Introduction
After our family trip to South-east Brazil earlier in 2010 we decided to give ourselves a full day birding trip while we were still a little familiar with the birds of South-east Brazil. While preparing the family trip it very soon pointed out a couple of destinations. Also the tactic was clear after a couple of mornings with Rick Simpson around Ubatuba. Stay at a lodge or hotel with guided trips included to maximize the number of species (most of all of course new ones!).
The Serra dos Tucanos Lodge near Novo Friburgo was our first choice as many of our friends only had good things to say about their stay there. After reading some more trip reports with guided tours from Serra dos Tucanos and studied their web site we decided to give it a try.
Visit www.serradostucanos.com.br for all necessary info and contact. We can really recommend a stay there.
Our second choice of destination was Itatiaia National Park. We decided to ask Rick Simpson to come up there and guide us for 4-5 days. After negotiating price and time table, and some puzzling with the schedule we said OK to Rick. Unfortunately he had to be back home on Friday so we had to end the trip a couple of days earlier than we had planned from the beginning.
After some more email conversation with both the owner Andy Foster at Serra dos Tucanos and Rick Simpson we had finally booked a 9-day stay at SdT, a transfer to Itatiaia as well as the transfer from the airport to the lodge, 4 nights at Hotel do Ypé in Itatiaia N.P and guiding up there. Rick also accepted to take us back to the airport in Rio de Janeiro.
Contact person at Hotel do Ypé is Cassia, she speaks excellent English. cassia@hoteldoype.com
Rick can be contacted at rick@rick-simpson.com or visit his web page www.rick-simpson.com for information and contact.
The total cost for the trip was about 3200Euro, all included. Flight ticket’s, full board accommodation both at Serra dos Tucanos and Hotel do Ypé, all excursions at SdT, all transfers and Rick’s services.
During our stay at SdT and as company on the excursions we were joined by Duncan Ford, Angus Molyneux, Jane & Steve Thomas, Jane & Richard Palmer and at the end of the week Sheila Stead joined us. Many thanks for their company and efforts to find and identify the birds.
Of course a lot of thanks to Cirilio, the local guide at SdT for his hard work. His knowledge of the birds and where to find them on the various excursions was invaluable. Besides he is a nice and humble man.
As mentioned above Rick Simpson guided us up in Itatiaia N.P. and to Agulhas Negras and we really appreciate his work and efforts to find us the missing species. His knowledge and help was invaluable and also many thanks for his great company. We can really recommend Rick’s services.
Logistics
We flew with the Brazilian company TAM and that meant SAS to Frankfurt as TAM now belongs to the Star Alliance group. Then TAM to Rio de Janeiro and on our way back home we flew from Rio via Heathrow, London. The final leg to Stockholm was with SAS. The round ticket cost was about 710Euro.
The transfer from Rio to the lodge was arranged by Andy and was paid when we left the lodge. The journey takes about 1 1/2 hours.
We gave Andy information in advance which excursions we did not want to miss. He set up a day program that was for all the guests. One could choose and was charged for those participated on. We were excellently guided by Cirilio on all excursions except Macae do Cima/Bamboo trail when Andy split the group because the Bamboo trail is too narrow for more than 6 people. Cirilo guided on the Bamboo trail and Andy did the Macae do Cima.
All transport on the excursions were included in the day/half day fee.
Transfer to Itatiaia took a little less than four hours and the cost was about 300Euro. This had to be paid cash to the driver.
In Itatiaia one needs a car to easily come down to the former hotel Simon from where the Tres Picos trail starts, as well as the full day trip to Agulhas Negras or a visit to the small Itatiaia marsh, down in the village.
Daily log
28/1.Left Stockholm/Arlanda airport in the afternoon for a 2-hour flight to Frankfurt where we embarked the TAM aircraft for an overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
29/1. Arrived in Rio around 7 am and a little more than one hour later we were on our way to Serra dos Tucanos. The drive took about 1 ½ hour. Turned up at the lodge around 10 am and were met by Andy Foster, the owner, who immediately showed us our room as well as a number of species around the lodge garden. We birded from the veranda until lunch and after that we walked the lodge trails for the rest of the day.
30/1. A half day excursion to Portao Azul was planned today. This area is situated about a one hour drive from the lodge. The weather was excellent with clear sky and no wind.
The area around Portao Azul is a stronghold for Half-collared Sparrow. We walked along a small road through different habitats and Cirilio worked hard and at the end we had a really good list of birds. Great and Tufted Antshrike, Ochre-bellied Tody-Flycatcher, Rufous Gnateater, Drab-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant, Yellow Tyrannulet, the tiny “hummer” Amethyst Woodstar and of course Half-collared Sparrow to name a few. Headed back to the lodge for lunch and the afternoon was spent on the trails around SdT. Best bird in the afternoon was no doubt the Saffron Toucanet Andy discovered at the “High level feeder” at the back of the lodge.
31/10. Sunday and Election Day in Brazil, therefore no trips were planned. We all set out on the lodge trails in various groups, meeting each other on different occasions and shared information. Solitary Tinamou called early in the morning, we found both Saffron and Spot-billed Toucanet along the trails, good views of a calling male Pin-tailed Manakin. In the lodge garden a Saw-billed Hermit visited the “hummer” feeders and we noted both Crested and Chestnut-crowned Becard breeding in the same tree.
