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BIRD LIST - Northern Ecuador - September 2002

Great Tinamou One at night roost at Sacha
Undulated Tinamou Two near the farm at Sacha
Silvery Grebe Two on a lake near Papallacta
Neotropic Cormorant Two at Sacha and one on Papallacta Lake
Anhinga Several seen at Sacha

Torrent Duck A pair close to San Isidro
Andean Teal Around 15 on Papallacta Lake
Yellow-billed Pintail Approx 30 on Papallacta Lake
Andean Ruddy-Duck Five on a lake near Papallacta
Rufescent Tiger-Heron Two at Sacha
Fasciated Tiger-Heron One on the Loreto Road
Cocoi Heron Seen several times on the Rio Napo
Great Egret Seen several times on the Rio Napo
Snowy Egret Seen several times on the Rio Napo
Cattle Egret Common at PVM
Striated Heron Seen several times on the Rio Napo
Black-crowned Night-Heron Several flew over at Sacha
Boat-billed Heron One at Sacha on way to Canopy tower
King Vulture Adult and immature in flight at Sacha
Black Vulture Common most places
Turkey Vulture Common most places
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Common at Sacha
Osprey One on the Rio Napo
Gray-headed Kite Two at PVM
Hook-billed Kite One on the Loreto Road
Swallow-tailed Kite Several at Sacha and on the Loreto Road
Pearl Kite Two on the road from Lago Agrio to Coca
Slender-billed Kite One at Sacha
Double-toothed Kite A few at Sacha
Plumbeous Kite Common at Sacha
Tiny Hawk One seen briefly on the Loreto Road
Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle One at Calacali, and several at Papallacta
Roadside Hawk Common in lowlands in east and west
Short-tailed Hawk One pale phase and a probable dark phase, both on the Loreto Road
Variable Hawk One at Calacali, and another at Papallacta
Black Caracara Fairly common at Sacha
Red-throated Caracara A couple seen near parrot licks at Sacha
Carunculated Caracara Several at Papallacta
Yellow-headed Caracara Seen twice on the Rio Napo
Barred Forest-Falcon Good views of an individual at PVM
American Kestrel Seen several times in the highlands
Orange-breasted Falcon One perched on Loreto Road
Speckled Chachalaca Fairly common at Sacha
Andean Guan Several at Yanacocha
Spix's Guan One from canopy tower at Sacha
Sickle-winged Guan A couple at Tandayapa, and what was probably another at Mindo
Marbled Wood-Quail A family party on trail behind Sacha lodge
Gray-breasted Crake Several heard and one seen on river island
Sunbittern One on the river near Hummingbird Restaurant in Mindo
Wattled Jaçana One on road between Lago Agrio and Coca, and another on the Rio Napo
Greater Yellowlegs One on Rio Napo
Spotted Sandpiper Common at Sacha and occasional elsewhere
Baird's Sandpiper Common at Papallacta Lake
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe Two by the antenna at Papallacta
Southern Lapwing Several in the field by the farm at Sacha
Collared Plover One on Rio Napo
Yellow-billed Tern Fairly common on Rio Napo
Rock Pigeon Common round Quito
Band-tailed Pigeon A few noted in the upper Tandayapa valley
Pale-vented Pigeon Several at Sacha
Ruddy Pigeon Noted at Los Bancos and PVM, probably overlooked elsewhere
Plumbeous Pigeon A pair from the Tanager deck at Tandayaa
Dusky Pigeon One seen and several heard at PVM
Eared Dove Several near Quito
Common Ground-Dove Several seen at Calacali
White-tipped Dove Individuals noted at Tandayapa and PVM
Gray-fronted Dove One near farm at Sacha
White-throated Quail-Dove One by hummingbird feeders at Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Blue-and-yellow Macaw Three flying along the Rio Napo
Scarlet Macaw Several in canopy near parrot licks at Sacha
Chestnut-fronted Macaw One seen on the Rio Napo
Red-bellied Macaw Regularly seen in flight at Sacha
Dusky-headed Parakeet Common at Sacha
Maroon-tailed Parakeet Several at PVM and on the Loreto road
Barred Parakeet Several flew over in the upper Tandayapa valley
Blue-winged Parrotlet Several by the farm at Sacha
Cobalt-winged Parakeet Common at Sacha
Black-headed Parrot One at the farm at Sacha
Blue-headed Parrot Several at PVM and Sacha
Red-billed Parrot Fairly common at Tandayapa and San Isidro
White-capped Parrot Approx 10 flew past at San Isidro
Bronze-winged Parrot Fairly common at Los Bancos and PVM
