COTINGAS - COTINGIDAE Red-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rubrocristata) On 11-08 2 exx. Abra Barro Negro. On 12-08 2 exx. Abra Gran Chimu. On 18-08 10+ at Carpish Tunnel. On 19-08 3 exx. Paty Trail. On 21-08 2 exx. Bosque Unchog. * BAY-VENTED COTINGA (Doliornis sclateri) On 21-08 excellent views of a perched bird at Bosque Unchog. * WHITE-CHEEKED COTINGA (Zaratornis stresemanni) On 16-08 4 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia.Good views of these birds in the early morning sun, perched on top of trees in the polylepis forest . The species is patchily distributed in de Cordillera Occidental of the andes in Peru. Considered “Vulnerable.” Green & Black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii ssp.cachapoyas) A total of 6 birds on 3 dates Abra Patricia.


Green & Black Fruiteater (Pipreola riefferii ssp.tallmanorum) Possible a valid species Huanuco Fruiteater (p.tallmanorum) On 19-08 4 exx.and on 23-08 6 exx.Paty Trail. Band-tailed Fruiteater (Pipreola intermedia) On 19-08 1 male along the Paty Trail. On 21-08 3 exx. Bosque Unchog. Barred Fruiteater (Pipreola arcuata) On 18-08 1 ex. Carpish Tunnel. White-browed Purpletuft (Lodopleura isabellae) On 6-08 3 exx. near Aguas Verdes. * PERUVIAN PLANTCUTTER (Phytotoma raimindii) On 30-07 30+ at Batan Grande. Declining. Remaining habitat is rapidly disappearing. Considered “Endangered” Amazonian Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus) On 5-08 2 exx.and on 9-08 1 ex.Afluente. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruviana) On 5-08 5 exx. and on 6-08 2 exx.Afluente.Heard in the same area on 9-08. MANAKINS - PIPRIDAE Golden-headed Manakin (Pipra erythrocephala) On 7-08 1 female Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 1 male along the Yurimaguas Road. Fiery-capped Manakin (Machaeropterus regulus) On 7-08 1 male near Tarapoto. On 9-08 1 male at our lunch stop 4.5 km.west of Rioja. TYRANT FLYCATCHERS - TYRANNIDAE Streak-necked Flycatcher (Mionectes striaticollis) On 4 and 5-08 2-3 exx.Abra Patricia. * INCA FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon taczanowskii) On 4-08 1 ex. at Abra Patricia.On 5-08 2 exx.Afluente area. On 18-08 1 ex.and on 23-08 6 exx.along the Paty Trail. An uncommon endemic of the eastern slope. Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant (Pseudotriccus ruficeps) On 4-08 heard at Abra Patricia. On 19-08 1 ex. observed at Carpish Tunnel. On 22 and 23-08 1 ex. seen along the Paty Trail. * LULU’S PYGMY-TYRANT (Poecilotriccus luluae) On 3-08 excellent views of 2 exx. of this beautiful endemic at Valle Hermosa,Abra Patricia. Black & White Tody-Tyrant (Poecilotriccus capitalis) On 7-08 excellent views of a pair at Morro de Calzada. Flammulated Bamboo-Tyrant (Hemitriccus flammulatus) On 9-08 1 ex. Juan Guerra near Tarapoto. Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant (Hemitriccus striaticollis) On 7-08 a very vocal bird observed along the entrance road , Morro de Calzada. Cinnamon-breasted Tody-Tyrant (Hemitriccus cinnamomeipectus) On 4-08 1 ex.heard near Alto Nieves, Abra Patricia. Unfortunately it did not respond to the tape.Considered “Near-Threatened.” Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum) A total of 10 exx.observed on 6 dates in Northern Peru.


Plumbeous-crowned Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias plumbeiceps) On 5-08 2 exx.Afluente area. * PERUVIAN TYRANNULET (Zimmerius viridiflavus) On 23-08 2 exx. along the Paty Trail. Golden-faced Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chrysops) On 5 and 6-08 2 and 3 exx. Afluente Area. White-lored Tyrannulet (Orbithion inerme) On 8-08 1 ex.near the tunnel, Tarpoto. Southern Beardless Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum) On 7-08 1 ex.Morro de Calzada. On 9-08 1 ex. Rioja. On 10-08 3 exx. along the Rio Utcubamba. On 11-08 10 exx. Abra barro Negro. 13-08 2 exx. San Marcos site near cajamarca. Tumbes Tyrannulet (Phaeomyias tumbezana) Split from Mouse-coloured Tyrannulet (P.murina) Common Batan Grande, Quebrada Limon and near Jaen. Gray & White Tyrannulet (Pseudelaenia leucospodia) On 30-07 5 exx. in the dry acacia woodlands between the Panamericana and Limon. A Tumbesian specialty. Pacific Elaenia (Myiopagis subplacens) Common Batan Grande and Quebrada Limon. Another Tumbesian specialty. Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster) On 9-08 1 ex.Juan Guerra. On 10-08 3 exx. en route to Leimebamba. White-crested Elaenia (Elaenia albiceps) On 2-08 2 exx. Abra Patricia and on 5-08 1 ex. Afluente. On 13-08 2 exx. San Marcos near Cajamarca. Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia chiriquensis) On 7-08 1 ex.at Morro de Calzada. Sierran Elaenia (Elaenia pallatangue) Daily a few at Abra Patricia and a few observed along the Paty Trail. White-throated Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus leucophrys) Daily 10+ at Bosque Unchog. White-tailed Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus poecilocercus) On 1-08 1 ex. Abra Porculla. On 19-08 2 exx. and on 23-08 1 ex. along the Paty Trail. Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus minor) Single birds observed on 5 and 6-08 in the Afluente area. White-banded Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus stictopterus) On 11-08 2 exx. Abra Barro Negro. On 19-08 twice observed along the Paty Trail. Torrent Tyrannulet (Serpophaga cinerea) On 2-08 1 ex. between Jaen and Bagua Chica. On 10,11 and 12-08 1-2 exx.between Pedro Ruiz and Cajamarca. * UNSTREAKED TIT-TYRANT (Uromyias agraphia) Only 1 ex.observed in a small flock, Paty Trail on 19-08. Black-crested (Marañon) Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes nigrocristatus) On 11 1 ex.near Abra Barro Negro On 12-08 1-2 exx. near Celendin.


