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Field Guides Tour Report

RAINFOREST & SAVANNA: ALTA FLORESTA & THE N. PANTANAL

Jun 17, 2011 to Jul 3, 2011

Bret Whitney & Marcelo Padua

Two Brown Jacamars seen nicely from one of our boat tripsalong the Cristalino (Photo by guide Bret Whitney)

Our tour got off to a great start with a visit to Chapada dosGuimaraes, where late-afternoon light perfectly illuminated themassive red-rock cliffs capped with cerrado woodland and scrub.One of the first birds we saw as a group, next morning, was asinging Pheasant Cuckoo, always a crowd-and-guide-pleaser.Many birds in these habitats were quite different from thoseencountered in rainforests around Alta Floresta and later, in thePantanal. Highlights included excellent views of Curl-crested Jays,a rowdy group of White Woodpeckers, a surprised RufousNightjar during the day, very close Rusty-backed Antwrens andRufous-winged Antshrikes, a close encounter with Sharp-tailedStreamcreeper, both species of suiriri flycatchers for convenientcomparison, and a handsome male Coal-crested Finch. We alsohad fine views of a Spot-backed Puffbird, the first of a FieldGuides record-breaking 13 species of puffbirds we would recordon the trip (Collared being heard only, darn it)!! Conditions weredrier than usual, so there was little song and no response at allfrom regulars like Collared Crescentchest, and no flowers forhummers.

The Harpy Eagle nest near the hotel in Alta Floresta was inactive or just starting to show sign of the birds' presence. On theway to the Cristalino Jungle Lodge, all four of the regular specialties of Mauritia palm groves performed beautifully for usin short order: Red-bellied Macaw, Fork-tailed Palm-Swift, Point-tailed Palmcreeper, and Sulphury Flycatcher. Our six dayson the Cristalino was a fabulous birding time, highlighted by dawn ascents of the two high canopy towers. On our firstmorning, atop the newly opened tower across the Cristalino from the lodge, we called in a singing Dotted Tanager -- one ofthe most difficult Tangara tanagers to come by anywhere -- documenting a new species for the area list. Activity wasgenerally excellent and we enjoyed eye-level (or below!) views of dozens of birds up there. Special mention must go toCurl-crested Aracaris and Black-girdled Barbets, oh, and Kawall's Parrots, which put in much-appreciated appearances. Aweakly active army ant swarm on the ground nearby provided our only encounter with raiding ants and, by extension,several species of ant-following birds, particularly Bare-eyed Antbird, although Black-banded and Uniform woodcreepersshowed well. Generally dry conditions were relieved by one brief rain during our visit, but the dearth of flowers in the forestwas remarkable (virtually no hermits!) and even the rocky serras were more starkly desiccated than normal. One really finebird that responded well to our recording was a Cryptic Forest-Falcon, after Marcelo knocked on its door! Boat excursionsalong the Cristalino were always fun, and sightings of large macaws, Brazilian Tapir (so close!), Razor-billed Curassow,Sunbitterns, Brown Jacamars, and a large, dead Anaconda were especially memorable; one evening we convinced a pair ofLong-tailed Potoos to drift overhead against the starry sky above the river. The rhythm of days on the Cristalino was soenjoyable, it was hard to pack up for the trip to the Pantanal... but we sure were happy when we got there!

For the fourth year in a row now, we have managed to arrive at the Pantanal just as a southern cold front is on the way out.This makes for absolutely perfect birding conditions: temperatures are a good 10 degrees lower than usual and the birds andanimals are out in abundance as the sunshine returns over the course of a couple of days. It was perfect! The openlandscapes of the Pantanal make birding so much easier than the tall, often dark interior of the rainforest, andEVERYTHING is different, from the bugs and plants to the birds and mammals! Amazing creatures like Hyacinth Macaws,Jabirus, Nacunda Nighthawks, masses of ibises, herons, storks, woodpeckers, ovenbirds, finches, and blackbirds, were seenevery day, if not quite every hour of every day! AND WE SAW A JAGUAR!! The massive beast slipped away just beforewe got the boats stopped to watch for it but, most fortunately for us and a couple of other groups of tourists waiting nearby,he (gender verified from behind) eased back into view an hour later, then settled down for a rest on the riverbank as athousand shutter-clicks sounded from all sides. He was completely at ease, not at all concerned with our presence (we

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watched from about 50 yards away), but ambled off to another spot along the water after about a half-hour. We were all justgiggling with delight, it was a wonderful experience. It was also really cool to see Giant Otters that morning, and the cross-river flight of Blue-throated Piping-Guans was pretty spectacular -- but the Jag reigned supreme. Little-bitty birds were bigin our Pantanal smiles, too, especially Subtropical Doarditos and a fine male Bearded Tachuri. Right toward the end of thetrip we had fantastic looks at a rich-buff Collared Forest-Falcon, and we finally picked up our first Maguari Stork (none tobe found along the too-dry Transpantaneira!) as we headed back to Cuiaba.

We had a really fun time birding together as a group, and shared many fine experiences along the way, through our threehighly varied tour venues. It's hard to beat the combo of Alta Floresta and the Pantanal for a two-week birding tour inBrazil! Thanks so much to all of you for coming with us. Marcelo and I look forward to seeing you for more of Brazil soon!

Grandes abraços para todos voces -- Bretche

We have more information about this itinerary and future departures on our web page for Rainforest & Savanna: AltaFloresta & the Northern Pantanal.

KEYS FOR THIS LISTOne of the following keys may be shown in brackets for individual species as appropriate: * = heard only, I = introduced, E= endemic, N = nesting, a = austral migrant, b = boreal migrant

BIRDSRheidae (Rheas)

(Rhea americana) – M

Tinamidae (Tinamous) (Crypturellus undulatus) – One was seen very nicely in the Pantanal!

(Crypturellus strigulosus) – Super-quiet this dry trip -- we heard it only once! [*] (Crypturellus variegatus) [*]

(Crypturellus parvirostris) [*]

Anhimidae (Screamers) (Chauna torquata)

Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) (Dendrocygna autumnalis)

(Cairina moschata)

Cracidae (Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows) (Ortalis canicollis) – Almost toooo many.

(Ortalis guttata) [*] (Penelope jacquacu) – Several good sightings this trip.

(Penelope ochrogaster) – Ditto that remark, more seen than usual. (Pipile cumanensis) – All or almost all of the birds in the Pantanal are hybrids

between Blue-throated (some in the Pantanal) and Red-throated (which we saw lots of on the Cristalino), which is whythey're all sometimes lumped as Common Piping-Guan.

(Pipile cujubi) (Mitu tuberosum) – A couple of fine encounters with these regal birds.

(Crax fasciolata) – A trio was seen frequently around the Cristalino Jungle Lodge, and therewere lots in the Pantanal.

Ciconiidae (Storks) (Ciconia maguari)

(Jabiru mycteria) – Pairs on nests against bright-blue skies are strong memories of the Pantanal.