Red-lored Amazon Several flybys at PVM
Orange-winged Amazon Common at Sacha
Scaly-naped Amazon Several seen at Huacamayos Ridge
Squirrel Cuckoo Fairly common, seen at most sites
Little Cuckoo One at Los Bancos
Greater Ani Fairly common along Rio Napo
Smooth-billed Ani Common at Sacha and PVM
Striped Cuckoo Two seen at Los Bancos
Hoatzin A couple around the lake at Sacha
San Isidro Mystery Owl One at Cabanas San Isidro
Mottled Owl Two at a day roost at Sacha
Long-tailed Potoo One taped in on trails behind the lodge at Sacha
Rufous-bellied Nighthawk One near Tandayapa
Ocellated Poorwill Two flushed whilst on the Providence trail at Sacha
Ladder-tailed Nightjar At least two on island in Rio Napo
Lyre-tailed Nightjar One short tailed male at Tandayapa
White-collared Swift Common on west slope
Short-tailed Swift Fairly common at Sacha
Gray-rumped Swift Common in lowlands in east and west
Pale-rumped Swift One from the metal canopy tower at Sacha
Neotropical Palm-Swift Fairly common at Sacha
White-whiskered Hermit One or two on the feeders at the Hummingbird Restaurant in Mindo
Green Hermit One on the Loreto Road
Tawny-bellied Hermit Several on Tandayapa trails and one visiting the feeders at Bellavista
Great-billed Hermit One on Providence trail at Sacha
Straight-billed Hermit One on trail near canopy tower at Sacha
Grey-chinned Hermit One on the Loreto Road
Green-fronted Lancebill Regular at Tandayapa feeders, also seen several times on east slope
White-necked Jacobin A couple on feeders at Hummingbird Restaurant, Mindo
Brown Violet-ear Occasional visitor to feeders at Tandayapa
Green Violet-ear Fairly common on Tandayapa feeders
Sparkling Violet-ear Common on feeders at Tandayapa and Cabanas San Isidro
Western Emerald Fairly common on Tandayapa feeders
Fork-tailed Woodnymph One from canopy tower at Sacha and a couple on the Loreto road
Green-crowned Woodnymph Several at Mindo and PVM
Olive-spotted Hummingbird One on island in Rio Napo
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Common on west slope
Andean Emerald Common at Tandayapa feeders
Glittering-throated Emerald One at the farm at Sacha
Speckled Hummingbird Common on east and west slopes
Purple-bibbed Whitetip Seen several times at the feeders at Tandayapa and Bellavista
Rufous-vented Whitetip One on the Loreto Road
Empress Brilliant One or two at Tandayapa and Mindo Lindo feeders
Green-crowned Brilliant Noted at Los Bancos
Fawn-breasted Brilliant Common at Tandayapa and Cabanas San Isidro feeders
Ecuadorian Hillstar One at Papallacta
White-tailed Hillstar One briefly on the Loreto Road
Shining Sunbeam Common at Yanacocha
Mountain Velvetbreast Common at Yanacocha, and individuals noted at other highland locations
Great Sapphirewing Common at Yanacocha
Bronzy Inca Fairly common at the Cabanas San Isidro feeders
Brown Inca Fairly common at the Tandayapa Bird Lodge feeders
Collared Inca Common at San Isisdro also several on west slope
Buff-winged Starfrontlet Common at Yanacocha
Sword-billed Hummingbird One at Yanacocha and another at Guango Lodge
Buff-tailed Coronet Common at Tandayapa feeders
Chestnut-breasted Coronet Regular at feeders at Cabanas San Isidro
Velvet-purple Coronet Common at Mindo Lindo
Gorgeted Sunangel Several in Tandayapa area
Tourmaline Sunangel Two at Guango lodge feeders
Sapphire-vented Puffleg Fairly common at Yanacocha feeders
Golden-breasted Puffleg Several at Yanacocha feeders
Booted Racket-tail Common at Tandayapa, and one also seen on the Loreto road
Black-tailed Trainbearer One at Calacali
Green-tailed Trainbearer One at Yanacocha and another behind Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Viridian Metaltail One near Papallacta
Tyrian Metaltail Common at Yanacocha and Guango lodge
Blue-mantled Thornbill Several seen at Papallacta
Long-tailed Sylph Common on feeders at Cabanas San Isidro
Violet-tailed Sylph Common at Tandayapa and Mindo Lindo feeders
Wedge-billed Hummingbird One at Tandayapa and another at Mindo
Purple-crowned Fairy One or two at PVM
Long-billed Starthroat One seen in canopy tower tree at Sacha
Purple-throated Woodstar Common at the feeders at Tandayapa, also seen at Bellavista
