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Spot-breasted Woodpecker Colaptes punctigula: We saw a good number of this species both in the
Anavilhanas and on Marchantaria.
Golden-olive woodpecker Piculus rubiginosus: A pair seen near Pacaraima.
Waved Woodpecker Celeus undulatus: We saw quite a number of this pretty species both at Iracema
Falls and at the INPA Tower. This species is replaced by the following species south of
the Amazon and west of the Rio Branco.
Scale-breasted Woodpecker Celeus grammicus: A number of pairs of this lovely species near São
Gabriel, where it replaces the previous species west of the Rio Branco.
Chestnut Woodcreeper Celeus elegans: A single bird seen at São Gabriel and another heard at Virua
NP.
Cream-coloured Woodpecker Celeus flavus: We saw a pair from the INPA Tower and a number of
others near São Gabriel.
Ringed Woodpecker Celeus torquatus: A pair from the INPA Tower and several pairs seen at very
close quarters around São Gabriel. A pair of very confiding birds seen along the Abacaxi
Trail.
Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus: We saw and heard quite a number throughout the trip. .
Red-necked Woodpecker Campephilus rubricollis: We heard a number and saw several birds.
Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos: A bird seen along the Careiro road.
FURNARIIDAE
Pale-legged Hornero Furnarius leucopus: Several pairs seen and heard in Roraima where quite
common in gallery woodlands.
Lesser Hornero Furnarius minor: Several pairs seen on Marchantaria Island and also along the first
section of the Careiro road which appears to have quite a number of island species.
Pale-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albescens: Common along the Careiro Road and in Roraima.
Hoary-throated Spinetail Synallaxis kollari: Several birds seen along the Rio Uracoeara where
common in gallery woodlands.
Dark-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albigularis: Common on Marchantaria Island and along the Careiro
Road.
Ruddy Spinetail Synallaxis rutilans: A pair of this uncommon terra firma species seen at Iracema Falls.
White-bellied Spinetail Synallaxis propinqua: A common river island specialist on Marchantaria Is.
Yellow-chinned Spinetail (Y-throated S) Certhiaxis cinnamomeus: Common along the Careiro Road.
Red-and-white Spinetail Certhiaxis mustelinus: A very common species on Marchantaria Island.
Point-tailed Palmcreeper Berlepschia rikeri: We saw a pair at KM45 and another very cooperative
individual near Boa Vista.
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner Automolus ochrolaemus (H): One bird heard at Virua NP.
Rufous-tailed Xenops Xenops milleri: A single bird at the INPA Tower and a pair seen at the
Anavilhanas Jungle lodge.
Plain Xenops Xenops minutus: A number seen around São Gabriel, at the INPA Tower and in Virua
NP.
Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa: One bird seen and several heard at São Gabriel.
Long-tailed Woodcreeper Deconychura longicauda: A few heard at São Gabriel.
Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus: Seen throughout the trip. More than one species
is likely involved. Birds from Manaus are of the form axillaris, whereas birds from São
Gabriel are of the form amazonus.
Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus: Quite common throughout the trip.
Long-billed Woodcreeper Nasica longirostris: A number of pairs seen along the Igarape Janauari and
in the Anavilhanas. A spectacular woodcreeper.
Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes certhia: Superb views of a confiding pair bird near
São Gabriel.
Black-banded Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes picumnus: We only heard this species at the
Anavilhanas Jungle lodge. It is commonly associated with ant swarms.
18 Birdquest: Amazonian Brazil 2011