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BRAZIL:
AMAZONIA ON THE RIO
ROOSEVELT
JANUARY 22 – FEBRUARY 1, 2009
LEADER:
ANDREW WHITTAKER
COMPILED BY:
ANDREW WHITTAKER
VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS, INC.
2525 WALLINGWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 1003
AUSTIN, TX 78746
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BRAZIL: AMAZONIA ON THE RIO ROOSEVELT
January 22 – February 1, 2009
Leader Andrew Whittaker
Wilderness at its best—a full week in this Amazonian paradise, surrounded by birds and animals,
with nothing but natural sounds of the forest (no cars, airplanes, or even encounters with other
people)! Just us, in this wonderful air-conditioned lodge with excellent service, outstanding food
(the exotic fresh fish were a delight), and no phones or TV to distract us!
We will never forget the vast green carpet of Amazonian forest that unfolded before us as we
approached the private airstrip near the lodge. Disembarking, we were engulfed by the magic of
the rainforest, which was to amaze and delight each and every one of us many times during the
week ahead. Our charming lodge would enable us to explore and enjoy this wilderness and its
wildlife in real comfort, quite unlike the conditions endured by Theodore Roosevelt’s 1914
expedition to this same region.
Parrots were much in evidence: swirling flocks of Red-bellied and Chestnut-fronted macaws
lighting up the rivers in the early morning sun; a majestic pair of Blue-and-yellow Macaws,
studied as they ingested dead wood (probably to help counteract the chemicals they ingest in
eating unripe fruit); Kawall’s Parrots surrendering excellent views; and stunning Crimson-bellied
and Santarem parakeets lending daily splashes of color to the vicinity of the lodge.
Exploration of the forest trails rewarded us with many highlights. Army ant swarms yielded
encounters with stunning White-breasted Antbirds and magnificent Black-spotted Bare-eyes.
Close encounters with Chestnut-belted Gnateater (subspecies snethlagae), Rufous-capped
Antthrush, two as yet unnamed antbirds, Crimson Topaz, Great Jacamar, Black-necked Red-
Cotinga, and Snow-capped Manakin also stand out as highlights. But being in the Amazon is as
much an aural as visual experience, and we continually marveled over the exquisite forest
symphony, from the persistent cacophony of Screaming Pihas to the odd calls of multiple species
of unseen frogs, to the splendid solo of the Musician Wren that paraded around in front of us.
Jaguar scratches on a recently used “scratching tree” served as a reminder that we were in a true
wilderness, as did multiple encounters with the magnificent Razor-billed Curassow, Red-throated
Piping-Guan, Dark-winged Trumpeter, and flocks of Hoatzins. For that matter, nothing says
“wilderness” like daily encounters with multiple species of primates (we observed a total of
seven species), tops among which had to be that delightful 10 minutes spent with a group of cute
and extremely colorful Prince Bernhard’s titi monkeys (just described in 2002). I feel sure that
none of you will ever forget the vocal performance they put on for us!
Catch-and-release fishing in the Rio Roosevelt was a very productive side activity for some
members of our group. Everyone that participated caught multiple species, many of them goodsized,
and, as usual, there were more than a few stories of the big one that got away. However,
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Linda would have to be the unofficial winner, with two prized 30-pound red-tailed catfish among
her haul! Your leader’s personal highlight was the Sunbittern nest with an adult brooding a cute
baby! Also, we cannot forget to mention that incredible feeding display by the wild 4-meter-long
black caiman (documented photographically by some in our group).
Our last afternoon boat trip was a fitting climax to an action-packed week. Elegant Sand-colored
Nighthawks and an exceptionally responsive Glossy Antshrike got our boat trip off to a great
start. As we paddled along our favorite forest stream, we were treated to great views of Blackchinned
and Dot-backed antbirds, Rufous Motmot, and point-blank studies of a perched Greenand-rufous
Kingfisher. However, all of these paled in comparison to the stellar views of a Zigzag
Heron frozen like a bittern on its nest, no more than 15 feet away! If that were not enough, on our
return we were thrilled to watch a magnificent adult Agami Heron stalking for fish in the
shallows, followed in short order by a pair of enormous giant river otters that gave us wonderful
views and bid us farewell.
All too soon this fabulous trip was over, and as we flew back over the forest towards civilization,
I was already missing this unique paradise, and wondering what unexpected highlights next
year’s trip will bring!