1/11. Today a full day excursion along the Sumidouro Road (or the Jacamar excursion) was scheduled. We travelled through several types of habitat. Unfortunately we were a little unlucky with the weather, rain from time to time, so one of the loops along a dirt road was impassable and therefore cancelled. That’s the main reason that we did not break the Jacamar record of about 130 species. We did however see a lot of target species like Red-legged Seriema, Blue-winged Macaw, Three-toed Jacamar, Serra Antwren and many more.
2/11. A half day trip to REGUA Wetlands about an hours drive from the lodge was todays excursion. First of all we ticked off the Tropical Screech-owl on day roost. Then we walked through a nice piece of rainforest, ending up by the wetland. Among all the new species we noted Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (a new species even for Cirilio), Rufescent Tiger-Heron, Whistling Heron, several species of antbirds, Lemon-chested Greenlet and Moustached Wren. In the afternoon a Common Thornbird showed up in the lodge garden. According to Andy this was a first for the lodge grounds.
In the afternoon we walked the Cedae Trail in light rain. Rather few birds were noted because of that.
3/11. Full birding day to Serra do Orgaos National Park. We started with walking the main road in the lower section. Rather quiet and with very few birds this morning. Drove up to “upper section” and had our packed lunch. Then we slowly walked the boardwalk to the end and back again. Up here it was much better bird activity. Birds seen or heard included White-bibbed Antbird, Rufous-tailed (Brazilian) Antthrush and several heard Sharpbills.
4.11. Full day birding to Pico da Caledonia, which included in a rather steep uphill walk. Though all the great birds we were shown made the walk a lot easier to handle. Birds encountered were Gray-winged and Black-and-Gold Cotinga, Plovercrest, Itatiaia Spinetail, Serra do mar Tapaculo (even seen very well), Shear-tailed Gray-Tyrant, Rufous-capped Antshrike and many more. We ended the day with an hour of bird watching at the lower parts of the area. That was a success as the group got stunning views of a Swallow-tailed Cotinga.
5.11. Today Andy split the group in to two. Bamboo trail was on today’s program. This is a rather narrow trail and not suitable for more than 6 people, if one will have a fair chance of getting descent views of the birds. Cirilo guided along the Bamboo trail and we had a pleasant day with very nice weather. This is really a trail that seems to come up with almost anything. Birds noted during the day included Hooded Berryeater, wonderful sightings of Bare-throated Bellbird, Spotted Bamboowren (heard only), Slaty Bristlefront, Sharp-billed Treehunter and Ruddy Quail-Dove to mention a few.
6.11. Theodoro trail was on today’s program for us. Despite pouring with rain more or less continuously before lunch Andy did a tremendous job. Finally we had seen a perched Blue-bellied Parrot, according to Andy it rarely happens that these parrots respond to tapes. Also stunning views of a Shrike-like Cotinga was a result of Andy’s knowledge of his birds and hard work. A calling Varigated Pitta was added to the list before we went back to the car, because Duncan and Andy had go back to the lodge and pack as they were going back to the UK.
The rain stopped as the rest of us headed for the nearby Macae de Cima. While having our packed lunch it was actually dry weather. We ticked off Gray-capped Tyrannulet and heard distant Giant Antshrike as well as Serra do Mar Tyrant-Manakin while the rain started to poor down again. We decided to go back to lodge and stayed there for the rest of the day. This was a little unexpected and abrupt end of our stay at Serra dos Tucanos. Overall we were very satisfied with our stay there, some rain one has to accept, it is not called rain forest for nothing.
7.11. Left SdT around 7 am for the transfer to Itatiaia N.P. We arrived safe to Hotel do Ypé around 11.30 am, checked in and birded around the hotel until lunch. Continued after lunch, when we also had a walk a couple of hundred meters along the entrance road, in both directions. Found ourselves some good birds like Black-tailed Tityra, Brown Tanager and breeding Rufous-capped Motmot. We also spent quite a long time watching two stunning male Frilled Coquettes. We ended the day with watching a hunting Short-tailed Nighthawk from our balcony.
8.11. A lazy day walking around on our own. Before lunch we birded along the road down to the former hotel Simon and back again. A lot of time was also spent around the hotel. In the afternoon there was some thunder and lightning with a heavy rain shower. Rick arrived around 5 pm. Best birds of the day were Pale-browed Treehunter and a couple of Rufous-headed Tanagers.
9.11. Early breakfast and then a short drive down to hotel Simon. Walked and birded along the Tres Picos trail until lunch. Nice birds included Greenish Schiffornis, Large-headed Flatbill, Ochre-rumped Antbird, Fork-tailed Tody-tyrant and Black-capped Piprites to mention some of the species. After lunch we drove down to the look out just below the chocolate shop. Started the afternoon around the “mirador” and then we birded our way back to the hotel with several stops along the road.