GREATER RHEA

UNDULATED TINAMOUBRAZILIAN TINAMOUVARIEGATED TINAMOUSMALL-BILLED TINAMOU

SOUTHERN SCREAMER

BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCKMUSCOVY DUCK

CHACO CHACHALACASPECKLED CHACHALACASPIX'S GUANCHESTNUT-BELLIED GUANBLUE-THROATED PIPING-GUAN

RED-THROATED PIPING-GUANRAZOR-BILLED CURASSOWBARE-FACED CURASSOW

MAGUARI STORKJABIRU


Sunbittern along the Cristalino (Photo by guide MarceloPadua)

(Mycteria americana)

Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and Shags) (Phalacrocorax brasilianus)

Anhingidae (Anhingas) (Anhinga anhinga)

Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns) (Zebrilus undulatus) – Great luck (and Sebastiao!) was with dona Judy and dona Barbara on their solo

afternoon boat excursion, when they saw a Zigzag and probably an Agami right along the main river course -- reallyneat!

(Ixobrychus exilis) (Tigrisoma lineatum)

(Ardea cocoi) (Ardea alba) (Egretta thula)

(Egretta caerulea) (Bubulcus ibis)

(Butorides striata) (Agamia agami)

(Syrigma sibilatrix) (Pilherodius pileatus)

(Nycticorax nycticorax) (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills) (Mesembrinibis cayennensis) – Wow, some of

them actually looked very GREEN in ideal light! (Phimosus infuscatus) (Theristicus caerulescens)

(Theristicus caudatus) (Platalea ajaja)

Cathartidae (New World Vultures) (Coragyps atratus)

(Cathartes aura) (Cathartes burrovianus)

(Cathartes melambrotus) (Sarcoramphus papa) – Several sightings

Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites) (Elanoides forficatus) – Mike spotted a couple of real high-soarers at Alta Floresta; we saw

only one other on the trip. (Rostrhamus sociabilis) – Massive numbers in the Pantanal this year.

(Harpagus bidentatus) (Ictinia plumbea)

(Busarellus nigricollis) (Accipiter superciliosus) – One adult from the new tower stayed for scope views, but it was a long ways off.

(Geranospiza caerulescens gracilis) (Buteogallus urubitinga)

(Buteogallus meridionalis) (Buteo magnirostris)

WOOD STORK

NEOTROPIC CORMORANT

ANHINGA

ZIGZAG HERON

LEAST BITTERNRUFESCENT TIGER-HERONCOCOI HERONGREAT EGRETSNOWY EGRETLITTLE BLUE HERONCATTLE EGRETSTRIATED HERONAGAMI HERONWHISTLING HERONCAPPED HERONBLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONBOAT-BILLED HERON

GREEN IBIS

BARE-FACED IBISPLUMBEOUS IBISBUFF-NECKED IBISROSEATE SPOONBILL

BLACK VULTURETURKEY VULTURELESSER YELLOW-HEADED VULTUREGREATER YELLOW-HEADED VULTUREKING VULTURE

SWALLOW-TAILED KITE

SNAIL KITEDOUBLE-TOOTHED KITEPLUMBEOUS KITEBLACK-COLLARED HAWKTINY HAWKCRANE HAWK (BANDED)GREAT BLACK-HAWKSAVANNA HAWKROADSIDE HAWK


A Curl-crested Aracari seen well from oneof the canopy towers (Photo by guide

Marcelo Padua)

(Buteo nitidus) (Buteo brachyurus) (Buteo albicaudatus)

Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras) (Micrastur ruficollis) [*] (Micrastur mintoni) – It was great to see this

one, even watched it in the scope for a couple of minutes. (Micrastur semitorquatus)

(Daptrius ater) (Ibycter americanus)

(Caracara plancus) (Milvago chimachima)

(Herpetotheres cachinnans) (Falco sparverius) (Falco femoralis)

(Falco rufigularis) – One eating a foliage-gleaner type bird(possibly a Chestnut-winged Hookbill) was fun to watch.

Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots) (Laterallus exilis) [*]

(Aramides cajanea) (Anurolimnas viridis) [*]

(Porzana albicollis) [*] (Porphyrio martinica)

Eurypygidae (Sunbittern) (Eurypyga helias)

Aramidae (Limpkin) (Aramus guarauna)

Cariamidae (Seriemas) (Cariama cristata)

Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings) (Vanellus cayanus)

(Vanellus chilensis) (Charadrius collaris)

Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) (Himantopus mexicanus melanurus)

Jacanidae (Jacanas) (Jacana jacana)

Laridae (Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers) (Sternula superciliaris)

(Phaetusa simplex) (Rynchops niger)

Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) (Columba livia)

(Patagioenas cayennensis) (Patagioenas picazuro)

(Patagioenas plumbea)

GRAY HAWKSHORT-TAILED HAWKWHITE-TAILED HAWK

BARRED FOREST-FALCONCRYPTIC FOREST-FALCON

COLLARED FOREST-FALCONBLACK CARACARARED-THROATED CARACARASOUTHERN CARACARAYELLOW-HEADED CARACARALAUGHING FALCONAMERICAN KESTRELAPLOMADO FALCONBAT FALCON

GRAY-BREASTED CRAKEGRAY-NECKED WOOD-RAILRUSSET-CROWNED CRAKEASH-THROATED CRAKEPURPLE GALLINULE

SUNBITTERN

LIMPKIN

RED-LEGGED SERIEMA

PIED LAPWINGSOUTHERN LAPWINGCOLLARED PLOVER

BLACK-NECKED STILT (WHITE-BACKED)

WATTLED JACANA

YELLOW-BILLED TERNLARGE-BILLED TERNBLACK SKIMMER

ROCK PIGEONPALE-VENTED PIGEONPICAZURO PIGEONPLUMBEOUS PIGEON


A Jabiru on a nest at sunset in the Pantanal (Photo by guide Bret Whitney)

(Patagioenas subvinacea) (Zenaida auriculata)

(Columbina talpacoti)

(Columbina squammata) (Columbina picui) (Claravis pretiosa)

(Uropelia campestris) (Leptotila verreauxi)

(Leptotila rufaxilla)

Psittacidae (Parrots) (Pyrrhura perlata) – Quite a few good sightings this year. (Pyrrhura picta microtera) – Many fewer around than usual.

(Myiopsitta monachus) – Massive stick nests, often built beneath Jabiru nests, were amazingstructures.

(Aratinga acuticaudata) (Aratinga leucophthalma)

(Aratinga aurea) (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) – What a thrill to see these magnificent birds, whether perched or in

flight. It is simply one of the world's great birds. (Ara severus)

(Ara chloropterus) – Good numbers of all macaws this year, though Blue-and-yellows werescarcer than usual.