White-bellied Woodstar One or two at Tandayapa and another at Guango Lodge
Gorgeted Woodstar One at Guango Lodge
Crested Quetzal Two in the upper Tandayapa valley
Golden-headed Quetzal A pair near Mindo and another at San Isidro
Black-tailed Trogon Two from the metal canopy tower at Sacha
Amazonian White-tailed Trogon One on trail near canopy tower at Sacha
Western White-tailed Trogon One at PVM
Masked Trogon One in the upper Tandayapa valley and another at San Isidro
Ringed Kingfisher One on the Rio Napo
Amazon Kingfisher Fairly common near Sacha
Green Kingfisher One on the Rio Napo
Green-and-rufous Kingfisher One close to Sacha Lodge
Broad-billed Motmot One at PVM
Rufous Motmot One at PVM
White-eared Jacamar Several seen at Sacha
Brown Jacamar One near the farm at Sacha
Coppery-chested Jacamar One seen and several heard on the Loreto Road
Rufous-tailed Jacamar Two at PVM
Purplish Jacamar One on trails behind lodge at Sacha
White-necked Puffbird One near the start of the Providence trail at Sacha
Pied Puffbird One from canopy tower at Sacha
Collared Puffbird One near to the canopy tower at Sacha
Barred Puffbird One at PVM
White-chested Puffbird One on Providence trail at Sacha
White-whiskered Puffbird One or two at PVM
Lanceolated Monklet Three seen at PVM
Black-fronted Nunbird Seen several times at Sacha
Swallow-winged Puffbird Common around Sacha
Scarlet-crowned Barbet One at Lago Agrio airport and another near the farm at Sacha
Gilded Barbet A couple from the canopy tower at Sacha
Lemon-throated Barbet One from the canopy tower at Sacha
Red-headed Barbet Individuals at Tandayapa, PVM and on the Loreto road
Toucan Barbet One seen on trails at Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Emerald Toucanet One on the Huacamayos Ridge trail
Crimson-rumped Toucanet A few seen at Tandayapa and Mindo
Pale-mandibled Araçari Common at Los Bancos and PVM
Chestnut-eared Araçari One near the farm at Sacha
Many-banded Araçari Common at Sacha, particularly from canopy tower
Ivory-billed Araçari Several seen from canopy tower at Sacha
Lettered Araçari Several at Sacha and on the Loreto Road
Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan Several seen in the upper Tandayapa valley
Black-billed Mountain-Toucan Several heard but only one seen on the Huacamayos Ridge trail
Channel-billed Toucan Several at Sacha and one on the Loreto Road
Chocó Toucan A couple at Los Bancos and PVM
White-throated Toucan Common at Sacha
Lafresnaye's Piculet One on the Loreto Road
Olivaceous Piculet One at PVM
Spot-breasted Woodpecker One along channel leading to the Providence trail at Sacha
Crimson-mantled Woodpecker One on the trails at Tandayapa
Golden-olive Woodpecker One at PVM
Chestnut Woodpecker Seen twice at Sacha
Cream-colored Woodpecker Two along the channel leading to the Providence trail at Sacha
Lineated Woodpecker A couple at PVM and the Loreto Road
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Common at Sacha
Black-cheeked Woodpecker Several seen at PVM
Smoky-brown Woodpecker Individuals at Tandayapa and Los Bancos
Red-rumped Woodpecker Several at PVM in a fallen tree
Bar-bellied Woodpecker One near Papallacta
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker One at Los Bancos
Crimson-crested Woodpecker A couple on trails behind Sacha Lodge
Guayaquil Woodpecker Several at PVM
Powerful Woodpecker A pair on Tandayapa trails and another pair in the upper Tandayapa valley
Bar-winged Cinclodes Fairly common at Papallacta
Stout-billed Cinclodes Fairly common at Papallacta
Pacific Hornero Two at Los Bancos, but common at PVM
Lesser Hornero One on Rio Napo island
Andean Tit-Spinetail Several at Papallacta
Azara's Spinetail Seen in the upper Tandayapa valley and at San Isidro also heard elsewhere
Slaty Spinetail Seen at Mindo and PVM
Dark-breasted Spinetail One seen in response to tape on the Loreto Road
White-bellied Spinetail One seen but several heard on Rio Napo island
Rufous Spinetail Several in the upper Tandayapa valley
White-browed Spinetail One seen fairly well at Yanacocha
Ash-browed Spinetail Seen in mixed flocks on the Loreto Road
Red-faced Spinetail Several seen at Tandayapa and Los Bancos
Parker's Spinetail One responded very well to tape on Rio Napo island
