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Satipo Tours Central Peru 2013

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Satipo Tours

Central Peru Oct 28 – Nov 11, 2013 By Thomas Plath

Participants: Thomas Plath (guide), Pablo Jost (driver/guide), Linda Koch, Brian Stech, Dorothy

Copp, Aaron Gaffney

Itinerary

Oct 28: coastal marshes and sand beach habitat at Pantanos de Villa; riparian and agricultural

lands of lower Santa Eulalia valley

Oct 29: west Andean scrub at tunnel/gorge area and agricultural/planted eucalyptus above gorge

Oct 30: gorge area, Polylepis forest upper Santa Eulalia valley

Oct 31: puna grassland (via Jauja) en route Ticlio Bog

Nov 1: marshes, grassland of Lago Junin, brief stop for Rufous-backed Inca Finch

Nov 2: cloud forest at Carpish Tunnel/Paty Trail

Nov 3: cloud forest at Carpish Tunnel; drive to Huanuco airport; Inca-Finch site towards La

Quinua

Nov 4: bird La Quinua AM; drive to Santa Ramon

Nov 5: bird San Ramon lodge AM; drive to Satipo, Antennae Road 4-6PM

Nov 6: lower Satipo Road to San Antonio; walk in forest behind lodge;

Nov 7: San Antonio lodge trail in AM; to mid Satipo Road

Nov 8: mid Satipo to Calabaza; overnight Calabaza

Nov 9: Calabaza to Mantaro Valley; overnight Calabaza

Nov 10: upper Satipo to Jauja

Nov 11: Jauja wetlands to Lima to airport

Photo: Dorothy Copp


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Highlights: 25 central Peru endemics, Ornate Tinamou, Torrent Duck, White-tufted and Great Grebe, Humboldt Penguin, Red-legged Cormorant, Peruvian Diving-Petrel, Andean Condor,

Solitary Eagle, White-rumped And White-throated Hawk, Chilean Flamingo, Fasciated Tiger-

Heron, Giant Coot, Andean and Black-breasted Hillstar, Giant and Sword-billed Hummingbird,

Black and Fire-throated Metaltail, Booted Raquettail, Peruvian Sheartail, Black Tern, Sand-

colored Nighthawk, Peruvian Pygmy-Owl, Golden-headed Quetzal, Chestnut-tipped and Blue-

banded Toucanet, Ocellated Piculet, Bar-bellied, Black-necked and Powerful Woodpecker,

Stripe-headed Antpitta, Dark-winged Miner, Striated and Buff-breasted Earthcreeper, Surf

and White-bellied Cinclodes, Eye-ringed Thistletail, Rusty-crowned Tit-Spinetail, Junin

Canastero, Creamy-crested and Baron’s Spinetail, Large-footed and Tschudi’s Tapaculo,

Inca Flycatcher, Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant, White-winged Black-Tyrant, Many-colored

Rush-Tyrant, four Chat-Tyrants, Rufous-webbed and Smoky Bush-Tyrant, Red-crested

Cotinga, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Amazonia Umbrellabird, White-collared Jay, Peruvian

Wren, White-capped Dipper, Drab and White-browed Hemispingus, Golden-collared and

Yellow-scarfed Tanager, six species of Mountain-Tanager, Giant Conebill, Great and Rufous-

backed Inca-Finch, Rusty-bellied and Black-spectacled Brush-Finch, Peruvian Sierra-Finch,

White-winged Diuca-Finch, Thick-billed and Black Siskin, Yellow-hooded and Oriole Blackbird

Mammals: White-bellied Spider and Red Howler Monkey, Mountain Viscacha, Neotropical

Otter, Vicuna

Annotated Bird Trip List

This trip list follows the taxonomic order and nomenclature Clements 6th Edition (updated 2014).

The status of the threatened bird species is taken from Birdlife International (Threatened Species).

NP – National Park * - Heard only birds

Tinamous - Tinamidae

*Brown Tinamou (Crypturellus obsoletus): Heard along mid-Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata): One flushed from puna grasslands en route to Jauja Oct

31st, good looks of one at Lago Junin Nov 1st and another observed near Junin Nov 4th.