(Ara macao) (Ara ararauna)

(Orthopsittaca manilata) (Primolius maracana) [*]

(Primolius auricollis) (Diopsittaca nobilis) (Forpus modestus)

(Brotogeris chiriri) (Brotogeris chrysoptera)

(Pionites leucogaster) – Three that came into the trees very close around the tower one werein such strong morning light that it bothered my eyes to look straight at them with binoculars!

(Pyrilia barrabandi) (Pionus menstruus)

RUDDY PIGEONEARED DOVERUDDY GROUND-DOVE

SCALED DOVEPICUI GROUND-DOVEBLUE GROUND-DOVELONG-TAILED GROUND-DOVEWHITE-TIPPED DOVEGRAY-FRONTED DOVE

CRIMSON-BELLIED PARAKEETPAINTED PARAKEET (PAINTED)MONK PARAKEET

BLUE-CROWNED PARAKEETWHITE-EYED PARAKEETPEACH-FRONTED PARAKEETHYACINTH MACAW

CHESTNUT-FRONTED MACAWRED-AND-GREEN MACAW

SCARLET MACAWBLUE-AND-YELLOW MACAWRED-BELLIED MACAWBLUE-WINGED MACAWYELLOW-COLLARED MACAWRED-SHOULDERED MACAWDUSKY-BILLED PARROTLETYELLOW-CHEVRONED PARAKEETGOLDEN-WINGED PARAKEETWHITE-BELLIED PARROT

ORANGE-CHEEKED PARROTBLUE-HEADED PARROT


Our group birding atop the Serra trail (Photo by guide BretWhitney)

(Pionus maximiliani) – Distinctive, eye-ringed subspecies P. m. siy. When someone getsaround to looking at the molecules of this group, this one is sure to be split as a species.

(Amazona aestiva) (Amazona kawalli)

(Amazona amazonica) (Amazona farinosa)

(Amazona ochrocephala) (Deroptyus accipitrinus)

Cuculidae (Cuckoos) (Coccycua minuta)

(Piaya cayana) (Piaya melanogaster) – A couple

of nice sightings of this attractive bird. (Guira guira) – Lots of these gangsters,

mainly in the Pantanal. (Tapera naevia)

(Dromococcyx phasianellus) – Yip YipYip! always great to see this one well.

(Crotophaga major) (Crotophaga ani)

Strigidae (Owls) (Megascops choliba) – A nice

view of one in the Pantanal.

(Megascops watsonii usta) [*] (Lophostrix cristata) [*]

(Pulsatrix perspicillata) (Bubo virginianus) – An adult on its

nest, for the second year in a row. (Glaucidium hardyi) – A grteat

spot by Marianne led to good scope studies for all of us. (Glaucidium brasilianum) – Once again, it was dona Marianna that first picked up a

singing Ferruginous P-O for us. No, not Post Office. (Athene cunicularia)

Caprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies) (Lurocalis semitorquatus)

(Podager nacunda) – Hundreds in the Pantanal, always exciting to see. (Nyctidromus albicollis) – Several seen, including one strongly rufous individual.

(Caprimulgus rufus) – Excellent scope studies of a male flushed from its day roost in dry woodland;not an "expected" species on this tour.

(Caprimulgus nigrescens) (Hydropsalis climacocerca) – It was especially neat to find a nest on an island in the

Teles Pires.

Nyctibiidae (Potoos) (Nyctibius grandis) – A couple of nice sightings, especially the one spotted sitting overhead by dona

Carol! (Nyctibius aethereus) – Thanks to Jorge, who had their adress ;)

(Nyctibius griseus)

Apodidae (Swifts)

SCALY-HEADED PARROT

BLUE-FRONTED PARROTKAWALL'S PARROTORANGE-WINGED PARROTMEALY PARROTYELLOW-CROWNED PARROTRED-FAN PARROT

LITTLE CUCKOOSQUIRREL CUCKOOBLACK-BELLIED CUCKOO

GUIRA CUCKOO

STRIPED CUCKOOPHEASANT CUCKOO

GREATER ANISMOOTH-BILLED ANI

TROPICAL SCREECH-OWL

TAWNY-BELLIED SCREECH-OWL (AUSTRAL)

CRESTED OWLSPECTACLED OWLGREAT HORNED OWL

AMAZONIAN PYGMY-OWL

FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL

BURROWING OWL

SHORT-TAILED NIGHTHAWKNACUNDA NIGHTHAWKCOMMON PAURAQUERUFOUS NIGHTJAR

BLACKISH NIGHTJARLADDER-TAILED NIGHTJAR

GREAT POTOO

LONG-TAILED POTOOCOMMON POTOO


Cocoi Heron (Photo by guide Bret Whitney)

(Chaetura viridipennis) (Chaetura brachyura) (Chaetura cinereiventris)

(Chaetura egregia) (Panyptila

cayennensis) (Tachornis squamata) –

Muchos, including some going into nests in Mauritiapalms (of course!).

Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) (Florisuga mellivora)

(Phaethornis superciliosus) (Phaethornis subochraceus)

– A couple of nice views of this rather scarce hermit, inthe Pantanal.

(Heliothryx auritus) (Polytmus

guainumbi) (Anthracothorax

nigricollis) (Lophornis magnificus) – Two

seen well near Chapada, where seldom reported. (Heliomaster

longirostris) (Calliphlox amethystina) –

This little gem was seen well a couple of times. (Campylopterus

largipennis) (Eupetomena macroura)

(Thalurania furcata) (Amazilia versicolor)

(Amazilia fimbriata) (Hylocharis sapphirina)

(Hylocharis cyanus) (Hylocharis chrysura)

Trogonidae (Trogons) (Trogon melanurus) (Trogon viridis)

(Trogon ramonianus) (Trogon curucui) – An especially fine views of this beautiful trogon on the rocky serra.

(Trogon rufus) (Trogon collaris) [*]

Momotidae (Motmots) (Momotus momota)

(Baryphthengus martii) [*]

Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) (Megaceryle torquata)

(Chloroceryle amazona) (Chloroceryle americana)

AMAZONIAN SWIFTSHORT-TAILED SWIFTGRAY-RUMPED SWIFTPALE-RUMPED SWIFTLESSER SWALLOW-TAILED SWIFT

FORK-TAILED PALM-SWIFT

WHITE-NECKED JACOBINLONG-TAILED HERMITBUFF-BELLIED HERMIT

BLACK-EARED FAIRYWHITE-TAILED GOLDENTHROAT

BLACK-THROATED MANGO

FRILLED COQUETTE

LONG-BILLED STARTHROAT

AMETHYST WOODSTAR

GRAY-BREASTED SABREWING

SWALLOW-TAILED HUMMINGBIRDFORK-TAILED WOODNYMPHVERSICOLORED EMERALDGLITTERING-THROATED EMERALDRUFOUS-THROATED SAPPHIREWHITE-CHINNED SAPPHIREGILDED HUMMINGBIRD

BLACK-TAILED TROGONGREEN-BACKED TROGONAMAZONIAN TROGONBLUE-CROWNED TROGONBLACK-THROATED TROGONCOLLARED TROGON

AMAZONIAN MOTMOTRUFOUS MOTMOT

RINGED KINGFISHERAMAZON KINGFISHERGREEN KINGFISHER


(Chloroceryle inda) – Excellent, close views of a male that responded well to ourrecording.