10.11. Breakfast 5.30 am and then we drove towards Agulhas Negras for a full day birding up there. Roadside birds on the transfer included Giant Cowbird and Curl-crested Jay. After we had left the main road and started to climb the dirt road, we stopping and birding when Rick heard, for us, interesting species. Parked the car at a small marsh well above the tree line and started to bird along the road. In and around the small marsh we noted Blackish Rail, Highland Elaenia and Itatiaia Spinetail. Several Black-and-gold Cotingas were heard and one seen perched. Thick-billed Saltator and Red-rumped Warbling-Finch were seen and a small flock of Hooded Siskin gave us nice views. On our way back home we stopped at the small Itatiaia marsh.
11.11. Our last morning was a rainy one. We headed towards the former hotel Simon and started to walk the trails. The effort to find some of the birds we so far had missed was severely affected by the weather. The rain did not stop, rather became more unpleasant so we decided to cancel the birding. Went back to Ypé and packed, had our lunch and around 1 pm we drove towards Rio. Stopped and birded at Itatiaia marsh for a while. The transfer went smoothly and we arrived safely at the airport, said goodbye and thanked Rick for his work and great company.
12.11. Arrived in Stockholm late in the afternoon and therefore stayed overnight at the nearby Hotel Ibis. The last leg was with train back home, where we arrived at lunch time, 13.11 with a lot of memories from the Brazilian rain forest in the south east parts of this huge country.
Species list
Solitary Tinamou (Tinamus solitarius)
1 heard Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 -6/11.
Brown Tinamou (Crypturellus obsoletus)
2 heard Portao Azul 30/10, 1 heard Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 1 heard Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Tataupa Tinamou (Crypturellus tataupa)
3 heard Regua wetlands 2/11.
White-faced Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna viduata)
15 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis)
2 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis)
10 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 2 Itatiaia marsh 10/11.
Masked Duck (Nomonyx dominica)
15 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Dusky-legged Guan (Penelope obscura)
1 seen briefly along Extension trail, Serra dos Tucanos 31/10, at least 8 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Macae de Cima 6/11 and 20+ Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus)
3 in the pond by the Cattle Egret colony close to Regua wetlands and 1 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)
1 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus)
1 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 20 when driving through Rio de Janeiro 11/11.
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
1 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
Common, when driving through Rio de Janeiro 29/10, 7/11 and 11/11.
Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum)
1 adult seen Regua wetlands 2/11.
Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi)
1 seen just outside Rio de Janeiro 7/11.
Great Egret (Ardea alba)
Common around Rio de Janeiro. 1 Sumidouro road 1/11, 5 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 Itatiaia marsh 10/11.
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
3 seen between Rio de Janeiro and Nova Friburgo 29/10, 1 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 2 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
A common road side bird.
Green Heron (Butorides virescens)
2 Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 seen along the canal in Nova Friburgo 4/11 and 1 Itatiaia marsh 11/11.
Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix)
1 seen flying by Sumidouro road 1/11 and 2 near Regua wetlands 2/11.
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
2 in the Cattle Egret colony near Regua wetlands 2/11 and 2 adult seen just outside Rio de Janeiro 7/11.
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Common.
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Fairly common.
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus)
4 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Gray-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis)
1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Rufous-thighed Kite (Harpagus diodon)
2 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
White-necked Hawk (Leucopternis lacernulatus)
1 Portao Azul 30/10 and 1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis)
1 Regua wetlands 2/11, 1 seen on the way to Serra dos Orgaos N.P 3/11, 2 on the transfer to Itatiaia N.P. 7/11, 1 between Itatiaia and Ing. Passos 10/11 and 1 on the transfer to Rio 11/11.
Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris)
Common.
White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus)
3 (1 ad + 2 1st-year) Sumidouro road 1/11 and 2 Pico da Caledonia, 4/11.
Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 5/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 8-9/11.
Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus)
1 Macae de Cima 6/11.
Southern Caracara (Caracara plancus)
Common.
Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima)
1 Portao Azul 30/10, 2 Sumidouro road1/11, 10 Regua wetlands 2/11, 1 Agulhas Negras 10/11 and 1 between Itatiaia and Ing. Passos 10/11.
Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
1 Portao Azul 30/10.
Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis)
1 Portao Azul 30/10.
Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail (Aramides saracura)
2 Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11 and 1 at the former Hotel Simon, Itatiaia N.P. 8/11.
Blackish Rail (Pardirallus nigricans)
1 heard and seen briefly Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)
3 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
3 Sumidouro road 1/11, common Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 seen along the road to Itatiaia N.P. 7/11.
Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis)
Common in suitable habitat.
Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana)
9 Sumidouro road 1/11, at least 20 Regua wetlands 2/11, 1 on our way to Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11 and 3 on the transfer to Itatiaia N.P. 7/11.
Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus)
1 adult when driving thru Rio de Janeiro 29/10 and 11/11.
”Feral Pigeon” (Columba livia domesticus)
Common in towns.
Picazuro Pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro)
Fairly common.
Plumbeous Pigeon (Patagioenas plumbea)
1 seen Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 4 seen and another +3 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti)
Fairly common.
Gray-fronted Dove (Leptotila rufaxilla)
2 heard Portao Azul 30/10, 2 heard Regua wetlands 2/11, 1 heard Serra dos Orgaos N.P 3/11, 1 heard Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 1 heard Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 seen Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P 10/11.
Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana)
1 seen well but briefly along Bamboo trail 5/11.
Maroon-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura frontalis)
Common.