Ducks - Anatidae

Andean Goose (Chloephaga melanoptera): Fairly common in the high puna wetlands of upper

Santa Eulalia, Ticlio bog, and the Lago Junin area. At Lago Junin 300 were estimated Nov 1st.

Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides): About 40 estimated at en route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st

and 50 at Lago Junin the following day.


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Crested Duck, Ticlio Pass Photo: Thomas Plath

Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata): A distant pair was observed from the Inca-Finch spot west

of Huanuco Nov 3rd and another pair observed at mid-Satipo Road Nov 8th.

Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera): Ten were at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th and the same number

at Jauja No 11th.

White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis): Good looks of 15 at Pantanos de Villa on Oct 38th.

Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica): Four seen at Lago Junin on Nov 1st and 10 observed at

Jauja on Nov 11th.

Puna Teal (Anas puna): About 20 seen at Lago Junin Nov 1st and 4th, and over 100 at Jauja Nov

11th.

Yellow-billed (Speckled) Teal (Anas flavirostris): A few at upper Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th,

about 20 en route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st and common at Lago Junin Nov 1st: 100’s observed

along the drying shores of Lago Junin. Around 75 were seen at Jauja Nov 11th.

Ruddy (Andean) Duck (Oxyura (ferruginea) jamaicensis): Six of the southern black-headed

race of Ruddy Duck was observed at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th and 200 at Jauja Nov 11th. Some

consider the Andean race to be a separate species.

Guans - Cracidae


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Speckled Chachalaca (Ortalis guttata): Seven were at the San Ramon lodge grounds Oct 5th and

10 seen the following day at lower Satipo Road.

Andean Guan (Penelope montagnii): One observed mid-Satipo Road Nov 7th and another on

Nov 9th.

Grebes - Podicipedidae

White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland): Four were seen at Lago Junin on Nov 1st and five on

Nov 4th; another two were at Jauja Nov 11th.

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps): Five observed at the Pantanos de Villa wetlands on

Oct 28th.

Great Grebe (Podiceps major): Eight of this elegant grebe were observed at Pantanos de Villa

wetlands Oct 28th, most still in alternate plumage.

Flamingos - Phoenicopteridae

Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) Near-threatened: Approximately 250 estimated at

Lago Junin Nov 1st and 50 on Nov 4th.

Penguins - Spheniscidae

Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) Vulnerable: A few of these penguins were observed

off of San Pedro Oct 27th.

Diving-Petrels - Pelecanoididae

Peruvian Diving-Petrel (Pelecanoides garnoti) Endangered: One observed off of Lima Oct 28th.

Boobies - Sulidae

Peruvian Booby (Sula variegata): Common along the coast hundreds observed offshore along

Lima’s coast Oct 28th.

Cormorants - Phalacrocoracidae

Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus): Common along the coast: 100’s at Pantanos

de Villa.

Red-legged Cormorant (Phalacrocorax gaimardi) Near-threatened: Six of this striking

cormorant was seen off Lima’s coast Oct 28th.

Guanay Cormorant (Phalacrocorax bougainvillii) Near-threatened: About 20 seen offshore

along Lima coast Oct 28th.

Pelicans - Pelecanidae

Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) Near-threatened: Common along the coast.


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Herons - Ardeidae

Fasciated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum): One was observed on a riverbed en route to

Satipo Nov 5th.

Great Egret (Ardea alba): Two at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th, one at Lago Junin on Nov 4th, 15

roosting along the river near Satipo the following day and one at Jauja Nov 11th.

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula): Fifteen at Pantanos de Villa on Oct 28th and five at Jauja Nov 11th.

Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea): Twenty observed at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th.

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis): A single at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th, two near Jauja Oct 31st and

two at Lago Junin Nov 1st and 4th.

Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax): Approximately 20 were at Pantanos de

Villa Oct 28th; two were in upper Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th and four seen at a lake en route to

Ticlio Bog Oct 31st.