Pied Crested Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes reguloides) On 15 and 16-08 1-2 exx.Upper Santa Eulalia valley. On 25-08 4 exx. near San Pedro de Caste. Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes flavirostris) On 15-08 1 ex.and on 25-08 1 ex.Upper Santa Eulalia. Tufted Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes parulus) On 17-08 6 exx. between La Oroya – Huanuco.On 24-08 4 exx. same site. On 20-08 1 ex. near Bosque Unchog. On 25-08 3 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia. Many-colored Rush-Tyrant (Tachuris rubrigastra) On 14-08 5 exx. coastal swamp near Trujillo. (Panam Hwy km.450) On 17-08 common Lake Junin. Tawny-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant (Euscarthmus meloryphus) On 30-07 2 exx.Batan Grande and on 30 and 31-07 1 ex.Quebrada Limon. On 1-08 1 ex.Seminario area, Jaen. On 2-08 3 exx. Seminario and along the Chirirnos road Tamborapa, Jaen. On 13-08 1 ex. San Marcos. Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant (Pogonotriccus opthalmicus) On 6-08 1 ex. Afluente. On 8-08 2 exx. tunnel area near Tarapoto. Variegated Bristle-Tyrant (Pogonotriccus poecilotis) On 5-08 1 ex. Afluente. Ecuadorian Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes gualaquizae) On 6-08 3 exx.seen Afluente area. More birds were heard. Yellow Tyrannulet (Capsiempis flaveola) Op 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis ecaudatus) On 9-08 1 adult + a recently fledged, begging juvenal bird at our lunch stop 4.5 km. west of Rioja. Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus) On 6-08 2 exx. and on 9-08 3 exx.Afluente area. Yellow-Olive Flycatcher (Tolmomyias sulphurescens) On 31-07 in the Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Flavescent Flycatcher (Myiophobus flavicans ssp. superciliosus) On 19-08 3 exx.and on 23-08 1 ex.along the Paty Trail. Ochraceous-breasted Flycatcher (Myiophobus ochraceiventris) On 20-08 1 ex.and on 21-08 2 exx.Bosque Unchog. Bran-coloured Flycatcher (Myiophobus fasciatus ssp.rufescens) On 25-08 1 ex.Lower Santa Eulalia Valley. Possibly a valid species M.rufescens. Olive-chested Flycatcher (Myiophobus cryptoxanthus) On 6-08 1 ex. at Afluente. On 7-08 1 ex.at Morro de Calzada. Cinnamon Flycatcher (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomea) Up to 4 exx.daily at Abra Patricia. On 11-08 1 ex.at Abra Barro Negro. Up to 4 exx.daily along the Paty Trail. Cliff Flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea) Up to 10 at the cliffs near the ridge trail, Abra Patricia. On 8-08 1 ex.near the tunnel, Tarapoto.


Smoke-colored Pewee (Contopus fumigatus) On 1-08 1 ex. Abra Porculla. On 3-08 2 exx. Abra Patricia. Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus) On 10-08 4 exx.Rio Utcubamba valley towards Leimebamba. On 11-08 4/5 exx. Balsas. Tumbes Pewee (Contopus punensis) On 31-08 2 exx. observed at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Blackish Pewee (Contopus nigrescens) On 7-08 excellent views of 1 adult and 2 juv. birds near Tarapoto. (km.551) An uncommon and local species. Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) Observed along streams, mainly during random roadside stops. Vermillion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) Common pacific lowlands, and between Leimebamba – Cajamarca . On 25-08 1 ex.Santa Eulalia Valley. Peruvian Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca spodionota) On 21-08 excellent views of 2 single birds , Bosque Unchog. Golden-browed Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca pulchella) On 22-08 2 exx.of this rare species , Carpish Tunnel. Maroon-chested Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca thoracica) On 19 and 13-08 1 pair along a small stream , just beside the main highway, near Carpish Tunnel. Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca rufipectoralis) On 11-08 2 exx. between Leimebamba and Balsas. Up to 3 exx.daily at Bosque Unchog. Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca fumicolor) On 11-08 1 ex.Abra Barro Negro. Up to 3 exx. daily at Bosque Unchog. D’Orbigny’s Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca oenanthoides) On 16-08 5 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia. On 17-08 4 exx.between La Oroya and Huanuco. White-browed Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca leucophrys) On 12-08 10+ between Hacienda Limon – Celendin – Cajamarca. Up to 3 exx. on 16, 24 and 25-08 in the Santa Eulalia Valley. On 17-08 1 ex. between La Oroya – Huanuco. * PIURA CHAT-TYRANT (Ochthoeca piurae) On 1-08 brief but good views of 1 ex. at Abra Porculla. Uncommon on scrubby hillsides in north-west Peru. Considered “Near-Threatened.” * TUMBES TYRANT (Tumbezia salvini) On 31-07 twice a single ex.of this local and uncommon species observed at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Considered “Near-Threatened.” Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant (Cnemarchus erythropygius) Daily 1-2 exx.seen at Bosque Unchog. Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant (Myiotheretes striaticollis) On 1-08 1 ex.at Abra Porculla. On 25-08 1 ex. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. Smoky Bush-Tyrant (Myitheretes fumigatus) On 18-08 1 ex.at Carpish Tunnel.


Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant (Agriornis montana) On 12-08 10+ between Celendin – Cajamarca. Single birds on 16-08 Upper Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha and on 24-08 2 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia. Rufous-webbed Tyrant (Polioxolmis rufipennis) On 11-08 1 ex. near Abra Barro Negro. On 12-08 1 ex. Abra Gran Chimu. Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola rufivertex) On 16-08 2 exx. Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. On 17-08 4 exx. and on 24-08 1 ex. between La Oroya – Huanuco. Puna Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola alpina) On 16-08 10+. between Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. Cinereous Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola cinerea) As previous species. Plain-capped ( Taczanowski’s) Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola alpina) On 16-08 4 exx.Upper Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. White-fronted Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola albifrons) On 16-08 20+ between Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. Ochre-naped Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola flavinucha) On 16-08 10+ between Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. Short-tailed Field-Tyrant (Idiopsar brachyurus) On 30-07 2 exx.Batan Grande and 1 ex.Quebrada Limon. On 31-07 2 exx. Quebrada Limon. Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) On 17-08 4 exx.Lake Junin. Rufous-tailed Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilurus) A total of 9 exx.on 4 dates upper part of Abra Patricia. White-winged Black Tyrant (Knipolegus aterrimus) On 13-08 4 exx. San Marcos near Cajamarca. Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus) On 6 and 7-08 3-4 exx. near Aguas Verdes and Morro de Calzada. Rufous Casiornis (casiornis rufa) On 9-08 1 ex. at our lunch stop 4.5 km.west of Rioja. The species was unrecorded for this area. * RUFOUS FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus semirufus) On 30-07 3 exx. Batan Grande and 1 ex.at Quebrada Limon. Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer) On 4 and 5-08 2 exx. Abra Patricia. On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. Up to 6 exx.daily at Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. Short-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox)??? On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. Sooty-crowned Flycatcher (Myiarchus phaeocephalus) On 1 and 2-08 1-2 exx. Abra Porculla and Abra Patricia respectively. Snowy-throated Kingbird (Tyrannus niveigularis) On 31-07 1 ex.Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) Recorded on 9 dates in Northen Peru. In Central Peru only 1 on 25-08 in Santa Eulalia Valley


Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua) On 8-08 2 exx.near Tarapoto. On 9-08 1 ex.Juan Guerra. Lemon-browed Flycatcher (Conopias cinchoneti) On 5-08 2 exx. near Afluente. Baird’s Flycatcher (Myiodynastes bairdi) On 31-07 5 exx.Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculates) A total of 8 exx.observed on 3 dates, Tarapoto area. Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similes) Single birds seen near Jaen on 1 and 2-08. On 7-08 4 exx.and on 9-08 8 exx.Tarapoto area. Gray-capped Flycatcher (Myiozetetes granadensis) On 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) On 7-08 2 exx. near Tarapoto. On 8-08 common Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 5 exx. Juan Guerra. On 13-08 1 ex. Cajamarca. Barred Becard (Pachyramphus versicolor) On 18-08 1 ex.and on 19-08 2 exx. Paty Trail. Yellow-cheeked Becard (Pachyramphus xanthogenys) On 31-07 1 male at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). On 2-08 1 ex. along the Chirinos road nearTamborapa, Jaen. On 6-08 1 ex.Afluente. White-winged Becard (Pachyramphus polychopterus) On 8-08 1 male along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Black & White Becard (Pachyramphus albogriseus) On 5-08 1 female near Afluente. On 8-08 1 male, Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. SWALLOWS - HIRUNDINIDAE Gray-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea) Daily 30 exx. on 30 and 31-07 Chiclayo area. On 9-08 5 exx. near Tarapoto. Blue & White Swallow (Notiochelidon cyanoleuca) Observed on 12 dates in Northern Peru. On 17 and 19-08 observed near Huanuco and Carpish Tunnel. Brown-bellied Swallow (Notiochelidon murina) On 11-08 20+ Abra Barro Negro. On 12-08 40 exx. Hacienda Limon – Celendin. On 21-08 10 exx. Bosque Unchog. Andean Swallow (Stelgidopteryx andecola) On 16 and 17-08 20+ Upper Santa Eulalia and between Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. Daily 10+ at Bosque Unchog. Southern Roughwing Swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis) Observed on 8 dates in Northern Peru.


PIPITS - MOTACILLIDAE Short-billed Pipit (Anthus furcatus) On 17-08 2 exx.identified near Lake Junin. Paramo Pipit (Anthus bogotensis) On 20-08 2 exx. Bosque Unchog.On 22-08 1 ex. Bosque Unchog. Yellowish Pipit (Anthus lutescens) On 14-08 10 exx. at coastal swamp near Trujillo. On 15-08 2-3 exx.El Paraiso. DIPPERS - CINCLIDAE White-capped Dipper (Cinckus leucocephalus) On 2-08 3 exx. between Jaen and Bagua Chica. On 6-08 2 ex. from the bridge at the Afluente restaurant. WRENS - TROGLODYTIDAE Thrush-like Wren (Campylorhynchus turdinus) On 6 1 ex. seen at Afluente. On 7-08 3 exx.heard at Morro de Calzada. Fasciated Wren (Campylorhynchus fasciatus) Common at Quebrada Limon and the Jaen area. On 9-08 2 exx. Juan Guerra. On 12-08 4 exx. Hacienda Limon. On 13-08 5 exx.San Marcos, Cajamarca. Gray-mantled Wren (Odontorchilus branickii) On 5-08 2 exx. and on 6-08 1 ex.in mixed species canopy flock, Afluente. Peruvian Wren (Cinnycerthia peruana) Common at Carpish Tunnel and Paty Trail. Speckle-breasted Wren (Thryothorus sclateri ssp.paucimaculatus) On 30-08 1 ex. at Batan Grande was the only observation. Buff-breasted Wren (Thryothorus leucotis) On 9-08 1 ex. Juan Guerra. Superciliated Wren (Thryothorus superciliaris) Common Quebrada Limon and the Jaen area. House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Observed. In the north seen on 11 out of 15 dates. Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis) A few only. Sedge Wren (Cistothorus platensis) On 21-08 twice heard at Bosque Unchog. White-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucosticta) On 9-08 1 ex. Juan Guerra. Gray-breasted Wood-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys) Common at Abra Patricia. Commonly heard Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. A few seen well. * BAR-WINGED WOOD-WREN (Henicorhina leucoptera) On 4 and 5-08 heard at the cumbre area, Abra Patricia. On 5-08 finally briefly seen, near the Ridge trail, Abra Patricia. Chestnut-breasted Wren (Cyphorhinus thoracicus) On 18-08 astonishing views at very close range of a very vocal pair on the Paty Trail.