White-eyed Parakeet (Aratinga leucophthalma)
30 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 10/11.
Blue-winged Macaw (Primolius maracana)
4 seen perched Sumidouro road 1/11 and 2 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius)
2 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P 7-11/11 and 2 Itatiaia marsh 10/11.
Plain Parakeet (Brotogeris tirica)
Fairly common.
Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani)
3 Serra dos Orgaos N.P 3/11, 2 Serra dos Tucanos 3/11, 2 Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7/11, 10 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 20 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Blue-bellied Parrot (Triclaria malachitacea)
1 seen perched shortly along the Theodoro trail 6/11, was an unexpected rarity and a bonus bird.
Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 heard Bamboo trail 5/11.
Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira)
2 Sumidouro road 1/11, 15 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 heard along the road between Itatiaia and Ing. Passos 10/11.
Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia)
1 heard Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 heard Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 heard Itatiaia marsh 10/11.
Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)
Common in suitable habitat.
Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba)
1 seen on day time roost Regua wetlands 2/11.
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
3 seen during the transfer to Regua wetlands 2/11.
Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus)
1 seen hunting at dusk Itatiaia N.P 7/11.
White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris)
100 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10 and about 200 there 31/10, 20 Macae de Cima 6/11, 50 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 10 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Sick's Swift (Chaetura meridionalis)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 and 10 Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Gray-rumped Swift (Chaetura cinereiventris)
5 Portao Azul 30/10 and 5 Cedae trail 2/11.
Saw-billed Hermit (Ramphodon naevius)
1 visiting the feeders regularly Serra dos Tucanos 31/10-6/11.
Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis ruber)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11.
Planalto Hermit (Phaethornis pretrei)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11.
Scale-throated Hermit (Phaethornis eurynome)
2 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 2 Theodoro trail 6/11, 1 regularly on the feeders at Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11 , 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 at the former Hotel Simon, Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Eupetomena macroura)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Sombre Hummingbird (Aphantochroa cirrochloris)
At least 5 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11.
Black Jacobin (Florisuga fuscus)
Common.
Plovercrest (Stephanoxis lalandi)
1 male and 3 female Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 2 male and 4 female Bamboo trail 5/11 and 5 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Frilled Coquette (Lophornis magnificus)
1 female seen briefly Serra dos Tucanos 2/11, 2 males just below the reception at Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11, 1 female Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 1 male Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon aureoventris)
1 male Serra dos Tucanos 30/10 and 1 male Portao Azul 30/10.
Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis)
2 seen regularly on the feeders Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11, 1 Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 Cedae trail 2/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 Theodoro trail 6/11 and at least 5 on the feeders at Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11. Also seen on other locations in Itatiaia N.P.
White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis)
1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P 3/11, 6 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 heard Macae de Cima 6/11, 1 Theodoro trail 6/11 and up to 3 seen together at the feeders Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Versicolored Emerald (Amazilia versicolor)
1 Theodoro trail 6/11 and 1 on the feeders at Hotel do Ypé Itatiaia N.P. 8-10/11.
Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Amazilia lactea)
1 at a nest with juveniles Regua wetlands 2/11.
Brazilian Ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda)
3 females Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 male Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 10 on the feeders at Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina)
1 male Portao Azul 30/10.
Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura)
Commonly heard and a few seen in the rain forest.
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus)
1 heard late in the afternoon along the Extension trail, Serra dos Tucanos 31/10, 1 nest where adults were feeding was found in Itatiaia N.P. 7/11 and also seen visiting the nest 8/11. One bird was seen, while another close bird was calling, near the former Hotel Simon, Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
2 Sumidouro road 1/11.
White-eared Puffbird (Nystalus chacuru)
1 seen very well Sumidouro road 1/11 and 1 seen on low elevation at Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Three-toed Jacamar (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla)
3 seen at a stake out along Sumidouro road 1/11.
Saffron Toucanet (Pteroglossus bailloni)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 30 and 31/10, 4 seen on the Sumidouro excursion 1/11 and 1 seen (maybe the same bird) Itatiaia N.P. 7 and 9/11.
Spot-billed Toucanet (Selenidera maculirostris)
1 male Serra dos Tucanos 31/10, 2 Cedae trail 2/11, 2 heard calling Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 female Theodoro trail 6/11.
Channel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus)
2 (1 seen and another heard) Cedae trail 2/11 and 1 heard Theodoro trail 6/11.
Red-breasted Toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus)
1 heard Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 and seen daily with up to 6-8 Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
White-barred Piculet (Picumnus cirratus)
1 pair Regua wetlands 2/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 pair Itatiaia N.P. 8/11, 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Yellow-eared Woodpecker (Veniliornis maculifrons)
1 female Regua wetlands 2/11, 1 male Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 Theodoro trail 6/11.
Yellow-browed Woodpecker (Piculus aurulentus)
1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 1 male Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 male Itatiaia N.P. 8-9/11 and 1 male Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Campo Flicker (Colaptes campestris)
3 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 5 between Itatiaia and Ing. Passos 10/11.
Blond-crested Woodpecker (Celeus flavescens)
1 male and 1 female regularly visited the feeders at Serra dos Tucanos during our stay, except 31/10 when the male and 2 females were seen.
Black-capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11.