White-chinned Thistletail One at Papallacta
Many-striped Canastero Several at Papallacta
Orange-fronted Plushcrown One at the farm at Sacha
Streaked Tuftedcheek One in the upper Tandayapa valley and another at Guango Lodge
Pearled Treerunner Seen several times in the upper Tandayapa Valley, Papallacta and Guango Lodge
Spotted Barbtail One in a mixed flock in the upper Tandayapa Valley
Rusty-winged Barbtail Five or more in a flock on the Tandayapa Bird Lodge trails
Lineated Foliage-gleaner A few on Tandayapa trails with Rusty-winged Barbtails
Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner Heard at Tandayapa and seen at Los Bancos
Chestnut-winged Hookbill One on trails near canopy tower at Sacha
Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner One seen at Los Bancos, also heard on Loreto Road
Plain Xenops One at PVM and another on Providence trail, Sacha
Tyrannine Woodcreeper One seen along road near Cabanas San Isidro
Plain-brown Woodcreeper One at PVM and another at Sacha
Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Several seen at Los Bancos, PVM and Sacha
Olivaceous Woodcreeper One on the Loreto Road
Long-billed Woodcreeper One came into tape near canopy tower at Sacha
Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper One in the canopy tower tree, also heard several other times at Sacha
Black-banded Woodcreeper A couple seen at Sacha
Straight-billed Woodcreeper One seen near the farm at Sacha, also regularly heard
Buff-throated Woodcreeper Regularly heard and a few seen at Sacha
Black-striped Woodcreeper One seen very well at PVM
Spotted Woodcreeper One at PVM
Olive-backed Woodcreeper East slope equivalent of Spotted seen on the Loreto road.
Streak-headed Woodcreeper A couple seen at PVM
Montane Woodcreeper The common subtropical Woodcreeper seen on both slopes
Undulated Antshrike One on Providence trail at Sacha
Lined Antshrike One came into tape on the Loreto road
Castelnau's Antshrike One on Rio Napo river island
Uniform Antshrike A couple at the Tandayapa Bird Lodge feeding area
Western Slaty-Antshrike One at PVM
Dusky-throated Antshrike Seen on trails behind lodge at Sacha
Cinereous Antshrike One near parrot licks at Sacha
Pacific Antwren A female was noted at PVM
Checker-throated Antwren One at PVM
Ornate Antwren One near parrot licks at Sacha
Rufous-tailed Antwren One on Providence trail at Sacha
White-flanked Antwren Seen on trails behind lodge at Sacha
Slaty Antwren Seen on trails at Tandayapa
Gray Antwren One from Canopy tower and another near parrot licks at Sacha
Dot-winged Antwren Seen at PVM
Dugand's Antwren One seen briefly from the canopy tower at Sacha
Yellow-breasted Antwren One seen in a mixed flock on the Loreto road
Long-tailed Antbird One in the upper Tandayapa valley and a couple at San Isidro
Dusky Antbird One seen, but several heard on the Loreto Road
Blackish Antbird An individual was noted on the Loreto road
Black-faced Antbird One near parrot licks at Sacha
Banded Antbird One seen on the Providence trail
White-shouldered Antbird One on Providence trail at Sacha
Immaculate Antbird One on trails at Tandayapa
Stub-tailed Antbird One eventually seen at PVM
Black-faced Antthrush One seen crossing a path behind the lodge at Sacha
Rufous-breasted Antthrush Two walking along the path to the feeding area at Tandayapa
Tawny Antpitta Two seen at Papallacta very well
Ochre-breasted Antpitta One seen on the trails at Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Slate-crowned Antpitta One showed well in response to tape on Huacayamos Ridge trail
Rusty-belted Tapaculo One seen fairly well behind lodge at Sacha
Unicoloured Tapaculo One seen at Yanacocha
Northern White-crowned Tapaculo One seen on the Loreto road
Ocellated Tapaculo One seen in the upper Tandayapa valley, also heard at Yanacocha
Sooty-headed Tyrannulet Seen at Los Bancos
Black-capped Tyrannulet One at Yanacocha
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet One on trails at Tandayapa
Golden-faced Tyrannulet Common at Los Bancos, PVM and on the Loreto Road
Slender-footed Tyrannulet Seen a few times at Sacha
Brown-capped Tyrannulet Seen at PVM
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet A couple seen at Los Bancos and PVM
Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Seen at PVM and Sacha
Gray Elaenia One seen near parrot licks at Sacha
Foothill Elaenia One was seen on the Loreto Road
Yellow-bellied Elaenia Several at Los Bancos and PVM
Mottle-backed Elaenia Seen several times at the Sacha farm
White-crested Elaenia Seen a few times in the Tandayapa area
Sierran Elaenia A couple in the upper Tandayapa valley
White-throated Tyrannulet One at Yanacocha and another at San Isidro
White-banded Tyrannulet Several seen at Yanacocha
White-tailed Tyrannulet Several in the Tandayapa area
Sulphur-bellied Tyrannulet One on Antvireo trail at San Isidro
Torrent Tyrannulet Several seen along the river in Mindo
Tufted Tit-Tyrant A couple at Yanacocha and at Virgin of Calacali
Streak-necked Flycatcher One in the upper Tandayapa valley
Olive-striped Flycatcher Seen on the Loreto Road
Slaty-capped Flycatcher Several seen at Los Bancos, PVM and on the Loreto Road
Rufous-breasted Flycatcher One was seen along the Huacayamos Ridge trail
Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant One on the Loreto Road
Yellow Tyrannulet One seen at Los Bancos
Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant One was seen in the upper Tandayapa valley
Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant Seen at PVM
Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant Several at Los Bancos and on the Loreto road
Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher Three or four seen at San Isidro
Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher One at PVM
Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher One in the canopy tower tree and another on the Loreto road
Common Tody-Flycatcher One at PVM
Spotted Tody-Flycatcher Several on an island in the Rio Napo
Brownish Twistwing One along the Providence trail at Sacha
Yellow-olive Flatbill One on the Loreto Road
Zimmer's Flatbill One from canopy tower at Sacha
Ornate Flycatcher Several at Los Bancos
Flavescent Flycatcher Several seen at Tandayapa and San Isidro
Bran-colored Flycatcher A few seen at Los Bancos and PVM
Olive-chested Flycatcher One on the Loreto Road
Cinnamon Flycatcher One at in the upper Tandyapa Valley and a few at San Isidro
Smoke-colored Pewee Fairly common at Yanacocha, Tandayapa, Los Bancos and San Isidro
Euler's Flycatcher One seen on Providence trail at Sacha
Fuscous Flycatcher Several on an island in the Rio Napo
Black Phoebe Seen at Tandayapa and on the Loreto road
Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant Several seen at Papallacta
Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant One at Yanacocha and another in a mixed flock at Guango Lodge
Crowned Chat-Tyrant A couple at Yanacocha
Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant One or two in the upper Tandayapa valley
Drab Water-Tyrant Several noted along the Rio Napo
Smoky Bush-Tyrant One seen at Yanacocha
Cliff Flycatcher Common on cliffs along the Loreto road
White-tailed Shrike-Tyrant Three showed well at Calacali
Páramo Ground-Tyrant Several noted at Papallacta
Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant One scoped at Calacali
Dusky-capped Flycatcher Fairly common in western foothills and lowlands
Short-crested Flycatcher Seen at the farm at Sacha
Pale-edged Flycatcher Several around Cabanas San Isidro
Great Kiskadee Fairly common at Sacha
Lesser Kiskadee A few noted around the lake at Sacha
Boat-billed Flycatcher One at PVM and another on the Loreto Road
Social Flycatcher Common at Sacha
Rusty-margined Flycatcher Fairly common at Los Bancos and PVM
Gray-capped Flycatcher Several at PVM and Sacha
Lemon-browed Flycatcher One on the Loreto Road
Streaked Flycatcher A couple at PVM and at Sacha
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher One noted on the trail near the canopy tower at Sacha
Golden-crowned Flycatcher One seen near the town of Tandayapa
Piratic Flycatcher Seen at PVM and Sacha
Crowned Slaty Flycatcher One or two from the canopy tower at Sacha
Tropical Kingbird Common in most areas
Snowy-throated Kingbird Several seen at PVM
Eastern Kingbird Numerous around the farm at Sacha
Barred Becard One in a mixed flock in the upper Tandayapa Valley