MOCKINGBIRDS - MIMIDAE Long-tailed Mockingbird (Mimus longicaudatus) Common Chiclayo and Jaen area.Also observed near Cajamarca. A few near Lima and at the lower Santa Eulalia Valley. THRUSHES Andean Solitaire (Myadestes ralloides) Daily heard , mainly upper part of Abra Patricia. White-eared Solitaire (Entomodestes leucotis) Daily heard in the Rioja –Tarapoto area. Commonly heard Carpish Tunnel and Paty Trail area.Extremely well seen. On 23-08 10+ seen along the Paty Trail. Chiguanco Thrush (Turdus chiguanco) Commonly observed. Great Thrush (Turdus fuscater) Commonly observed at higher altitudes. Glossy-Black Thrush (Turdus serranus) On 3-08 1 ex. Abra Patricia.(Valle Hermosa) Single birds seen along the Paty Trail on 19 and 23-08. Plumbeous-backed Thrush (Turdus reevei) On 31-08 20+ Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Marañon Thrush (Turdus maranonicus) On 1-08 10+ Seminario area, Jaen. On 2-08 1 ex. along the Chririnos road near Tamborapa, Jaen. On 10-08 2 exx.near Leimebamba. On 11-08 10+ Balsas.On 12-08 1 ex. Hacienda Limon. Black-billed Thrush (Turdus ignobilis) Common around Aguas Verdes and Morro de Calzada. On 9-08 3 exx. Juan Guerra. On 11-08 10+ at Balsas. GNATCATCHERS – POLOPTILIDAE Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) Common around Chiclayo (Batan Grande, Olmos and Quebrada Liomon) and Jaen. Marañon Gnatcatcher (Polioptila major) On 10 and 11-08 10+ Leimebamba – Balsas. On 13-08 common San Marcos site. JAYS - CORVIDAE Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) Daily up to 5 exx.observed Abra Patricia area. (on 7 dates) Violaceous Jay (Cyanocorax violaceus) On 8-08 3 exx. tunnel area along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. White-tailed Jay (Cyanocorax mystacalis) On 30-07 3 exx.Batan Grande. On 31-07 heard at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). White-collared Jay (Cyanocorax viridicyana) On 3-08 5 exx.and on 5-08 3 exx.Abra Patricia. On 19-08 1 ex.Paty Trail. On 21-08 1 ex.Bosque Unchog.


VIREOS - VIREONIDAE Rufous-browed Peppershrike (Cyclarhis gujanensis) On 5-08 1 ex. Afluente. On 9-08 1 ex. Juan Guerra. Twice a single bird observed along the Paty Trail. Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) Twice single birds seen at Abra Patricia. On 8-08 2 exx.Yurimaguas Road. On 9-08 3 exx. near Rioja. On 10-08 1 ex. Rio Utcubamba valley. Ashy-headed Greenlet (Hylophilus pectoralis) On 8-08 1 ex. Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Olivaceous Greenlet (Hylophilus olivaceous) Single birds observed on 3 dates , Abra Patricia area and Juan Guerra. NEW WORLD WARBLERS - PARULIDAE Tropical Parula (Parula pitiayumi) On 31-07 4 exx.Quebrada Limon. On 1-08 3 exx. Seminario area, Jaen. On 5-08 2 exx. and on 6-08 5 exx. Afluente area. Black-lored Yellowthroat (Geothlypis auricularis) On 30-07 1 ex.Bosque de Pomac. On 13-08 2 exx.San Marcos, Cajamarca. Split from Masked Yellowthroat (G.aequinoctialis) Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus) On 1-08 2 exx. Abra Porculla. On 5-08 1 ex.and on 6-08 3 exx.at Abra Patricia. On 8-08 2 exx.Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Common Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. Spectacled Redstart (Myioborus melanocephalus) On 4 and 5-08 common upper part of Abra Patricia. On 11-08 6 exx. at Abra Barro Negro. Gray & Gold Warbler (Basileuterus fraseri) On 1-08 good views of 1 ex. in the undergrowth of a small gulley, Abra Porculla. A Tumbesian species. Citrine Warbler (Basileuterus luteoviridis) On 5-08 3 exx. Abra Patricia. On 10-08 1 ex. Rio Utcubamba valley. Daily observed in small numbers at Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail and Bosque Unchog. Black-crested Warbler (Basileuterus nigrocristatus) On 11-08 1 ex. at Abra Barro Negro. Russet-crowned Warbler (Basileuterus coronatus) On 11-08 2 exx.at Abra Barro Negro. On 19 and 13-08 2 exx. along the Paty Trail. Three-banded Warbler (Basileuterus trifasciatus) On 31-07 1 ex.Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). On 1-08 common at Abra Porculla. On 2-08 2 exx. along the Chirinos Road nearTamborapa, Jaen. Another Tumbesian species.