Ibises - Threskiornithidae

Puna Ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi): A few at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th and at upper Santa

Eulalia/Ticlio Oct 30-31st. A high of 300 were in the puna grasslands at Lago Junin Nov 1st and

hundreds seen Nov 4th. Twenty at Jauja Nov 11th.

New World Vultures - Cathartidae

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus): Common on the coast Oct 28th and Nov 11th, and five in the

Satipo area Nov 5th.

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura): About 30 seen in the Satipo area Nov 5th.

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) Near-threatened: Two seen at the gorge area, Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 29th and five others were observed the following day further up the valley including

the Polylepis patch.

Hawks - Accipitridae

Pearl Kite (Gampsonyx swainsonii): One perched on a wire outside Satipo Nov 5th.


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Pearl Kite, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus): Four at the Carpish trail on Nov 2nd, and one at San

Ramon Nov 5th.

Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea): Around 20 at San Ramon area Nov 5th, and five seen at lower

Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Solitary Eagle (Buteogallus solitarius) Near-threatened: One soaring adult observed at a distance

mid Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris): A couple was seen each day at San Ramon and Satipo

Road Nov 5th to 9th.

Harris’s Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus): Eight were present at the Pantanos de Villa marsh on Oct

30th.

White-rumped Hawk (Parabuteo leucorrhous) Good looks of an adult soaring at Carpish Pass

Nov 2nd.

Variable Hawk (Geranoaetus polyosoma): A few of these buteos were observed of both races at

upper Santa Eulalia valley, Jauja area, and Lago Junin area.

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus): Four were observed in the Santa

Eulalia valley, Oct 29th.

White-throated Hawk (Buteo albigula): One observed soaring at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd.

Rails - Rallidae


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Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus): Heard at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th and Lago

Junin Nov 4th. Two observed at Lago Junin Nov 1st.

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata): About 10 seen at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th and the

same number at Lago Junin Nov 1st.

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea): Two seen at a small pond near Ticlio Pass Oct 31st.

Slate-colored (Andean) Coot (Fulica ardesiaca): Common at coastal and altiplano marshes.

Hundreds at Lago Junin Nov 1st and 4th and 200 estimated at Jauja Nov 11th.

Avocets - Recurvirostridae

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus mexicanus): Fifteen were at the ponds by the beach

at Pantanos de Villa on Oct 28th.

Oystercatchers - Haematopodidae

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus): Eight were at the beach at Pantanos de Villa

on the Oct 28th.

Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater): Three on the rocks along the coast south of Lima

Oct 28th.

Plovers - Charadriidae

Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens): Common in the altiplano: five were at Ticlio Bog on

the Oct 31st, over 20 were in the grasslands surrounding Lago Junin on the Nov 1st, and eight

Nov 4th.

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus): Two at San Pedro on Oct 27th.

Sandpipers - Scolopacidae

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius): Two were at Pantanos de Villa on Oct 28th, and two

were seen by PJ along the river near San Ramon Nov 5th.

Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca): Singles were at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th, Lago

Junin on Nov 4th and Jauja Nov 11th.

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus): A hundred were at the beach at Pantanos de Villa on Oct 28th.

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres): Two were at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th.

Baird’s Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii): Two seen in fields near Junin Nov 1st.

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla): A single was at the edge of the beach pond at

Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th.

Puna Snipe (Gallinago andina): One was flushed from Ticlio Bog area by PJ Oct 31st.


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Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor): About eight were seen at pools at San Pedro on Oct

27th.

Gulls - Laridae

Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus): Fairly common at high Andean lakes and marshes.

Gray-hooded Gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus): About 30 seen around Pantanos de Villa

Oct 28th including immature and breeding plumaged birds.

Gray Gull (Leucophaeus modestus): About 10 mostly immatures observed with other gulls at the

beach area, Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th.

Franklin’s Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan): Common along the coast: about 50 at Pantanos de

Villa Oct 28th.

Belcher’s (Band-tailed) Gull (Larus belcheri): Common along the coast.

Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus): A few immatures were observed with Band-tailed Gulls at

Pantanos de Villa beach ponds on Oct 28th.

Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) Near-threatened: Common offshore with 40 seen along Lima south

coast Oct 28th.