Rufous-breasted Leaftosser (Sclerurus scansor)
1 seen Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 heard Theodoro trail 6/11 and 1 heard Macae de Cima 6/11.
Wing-banded Hornero (Furnarius figulus)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 5/11 and 2 Itatiaia marsh 11/11.
Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus)
At least 10 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Itatiaia marsh 10-11/11 and 1 along the Itatiaia-Ing. Passos road 10/11.
Araucaria Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura setaria)
1 seen and another heard Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Itatiaia Thistletail (Oreophylax moreirae)
1 seen briefly on the upper parts of Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 1 seen Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Rufous-capped Spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla)
2 Portao Azul 30/10, 2 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 2 Theodoro trail 6/11, 2 seen or heard on various locations during our stay in Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Chicli Spinetail (Synallaxis spixi)
1 Portao Azul 30/10 and 1 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Pallid Spinetail (Cranioleuca pallida)
2 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 2 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Yellow-chinned Spinetail (Certhiaxis cinnamomeus)
2 Sumidouro road 1/11, 4 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 Itatiaia marsh 10-11/11.
Common Thornbird (Phacellodomus rufifrons)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 3/11 was a new species for the lodge grounds according to Andy.
Red-eyed Thornbird (Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus)
2 Portao Azul 30/10.
Firewood-gatherer (Anumbius annumbi)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11.
White-browed Foliage-gleaner (Anabacerthia amaurotis)
2 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner (Syndactyla rufosuperciliata)
2 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Black-capped Foliage-gleaner (Philydor atricapillus)
2 Cedae trail 2/11, 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11.
Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner (Philydor rufum)
1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 2 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 2 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
White-collared Foliage-gleaner (Anabazenops fuscus)
1 Portao Azul 30/10, 1 Cedae trail 2/11, 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Pale-browed Treehunter (Cichlocolaptes leucophrus)
1 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11.
White-eyed Foliage-gleaner (Automolus leucophthalmus)
1 along Waterbox trail, Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 and 2 Cedae trail 2/11.
Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper (Lochmias nematura)
1 pair breeding around the bridge in front of Serra dos Tucanos lodge were seen 29-30/10, 1 heard Bamboo trail 5/11 and 2 Theodoro trail 6/11.
Sharp-billed Treehunter (Heliobletus contaminatus)
1 Bamboo trail 5/11.
Streaked Xenops (Xenops rutilans)
2 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 1 Cedae trail 2/11, 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 2 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Plain-winged Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla turdina)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 and 1 Sumidouro road 1/11.
Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus)
Fairly common.
White-throated Woodcreeper (Xiphocolaptes albicollis)
1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Planalto Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes platyrostris)
1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11 and 1 around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Lesser Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus fuscus)
1 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 1 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Scaled Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes squamatus)
1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P 7-11/11 and 1 seen in other parts of Itatiaia N.P. 8 and 11/11.
Giant Antshrike (Batara cinerea)
1 female seen briefly Portao Azul 30/10, 1 heard Macae de Cima 6/11, 1 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11, 1 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11 and 1 heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Tufted Antshrike (Mackenziaena severa)
2 Portao Azul 30/10.
Rufous-capped Antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus)
1 male Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Chestnut-backed Antshrike (Thamnophilus palliatus)
2 seen and another 2 heard Regua wetlands 2/11.
Variable Antshrike (Thamnophilus caerulescens)
1 male Portao Azul 30/10, 1 female seen + 1 heard Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 2 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 2 heard Agulhas Negras10/11.
Spot-breasted Antvireo (Dysithamnus stictothorax)
1 male Serra dos Tucanos 31/10, 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus mentalis)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 1 male Serra dos Tucanos 31/10, Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 pair Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P.11/11.
Star-throated Antwren (Myrmotherula gularis)
1 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 2 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)
1 pair Regua wetlands 2/11.
Salvadori's Antwren (Myrmotherula minor)
1 pair Regua wetlands 2/11.
Serra Antwren (Formicivora serrana)
1 male Sumidouro road 1/11.
Ferruginous Antbird (Drymophila ferruginea)
2 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11, 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Bertoni's Antbird (Drymophila rubricollis)
1 Bamboo trail 5/11.
Rufous-tailed Antbird (Drymophila genei)
1 male Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Ochre-rumped Antbird (Drymophila ochropyga)
2 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Dusky-tailed Antbird (Drymophila malura)
1 Portao Azul 30/10.
Streak-capped Antwren (Terenura maculata)
1pair Cedae trail 2/11, 1 pair Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
White-shouldered Fire-eye (Pyriglena leucoptera)
1 male Serra dos Tucanos 31/10, 1 male Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
White-bibbed Antbird (Myrmeciza loricata)
1 seen and another bird heard Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Rufous-capped Antthrush (Formicarius colma)
1 heard Serra dos Tucanos 29/10 and 1 seen and another heard Serra dos Tucanos 31/10.
Such's Antthrush (Chamaeza meruloides)
1 heard Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 another heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Brazilian Antthrush (Chamaeza ruficauda)
1 seen Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 heard Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 1 heard Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 heard Theodoro trail 6/11 and 1 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Variegated Antpitta (Grallaria varia)
1 heard Theodoro trail 6/11.
Rufous Gnateater (Conopophaga lineata)
1 Portao Azul 30/10, 1 female Bamboo trail 5/11.
Black-cheeked Gnateater (Conopophaga melanops)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10.