Three-striped Warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus) On 4 and 5-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia Cinereous Conebill (Conirostrum cinereum) On 11-08 3 exx. Abra Barro Negro. On 15 and 25-08 3-10 exx.Santa Eulalia Valley. On 18-08 4 exx. Carpish Tunnel. On 20-08 2 exx. just below Bosque Unchog. Blue-backed Conebill (Conirostrum sitticolor) On 18-08 2 exx.and on 19-08 1 ex.Paty Trail. Capped Conebill (Conirostrum albifrons) On 18-08 1 ex.Carpish Tunnel and on 19-08 1 ex.along the Paty Trail. BANANAQUIT - COEREBIDAE Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola) Observed on 9 dates in Northern Peru. On 25-08 1 ex.Lower Santa Eulalia. TANAGERS - THRAUPIDAE Giant Conebill (Oreomanes fraseri) On 17-08 7 exx. Polylepis Forest at km.142 between La Oroya and Huanuco. On 24-07 1 ex.at the same site. Because of the rapid disappearing of its habitat, polylepis forest, it is considered Near-Threatened.” Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) On 4-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. On 6-08 2 exx. Afluente. Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leveriana) On 5-08 5 exx. and on 6-08 10 exx. Afluente. On 8-08 4 exx. Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 3 exx. Juan Guerra. Grass-green Tanager (Chlorornis riefferii) On 3-08 2 exx. and on 5-08 4 exx. Abra Patricia. On 6-08 10 exx. Afluente. On 19-08 3 exx. and on 23-08 6 exx. along the Paty Trail. White-capped Tanager (Sericossypha albocristata) Finally I caught up with this one!! On 5-08 2 exx. came in to the tape and gave excellent and prolonged views at the cumbre area of Abra Patricia. Common Bush-Tanager (Chlorospingus ophthalmicus) On 4-08 10 exx. Abra Patricia. On 8-08 1 ex. along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Recorded on 3 dates along the Paty Trail.( 3-5 exx. each time) Ash-throated Bush-Tanager (Chlorospingus canigularis) On 18-08 1 ex.along the Paty Trail. Gray-hooded Bush-Tanager (Cnemoscopus rubrirostris) On 5-08 2 exx.cumbre area of Abra Patricia. On 11-08 2 exx.Abra Barro Negro. White-browed Hemispingus (Hemispingus auricularis) Up to 6 exx. on each visit to the Paty Trail. Split from Black-capped Hemispingus (H.atropileus ssp.auricularis)


Superciliaried Hemispingus (Hemispingus superciliaris ssp.leucogaster/insignis) On 11-08 10 exx. just below Abra Barro Negro. These birds have greyish upper parts with a white breast/ belly and may present a valid species: White-bellied Hemispingus (Hemispingus leucogaster/insignis) Oleaginous Hemispingus (Hemispingus frontalis) On 23-08 2 exx. along the Paty Trail. Black-eared Hemispingus (Hemispingus melanotis ssp.berlepschi) On 23-08 4 exx. along the Paty Trail. * RUFOUS-BROWED HEMISPINGUS (Hemispingus rufosuperciliaris) On 22-08, on our last morning at Bosque Unchog, we finally caught up with this rare and local species. We had superb views of 2 birds, foraging low down just beside the main track. The species is local and uncommon and considered “Vulnerable.” Drab Hemispingus (Hemispingus xanthopthalmus) On 5-08 2 exx. Abra Patricia. On 11-08 2 exx. Abra Barro Negro. On 18-08 1 ex.at Carpish Tunnel. Rufous-chested Tanager (Thlypopsis ornata) On 18 and 19-08 up to 10 at Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail. On 23-08 6 exx. along the Paty Trail. * BROWN-FLANKED TANAGER (Thlypopsis pectoralis) In the early morning of 20-08 we found 3 exx. in a scrubby area just before Bosque Unchog. * BUFF-BELLIED TANAGER (Thlypopsis inornata) On 1-08 3 exx. at Abra Porculla. On 2-08 4 exx. along the Chirinos Road, Tamborapa, and 2 exx. seminario area. On 10-08 5 exx. before Leimebamba. On 12-08 1 ex. near Celendin. Yellow-backed Tanager (Hemithraupis flavicollis) On 8-08 5 exx.along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Olive Tanager (Chlorothraupis carmioli) On 8-08 10+ along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Fulvous-crested Tanager (Taxhyphonus surinamus) On 8-08 3 exx. along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) On 2-08 2 exx. between Jaen and Pomacochas during a road stop. On 5-08 2 exx. Afluente.On 6-08 1 ex.Aguas Verdes. On 8-08 1 ex.Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 1 ex. west of Rioja. On 10-06 6 exx. Pedro Ruiz. Highland Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava ssp.lutea) On 31-07 2 exx. Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). * HUALLAGA TANAGER (Ramphocelus melanogaster) On 6-08 10+ around Aguas Verdes. On 7-08 2 exx. Morro de Calzada. On 9-08 2 exx. Juan Guerra. Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo) On 5-08 5 exx. Afluente area. On 8-08 4 exx. Yurimaguas Road. On 9-08 5 exx. Juan Guerra. Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) Observed on 9 dates in Northern Peru.


Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum) Common on the stretch between Aguas Verdes – Tarapoto. On 11-08 10+ at Balsas. Blue-capped Tanager (Thraupis cyanocephala) Commonly observed at Abra Patricia and around Tarapoto. A total of 16 exx. on 3 visits along the Paty Trail. Blue & Yellow Tanager (Thraupis bonariensis) On 12-08 10+ between Hacienda Limon – Celendin – Cajamarca. On 15-07 2 exx.Santa Eulalia Valley. On 22-08 1 ex.Bosque Unchog. Hooded Mountain-Tanager (Buthraupis montana) On 5-08 1 ex. Abra Patricia. On 19-08 1 ex. at Carpish Tunnel and on 23-08 4 exx. along the Paty Trail. * GOLDEN-BACKED MOUNTAIN-TANAGER (Buthraupis aureodorsalis) The observation of this enigmatic species was for me the highlight of the entire trip.On 20-08 I saw 5 exx., on 21-08 10 exx. and on 22-08 1 ex. at Bosque Unchog. Some of these were seen extremely well at close range, feeding at eye-level in the canopy. The species is known from only 3 localities within its restricted range. It is uncommon and considered ‘Vulnerable.” Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager (Anosognathus lacrymosus) On 4-08 1 ex. Abra Patricia. On 18-08 5 exx. at Carpish Tunnel. On 19-08 3 exx. and on 23-08 1 ex. along the Paty Trail. Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus igniventris) On 11-08 1 ex.at Abra Barro Negro. A total of 11 exx. observed on 3 dates at Bosque Unchog. Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus somptuosus) On 6-08 3 exx.Afluente area. On 18-08 1 ex. Carpish Tunnel. Yellow-throated Tanager (Iridosornis analis) On 6-08 2 exx. Afluente area. Golden-collared Tanager (Iridosornis jelskii) On 3-08 1 ex. at Abra Patricia. On 20 and 21-08 10+ at Bosque Unchog. * YELLOW-SCARFED TANAGER (Iridosornis reinhardti) Having missed this species at Abra Patricia, I was releived to find this species at Carpish Tunnel on 18-08.I observed 2 exx. in a mixed flock in this area. On 19-08 and 23-08 I saw 1 ex. along the Paty Trail Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager (Dubusia taeniata) On 18-08 2 exx. at Carpish Tunnel and 2 exx. along the Paty Trail. On 22-08 1 ex.at Bosque Unchog. Chestnut-bellied Mountain-Tanager (Delothraupis castaneoventris) On 21-08 good views of this uncommon bird at Bosque Unchog. Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica) Locally common in Northern Peru.Not recorded above 1000 meter. Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) On 2-08 1 ex.during a roadside stop between Jaen and Pomacochas. Bronze-green Euphonia (Euphonia mesochrysa) On 6-08 1 ex.Afluente area.


Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster) On 8 and 9-08 2-4 exx. near Tarapoto.(Yarimaguas Road and Juan Guerra) Blue-naped Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia cyanea) On 4-08 2 exx. and on 5-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. Orange-eared Tanager (Chlorochrysa caliparaea) On 5-08 3 exx. and on 6-08 2 exx. Afluente area. Paradise Tanager (Tangara chilensis) Common in the Afluente area. On 7-08 3 exx. Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 10+ along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 2 exx. Juan Guerra. On 10-08 8 exx. between Pedro Ruiz – Leimebamba. Green & Gold Tanager (Tangara schrankii) On 6-08 5 exx. Afluente area. On 8-08 2 exx. Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 1 ex. Juan Guerra. Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus) On 5-08 3 exx. and on 6-08 10 exx. Afluente area. On 9-08 2 exx. at our luch site 4.5 km. west of Rioja. Golden-eared Tanager (Tangara chrysotis) On 9-08 1 ex. at our lunch site 4.5 km.west of Rioja. Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala) Up to 10 exx. daily at Abra Patricia/Afluente On 8-08 1 ex. Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 5 exx. Juan Guerra. On 18 and 19-08 2-4 exx. along the Paty Trail. Flame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii) On 4-08 1 ex. Abra Patricia. On 19-08 3 exx. along the Paty Trail. Spotted Tanager (Tangara punctata) On 6-08 4 exx. Afluente area. Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola) On 5-08 1 ex. and on 6-08 10 exx. Afluente area. On 8-08 2 exx. Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 4 exx. Juan Guerra. Burnished-buff Tanager (Tangara cayana) On 4-08 and 6-08 1 ex. Abra Patricia and Afluente. Metallic Green Tanager (Tangara labradorides) On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. Blue-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanicollis) Up to 20 in the Afluente area. On 9-08 5 exx. at our luch site 4.5 km.west of Rioja. Masked Tanager (Tangara nigrocincta) On 8-08 1 ex.along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Beryl-spangled Tanager (Tangara nigroviridis) On 4-08 2 exx. Abra Patricia. On 18,19 and 23-08 3,2 and 4 exx. along the Paty Trail. Blue & Black Tanager (Tangara vassorii) On 4-08 2 exx. cumbre area of Abra Patricia. On 18,19 and 23-08 4,3 and 3 exx. along the Paty Trail.


Silver-backed Tanager (Tangara viridicollis) On 3-08 1 ex. and on 4/5-08 4 exx. at Abra Patricia. Opal-rumped Tanager (Tangara velia) On 8-08 3 exx. along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Black-faced Dacnis (Dacnis lineata) On 7-08 2 exx. at Afluente. On 8-08 6 exx. along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) On 6-08 2 exx. Afluente. On 7-08 2 exx. Morro de Calzada Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) On 6-08 1 ex. Afluente. On 7-08 1 ex. Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 4 exx. along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Short-billed Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes nitidus) On 8-08 3 exx. of this rare bird along the Yurimaguas Road. 1 bird was observed within 3 meters at eyelevel !!! An uncommon and local bird. Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) On 6-08 1 ex. Afluente. On 7-08 2 exx. Morro de Calzada. On 8-08 2 exx. along the Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. Plush-capped Finch (Catamblyrhynchus diadema) On 18-08 3 exx. and on 23-08 4 exx. along the Paty Trail. * PARDUSCO (Nephelornis oneilli) Up to 10 exx. daily at Bosque Unchog. Rusty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa sittoides) On 1-08 2 exx.Abra Porculla. On 11-08 1 ex. Abra Barro Negro. On 18-08 2 exx. Carpish Tunnel. White-sided Flowerpiercer (Diglossa albilatera) On 1-08 2 exx. at Abra Porculla. On 4-08 6 exx.Abra Patricia. On 11-08 2 exx. Abra Barro Negro. On 12-08 2 exx. between Hacienda Limon – Cajamarca. Glossy Flowerpiercer (Diglossa lafresnayii) On 18-08 2 exx. Paty Trail. Moustached Flowerpiercer (Diglossa mystacalis) On 18-08 3 exx. and on 23-08 4 exx. along the Paty Trail. Black-throated Flowerpiercer (Diglossa bruneiventris) On 12-08 3 exx. Rio Chonta, near Cajamarca. Bluish Flowerpiercer (Diglossa caerulescens) On 4-08 1 ex.Abra Patricia. Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea) On 4 and 5-08 10+ Abra Patricia. On 18 and 19-08 2 exx. Paty Trail.On 23-08 1 ex. Paty Trail. BUNTINGS, SPARROWS & BRUSH-FINCHES - EMBERIZIDAE Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis) Commonly observed.