Itinerary:
23 Jan: São Paulo to Brasilia, with afternoon birding excursion to Brasilia National Park.
24 Jan: After being bumped off our a.m. flight to PortoVelho, we relaxed in a five-star hotel and
saw some of the wonderful architecture. We flew in the afternoon to Porto Velho, where we
overnighted.
25: Jan: After an early breakfast, we boarded our private planes to fly on to Pousada Rio
Roosevelt.
26- 30 Jan: Five full days at this beautiful wilderness lodge, birding trails on either side of the
Rio Roosevelt and Rio Maderiniha. Mornings were normally spent birding forest trails, followed
by a few hours of free time after lunch before our afternoon boating excursions along lovely
forested streams.
31 Jan: Optional early a.m. birding before we flew back to Porto Velho; connecting with flights
via Brasilia onto São Paulo and international flights homebound.
1- Zigzag Heron
2- Crimson-bellied Parakeet
3- Sunbittern
TOP 5 birds (as voted by the group)
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Key
4- Dark-winged Trumpeter, Sand-colored Nighthawk tied.
By request, here is the list of delicious, freshly caught fish that were served at the lodge!
Surumbim (large striped catfish)
Jundia (Tiger catfish- the spotted one)
Corvina
* Heard only.
Important records/ poorly-known/ rarely seen species are in BOLD.
TINAMOUS (Tinamidae)
Gray Tinamou (Tinamus tao)*
Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) *
White-throated Tinamou (Tinamous guttatus) *
Cinereous Tinamou (Crypturellus cinereus)*
Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui) *
Undulated Tinamou (Crypturellus undulatus) *
Brazilian Tinamou (Crypturellus strigulosus) *
Variegated Tinamou (Crypturellus variegatus) *
CORMORANTS (Phalacrocorax)
Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus)
ANHINGAS (Anhingidae)
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
HERONS & EGRETS (Ardeidae)
Capped Heron (Pilherodias pileatus ) – Arguably the best-looking Neotropical heron after
Agami Heron, especially in breeding plumage. We were treated to superb studies.
Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi)
Striated Heron (Butorides striatus)
Agami Heron (Agamia agami) –Excellent studies of a spectacular adult along a forest
stream,
Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum)
Zigzag Heron (Zebrilus undulatus) – Stunning views of this rarely seen heron on its tiny
nest (with one white egg). We almost missed the well-camouflaged sub-adult, which froze
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like a bittern ! On two other occasions we flushed an adult and a colorful juvenile, which
perched briefly.
IBIS & SPOONBILLS (Threskiornithidae)
Green Ibis (Mesembrinbis cayennensis)
NEW WORLD VULTURES (Cathartidae)
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotos)
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (C. burrovianus) – This was a first record for the lodge.
Presumably, it was a bird commuting between large patches of campina inside the park.
King Vulture (Sarcoraphus papa) – Jim was our King Vulture spotter for sure!.
OSPREY (Pandionidae)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
HAWKS, KITES & EAGLES (Accipitridae)
Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)
Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea)
Great Black-Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga)
Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris)
Gray Hawk (Asturina nitida)
FALCONS & CARACARAS (Falconidae)
Black Caracara (Daptrius ater)
Red-throated Caracara (Ibycter americanus)
Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
Slaty-backed Forest- Falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus) *
Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)
GUANS & CHACHALACAS (Cracidae)
Spix’s Guan (Penelope jacquacu)
Red-throated Piping-Guan (Pipile cujubi)
Razor-billed Curassow (Mitu tuberosa) – Several wonderful close studies.
NEW WORLD QUAILS (Odontophoridae)
Starred Wood-Quail (Odontophorus stellatus)*
HOATZIN (Opisthocomidae)
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Hoatzin (Opsithocomus hoatzin) – Wwonderul views of this prehistoric looking bird.
TRUMPETERS (Psophiidae)
Dark-winged Trumpeter (Psophia viridis)
SUNBITTERN (Eurypygidae)
Sunbittern (Europyga helias) – Superb studies on multiple occasions. The cute little baby
on the nest was particularly nice.