Spotted Bamboowren (Psilorhamphus guttatus)
1 heard Bamboo trail 5/11.
Slaty Bristlefront (Merulaxis ater)
1 seen well along Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Mouse-colored Tapaculo (Scytalopus speluncae)
1 heard Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 seen and around 10 heard Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and at least 5 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum)
2 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Yellow Tyrannulet (Capsiempis flaveola)
2 Portao Azul 30/10.
Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster)
2 Portao Azul 30/10 and 1 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Olivaceous Elaenia (Elaenia mesoleuca)
1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 1 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Highland Elaenia (Elaenia obscura)
1 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
White-crested Tyrannulet (Serpophaga subcristata)
1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Ochre-bellied Flycatcher (Mionectes oleagineus)
2 seen another 3 heard Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 and 1 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Gray-hooded Flycatcher (Mionectes rufiventris)
1 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Sepia-capped Flycatcher (Leptopogon amaurocephalus)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 2 Cedae trail 2/11, 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 Theodoro trail 6/11, 1 feeding 2 small juveniles Itatiaia N.P 8/11, 2 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and another 2 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Mottle-cheeked Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ventralis)
2 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 2 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Serra do Mar Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes difficilis)
2 seen and another 2 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Greenish Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias virescens)
2 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Planalto Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias fasciatus)
2 Portao Azul 30/10, 2 Macae de Cima 6/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11, 2 Agulhas Negras 10/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Gray-capped Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias griseocapilla)
2 Macae de Cima 6/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 8 and 9/11.
Eared Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis auricularis)
1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11 and 2 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11.
Drab-breasted Pygmy-Tyrant (Hemitriccus diops)
1 Portao Azul 30/10.
Fork-tailed Tody-Tyrant (Hemitriccus furcatus)
2 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher (Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps)
1 seen and another 2 were heard Portao Azul 30/10, 2 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 2 heard Bamboo trail 5/11.
Gray-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum poliocephalum)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 1 Portao Azul 30/10, 2 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 9 and 11/11.
Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum)
1 Itatiaia marsh 10/11.
Yellow-olive Flycatcher (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)
2 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 2 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
White-throated Spadebill (Platyrinchus mystaceus)
1 heard Serra dos Tucanos 29 and 31/10 and 1 seen Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Cliff Flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea)
4 (2 pairs) around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11, 2 around the Chocolate shop, Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 4 at the former Hotel Simon, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Bran-colored Flycatcher (Myiophobus fasciatus)
1 Portao Azul 30/10 and 1 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Euler's Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 30/10 and 6/11, also 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Tropical Pewee (Contopus cinereus)
2 Itatiaia N.P. 7/11 and 1 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Blue-billed Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus cyanirostris)
2 females Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 2 pairs Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 1 female Theodoro trail 6/11 and 2 females Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Crested Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus lophotes)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 1 pair between Itatiaia-Ing. Passos 10/11.
Velvety Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus nigerrimus)
1 pair Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 1 male Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 3 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Yellow-browed Tyrant (Satrapa icterophrys)
3 Sumidouro road 1/11.
White-rumped Monjita (Xolmis velatus)
1 Sumidouro road 1/11.
Streamer-tailed Tyrant (Gubernetes yetapa)
2 Sumidouro road 1/11.
Shear-tailed Gray Tyrant (Muscipipra vetula)
1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 1 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Masked Water-Tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta)
1 Portao Azul 30/10, 5 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Regua wetlands 2/11, 1 Serra dos Tucanos 3/11 , 2 on the transfer Serra dos Tucanos-Itatiaia N.P. 7/11 and 1 along the road between Itatiaia-Ing. Passos 10/11.
White-headed Marsh-Tyrant (Arundinicola leucocephala)
1 pair Sumidouro road 1/11 and 1 pair Regua wetlands 2/11.
Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus)
1 Portao Azul 30/10, 1 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 2 (a pair) around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa)
1 seen on the transfer Rio-Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 2 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Large-headed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon megacephalum)
2 seen and another 2 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Gray-hooded Attila (Attila rufus)
1 pair breeding Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11, 2 Cedae trail 2/11, 1 pair Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 heard Theodoro trail 6/11, 1 heard Itatiaia N.P. 8/11, 2 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 heard Itatiaia N.P 11/11.
Sirystes (Sirystes sibilator)
4 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 2 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Swainson's Flycatcher (Myiarchus swainsoni)
2 Portao Azul 30/10.
Short-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox)
3 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P. 7/11, 1 (in various areas) Itatiaia N.P. 8/11, 9/11 and 11/11.
Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)
Common.
Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11, 1 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)
Common.
Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus)
Fairly common. Seen at Serra dos Tucanos, Portao Azul, Sumidouro road, Bamboo trail and Itatiaia N.P.
Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius)
1 Portao Azul 30/10 and 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Variegated Flycatcher (Empidonomus varius)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 30/10, 1 Portao Azul 30/10 and 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)
Common.
Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana)
6 Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 on the transfer SdT-Serra dos Orgaos N. 3/11 and 1 between Itatiaia-Ing. Passos 10/11.
Sharpbill (Oxyruncus cristatus)
5 heard Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 5 heard Bamboo trail 5/11 and 2 heard Theodoro trail 6/11.