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger): One winter plumaged individual observed off the beach Pantanos

de Villa Oct 28th.

South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea): Three adults were flying past Pantanos de Villa

beach Oct 28th.

Pigeons - Columbidae

Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) Introduced: Common and widespread in towns and villages.

Spot-winged Pigeon (Patagioenas maculosa): Small numbers (10-30) observed daily at Santa

Eulalia valley and Tarma Oct 29-Nov 1st.

Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata): Three observed in flight along the Carpish trail Nov

2nd and fairly common at upper Satipo Rod with more than 50 seen Nov 8-9th.

Plumbeous Pigeon (Patagioenas plumbea): Good looks of one perched at the side of the road

Satipo Road Oct 6th.

Plain-breasted Ground-Dove (Columbina minuta): Two observed in flight along the river west

of Huanuco on Nov 3rd.

Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti): One seen on the grounds of our lodge in San

Ramon Nov 5th.


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Croaking Ground-Dove (Columbina cruziana): Three observed in the lower Santa Eulalia

valley on Oct 28th; fairly common in mid Santa Eulalia valley with 10 Oct 29th, and a few the

following day.

Bare-faced Ground-Dove (Metriopelia ceciliae): Two observed in the upper Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 29th.

Black-winged Ground-Dove (Metriopelia melanoptera): Twenty seen in the upper Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 29th and 30th, and Lago Junin Nov 4th. A pair was seen at Junin Nov 1st.

White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi): One was flushed from the road while driving up the

Santa Eulalia valley on Oct 29th and another was seen at San Ramon Nov 5th.

West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda): Common and widespread along the coast.

Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata): Common and widespread along the coast, around Hacienda

Santa Cruz and in the fields at upper Mantaro Road Nov 8th.

Cuckoos - Cuculidae

Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana): Two observed at San Ramon Nov 5th and another at lower


Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani): Fifteen observed en route to Satipo Nov 5th and a few were

seen lower Satipo Road Nov 6-7th.

Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris): Five at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th and a few at

Hacienda Santa Cruz Nov 2-3rd.

Owls - Strigidae

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus): One observed roosting in a eucalyptus above the gorge

Santa Eulalia valley Oct 29thand another in the garden of La Florida Nov 1st.

Peruvian Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium peruanum): Two observed at including scope looks at Santa

Eulalia valley on Oct 30th.

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia): Two observed en route to Ticlio via Jauja Nov 1st.

Nightjars - Caprimulgidae

Sand-colored Nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris): Nice looks of this beautifully patterned

nightjar were had at Satipo: A loose flock of 40 was observed foraging over fields outside Satipo,

on the evening of Nov 5th.

*Band-winged Nightjar (Systellura longirostris): One heard at the grounds of Hacienda Santa

Cruz Nov 2nd by TP.

Swifts - Apodidae


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Chestnut-collared Swift (Streptoprocne rutila): About 10 along the river en route La Quinua

Nov 3rd, 20 at lower Satipo Road Nov 6th, five at upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th and 10 at upper

Satipo Nov 9th.

White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris): Forty along the river en route to La Quinua Nov

8th, 75 at San Ramon Nov 5th and a single at upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

Andean Swift (Aeronautes andecolus): Ten observed at the gorge/bridge area Oct 29th and 30 at

upper Santa Eulalia valley on Oct 30th.

Fork-tailed Palm-Swift (Tachornis squamata): Two were seen in fields near Satipo by PJ Nov

5th.

Hummingbirds - Trochilidae

Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy): One observed mid Satipo Road Nov 6th, and another seen

higher by PJ, AG on Nov 8th.

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans): Four seen along mid Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis): Two along the Carpish trail Nov 2nd

and one Nov 3rd; one at mid Satipo Road Nov 7th and upper Nov 10th.

Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys): One at mid Satipo Road Nov 6th and another

higher up slope on Nov 8th.

Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii): One seen as a fly-by at Carpish pass Nov 2nd; and TP

and LK had great looks beside the road near the lodge at Calabaza Nov 9

Bronze-tailed Comet (Polyonymus caroli) ENDEMIC: Good looks were obtained in the Santa

Eulalia valley on Oct 29th with two seen.

Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella): One perched bird observed briefly at La Quinua Nov

4th.

Black-breasted Hillstar (Oreotrochilus melanogastor) ENDEMIC: One at upper Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 30th, another in puna grasslands en route to Jauja Oct 31st, and a female at Lago Junin

Nov 1st.

Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna): Two were seen at Hacienda La Florida Oct 31st and

four Nov 1st.

Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina): One female was identified as this species above the

gorge Santa Eulalia Oct 30th; five were at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd and two Nov 3rd; two others seen

at upper Satipo Road Nov 10th.


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Tyrian Metaltail female, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Fire-throated Metaltail (Metallura eupogon) ENDEMIC: One observed in the elfin forest at

upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

Black Metaltail (Metallura phoebe) ENDEMIC: Three were seen at the polylepis forest at upper

Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th, and two at La Florida Oct 31st and Nov 1st.

Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani): One observed perched at upper Mantaro valley

Nov 8th.

Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis): Around 10 seen at the montane scrub of the upper

Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

Collared Inca (Coeligena torquata): Four observed at Carpish Pass Nov 3rd and three on Nov 9-

10th at upper Satipo Road.

Violet-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena violifer): Eight along the Carpish Pass trails Nov 2rd and

three on Nov 3rd. Two were seen at mid Satipo Road Nov 7th and at upper Satipo Road Nov 10th.

Mountain Velvetbreast (Lafresnaya lafresnayi): Singles observed at Carpish Pass Nov 2-3rd.

Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera): PJ observed one flying by at upper Satipo

Road Nov 9th.

Great Sapphirewing (Pterophanes cyanopterus): One observed at upper Satipo Road Nov 7th.


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Booted Racket-tail (Ochreatus underwoodii): One female observed by LK at mid Satipo Road

Nov 6th.

Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas): Observed in upper Santa Eulalia Valley on Oct 29-30th;

and a few daily in the gardens of Hacienda La Florida Oct 31st and Nov 1st.

Purple-collared Woodstar (Myrtis fanny): Three female-type birds observed at Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 29th and four on Oct 30th.

Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopsis vesper): One of these largish hummers was observed at lower

Santa Eulalia valley Oct 29th.

Peruvian Sheartail (Thaumastura cora): One female observed at Santa Eulalia Valley on Oct

29th.

White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant): One observed along the river west of Huanuco

Nov 3rd.

Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina): One female observed and photographed mid


Grey-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus largipennis): One observed perched along mid-


White-bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia chionogaster): One observed on the grounds of

Hacienda Santa Cruz Nov 2nd and another along the river west of Huanuco Nov 3rd. One was seen

and photographed by TP at mid Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Amazilia Hummingbird (Amazilia amazilia): Three were seen at the grounds of Santa Eulalia

Gardens Nov 29th.

Trogons - Trogonidae

Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps): Great views of one perched in trees close to

the road mid Satipo Road Nov 6th and another higher up the valley Nov 9th.


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Golden-headed Quetzal, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Motmots – Momotidae

Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis): Singles observed along mid and upper Satipo Road

Nov 6-8th.

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii): Three were seen at lower Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Rufous Motmot, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath


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Puffbirds - Bucconidae

Rufous-capped Nunlet (Nonnula ruficapilla): One observed by TP along the trail behind the

lodge at San Antonio.

Jacamars - Galbulidae

Bluish-fronted Jacamar (Galbula cyanescens): One observed perched along lower Satipo Road

Nov 6th and another was seen by PJ, AG on the trail behind the lodge the following day.

New World Barbets - Capitonidae

*Gilded Barbet (Capito auratus): Heard along mid Satipo Road Nov 7 and 9th.

Versicolored Barbet (Eubucco versicolor): Singles observed in bird flocks along Satipo Road

Nov 6-8th.

Toucans - Ramphastidae

Emerald Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus prasinus): One seen at San Ramon Nov 5th, four at the

lower sections of Satipo Road Nov 6th and a single higher up on Nov 8th.