PLOVERS AND LAPWING (Charadriidae)
Pied Plover (Vanellus cayanus)
Southern Lapwing (V. chilensis) –Porto Velho
Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris)
SANDPIPERS (Scolopacidae)
Spotted Sandpiper (Acticis macularia)
PIGEONS & DOVES (Columbidae)
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) – Porto Velho
Pale-vented Pigeon (Columba cayennensis)
Ruddy Pigeon (Columba subvinacea)
Common Ground-Dove (Columbina passerina)
Gray-fronted Dove (Leptotila rufaxilla)
White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi)
PARROTS & ALLIES (Psittacidae)
Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara araruna) – Stunning views.
Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)
Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloroptera)
Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severa)
Red-bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca manilata) – The close views we had of flocks swirling
around the rapids (coming to the rocks to eat algae) were spectacular.
Crimson-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata) – Wonderful views of some confiding flocks
feeding around the lodge.
Santarem Parakeet (Pyrrhura amazonum snethlagae) – Nice studies of this parakeet,
which has only recently been split from Painted Parakeet. Some authorities would go even
further, and would split the subspecies snethlagae as a separate species (= “Madeira
Parakeet”). At least for now, the A.O.U. is treating it as a subspecies of amazonum..
Golden-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris chrysopterus)
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Orange-cheeked Parrot (Pionopsitta barrabandi) *
Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus)
Kawall’s Parrot (Amazona kawalli) – Great looks at this poorly-known parrot, which was
first described from captive birds in 1976, and only confirmed in the wild in the early
1990’s.
CUCKOOS & ANIS (Cuculidae)
Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)
Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster)
Little Cuckoo (Piaya minuta) *
Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)
TYPICAL OWLS (Strigidae)
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii usta)* – Some authorities consider these
south-bank birds to be a separate species (“Southern Tawn-bellied Screech-Owl”) based on vocal
differences from birds north of the Amazon. The A.O.U. has not yet accepted the proposed split
due to inadequate geographic sampling and analysis.
Amazonian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium hardyi)
NIGHTJARS (Caprimulgidae)
Sand-colored Nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris) – Stunning studies of day- roosting birds
in a tree.
Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis)
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) – Small flocks foraging high over the forest and
river at dusk.
Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis climacocerca) – Nice daytime studies of roosting males.
SWIFTS (Apodidae)
White-collared Swift (Streptoprogne zonaris)
Gray-rumped Swift (Chaetura cinereiventris)
Pale-rumped Swift (Chaetura egregia)
Amazonian Swift (Chaetura viridipennis)
HUMMINGBIRDS (Trochilidae)
Needle-billed Hermit (Phaethornis philipii) – Brief, but close looks for some.
Reddish Hermit (P. ruber)
Grey-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus largipennis) – Leader only.
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
Crimson Topaz (Topaza pella) – Good looks at stunning males.
Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata)
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White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi)*
Black-eared Fairy (Heliothryx auritus)
TROGONS (Trogonidae)
Pavonine Quetzal (Pharomachrus pavoninus) *
Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus)
White-tailed Trogon (Trogon viridis)
Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus)*
Blue-crowned Trogon (Trogon curucui)
MOTMOT (Momotidae)
Rufous Motmot (Baryphtherngus martii) – Nice looks.
Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)
Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)
JACAMARS (Galbulidae)
Brown Jacamar (Brachygalba lugubris)*
Blue-cheeked Jacamar (Galbula cyanicollis) – Superb studies.
Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)
Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)
Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aurea)
KINGFISHER (Alcedinidae)
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona)
Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)
Green-and-rufous Kingfisher (Chloroceryle inda) – Superb studies of multiple perched birds.
American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)
PUFFBIRDS (Bucconidae)
White-necked Puffbird (Northarchus hyperrhynchus)*
Pied Puffbird (Notharchus tectus)*
Rufous-necked Puffbird (Malacoptila rufa) *
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
White-fronted Nunbird (Monasa morphoeus)
Swallow-wing (Puffbird) (Chelidoptera tenebrosa)
BARBETS & TOUCANS AND ARACARIS (Rampastidae)
Gould’s Toucanet (Selenidera gouldii) *
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Red-necked Aracari (Pteroglossus bitorquatus) *
Channel -billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus culminatus)
White-throated Toucan (Ramphastos toucanus cuvieri)
WOODPECKERS (Picidae)
Bar-breasted Piculet (Picumnus aurifrons)*
Yellow-throated Woodpecker (Piculus flavigula)*
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus)
Red-stained Woodpecker (Veniliornis affinis)
Ringed Woodpecker (Celeus torquatus)*
Scaly-breasted Woodpecker (Celeus grammicus)*
Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus)*
Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus)
Red-necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis) *
OVENBIRDS & WOODCREEPERS (Furnariidae)
Rufous-tailed Xenops (Xenops milleri)
Plain Xenops (Xenops minutus)
Striped Woodhaunter (Hyloctistes subulatus)*
Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner (Philydor erythrocercus)
Cinnamon-rumped Foliage-gleaner (Philydor pyrrhodes)* – Seen by leader only.