Yellow-browed Sparrow (Ammodramus aurifrons) On 6-08 5 exx. Aguas Verdes. On 7-08 3 exx. Morro de Calzada. Tumbes Sparrow (Aimophila stolzmanni) On 30-07 15 and on 31-07 30+ observed at Quebrada Limon. Some nice views of this limited range species. Black-capped Sparrow (Arremon abeillei ssp.abeillei.) Up to 20 exx.in the Quebrada Limon area. On 1-08 a few Abra Porculla. Black-capped Sparrow (Arremon abeillei ssp.nigriceps) On 1 and 2-08 1 ex. seminario area, Jaen. Probably a valid species: Marañon Sparrow (Arremon nigriceps) Tricoloured Brush-Finch (Atlapetes tricolor) On 19-08 2 exx. Carpish Tunnel. On 23-08 3 exx. Paty Trail. Cloud-forest Brush-Finch (Atlapetes latinuchus) A total of 15 exx. on 3 dates recorded at Abra Patricia. On 10 and 11-08 3 exx. near Leimebamba. Slaty Brush-Finch (Atlapetes schistaceus) On 18-08 and 19-08 10 and 6 exx. recorded in the Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail area. Bay-crowned Brush-Finch (Atlapetes seebohmi) On 1-08 4 exx. at Abra Porculla. On 13-08 1 ex. between Cajamarca – coast. * RUSTY-BELLIED BRUSH-FINCH (Atlapetes nationia) On 15 and 15-08 2-4 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. On 25-08 50+ in the same general area. White-winged Brush-Finch (Atlapetes leucopterus) On 31-07 1 ex. Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). On 1-08 common at Abra Porculla. White-headed Brush-Finch (Atlapetes albiceps) On 31-07 40+ at Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch (Buarremon brunneinucha) On 23-08 1 ex. Bosque Unchog. Stripe-headed Brush-Finch (Buarremon torquatus) On 19-08 1 ex. and on 23-08 2 exx. along the Paty Trail. Red-crested Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus) On 1 and 2-08 common near Jaen. Peruvian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus punensis) On 12-08 10 exx. between Hacienda Limon-Celendin-Cajamarca. On 16 and 17-08 20+ Santa Eulalia-Marcopomacocha and lake Junin area. On 24 10+ km.142 tussen Huanuco-La Oroya. On 25-08 10+ Upper Santa Eulalia. Mourning Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus fruticeti) On 16-08 10+ and on 25-08 30+ Upper Santa Eulalia. Plumbeous Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus unicolor) On 12-08 5 exx. Cruz Conga area. On 16-08 20+ Upper Santa Eulalia. On 21-08 5 exx. Bosque Unchog. Band-tailed Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus alaudinus) On 12-08 3 exx. Cruz Conga area.


On 15-08 5 exx. Santa Eulalia. On 24-08 10 exx. km.142 between Huanuco and La Oroya. Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus plebejus) On 17-08 4 exx. Upper Santa Eulalia. On 24-08 10 exx. at km.142 between Huanuco – La Oroya. On 25-08 20+ Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. White-winged Diuca-Finch (Diuca speculifera) On 16-08 30+ Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. Cinereous Finch (Piezorhina cinerea) On 30-07 10 exx.Batan Granda and 20 exx. Quebrada Limon. On 31-07 5 exx. Quebrada Limon. * GREAT INCAFINCH (Incaspiza pulchra) On 15-08 1 ex.Santa Eulalia Valley. * RUFOUS-BACKED INCAFINCH (Incaspiza personata) On 17-08 1 ex. near Huanuco. * GRAY-WINGED INCAFINCH (Incaspiza ortizi) On 12-08 at least 3 exx. Hacienda Limon. This species is only known from 3 localities and is considered “Vulnerable.” * BUFF-BRIDLES INCAFINCH (Incaspiza laeta) On 11-08 4 exx. between Leimebamba – Balsas. On 13-08 10 exx.San Marcos, near Cajamarca. * LITTLE INCAFINCH (Incaspiza watkinsi) On 1-08 1 ex.near Jaen. Because of its very restricted range it is considered “Near-Thretened.” * RUFOUS-BREASTED WARBLING-FINCH (Poospiza rubecula) On 25-08 we found after an extensive 2 hour search 1 ex. in the scrub of the Upper Santa Eulalia Valley near San Pedro de Caste.This bird gave excellent views. Later we flushed a second bird which was seen only briefly. It is very rare, occurring at low densities, even at known sites. The population is very small and the species is considered “Endangered.” Collared Warbling-Finch (Poospiza hispaniolensis) On 15-08 4 exx.Lomas de Lachay. Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola) On 30-07 2 exx. near Chiclayo. On 31-07 10+ Quebrada Limon. On 2-08 common around Jaen. Bright-rumped Yellow-Finch (Sicalis uropygialis) On 16-08 20 exx. between Santa Eulalia – Marcopomacocha. * RAIMONDI’S YELLOW-FINCH (Sicalis raimondii) On 15-08 a flock of some 200 exx. studied in the scope along the entrance road of Lomas de Lachay. Sulphur-throated Finch (Sicalis taczanowskii) On 30-07 40+ and on 31-07 20 exx. at Quebrada Limon. Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch (Emberizoides herbicola) On 7-08 3 exx. Morro de Calzada. Blue-black Grassquit (Volatina jacarina) Surprisingly scarce or maybe locally overlooked. On 1 and 2-08 a few near Jaen. On 11-08 3 exx. between Leimebamba – Balsas. On 12-08 10+ between Hacienda Limon – Cajamarca.