(Chloroceryle aenea) – Martin made an excellent spot for our first view, at Piuval,and another came in nicely to recordings a few days later.

Bucconidae (Puffbirds) (Notharchus hyperrhynchus) (Notharchus ordii) – Yes! A rather distant pair sat still (as puffbirds do so well!) for

prolonged scope viewing. (Notharchus tectus) – Whew, barely got this one (usualy among the easier puffbirds on this trip) -- just

one sighting. (Bucco tamatia) – Wonderful studies atop the serra.

(Bucco capensis) [*] (Nystalus striolatus torridus)

(Nystalus chacuru) – This and the next species came early in the trip, in cerrados aroundChapada.

(Nystalus maculatus) (Malacoptila rufa) – It sook some perseverance, but we finally dug one up for good

scope views. (Nonnula ruficapilla) – Also seen super-well this trip.

(Monasa nigrifrons) (Monasa morphoeus)

(Chelidoptera tenebrosa)

Galbulidae (Jacamars) (Brachygalba lugubris melanosterna) – Right where they were supposed to be!

(Galbula cyanicollis) – A couple of fine sightings of this understory beauty. (Galbula ruficauda)

(Galbula leucogastra) – With some effort -- success in pulling one up to bare branches along theriver.

(Galbula dea) – Several good sightings. (Jacamerops aureus)

Capitonidae (New World Barbets) (Capito dayi) – Dona Lynn first spotted a pair from atop the new tower, and they eventually

provided very nice views.

Ramphastidae (Toucans) (Pteroglossus inscriptus)

(Pteroglossus aracari) (Pteroglossus castanotis)

(Pteroglossus beauharnaesii) – Fabulous birds! (Pteroglossus bitorquatus) – Also seen really well, though fewer than normal.

(Selenidera gouldii) – One good view of a pair. (Ramphastos toco) – Muchos of these big honkers in the Pantanal.

(Ramphastos tucanus cuvieri) (Ramphastos vitellinus)

Picidae (Woodpeckers) (Picumnus aurifrons) – A family of three provided good views near the end of our stay on

the Cristalino. (Picumnus albosquamatus) – Several times; a handsomely patterned little bird.

(Melanerpes candidus)

GREEN-AND-RUFOUS KINGFISHER

AMERICAN PYGMY KINGFISHER

WHITE-NECKED PUFFBIRDBROWN-BANDED PUFFBIRD

PIED PUFFBIRD

SPOTTED PUFFBIRDCOLLARED PUFFBIRDSTRIOLATED PUFFBIRDWHITE-EARED PUFFBIRD

SPOT-BACKED PUFFBIRDRUFOUS-NECKED PUFFBIRD

RUFOUS-CAPPED NUNLETBLACK-FRONTED NUNBIRDWHITE-FRONTED NUNBIRDSWALLOW-WINGED PUFFBIRD

BROWN JACAMARBLUE-CHEEKED JACAMARRUFOUS-TAILED JACAMARBRONZY JACAMAR

PARADISE JACAMARGREAT JACAMAR

BLACK-GIRDLED BARBET

LETTERED ARACARIBLACK-NECKED ARACARICHESTNUT-EARED ARACARICURL-CRESTED ARACARIRED-NECKED ARACARIGOULD'S TOUCANETTOCO TOUCANWHITE-THROATED TOUCANCHANNEL-BILLED TOUCAN

BAR-BREASTED PICULET

WHITE-WEDGED PICULETWHITE WOODPECKER


(Melanerpes cruentatus) (Veniliornis passerinus)

(Veniliornis affinis) (Piculus flavigula) – It's kinda hard to spend nearly a week on the Cristalino

without seeing a Yelow-throated Woodpecker, be we managed to do it this trip ;) [*] (Piculus chrysochloros) (Colaptes melanochloros)

(Colaptes campestris) (Celeus elegans)

(Celeus lugubris) (Celeus flavus)

(Dryocopus lineatus) (Campephilus rubricollis) – Properly impressive woodpecker, this one.

(Campephilus melanoleucos)

Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers) (Sclerurus rufigularis) – One nice view; leaftossers were silent this time around.

(Furnarius leucopus) (Furnarius rufus)

(Schoeniophylax phryganophilus) – An impressive, duetting performance from these unusualspinetails.

(Synallaxis hypospodia) (Synallaxis cherriei) – Darn, just couldn't get it to move to a viewable spot

despite it being very close for nearly five minutes. [*] (Synallaxis albilora) – Unusually easy this time around, with multiple good views through

the Pantanal. (Cranioleuca vulpina)

(Cranioleuca gutturata) – One seen nicely, with patience, on the Cristalino. (Certhiaxis cinnamomeus)

(Phacellodomus rufifrons) [*] (Phacellodomus ruber)

(Pseudoseisura unirufa) – Entertaining views of these big guys several times. (Berlepschia rikeri)

(Ancistrops strigilatus) – We heard just one, and may have seen the reamins ofanother in the sharp little talons of a Bat Falcon. [*]

(Philydor ruficaudatum) – One good sighting; among the harder foliage-gleaners to produce on the Cristalino.

(Philydor erythrocercum) (Philydor pyrrhodes) – Close, once, but no appearance. [*]

(Anabazenops dorsalis) – Views of this one ranged from great to poor, but itstuck around for a few minutes and almost everyone had an identifiable view.

(Automolus ochrolaemus) – A nice view; often heard only. (Automolus rufipileatus) – Ditto that remark!

(Lochmias nematura) – Up close at Chapada, allowing almost everyone to see itvery well, but it didn't stay more than about 30 seconds...

(Xenops minutus) (Xenops rutilans)

(Certhiasomus stictolaemus) – One good view of this elusive understorywoodcreeper.