Para Foliage-gleaner (Automolus paraensis)
Buff-throated Foliage-gleaner (Automolus ochrolaemus)
Chestnut-winged Hookbill (Ancistrops strigilatus) *
Chestnut-crowned Foliage-gleaner (Automolus rufipileatus) *
Black-tailed Leaftosser (Sclerurus caudacutus)
White-chinned Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla merula)
Long-tailed Woodcreeper (Deconychura longicauda)
Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus transitivus) –
Amazonian Barred Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes certhia)
Wedge-billed Woodcreeper (Glyphorynchus spirurus inornatus)
Long-billed Woodcreeper (Nasica longirostris)*
Uniform Woodcreeper (Hylexetastes uniformis)
Straight-billed Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus picus)*
Striped Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus obsoletus)*
Buff-throated Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus guttatus)
Elegant Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus elegans)
Lineated Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes albolineatus madeirae)
Curve-billed Scythebill (Campylorhamphus procurvoides) *
TYPICAL ANTBIRDS (Thamnophilidae)
Fasciated Antshrike (Cymbilaimus lineatus)*
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Glossy Antshrike (Sakesphorus luctuosus) – Wonderful close studies of a responsive male.
White-shouldered Antshrike (Thamnophilus aethiops)*
Plain-winged Antshrike (Thamnophilus schistaceus)
Amazonian Antshrike (Thamnophilus amazonicus)
Natterer’s Slaty Antshrike (Thamnophilus stictocephalus)*
Spot-winged Antshrike (Pygiptila stellaris)
Saturnine Antshrike (Thamnomanes saturninus)*
Cinereous Antshrike (Thamnomanes caesius)
White-eyed Antwren (Epinecrophylla leucophthalma)*
Stipple-throated Antwren (Epinecrophylla haematonota)
Ornate Antwren (Epinecrophylla ornata)
Pygmy Antwren (Myrmotherula brachyura)*
Sclater’s Antwren (Myrmotherula sclateri)*
Amazonian Streaked-Antwren (Myrmotherula multostriata)
White-flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)*
Plain-throated Antwren (Myrmotherula hauxwelli)*
Gray Antwren (Myrmotherula menetriesii)
Long-winged Antwren (Myrmotherula longipennis)
ANTWREN SP NOVUM (Herpsilochmus sp. novum) – We enjoyed eye-level views of this
still-to-be-described Brazilian endemic.
Rufous-winged Antwren (Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus) *
White-fringed Antwren (Formicivora grisea)
Chestnut-winged Antwren (Terenura humeralis) *
Rufous-faced Antbird (Schistocichla rufifacies) – Recently split from Spot-winged Antbird
(Isler et al., 2007. Wilson J. Ornithology 119:53–70). This species is endemic to Brazil.
Spot-backed Antbird (Hylophylax naevius)
Dot-backed Antbird (Hylophylax punctulatus) – Stunning views!
Dot-winged Antwren (Microrhopias quixensis)
Gray Antbird (Cercomacra cinerascens)
Blackish Antbird (Cercomacra nigrescens)*
Black-faced Antbird (Myrmoborus myotherinus)
Spix’s Warbling-Antbird (Hypocnemis striata implicata) – Recently split from what used to be
called “Warbling Antbird: (Isler et al., 2007, Auk 124:11–28) .
WARBLING-ANTBIRD TAXON NOVUM (Hypocnemis sp. novum) – Great studies of
this endemic, which, because of vocal differences, will probably be described as a separate
species from other members of the complex.
Black- chinned Antbird (Hypocnemoides maculicauda)
Silvered Antbird (Sclatera naevia)
Chestnut-tailed Antbird (Myrmeciza hemimelaena taxon novum) – This population
appears to have some vocal differences from other members of the complex. Most likely, it
will be described as a new subspecies, although there is some chance that it might be
elevated to species-level.