Cinnamon Becard One at Los Bancos and another at PVM
White-winged Becard Two seen at Tandayapa
Black-capped Becard One from the canopy tower at Sacha
Black-and-white Becard One at PVM
One-colored Becard One at PVM
Black-tailed Tityra A couple seen from canopy towers at Sacha
Masked Tityra Several seen at Mindo, PVM and on the Loreto road
Red-crested Cotinga A pair were seen well along the road to Yanacocha
Barred Fruiteater One seen well at Yanacocha
Green-and-black Fruiteater One in the upper Tandayapa valley and another at Huacayamos ridge
White-browed Purpletuft One or two from the canopy tower at Sacha
Olivaceous Piha One or two on the trails at Tandayapa
Screaming Piha One observed on the trails behind the lodge at Sacha and heard regularly in the area
Plum-throated Cotinga One at the farm and several seen from the canopy towers at Sacha
Spangled Cotinga Seen from the canopy towers at Sacha
Bare-necked Fruitcrow Fairly common around Sacha
Purple-throated Fruitcrow Several groups seen around Sacha
Amazonian Umbrellabird Three or four seen along Rio Napo, and one seen on the Loreto road
Andean Cock-of-the-rock Several seen on the old Nono-Mindo road and another at Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Wire-tailed Manakin One seen near canopy tower at Sacha
White-crowned Manakin Several with Blue-rumped Manakins on the Loreto Road
Blue-crowned Manakin One on the Providence trail at Sacha
Blue-rumped Manakin Several with White-crowned Manakins on the Loreto Road
Golden-winged Manakin One on Tandayapa trails and another at Mindo Lindo
White-bearded Manakin A lone male seen at PVM
Striped Manakin A female seen on the Loreto road
Club-winged Manakin One seen at Mindo Lindo
Orange-crested Manakin One along channel to canopy tower at Sacha
Turquoise Jay Seen in upper Tandayapa valley and at Huacayamos ridge
Violaceous Jay Common at Sacha
Inca Jay Heard regularly at San Isidro and one responded well to tape
Black-billed Peppershrike One at San Isidro
Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo One heard and eventually seen on the Loreto road
Red-eyed Vireo Seen at Tandyapa and Los Bancos
Yellow-green Vireo One by the farm at Sacha
Brown-capped Vireo Seen several times at Tandayapa, Los Bancos and on the Loreto road
Lesser Greenlet One or two at Los Bancos
Olivaceous Greenlet Several noted in mixed flocks on the Loreto Road
Andean Solitaire Heard regularly at Tandayapa, but only seen in a feeding flock at San Isidro
Slaty-backed Nightingale-Thrush One showed well in response to tape at Tandayapa
Great Thrush Common in highlands and especially around Quito
Glossy-black Thrush One flew past in the upper Tandayapa valley
Black-billed Thrush Common at the farm at Sacha
Lawrence's Thrush Regularly heard at Sacha, seen from the base of the canopy tower
Ecuadorian Thrush Several seen at Tandayapa, Los Bancos and PVM
White-capped Dipper Seen on the old Nono-Mindo road and at Tandayapa
Brown-chested Martin Seen several times along the Rio Napo at Sacha
Gray-breasted Martin Several seen between Lago Agrio and Coca
White-winged Swallow Fairly common in eastern lowlands
Brown-bellied Swallow Several at Papallacta
Blue-and-white Swallow Common in foothills on both slopes
White-banded Swallow Fairly common along the Rio Napo
White-thighed Swallow Several at Los Bancos and PVM
Southern Rough-winged Swallow Common at Sacha and also seen on the Loreto Road
Thrush-like Wren One seen from canopy tower at Sacha
Band-backed Wren One seen at PVM
Rufous Wren Seen at Yanacocha and Huacayamos ridge
Sepia-brown Wren Several seen together in the upper Tandayapa valley
Grass Wren One taped out at Papallacta
Bay Wren One seen at Los Bancos
Plain-tailed Wren One in the upper Tandayapa valley
Whiskered Wren One taped out at Tandayapa, several others heard
Coraya Wren One seen, but more easily heard on the Providence trail at Sacha
House Wren Fairly common in open areas at Los Bancos, PVM and the farm at Sacha
Mountain Wren One on the trails at Tandayapa
White-breasted Wood-Wren One on trails behind lodge at Sacha
Gray-breasted Wood-Wren A couple seen on trails at Tandayapa
Long-billed Gnatwren One seen on trail near canopy tower at Sacha