(Dendrocincla fuliginosa) (Dendrocincla merula) – A couple around the one antswarm we located this trip

YELLOW-TUFTED WOODPECKERLITTLE WOODPECKERRED-STAINED WOODPECKERYELLOW-THROATED WOODPECKER

GOLDEN-GREEN WOODPECKERGREEN-BARRED WOODPECKERCAMPO FLICKERCHESTNUT WOODPECKERPALE-CRESTED WOODPECKERCREAM-COLORED WOODPECKERLINEATED WOODPECKERRED-NECKED WOODPECKERCRIMSON-CRESTED WOODPECKER

SHORT-BILLED LEAFTOSSERPALE-LEGGED HORNERORUFOUS HORNEROCHOTOY SPINETAIL

CINEREOUS-BREASTED SPINETAILCHESTNUT-THROATED SPINETAIL

WHITE-LORED SPINETAIL

RUSTY-BACKED SPINETAILSPECKLED SPINETAILYELLOW-CHINNED SPINETAILRUFOUS-FRONTED THORNBIRDGREATER THORNBIRDRUFOUS CACHOLOTEPOINT-TAILED PALMCREEPERCHESTNUT-WINGED HOOKBILL

RUFOUS-TAILED FOLIAGE-GLEANER

RUFOUS-RUMPED FOLIAGE-GLEANERCINNAMON-RUMPED FOLIAGE-GLEANERDUSKY-CHEEKED FOLIAGE-GLEANER

BUFF-THROATED FOLIAGE-GLEANERCHESTNUT-CROWNED FOLIAGE-GLEANERSHARP-TAILED STREAMCREEPER

PLAIN XENOPSSTREAKED XENOPSSPOT-THROATED WOODCREEPER

PLAIN-BROWN WOODCREEPERWHITE-CHINNED WOODCREEPER


were "all she wrote". (Sittasomus griseicapillus)

(Glyphorynchus spirurus) (Nasica longirostris) [*]

(Dendrexetastes rufigula) – A pair seen well at Alta Floresta. (Hylexetastes perrotii uniformis) – One at the ant swarm was seen briefly

but well; a likely "re-split" as Uniform Woodcreeper from Guianan Red-billed. (Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus) [*]

(Xiphocolaptes major) – Superb views a couple of times in the Pantanal. (Dendrocolaptes certhia concolor) [*]

(Dendrocolaptes picumnus) – Another scarce (especially on the Cristalino)woodcreeper seen well at the ant swarm.

(Dendrocolaptes platyrostris) (Dendroplex picus)

(Xiphorhynchus obsoletus) (Xiphorhynchus elegans) – Only south/west of the Teles Pires.

(Xiphorhynchus spixii) – Replaces Elegant across the Tapajos/Teles Pires. (Xiphorhynchus guttatus) [*]

(Xiphorhynchus guttatus eytoni) – A couple of nicesightings; likely to be re-split (from Buff-throated) in the future.

(Lepidocolaptes angustirostris) (Lepidocolaptes albolineatus)

(Campylorhamphus trochilirostris) – Incredibly close studies of this fine bird, in thePantanal.

(Campylorhamphus procurvoides multostriatus) – Also seen very nicely a couple oftimes on the Cristalino.

Thamnophilidae (Typical Antbirds) (Cymbilaimus lineatus)

(Taraba major) (Sakesphorus luctuosus) – An impressive pair of antshrikes, crests way up! (Thamnophilus doliatus)

(Thamnophilus torquatus) (Thamnophilus palliatus) – We finally got one into good view, a beauty!

(Thamnophilus schistaceus) (Thamnophilus stictocephalus) – Good, tail-jiggling views atop the serra.

(Thamnophilus pelzelni) (Thamnophilus aethiops)

(Thamnophilus amazonicus) (Dysithamnus mentalis)

(Thamnomanes saturninus) [*] (Thamnomanes caesius)

(Pygiptila stellaris) (Epinecrophylla leucophthalma)

(Epinecrophylla ornata) (Myrmotherula brachyura)

(Myrmotherula sclateri) – This little canopy antwren is always tough to see well, but most goton it at least for a few seconds. I'll try to make it up to you on some future Amazonian foray, Don!

(Myrmotherula multostriata) (Myrmotherula hauxwelli)

OLIVACEOUS WOODCREEPERWEDGE-BILLED WOODCREEPERLONG-BILLED WOODCREEPERCINNAMON-THROATED WOODCREEPERRED-BILLED WOODCREEPER (UNIFORM)

STRONG-BILLED WOODCREEPERGREAT RUFOUS WOODCREEPERAMAZONIAN BARRED-WOODCREEPERBLACK-BANDED WOODCREEPER

PLANALTO WOODCREEPERSTRAIGHT-BILLED WOODCREEPERSTRIPED WOODCREEPERELEGANT WOODCREEPERSPIX'S WOODCREEPERBUFF-THROATED WOODCREEPERBUFF-THROATED WOODCREEPER (DUSKY-BILLED)

NARROW-BILLED WOODCREEPERLINEATED WOODCREEPERRED-BILLED SCYTHEBILL

CURVE-BILLED SCYTHEBILL

FASCIATED ANTSHRIKEGREAT ANTSHRIKEGLOSSY ANTSHRIKEBARRED ANTSHRIKERUFOUS-WINGED ANTSHRIKECHESTNUT-BACKED ANTSHRIKEPLAIN-WINGED ANTSHRIKENATTERER'S SLATY-ANTSHRIKEPLANALTO SLATY-ANTSHRIKEWHITE-SHOULDERED ANTSHRIKEAMAZONIAN ANTSHRIKEPLAIN ANTVIREOSATURNINE ANTSHRIKECINEREOUS ANTSHRIKESPOT-WINGED ANTSHRIKEWHITE-EYED ANTWRENORNATE ANTWRENPYGMY ANTWRENSCLATER'S ANTWREN

AMAZONIAN STREAKED-ANTWRENPLAIN-THROATED ANTWREN


(Myrmotherula axillaris) [*] (Myrmotherula longipennis) [*]

(Myrmotherula menetriesii) (Dichrozona cincta) [*]

(Herpsilochmus longirostris) (Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus)

(Microrhopias quixensis emiliae) (Formicivora grisea) (Formicivora melanogaster)

(Formicivora rufa) (Drymophila devillei)

(Cercomacra cinerascens) (Cercomacra nigrescens)

(Cercomacra melanaria) – A couple of fantastic views of this specialty. (Cercomacra manu) – Tricky, but most got it.

(Pyriglena leuconota) (Myrmoborus leucophrys)

(Myrmoborus myotherinus ochrolaema) (Hypocnemis striata) – Recently split, a member of the widespread Warbling Antbird

complex. (Hypocnemoides maculicauda)

(Sclateria naevia argentata) (Schistocichla rufifacies) – Dona Carol saw them best!

(Myrmeciza hemimelaena pallens) – A good view in Alta Floresta. (Myrmeciza atrothorax) [*]

(Rhegmatorhina gymnops) (Hylophylax naevius) [*]

(Hylophylax punctulatus) – Good views of this great little antbird -- but it took someconvincing to get him to show well.

(Willisornis poecilinotus nigrigula) – The taxaonmy of the Scale-backed Antbird complex is in flux: the name of the bird we saw will be Xingu Scale-backed Antbird, W. vidua,subspecies nigrigula (split from widespread Common Scale-backed Antbird, W. poecilinotus with its several subspecies)

Grallariidae (Antpittas) (Hylopezus macularius) – We had one singing consistently at fairly close range, but only Bret and

Sam managed to spot it before it slipped away... (Myrmothera campanisona) [*]

Conopophagidae (Gnateaters) (Conopophaga aurita snethlageae) – One really fine view of a male. C. a.

snethlageae is likely to be split from one or more members of the Chestnut-belted complex.

Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) (Ornithion inerme) [*]

(Camptostoma obsoletum) (Suiriri suiriri affinis) – Great comparative studies of this and the next species around Chapada.

(Suiriri islerorum) (Phaeomyias murina)

(Polystictus pectoralis) – Wow, right in the same spot as last year! Dona Marianna saw it pop upinto a bush as we broadcast the recording in hopes that it might be present...

(Pseudocolopteryx acutipennis) (Tyrannulus elatus)

WHITE-FLANKED ANTWRENLONG-WINGED ANTWRENGRAY ANTWRENBANDED ANTBIRDLARGE-BILLED ANTWRENRUFOUS-WINGED ANTWRENDOT-WINGED ANTWRENWHITE-FRINGED ANTWRENBLACK-BELLIED ANTWRENRUSTY-BACKED ANTWRENSTRIATED ANTBIRDGRAY ANTBIRDBLACKISH ANTBIRDMATO GROSSO ANTBIRDMANU ANTBIRDWHITE-BACKED FIRE-EYEWHITE-BROWED ANTBIRDBLACK-FACED ANTBIRDSPIX'S WARBLING-ANTBIRD

BAND-TAILED ANTBIRDSILVERED ANTBIRDRUFOUS-FACED ANTBIRDCHESTNUT-TAILED ANTBIRDBLACK-THROATED ANTBIRDBARE-EYED ANTBIRDSPOT-BACKED ANTBIRDDOT-BACKED ANTBIRD

SCALE-BACKED ANTBIRD (GRISEIVENTRIS)

SPOTTED ANTPITTA

THRUSH-LIKE ANTPITTA

CHESTNUT-BELTED GNATEATER

WHITE-LORED TYRANNULETSOUTHERN BEARDLESS-TYRANNULETSUIRIRI FLYCATCHERCHAPADA FLYCATCHERMOUSE-COLORED TYRANNULETBEARDED TACHURI

SUBTROPICAL DORADITOYELLOW-CROWNED TYRANNULET


(Myiopagis gaimardii) (Myiopagis caniceps)

(Elaenia flavogaster) [*] (Elaenia spectabilis)

(Elaenia cristata) – Excellent studies of this distinctive Elaenia around Chapada. (Elaenia chiriquensis)

(Leptopogon amaurocephalus) (Phyllomyias fasciatus) [*]

(Zimmerius gracilipes) (Sublegatus modestus)

(Inezia inornata) (Inezia subflava)

(Corythopis delalandi) – A elusive bird at Chapada allowed only fleeting views. (Euscarthmus meloryphus)

(Myiornis ecaudatus) – Marcelo called one of these tiny guys into great view forus.

(Lophotriccus galeatus) – Good views on the Cristalino side of the Teles Pires. (Hemitriccus minor) – Ons seen well by almost everyone on the Alta Floresta

(south/west) side of the Teles Pires, where it replaces Helmeted P-T. (Hemitriccus zosterops)

(Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer) (Hemitriccus minimus) [*]

(Poecilotriccus latirostris) – Seen nicely a couple of times. (Todirostrum maculatum) (Todirostrum cinereum) (Tolmomyias sulphurescens)

(Tolmomyias assimilis) (Tolmomyias poliocephalus) [*]

(Tolmomyias flaviventris) (Platyrinchus coronatus) – One seen fairly well by most of us.

(Platyrinchus platyrhynchos) – Good views of this one. (Terenotriccus erythrurus) – Some folks had a nice view of one on the Cristalino.

(Lathrotriccus euleri) [*] (Cnemotriccus fuscatus)

(Pyrocephalus rubinus) (Ochthornis littoralis)

(Satrapa icterophrys) – A couple of these attractive flycathers in the Pantanal. (Xolmis cinereus)

(Fluvicola albiventer) (Arundinicola leucocephala)

(Machetornis rixosa) (Ramphotrigon megacephalum) (Ramphotrigon ruficauda)

(Attila cinnamomeus) [*] (Attila bolivianus) [*]

(Attila spadiceus) [*] (Sirystes sibilator)

(Casiornis rufus) – Very nicely atop the serra. (Rhytipterna simplex)

FOREST ELAENIAGRAY ELAENIAYELLOW-BELLIED ELAENIALARGE ELAENIAPLAIN-CRESTED ELAENIALESSER ELAENIASEPIA-CAPPED FLYCATCHERPLANALTO TYRANNULETSLENDER-FOOTED TYRANNULETSOUTHERN SCRUB-FLYCATCHERPLAIN TYRANNULETAMAZONIAN TYRANNULETSOUTHERN ANTPIPITTAWNY-CROWNED PYGMY-TYRANTSHORT-TAILED PYGMY-TYRANT

HELMETED PYGMY-TYRANTSNETHLAGE'S TODY-TYRANT

WHITE-EYED TODY-TYRANTPEARLY-VENTED TODY-TYRANTZIMMER'S TODY-TYRANTRUSTY-FRONTED TODY-FLYCATCHERSPOTTED TODY-FLYCATCHERCOMMON TODY-FLYCATCHERYELLOW-OLIVE FLYCATCHERYELLOW-MARGINED FLYCATCHERGRAY-CROWNED FLYCATCHERYELLOW-BREASTED FLYCATCHERGOLDEN-CROWNED SPADEBILLWHITE-CRESTED SPADEBILLRUDDY-TAILED FLYCATCHEREULER'S FLYCATCHERFUSCOUS FLYCATCHERVERMILION FLYCATCHERDRAB WATER TYRANTYELLOW-BROWED TYRANTGRAY MONJITABLACK-BACKED WATER-TYRANTWHITE-HEADED MARSH TYRANTCATTLE TYRANTLARGE-HEADED FLATBILLRUFOUS-TAILED FLATBILLCINNAMON ATTILADULL-CAPPED ATTILABRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILASIRYSTESRUFOUS CASIORNISGRAYISH MOURNER


(Myiarchus ferox) (Myiarchus tyrannulus)

(Pitangus lictor) (Pitangus sulphuratus)

(Megarynchus pitangua) – Suellen spotted one for us near Alta Floresta, where itappears to be a scarce austral winterer.

(Myiozetetes cayanensis) (Myiodynastes maculatus)

(Legatus leucophaius) (Empidonomus varius)

(Empidonomus aurantioatrocristatus) (Tyrannopsis sulphurea)

(Tyrannus melancholicus)

Cotingidae (Cotingas) (Cephalopterus ornatus) – We spotted one along the Cristalino for a good view, but

that was all for this trip! (Cotinga cayana) – Some fine sightings of adult males, but somewhat fewer than normal (despite

viewsing from two towers this trip). (Lipaugus vociferans) – Quieter than normal, but we saw pihas well a couple of times.

(Xipholena punicea) – One from each of the two towers. (Gymnoderus foetidus) – Just a couple of individuals seen this year.