Black-throated Antbird (Myrmeciza atrothorax)*
Ferruginous-backed Antbird (Myrmeciza ferruginea)*
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White-breasted Antbird (Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi) – Sspectacular studies of this great
Brazilan endemic at the various antswarms we encountered.
Scale-backed Antbird (Hylophylax poecilinota griseiventris) – This subspecies is likely to be
split from other Scale-backed Antbirds, based on vocal and plumage differences.
Black-spotted Bare-Eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata)* – Leader only.
ANTTHRUSHES & ANTPITTAS (Formicariidae)
Black-faced Antthrush (Formicarius analis)*
Rufous-capped Antthrush (Formicarius colma) – Excellent studies.
Variegated Antpitta (Grallaria varia) *
Hylopezus sp. novum – We tried so hard to see this new antpitta, but it just did not happen.
Thrush-like Antpitta (Myrmothera campanisona)*
GNATEATERS (Conopophagidae)
Chestnut-belted Gnateater (Conopophaga aurita) – Represented in this region by the
endemic subspecies snethlagae, which is an excellent candidate to be split off as a distinct
species. We had great looks.
TAPACULO (Rhinocryptidae)
Rusty-belted Tapaculo (Liosceles thoracicus)*
COTINGAS (Cotingidiae)
Pompadour Cotinga (Xipholena punicea)
Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans)*
Spangled Cotinga (Cotinga cayana)
Bare-necked Fruitcrow (Gymnoderus foetidus)
MANAKINS (Pipridae)
Band-tailed Manakin (Pipra fasiicauda)*
Red-headed Manakin (Pipra rubrocapilla)
Snow-capped Manakin (Pipra nattereri)* – Alas, leader only.
Black Manakin (Xenopipo atronitens)*
Flame-crested Manakin (Heterocercus linteatus)*
Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin (Tyranneutes stolzmanni)*
Wing-barred Manakin (Piprites chloris)*
Thrush-like Schiffornis (Schiffornis turdinus)
TYRANT FLYCATCHERS (Tyrannidae)
Drab Water-Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis)
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Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannnus melancholicus)
Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) – Brasilia
Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius)
Dusky-chested Flycatcher (Myiozetetes luteiventris)*
Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)
Bright-rumped Attila (Attila spadiceus)*
Grayish Mourner (Rhytipterna simplex) *
Short-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox)
Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer)*
Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher (Terenotriccus erythrurus)
Golden-crowned Spadebill (Platyrinchus coronatus)
White-crested Spadebill (Platyrinchus platyrinchus) *
Grey-crowned Flycatcher (Tolmomyias poliocephalus)
Yellow-margined Flycatcher (Tolmomyias assimilis) *
Yellow-breasted Flycatcher (Tolmomyias flaviventris)
Rufous-tailed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon ruficauda)*
Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum)*
Spotted Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum maculatum)
Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher (Poecilotriccus senex) – This very poorly-known bird was
only rediscovered at Borba in 1993, after having previously been known only from the
holotype, which was collected in the same locality in the 1830s. Only a relative handful of
people have ever seen this bird.
Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis ecaudatus)*
Zimmer’s Tody-Tyrant (Hermitriccus minimus)*
Snethlage’s Tody-Tyrant (Hemitriccus minor)*
Forest Elaenia (Myiopagis gaimardii)*
Gray Elaenia (Myiopagis caniceps)*
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum)*
Slender-footed Tyrannulet (Zimmerius gracilipes) *
Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet (Tyrannulus elatus)
White-lored Tyrannulet (Ornithion inerme) *
Sepia-capped Flycatcher (Leptopogon amaurocephalus)*
Ochre-bellied Flycatcher (Mionectes oleagineus) *
Ringed Antpipit (Corythopis torquatus) *
Black-capped Becard (Pachyramphus marginatus)
GNATWRENS & GNATCATCHERS (Sylviidae)
Long-billed Gnatwren (Ramphocaenus melanurus)
Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea)
SWALLOWS & MARTINS (Hirundinidae)
Gray-breasted Martin (Prognechalybea)
Blue-and-white Swallow (Notiochelidon cyanoleuca) – Brasilia
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White-winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventer)
White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata)
Black-collared Swallow (Atticora melanoleuca)
White-thighed Swallow (Neochelidon tibialis)
WRENS (Troglodytidae)
Tooth-billed Wren (Odontorchilus cinereus) *
Buff-breasted Wren (Thryothorus leucotis)*
Moustached Wren (Thryothorus genibarbis)*
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)
Southern Nightingale Wren (Microcerculus marginatus)*
Musician Wren (Cyphorhinus arada interposita) – Great studies of this marvelous
songster .