Hooded Berryeater (Carpornis cucullata)
1 seen and another 5-10 heard Bamboo trail 5/11.
Bare-throated Bellbird (Procnias nudicollis)
1 heard Portao Azul 30/10, 2 heard Serra dos Tucanos 31/10, 3 heard Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 male and 1 pair seen and another +10 heard Bamboo trail 5/11, 2 heard Macae de Cima and 2 heard Theodoro trail 6/11.
Black-and-gold Cotinga (Tijuca atra)
1 seen and at least 1 more heard Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 1 seen and another +8 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Gray-winged Cotinga (Tijuca condita)
1 heard and seen briefly Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Serra do Mar Tyrant-Manakin (Neopelma chrysolophum)
1 distant bird heard Macae de Cima 6/11 and 1 seen Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Pin-tailed Manakin (Ilicura militaris)
2 Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 and 1 Theodoro trail 6/11.
White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus)
1 heard Portao Azul 30/10 and about 5 seen Regua wetlands 2/11.
Blue Manakin (Chiroxiphia caudata)
Common.
Black-tailed Tityra (Tityra cayana)
1 pair around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7/11 and the male also seen there 8/11.
Greenish Schiffornis (Schiffornis virescens)
2 heard Bamboo trail 5/11, 2 heard Theodoro trail 6/11, 1 seen and another heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and another heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Shrike-like Cotinga (Laniisoma elegans)
1 seen and another heard Theodoro trail 6/11.
One of the highlights and a species not expected to see.
Green-backed Becard (Pachyramphus viridis)
1 male Portao Azul 30/10.
Chestnut-crowned Becard (Pachyramphus castaneus)
1 pair breeding on the lodge grounds Serra dos Tucanos, 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 pair near Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 8/11, 1 pair near the chocolate shop, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
White-winged Becard (Pachyramphus polychopterus)
1 male Bamboo trail 5/11, 2 Macae de Cima 6/11 and 1 male near the chocolate shop, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Crested Becard (Pachyramphus validus)
1 pair breeding on the lodge ground Serra dos Tucanos and 1 pair Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Swallow-tailed Cotinga (Phibalura flavirostris)
1 at the lower section of Pico da Caledonia 4/11.
Black-capped Piprites (Piprites pileata)
1 male Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 2 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11 and 1 Bamboo trail 5/11.
Rufous-crowned Greenlet (Hylophilus poicilotis)
3 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and at least 10 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Lemon-chested Greenlet (Hylophilus thoracicus)
1 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Rufous-browed Peppershrike (Cyclarhis gujanensis)
1 heard Cedae trail 2/11, 1 heard Serra dos Orgaos N.P.3/11, 1 heard Theodoro trail 6/11, 2 around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P 7-11/11, 1 heard Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11, 2 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11 and 1 heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Curl-crested Jay (Cyanocorax cristatellus)
7 along the road between Itatiaia-Ing. Passos 10/11.
Blue-and-white Swallow (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca)
Common.
Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)
Common.
Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera)
5 Sumidouro road 1/11.
White-rumped Swallow (Tachycineta leucorrhoa)
3 Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 3 along the road between Itatiaia-Ing. Passos 10/11.
Moustached Wren (Thryothorus genibarbis)
1 pair Regua wetlands 2/11.
Long-billed Wren (Thryothorus longirostris)
1 seen Serra dos Tucanos 30/10 and heard on several other dates. Also 2 heard Regua wetlands 2/11.
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)
Common.
Yellow-legged Thrush (Turdus flavipes)
2 males and 1 female Sumidouro road, 1/11, 2 male Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, +5 Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 5 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 female Macae de Cima 6/11, 1 Theodoro trail 6/11 and 2 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 , Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11 and up to 3 Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Rufous-bellied Thrush (Turdus rufiventris)
Common.
Creamy-bellied Thrush (Turdus amaurochalinus)
At least 2 seen Serra dos Tucanos 29 and 31/10, 2 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 2 Bamboo trail 5/11.
Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Mimus saturninus)
1 Portao Azul 30/10, 5 Sumidouro road 1/11, 3 along the road between Itatiaia-Ing. Passos 10/11 and 3 Itatiaia marsh 11/11.
Yellowish Pipit (Anthus lutescens)
2 seen at the Cattle Egret colony, close to Regua wetlands 2/11.
Masked Yellowthroat (Geothlypis aequinoctialis)
1 Portao Azul 30/10.
Golden-crowned Warbler (Basileuterus culicivorus)
1 Portao Azul 30/10, 2 Sumidouro road 1/11, 2 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1-3 on various places in Itatiaia N.P 7-8/11, +5 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P 9/11 and +5 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
White-browed Warbler (Basileuterus leucoblepharus)
A few heard Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 2 seen and another 4+ heard Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 heard Macae de Cima 6/11, 1 heard Theodoro trail 6/11 and +5 heard Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)
Common.
Brown Tanager (Orchesticus abeillei)
1 pair around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P 7-8/11.
Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)
1 Portao Azul 30/10 and up to 3 seen around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Olive-green Tanager (Orthogonys chloricterus)
2 Serra dos Tucanos on several dates and up to 3 around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Black-goggled Tanager (Trichothraupis melanops)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 2 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 Theodoro trail 6/11.