Pipridae (Manakins) (Tyranneutes stolzmanni)

(Machaeropterus pyrocephalus) – Seen well near Chapada! (Lepidothrix nattereri) – Pretty darned quiet at this season, but several folks did have one

good view of a singing adult male spotted by Marianne. (Antilophia galeata) – As Marcelo said, "Elvis is in the building!" It took him a while to show,

but he really did perform after finally deciding to come in. (Chiroxiphia pareola regina) [*]

(Heterocercus linteatus) – An excellent study of an adult male -- what a fantastic bird! (Pipra fasciicauda)

(Pipra rubrocapilla) (Piprites chloris) – A good view of this one (often gets away heard only).

Tityridae (Tityras and Allies) (Tityra inquisitor)

(Tityra semifasciata) (Schiffornis turdina) – A good view of one; few even heard this year.

(Laniocera hypopyrra) [*] (Iodopleura isabellae) – Jorge spotted them atop the serras for us.

(Pachyramphus viridis) – A fine adlut male showed well late in trip, in the Pantanal. (Pachyramphus marginatus) [*]

Vireonidae (Vireos) (Vireo olivaceus chivi)

(Hylophilus semicinereus) – One seen well at the Brown Jacamar spot on the Cristalino. (Hylophilus pectoralis) – Several good views in the Pantanal. (Hylophilus hypoxanthus)

(Hylophilus ochraceiceps) (Vireolanius leucotis) – Seen well a couple of times, from the towers.

SHORT-CRESTED FLYCATCHERBROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHERLESSER KISKADEEGREAT KISKADEEBOAT-BILLED FLYCATCHER

RUSTY-MARGINED FLYCATCHERSTREAKED FLYCATCHERPIRATIC FLYCATCHERVARIEGATED FLYCATCHERCROWNED SLATY FLYCATCHERSULPHURY FLYCATCHERTROPICAL KINGBIRD

AMAZONIAN UMBRELLABIRD

SPANGLED COTINGA

SCREAMING PIHAPOMPADOUR COTINGABARE-NECKED FRUITCROW

DWARF TYRANT-MANAKINFIERY-CAPPED MANAKINSNOW-CAPPED MANAKIN

HELMETED MANAKIN

BLUE-BACKED MANAKINFLAME-CROWNED MANAKINBAND-TAILED MANAKINRED-HEADED MANAKINWING-BARRED PIPRITES

BLACK-CROWNED TITYRAMASKED TITYRATHRUSH-LIKE SCHIFFORNISCINEREOUS MOURNERWHITE-BROWED PURPLETUFTGREEN-BACKED BECARDBLACK-CAPPED BECARD

RED-EYED VIREO (MIGRATORY CHIVI)GRAY-CHESTED GREENLETASHY-HEADED GREENLETDUSKY-CAPPED GREENLETTAWNY-CROWNED GREENLETSLATY-CAPPED SHRIKE-VIREO


(Cyclarhis gujanensis)

Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies) (Cyanocorax cyanomelas)

(Cyanocorax cristatellus) – Excellent views of this highly distinctive cerrado specialty nearChapada.

Hirundinidae (Swallows) (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca)

(Atticora fasciata) (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)

(Progne chalybea) – Not many seen this year and, quite surprisingly, zero Brown-chestedMartins!

(Tachycineta albiventer) (Tachycineta leucorrhoa)

Troglodytidae (Wrens) (Campylorhynchus turdinus hypostictus) – Both distinctive forms seen well. (Campylorhynchus turdinus unicolor)

(Odontorchilus cinereus) (Pheugopedius genibarbis)

(Cantorchilus leucotis) (Cantorchilus guarayanus) – A fine experience with this local specialty near the end of our

stay in the Pantanal. They were really quiet this trip. (Troglodytes aedon)

(Cyphorhinus arada)

Polioptilidae (Gnatcatchers) (Ramphocaenus melanurus)

(Polioptila dumicola)

Donacobiidae (Donacobius) (Donacobius atricapilla)

Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies) (Turdus leucomelas)

(Turdus hauxwelli) [*] (Turdus rufiventris)

(Turdus lawrencii) [*] (Turdus amaurochalinus)

(Turdus albicollis)

Mimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers) (Mimus saturninus)

Motacillidae (Wagtails and Pipits) (Anthus lutescens)

Parulidae (New World Warblers) (Parula pitiayumi)

(Basileuterus culicivorus) (Basileuterus hypoleucus)

(Basileuterus flaveolus) – Seveal good sightings of this generally skulking warbler.

Coerebidae (Bananaquit) (Coereba flaveola)

RUFOUS-BROWED PEPPERSHRIKE

PURPLISH JAYCURL-CRESTED JAY

BLUE-AND-WHITE SWALLOWWHITE-BANDED SWALLOWSOUTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOWGRAY-BREASTED MARTIN

WHITE-WINGED SWALLOWWHITE-RUMPED SWALLOW

THRUSH-LIKE WRENTHRUSH-LIKE WRENTOOTH-BILLED WRENMOUSTACHED WRENBUFF-BREASTED WRENFAWN-BREASTED WREN

HOUSE WRENMUSICIAN WREN

LONG-BILLED GNATWRENMASKED GNATCATCHER

BLACK-CAPPED DONACOBIUS

PALE-BREASTED THRUSHHAUXWELL'S THRUSHRUFOUS-BELLIED THRUSHLAWRENCE'S THRUSHCREAMY-BELLIED THRUSHWHITE-NECKED THRUSH

CHALK-BROWED MOCKINGBIRD

YELLOWISH PIPIT

TROPICAL PARULAGOLDEN-CROWNED WARBLERWHITE-BELLIED WARBLERFLAVESCENT WARBLER

BANANAQUIT


Thraupidae (Tanagers and Allies) (Schistochlamys melanopis)

(Schistochlamys ruficapillus) – Thanks to a great spot by Don near Chapada. (Neothraupis fasciata)

(Lamprospiza melanoleuca) – Just a few this year, seen well from the old tower. (Nemosia pileata)

(Thlypopsis sordida) – Seen well in the Pantanal where not very numerous. (Cypsnagra hirundinacea)

(Conirostrum speciosum) (Hemithraupis guira)

(Hemithraupis flavicollis) (Eucometis penicillata)

(Lanio versicolor) – Good looks at a couple on the Cristalino. (Tachyphonus cristatus)

(Tachyphonus luctuosus) (Tachyphonus rufus)

(Ramphocelus carbo) (Thraupis episcopus)

(Thraupis sayaca) (Thraupis palmarum)

(Tangara mexicana) (Tangara chilensis) – Several fabulous sightings of this fabulous canopy tanager (from the towers,

of course)! (Tangara varia) – We managed to pull a singing male into one of the closest trees at the new tower,

but bad light kept it from showing to perfection (although we were in perfect light from his point of view). (Tangara gyrola)

(Tangara nigrocincta) (Tangara velia)

(Dacnis lineata) (Dacnis flaviventer) – A couple of good views of this fancy little bird.