MOCKINGBIRDS (Mimidae)
Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Mimus saturninus) – Brasilia
THRUSHES (Turdidae)
Lawrence’s Thrush (Turdus lawrencii) *
Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas) – Brasilia
Rufous-bellied Thrush (T. rufiventris) – Brasilia
White-necked Thrush (Turdus albicollis)*
GNATCATCHERS (Polioptilidae)
Long-billed Gnatwren (Ramphocaenus melanurus)*
CROWS, JAYS & MAGPIES (Corvidae)
Plush-crested Jay (Cyanocorax chrysops)*
VIREOS & ALLIES (Vireonidae)
Rufous-browed Peppershrike (Cyclarhis gujanensis)*
Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius leucotis)*
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
Grey-chested Greenlet (Hylophilus semicinereus)*
Buff-cheeked Greenlet (Hylophilus muscicapinus)
SISKINS, CROSSBILLS & ALLIES (Fringillidae)
Rufous-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia rufiventris)*
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Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica) *
WARBLERS (Parulidae)
Buff-rumped Warbler (Basileuterus fulvicauda)
Rose-breasted Chat (Granatellus pelzelni) *
BANAQUIT (Coerebidae)
Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola) *
TANAGERS & ALLIES (Thraupidae)
Purple Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caerulea)
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana)
Black-faced Dacnis (Dacnis lineata)
Yellow-bellied Dacnis (Dacnis flaviventer)
Swallow-Tanager (Tersina viridis)
Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana)
Masked Tanager (Tangara nigrocincta)
Dotted Tanager (Tangar varia) *
Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)
Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo)
Red-billed Pied-Tanager (Lamprospiza melanoleuca)
BUNTINGS, SPARROWS & ALLIES (Emberizidae)
Blue-black Grassquit (Voltinia jacarina)
Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis)
Lesser Seedfinch (Oryzoborus angolensis)
Pectoral Sparrow (Arremon taciturnus)
Yellow-browed Sparrow (Ammodramus aurifrons)
Chestnut- bellied Seedeater (Sporophila castaneiventris)*
Yellow-bellied Seedater (Sporophila nigricollis)
Variable Seedeater (Sporophila americana)
SATATORS, CARDINALS & ALLIES (Cardinalidae)
Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus)
Slate-colored Grosbeak (Saltator grossus) *
Blue-black Grosbeak (Cyanocompsa cyanoides)*
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TROUPIALS & ALLIES (Icteridae)
Olive Oropendola (Psarocolius bifasciatus)
Green Oropendola (Psarocolius viridis)
Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela)
Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis) – Brasilia
Mammals etc.
Red-faced Spider Monkey (Ateles paniscus chamek)
Brown Capuchin Monkey (Cebus apella)
White-fronted Capuchin Monkey (Cebus Albifrons) – Seen daily by the lodge bungalows.
Prince Bernhard’s Titi Monkey (Callicebus bernardi) – Stunning studies of this lovely
primate, which was only described in 2002! They were as inquisitive to see us as we were to
see them! A highlight of the trip for many.
Madeira Squirrel Monkey (Samiri ustus) – Another endemic primate.
White-nosed Bearded Saki Monkey (Chiropotes albinasus) – This primate, which was named
from faded museum specimens, actually has a bright pinkish-red nose in life.
Brazilian Saki Monkey (Pithacia irrorata) – This rarely seen primate was a nice find.
howler monkey sp. ? (Alouatta sp.) – heard only
Giant River Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) – Always a great treat to see these, the world’s
largest otter!
Collared Peccary (Tayassu tajacu) – Almost too close for comfort to Kay!.
Black-rumped Agouti (Dasyprocta prymnolopha)
Fishing Bat (Noctillo sp.)
Long-nosed Bat (Rhynchonycteris naso)
Black Caiman – This4-meter-long giant put on a breathtaking show while it fed within feet of
us.
Ameiva ameiva (lizard)
Blue Morpho
Owl Butterfly
Helicopter Damselfly
Tree Frogs
Leaf litter toad
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