On 13-08 common near Cajamarca-San Marcos. Black & White Seedeater (Sporophila luctuosa) On 7-08 20+ at Morro de Calzada. On 10-08 10+ between Pedro Ruiz – Leimebamba. Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis) Daily up to 10 exx. between Leimebamba – Cajamarca. On 10-08 2 exx. between Pedro Ruiz – Leimebamba. On 12-08 10 near Cajamarca. Drab Seedeater (Sporophila simplex) On 1-08 3 exx.Abra Porculla and common around Jaen on 1 and 2-08. Parrot-billed Seedeater (Sporophila peruviana) On 31-07 20+ at Quebrada Limon. Chestnut-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila castaneiventris) On 6-07 10+ at Aguas Verdes. Lesser Seed-Finch (Oryzoborus angolensis) On 1-08 4 exx. Abra Porculla. Band-tailed Seedeater (Catamenia analis) On 1-08 20 exx. at Abra Porculla. On 11-08 4 exx.Rio Chonta and on 12-08 20+ San Marcos both near Cajamarca. Common in Central Peru observed, Upper Santa Eulalia, Marcopomacocha, near Junin and on transit. Plain-colored Seedeater (Catamenia inornata) On 25-08 10+ Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. SALTATORS & GROSBEAKS - CARDINALIDAE Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus) On 6-08 2 exx. Aguas Verdes. On 8-08 2 exx.Yurimaguas Road, Tarapoto. On 9-08 4 exx. near Rioja. Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens) On 5-08 1 ex. Afluente. Black-cowled Saltator (Saltator nigriceps) On 1-08 3 exx. observed at Abra Porculla. Golden-billed Saltator.(Saltator aurantiirostris) On 20-08 common in the scrubby area just before Bosque Unchog. Streaked Saltator (Saltator striatipectus) Single birds seen at Quebrada Limon on 30 and 31-07. On 1 and 2-08 4-5 exx. Jaen and Tamborapa. On 11 and 12-08 2-3 exx. near Leimebamba. Golden-bellied Grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysogaster) On 31-07 3 exx. Quebrada Limon. On 1-08 5 exx. Abra Porculla. On 12-08 2 exx. Hacienda Limon. On 20-08 10+ in the scrubby area, just before Bosque Unchog. On 23-08 3 exx.Paty Trail. On 25-08 6 exx. Santa Eulalia Valley.


TROUPIALS - ICTERIDAE Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanes) On 5-08 1 ex.near Afluente. Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons) Commonly and daily observed from Abra Patricia down to Tarapoto. Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela) Commonly observed from Afluente down to Tarapoto. Subtropical (Scarlet-rumped) Cacique (Cacicus uropygialis) On 4-08 5 exx. Abra Patricia. On 5-08 20 exx. Afluente. White-edged Oriole (Icterus graceannae) On 30-07 2 exx. Batan Grande and 2 exx. Quebrada Limon. On 31-07 5 exx. Quebrada Frejolillo (Limon). Oriole Blackbird (Gymnomystax mexicanus) On 9-08 1 ex. Juan Guerra, Tarapoto. Peruvian Meadowlark (Sturnelle bellicosa) Locally common in grassy/scrubby areas. Scrub Blackbird (Dives warszewiczi) On 30-07 2 exx. Batan Grande. On 1-08 1 ex. Abra Porculla. On 15-08 5 exx. lower Santa Eulalia. Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis) On 31-07 2 exx. near Olmos. On 13-08 2 exx. near Trujillo. Giant Cowbird (Scaphidura oryzivora) On 6-07 1 ex. near Afluente Bridge.. FINCHES - FRINGILLIDAE Hooded Siskin (Carduelis magellanica) Observed Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail, Bosque Unchog, between La Oroya and Huanuco and Santa Eulalia Valley. Saffron Siskin ( Carduelis siemiradzkii) On 1-08 a few identified at Abra Porculla. Generally uncommon to rare in its restricted range and therefore considered “Vulnerable.” Olivaceous Siskin (Carduelis olivacea) On 4-08 3 exx. Abra Patricia. On 6-08 2 exx. Afluente On 10-08 4 exx. Pedro Ruiz. On 13-08 40 exx. San Marcos, near Cajamarca. Black Siskin (Carduelis atrata) On 16-08 a few Upper Santa Eulalia Valley. On 24-08 20+ polylepis forest at km.142 between La Oroya – Huanuco. OLD WORLD SPARROWS - PASSERIDAE House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) On 30-07 and 1-08 observed in Chiclayo and Jaen. 618 species recorded


Birds recorded by the group but not by me: Paint-billed Crake by Rob Goldbach Yellow-breasted Antwren by Dick Meyer Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher by Rob Goldbach and Frans Hendriks Crowned Slaty Flycatcher by Dick Meyer & Rob Goldbach Rufous-eared Brush-Finch by Rob Goldbach Yellow-bellied Tanager by Frans Hendriks Yellow-billed Cacique by Dick Meijer and Rob Goldbach MAMMALS Culpeo Fox On 30-07 2 ex Bosque de Pomac. Guayaquil Squirrel Three exx. on 3 different dates. Bat spec. On 1 and 2-08 single unidentified bats were seen near Jaen. Opossum spec. On 6-08 1 ex crossing the road, near Aguas Verdes. Southern River Otter On 10-08 1 ex very well seen eating a fish in the Rio Uctubamba between Pedro Ruiz and Leimebamba Titi Monkey spec. On 10-08 1 ex crossing the road in the Rio Utcabamba valley. South American Sealion On 14-08 1 ex at Puerto Huamey. Andean Viscacha On 16-08 1 ex. between Santa Eulalia and Marcopomacocha.




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SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS - … · SYSTEMATIC LIST OF OBSERVATIONS ... On 25-08 20+ near San Pedro de Caste, ... 08 5 exx.along the entrance road of Lomas de Lachay