Chestnut-vented Conebill (Conirostrum speciosum)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 3 Sumidouro road 1/11 and 1 female Regua wetlands 2/11.
Rufous-headed Tanager (Hemithraupis ruficapilla)
2 around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 8-9/11.
Yellow-backed Tanager (Hemithraupis flavicollis)
2 male Serra dos Tucanos 29/10 and 2 female Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Flame-crested Tanager (Tachyphonus cristatus)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10 and 2 male Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Ruby-crowned Tanager (Tachyphonus coronatus)
1 male Serra dos Tucanos 29/10, 10+ Sumidouro road1/11, +5 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and +5 Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager (Habia rubica)
1 Serra dos Tucanos trails 29/10, 2 Serra dos Tucanos trails 31/10 and 2 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Brazilian Tanager (Ramphocelus bresilius)
Up to 2 pairs Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11.
Sayaca Tanager (Thraupis sayaca)
1 or 2 pairs Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11, +5 Portao Azul 30/10 and +5 Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Azure-shouldered Tanager (Thraupis cyanoptera)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 1/11, 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 2 Bamboo trail 5/11 and 1 Theodoro trail 6/11.
Golden-chevroned Tanager (Thraupis ornata)
Common.
Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)
2 seen Serra dos Tucanos 29-30/10 and 2 around Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Diademed Tanager (Stephanophorus diadematus)
+5 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and around 5 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Fawn-breasted Tanager (Pipraeidea melanonota)
1 singing male seen Agulhas Negras 10/11 and 2 (a pair) Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon)
Common.
Red-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanocephala)
1 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10 and 4 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Brassy-breasted Tanager (Tangara desmaresti)
2 Cedae trail 2/11, 2 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 4 Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 10 Bamboo trail 5/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11 and 5 Tres Picos trail Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Gilt-edged Tanager (Tangara cyanoventris)
2 Sumidouro road 1/11, 5 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Burnished-buff Tanager (Tangara cayana)
2 Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 8/11.
Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana)
1 male Serra dos Tucanos 31/10 and up to 5 seen each day in Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
1 pair Serra dos Tucanos 29/10 and 1 also seen there 2/11.
Swallow-Tanager (Tersina viridis)
1 male Portao Azul 30/10, 5 Sumidouro road 1/11 and up to 5 seen Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Bay-chested Warbling-Finch (Poospiza thoracica)
6 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 2 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Red-rumped Warbling-Finch (Poospiza lateralis)
6 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina)
10 Sumidouro road 1/11, 4-5 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 male Itatiaia N.P.7/11.
Double-collared Seedeater (Sporophila caerulescens)
1 male Sumidouro road 1/11, 1 pair Serra dos Tucanos 5/11 and 10 Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11.
Uniform Finch (Haplospiza unicolor)
1 female Portao Azul 30/10, 1 male Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 male Hotel do Ypé, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and a pair 11/11.
Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola)
Fairly common.
Half-collared Sparrow (Arremon semitorquatus)
4 Portao Azul 30/10.
Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis)
Common.
Green-winged Saltator (Saltator similis)
1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P. 7-11/11 and 1 Tres Picos trail, Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Thick-billed Saltator (Saltator maxillosus)
1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11 and 6 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus)
2 Regua wetlands 2/11.
Black-throated Grosbeak (Saltator fuliginosus)
1 heard Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
White-browed Blackbird (Sturnella superciliaris)
4 Sumidouro road 1/11.
Chestnut-capped Blackbird (Chrysomus ruficapillus)
5 Regua wetlands 2/11 and around 40 Itatiaia marsh 10-11/11.
Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis)
Fairly common.
Giant Cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus)
3 seen along the road between Itatiaia-Ing. Passos10/11.
Red-rumped Cacique (Cacicus haemorrhous)
Fairly common, except Itatiaia N.P. where it was common.
Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus)
1 Cedae trail 2/11, 1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11, 1 Bamboo trail 5/11, 1 Macae de Cima 6/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Violaceous Euphonia (Euphonia violacea)
5+ Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11.
Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster)
At least 2 males Serra dos Tucanos 31/10-5/11.
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis)
2 pairs Serra dos Tucanos 29/10-7/11 and 1 male Itatiaia N.P. 8/11.
Blue-naped Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia cyanea)
1 pair Serra dos Tucanos 29/10 and 3/11.
Hooded Siskin (Carduelis magellanica)
1 Pico da Caledonia 4/11, 2 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11 and 9 Agulhas Negras 10/11.
Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild)
1 Regua wetlands 2/11 and 1 Itatiaia marsh 11/11.
Mammals
Common (Tufted-ear) Marmoset (Callithrix jaccus)
Up to 3 seen on the feeders Serra dos Tucanos 30/10-7/11.
Black Capuchin (Monkey) (Cebus nigritus)
3 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.
Black-fronted Titi (Callicebus nigrifrons)
4 Itatiaia N.P. 11/11.
Mantled (Brown) Howler (Alouatta palliata)
3 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Tayra (Eira barbara)
1 seen along Bamboo trail 5/11.
South American Coati (Nasua nasua)
1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11.
Guinan Squirrel (Sciurus aestuans)
1 Serra dos Orgaos N.P. 3/11 and 1 Itatiaia N.P. 9/11.