Chestnut-tipped Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus derbianus): Singles seen along Satipo Road Nov 6-

8th.

Blue-banded Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus coeruleicinctuis): One seen along Satipo Road Nov 6th,

and two Nov 8-9th.


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Blue-banded Toucanet, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Chestnut-eared Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis): One observed at San Ramon Nov 5th and two

near Satipo Nov 6th.

Woodpeckers – Picidae

Ocellated Piculet (Picumnus dorbignyanus): Three observed in bird flocks lower Satipo Road

Nov 6th.

Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus): One observed at San Ramon Nov 5th.

Bar-bellied Woodpecker (Veniliornis nigriceps): Good looks of one at Carpish Pass Nov 3rd and

another by LK at upper Satipo Road Nov 9th.

Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Colaptes rivolii): Two at Carpish/Paty trails Nov 2nd, one at

Carpish Nov 3rd; and four at upper Satipo Road Nov 9th.


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Scarlet-backed Woodpecker, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Black-necked Woodpecker (Colaptes atricollis) ENDEMIC: Good looks were obtained of this

endemic with two seen at Santa Eulalia valley on Oct 30th.

Andean Flicker (Colaptes rupicola): Common in the puna grasslands surrounding the Lago

Junin area: 15 seen Nov 1st and over 20 Nov 4th.

Chilean Flicker, Lago Junin Photo: Thomas Plath


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Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus): One seen along lower Satipo Road Nov 6th and

another on Nov 8th.

Powerful Woodpecker (Campephilus pollens): Good but brief looks of one perched at the side

of Carpish trail Nov 3rd. Within its range this species is quite uncommon.

Falcons - Falconidae

Black Caracara (Daptrius ater): Three observed perched on and with cows along lower Satipo

Road Nov 6th.

Red-throated Caracara (Ibycter americanus): A group of six was observed in trees by the

highway outside Satipo Nov 5th.

Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus): Fairly common in the altiplano with one or

two observed at upper Santa Eulalia valley, Ticlio Bog and Lago Junin area Oct 30th-Nov 1st and

Nov 4th. Three were seen at the upper Mantaro Valley Nov 8th.

Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima): Five at San Ramon and en route to Satipo Nov

5th and a single seen at lower Satipo Road the following day.

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius): Widespread and fairly common on the west slope and

highlands. One or two observed most days. Also observed at upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis): Two in over-flight at La Quinua on Nov 1st and another by

PJ Nov 4th.

Parrots - Psittacidae

Mountain Parakeet (Psilopsiagon aurifrons): Nine observed perched and in flight above the

gorge at Santa Eulalia Valley Oct 30th, and four Nov 11th.

Andean Parakeet (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius): A flock of 40 was seen in flight and perched at

the upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

*Speckle-faced Parrot (Pionus tumultuosus): Two heard at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd and heard the

following day.

Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus): Six observed at San Ramon Nov 5th and a single at mid

Satipo Nov 8th.

Scaly-naped Parrot (Amazona mercenarus): Four were seen in flight at Carpish trail Nov 2nd and

heard along Satipo Road Nov 7-8th.

Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis): Two observed in flight at lower Santa Eulalia valley Oct

29th.

Scarlet-fronted Parakeet (Psittacara wagleri): About 40 observed in small flocks in Lima Nov

11th.


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White-eyed Parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus): Over hundred seen at San Ramon and Satipo

area Nov 5th.

Antbirds - Thamnophilidae

Rufous-rumped Antwren (Euchrepornis callinota): Great looks at a pair in a flock and building

a nest along Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Great Antshrike (Taraba major): A calling female was observed briefly at San Ramon Nov 5th.

*Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus mentalis): One heard along Satipo Road Nov 8th.

Slaty Antwren (Myrmotherula schisticolor): Two observed in bird flocks along Satipo Road Nov

6th.

Antpittas - Formicariidae

*Undulated Antpitta (Grallaria squamigera): Heard at in the cloud forest of upper Satipo Road

Nov 9th.

Stripe-headed Antpitta (Grallaria andicola): Good looks of two in the open at the polylepis

forest at La Quinua on Nov 4th.