(Dacnis cayana) (Chlorophanes spiza)

(Cyanerpes nitidus) – Great views of this scarce bird! (Cyanerpes caeruleus)

(Tersina viridis) – Just a couple of birds this time around. (Saltator atricollis)

(Saltator coerulescens) (Saltator maximus) (Saltator grossus)

Emberizidae (Buntings, Sparrows and Allies) (Volatinia jacarina) (Sporophila plumbea) – Lots around Chapada this year.

(Sporophila collaris) (Sporophila leucoptera) – An adult male was seen well by several folks on our day of

departure from the Pantanal. (Sporophila hypoxantha) – Good views of this scarce seedeater, wintering in the

Pantanal. (Oryzoborus angolensis) – A couple of females in the Pantanal.

(Sicalis flaveola)

BLACK-FACED TANAGERCINNAMON TANAGERWHITE-BANDED TANAGERRED-BILLED PIED TANAGERHOODED TANAGERORANGE-HEADED TANAGERWHITE-RUMPED TANAGERCHESTNUT-VENTED CONEBILLGUIRA TANAGERYELLOW-BACKED TANAGERGRAY-HEADED TANAGERWHITE-WINGED SHRIKE-TANAGERFLAME-CRESTED TANAGERWHITE-SHOULDERED TANAGERWHITE-LINED TANAGERSILVER-BEAKED TANAGERBLUE-GRAY TANAGERSAYACA TANAGERPALM TANAGERTURQUOISE TANAGERPARADISE TANAGER

DOTTED TANAGER

BAY-HEADED TANAGERMASKED TANAGEROPAL-RUMPED TANAGERBLACK-FACED DACNISYELLOW-BELLIED DACNISBLUE DACNISGREEN HONEYCREEPERSHORT-BILLED HONEYCREEPERPURPLE HONEYCREEPERSWALLOW TANAGERBLACK-THROATED SALTATORGRAYISH SALTATORBUFF-THROATED SALTATORSLATE-COLORED GROSBEAK

BLUE-BLACK GRASSQUITPLUMBEOUS SEEDEATERRUSTY-COLLARED SEEDEATERWHITE-BELLIED SEEDEATER

TAWNY-BELLIED SEEDEATER

CHESTNUT-BELLIED SEED-FINCHSAFFRON FINCH


(Paroaria coronata) (Paroaria gularis)

(Paroaria capitata) (Charitospiza eucosma)

(Coryphospingus cucullatus) (Arremon taciturnus) [*]

(Arremon flavirostris)

Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies) (Granatellus pelzelni) – Handsome males seen well a couple of times. DNA sequence data

place it close to cardinal-like birds.

Icteridae (Troupials and Allies) (Sturnella superciliaris)

(Gnorimopsar chopi) (Amblyramphus holosericeus) – Properly impressive views of these fine blackbirds

in the Pantanal. (Agelasticus cyanopus)

(Agelaioides badius) (Molothrus bonariensis) (Molothrus oryzivorus) (Icterus cayanensis) – Tawny shoulders noted around Chapada and in the Pantanal; yellow on the

Cristalino. (Icterus croconotus)

(Cacicus solitarius) (Cacicus cela)

(Psarocolius decumanus) (Psarocolius bifasciatus yuracares)

Fringillidae (Siskins, Crossbills, and Allies) (Euphonia chlorotica)

(Euphonia laniirostris) (Euphonia chrysopasta)

(Euphonia minuta) (Euphonia rufiventris)

Passeridae (Old World Sparrows) (Passer domesticus)

MAMMALS (Rhynchonycteris naso)

(Callithrix argentata) – "Black-tailed" Marmoset in the Pantanal. (Callicebus moloch) [*]

(Alouatta seniculus) (Alouatta belzebul)

(Alouatta caraya) [*] (Chiropotes albinasus) – This was apparently an off year for sakis, few

having been seen around the Cristalino. We had just one brief view of one from the old tower. (Cebus apella)

(Ateles marginatus) (Sylvilagus brasiliensis)

(Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris)

RED-CRESTED CARDINALRED-CAPPED CARDINALYELLOW-BILLED CARDINALCOAL-CRESTED FINCHRED-CRESTED FINCHPECTORAL SPARROWSAFFRON-BILLED SPARROW

ROSE-BREASTED CHAT

WHITE-BROWED BLACKBIRDCHOPI BLACKBIRDSCARLET-HEADED BLACKBIRD

UNICOLORED BLACKBIRDBAY-WINGED COWBIRDSHINY COWBIRDGIANT COWBIRDEPAULET ORIOLE

ORANGE-BACKED TROUPIALSOLITARY BLACK CACIQUEYELLOW-RUMPED CACIQUECRESTED OROPENDOLAOLIVE OROPENDOLA

PURPLE-THROATED EUPHONIATHICK-BILLED EUPHONIAGOLDEN-BELLIED EUPHONIAWHITE-VENTED EUPHONIARUFOUS-BELLIED EUPHONIA

HOUSE SPARROW

LONG-NOSED BATSILVERY MARMOSETDUSKY TITI MONKEYRED HOWLER MONKEYRED-HANDED HOWLER MONKEYBLACK HOWLER MONKEYWHITE-NOSED BEARDED SAKI MONKEY

BROWN CAPUCHINWHITE-WHISKERED SPIDER MONKEYBRAZILIAN RABBITCAPYBARA


(Dasyprocta azarae) (Dasyprocta agouti)

(Cerdocyon thous) (Procyon cancrivorus) (Nasua nasua) – Just a couple of singles this trip. (Lutra longicaudis) – Seen well on the Cristalino, especially the one that came up out of the

water to urinate on a log before jumping back in. (Pteronura brasiliensis) – A wonderful encounter with a group of 4-5 right near the boat in the Pantanal.

(Panthera onca) – WOW! What more can I say? (Tapirus terrestris)

(Tayassu tajacu) (Blastocerus dichotomus) – Fantastic views of this massive deer a couple of times in the Pantanal, a buck

and a doe. (Mazama americana)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Other noteworthy critters and crawlers:

Brazilian Wandering Spider (we came across one right in the middle of the trail very early on our way to the tower)

MANY wonderful butterflies including quite a few sightings of three or four species of morphos

Spectacled (Alta Floresta) and Paraguaian (Pantanal) caiman; huge concentrations in the drying Pantanal

Green Iguana

Yellow-footed Tortoise

Dendrobates(?) species -- an apparently undescribed species, seen well by most folks on the hike up to the serra

Totals for the tour: 528 bird taxa and 23 mammal taxa

AZARA'S AGOUTIRED-RUMPED AGOUTICRAB-EATING FOXCRAB-EATING RACCOONSOUTH AMERICAN COATISOUTHERN RIVER OTTER

GIANT OTTERJAGUARBRAZILIAN TAPIRCOLLARED PECCARYMARSH DEER

RED BROCKET DEER


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