Tropical Parula Seen at Tandayapa, Los Bancos and on the Loreto road
Cerulean Warbler One in a mixed flock on the Loreto road
American Redstart A lone female at PVM
Olive-crowned Yellowthroat A couple noted at Los Bancos
Canada Warbler One in a mixed flock on the Loreto road
Slate-throated Whitestart Fairly common at Tandayapa, Los Bancos, San Isidro and on the Loreto road
Spectacled Whitestart Fairly common at Yanacocha, upper Tandayapa valley and Papallacta
Black-crested Warbler Several seen at Yanacocha and in the upper Tandayapa valley
Citrine Warbler Several at Huacayamos ridge
Chocó Warbler A couple at Los Bancos
Three-striped Warbler Seen several times in the Tandayapa area
Russet-crowned Warbler Seen near Yanacocha and at Tandayapa
Buff-rumped Warbler Two or three on the rocks in the river at PVM
Bananaquit A couple seen at Tandayapa and on the Loreto road
Purple Honeycreeper One from the canopy tower at Sacha
Green Honeycreeper Several seen at Los Bancos, PVM and Sacha
Blue Dacnis A few seen at PVM
Black-faced Dacnis Seen from canopy tower at Sacha and on the Loreto road
Yellow-tufted Dacnis Several seen at PVM
Scarlet-thighed Dacnis One seen with Blue Dacnis at PVM
Scarlet-breasted Dacnis A male in a mixed flock at PVM
Cinereous Conebill Several seen at Yanacocha and Papallacta
Blue-backed Conebill Several seen at Yanacocha and Guango Lodge
Capped Conebill A pair seen in the upper Tandayapa valley
Giant Conebill At least one by the road at Papallacta
Bluish Flowerpiercer Several sightings around San Isidro
Masked Flowerpiercer Fairly common at Yancocha, upper Tandayapa valley and Guango Lodge
Golden-eyed Flowerpiercer One on the Loreto Road
Glossy Flowerpiercer Common at Yanacocha
Black Flowerpiercer A couple seen at Yanacocha and Papallacta
White-sided Flowerpiercer A few in the upper Tandayapa valley and San Isidro
Scarlet-and-white Tanager One was seen well at PVM
Rufous-chested Tanager One seen at a roadside stop between Yanacocha and Tandayapa
Fawn-breasted Tanager A few seen at Los Bancos and on the Loreto road
Blue-naped Chlorophonia One seen at San Isidro, also heard on the Loreto road
Thick-billed Euphonia Seen at Tandayapa and Los Bancos
Golden-rumped Euphonia Several seen at Los Bancos and Virgin on the hill site
Orange-bellied Euphonia Fairly common most places except Sacha
Orange-crowned Euphonia One seen at Los Bancos
Rufous-bellied Euphonia Several from the canopy towers at Sacha
White-lored Euphonia Two repeatedly visited the canopy tower tree at Sacha
Orange-eared Tanager Several on the Loreto road
Rufous-throated Tanager Several at Los Bancos
Golden Tanager Common at Tandyapa, Los Bancos and Loreto road
Emerald Tanager One at PVM
Silver-throated Tanager A couple seen, Tandayapa and Los Bancos
Saffron-crowned Tanager Common at sites on the east slope
Golden-eared Tanager A few on the Loreto road
Flame-faced Tanager Several seen upper Tandayapa valley, San Isidro and on the Loreto Road
Golden-naped Tanager A few at Tandayapa and San Isidro
Metallic-green Tanager Fairly common at Tandayapa
Beryl-spangled Tanager Fairly common Tandayapa, Los Bancos and San Isidro
Blue-and-black Tanager Several in the upper Tandayapa valley and Huacamayos ridge
Black-capped Tanager Fairly common Tandayapa, Los Bancos and San Isidro
Blue-necked Tanager Fairly common Los Bancos, PVM and on the Loreto road
Masked Tanager One or two from the canopy tower at Sacha
Golden-hooded Tanager A couple at PVM
Turquoise Tanager Several seen at Sacha
Opal-rumped Tanager One from canopy tower at Sacha
Opal-crowned Tanager Several from the canopy towers at Sacha
Paradise Tanager Fairly common at Sacha and on the Loreto Road
Green-and-gold Tanager Several from the canopy tower at Sacha and on the Loreto road
Spotted Tanager Fairly common on the Loreto road
Yellow-bellied Tanager One noted on the Loreto road
Bay-headed Tanager Several seen at Los Bancos and PVM
Rufous-winged Tanager One seen at PVM
Golden-crowned Tanager Seen at Yanacocha
Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager Common at Yanacocha, also seen at Papallacta
Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager One or more in a mixed flock on the Huacayamos ridge trail
Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager Fairly common at Tandayapa, San Isidro and Huacayamos ridge
Hooded Mountain-Tanager A small group seen on the Huacayamos ridge trail
Black-chested Mountain-Tanager A couple seen at Yanacocha
Moss-backed Tanager Several noted at Los Bancos (AKA Moss-backed Tanager road)
Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager One came in to tape near Papallacta
Grass-green Tanager A couple seen in the upper Tandayapa valley
Swallow Tanager Several seen at Los Bancos
Blue-gray Tanager Fairly common at most locations
Palm Tanager Seen several times, Los Bancos, PVM, Sacha and Loreto road
Blue-capped Tanager Several seen at Tandayapa
Silver-beaked Tanager A few seen at Sacha and on the Loreto road
Masked Crimson Tanager Several seen at Sacha
Lemon-rumped Tanager Very common at Tandayapa, Los Bancos and PVM
Summer Tanager One seen on the Loreto Road
White-winged Tanager One close to Tandayapa Bird Lodge
Ochre-breasted Tanager A group was seen at Los Bancos
White-lined Tanager A few seen at Los Bancos and PVM
Fulvous-crested Tanager One seen on Providence trail at Sacha
White-shouldered Tanager A couple seen at PVM and Los Bancos
Scarlet-browed Tanager One seen at PVM
Common Bush-Tanager A couple were seen at Huacamayos ridge
Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager A few noted on the Loreto road
Dusky Bush-Tanager Several noted at Los Bancos and upper Tandayapa valley
Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager A couple at Mindo Lindo and on the Loreto road
Gray-hooded Bush-Tanager One in a mixed flock at Guango lodge
Black-backed Bush-Tanager Several were seen by the road at Papallacta
Superciliaried Hemispingus A few at Yanacocha and another at Guango lodge
Western Hemispingus Several seen high on trails at Tandayapa
Magpie Tanager Several at Sacha and also seen on the Loreto road
Buff-throated Saltator Fairly common at Tandayapa, Los Bancos and PVM
Black-winged Saltator Several at Los Bancos and PVM
Slate-colored Grosbeak A couple seen on the Loreto road
Red-capped Cardinal Regular around the farm at Sacha
Southern Yellow-Grosbeak A couple seen on road from Yanacocha to Tandayapa and at Los Bancos
Blue-black Grassquit Several at Los Bancos, Mindo and PVM
Dull-colored Grassquit A few at PVM
Lesser Seed-Finch One or two noted at PVM
Variable Seedeater Several at Tandayapa, Los Bancos and PVM
Yellow-bellied Seedeater Several at Tandayapa, Los Bancos and PVM
Chestnut-bellied Seedeater One on an island in the Rio Napo
Plain-colored Seedeater A couple at Yanacocha
Páramo Seedeater One seen at Papallacta
Plumbeous Sierra-Finch Several at Papallacta
Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch A couple at Virgin of Calacali
Pale-naped Brush-Finch One seen at Papallacta
Rufous-naped Brush-Finch One or two seen by roadside on way from Yanacocha to Tandayapa
Tricolored Brush-Finch A few seen at Tandayapa
White-winged Brush-Finch A couple seen at Tandayapa
Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch Several seen at Tandayapa
Stripe-headed Brush-Finch One seen by roadside on way from Yanacocha to Tandayapa
Tanager Finch A pair responded well to tape in the upper Tandayapa valley
Orange-billed Sparrow One or two seen at PVM
Black-striped Sparrow A couple seen at Los Bancos
Yellow-browed Sparrow One seen at Lago Agrio airport
Rufous-collared Sparrow Common in most areas except Sacha
Yellow-rumped Cacique Very common at Sacha
Northern Mountain-Cacique A couple seen at San Isidro
Subtropical Cacique One or two seen at San Isidro
Casqued Oropendola A distant bird noted from the canopy tower at Sacha
Crested Oropendola Very common at Sacha
Russet-backed Oropendola Common at Sacha
Shiny Cowbird Fairly common at Los Bancos, PVM and Sacha
Giant Cowbird Several at the farm at Sacha
Oriole Blackbird Seen twice along the Rio Napo
Hooded Siskin A couple seen by the roadside between Yanacocha and Tandayapa
Olivaceous Siskin Several seen at San Isidro and on the Loreto road
Yellow-bellied Siskin A small group seen at Los Bancos
Lesser Goldfinch Several seen in Tandayapa town

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