Stripe-headed Antpitta, La Quinua Photo: Thomas Plath

*Bay Antpitta (Grallaria capitalis) ENDEMIC: Heard at the Carpish trail Nov 2nd and a few at

upper Satipo Road Nov 7th, 9th and 10th.


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*Rufous Antpitta (Grallaria rufula): Heard at in the cloud forest of upper Satipo Road Nov 9th,

perhaps only 10 feet away!

*Rusty-breasted (Leimebamba) Antpitta (Grallaricula ferrugineipectus leymebambae):

Conspecific with Rusty-breasted Antpitta. One heard at Carpish Pass Nov 2-3rd.

Tapaculos - Rhinocryptidae

Large-footed Tapaculo (Scytalopus macropus) ENDEMIC: Great looks of one along Satipo

Road Nov 7th and two heard Nov 9th.

Tschudi’s Tapaculo (Scytalopus acutirostris) ENDEMIC: Heard along the Carpish tunnel track

on Nov 2nd and great looks at two Nov 3rd.

Ovenbirds - Furnariidae

Slender-billed Miner (Geositta tenuirostris): Two birds seen in the Lago Junin area by TP Nov

1st.

Common Miner (Geositta cunicularia): Common in the puna grasslands around Lago Junin with

over 30 seen Nov 1st.

Dark-winged Miner (Geositta saxicolina) ENDEMIC: Good looks of two on the ground at

Lago Junin Nov 1st and 4th.

Olive-backed Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus triangularis): One observed in a bird flock lower

Satipo Road Nov 6th and three seen Nov 7th.

Montane Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes albolineatus): Three observed at higher elevation along



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Montane Woodcreeper, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Streaked Xenops (Xenops rutilans): One seen in a bird flock foraging in the subcanopy along


Streaked Tuftedcheek (Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii): Two observed at mid Satipo Road on

Nov 6th and five seen Nov 9th.

Wren-like Rushbird (Phleocryptes melanops): Four were seen including an active nest at

Pantanos de Villa marshes Oct 28th.

Striated Earthcreeper (Geocerthia serrana) ENDEMIC: Brief unsatisfying looks of a couple

hopping up slope or in thick scrub singing, at the polylepis forest along Santa Eulalia valley Oct

30th, and another observed in a bird flock by TP.

Buff (Plain)-breasted Earthcreeper (Upucerthia (jelskii) validirostris): Two beside the road at

upper Santa Eulalia Road Oct 30th offering good looks, three in the Lago Junin area Nov 1st and

another Nov 4th.

Creamy (Bar)-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes (fuscus) albiventris: Common at high elevations

with over 50 in the Lago Junin area Nov 1st and 10 the 4th. Over 10 were at the upper Mantaro

valley Nov 8th and at the Satipo Road pass Nov 11th.


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White-bellied Cinclodes (Cinclodes palliatus) ENDEMIC Critically Endangered: Birdlife

International estimates less than 300 adults remaining. Two of this declining species was

observed at Ticlio Bog on Oct 31st and four Nov 11th.

White-bellied Cinclodes, Ticlio Bog Photo: Thomas Plath

White-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes atacamensis): Eight were observed along fast flowing

creeks in the upper Santa Eulalia River Oct 30th and five at Ticlio Pass Nov 11th.

Surf Cinclodes (Cinclodes taczanowskii) ENDEMIC: Two were seen on the surf-sprayed rocks

along the south Lima coast Oct 28th.

Montane Foliage-gleaner (Anabacerthia striaticollis): One in a bird flock along lower Satipo

Road Nov 6th, another on the 8th, and two seen Nov 9th.

Pearled Treerunner (Margarornis squamiger): Six seen in bird flocks at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd

and 3rd, one was at Satipo Road Nov 6th and two on the 9th.


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Pearled Treerunner, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Rusty-crowned Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura pileata) ENDEMIC: Eight foraging in shrubs

Santa Eulalia valley on Oct 29th and two Oct 30th.

Streaked Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura striata): Two observed in a gully by the tunnel, Santa

Eulalia valley Oct 29th.

Junin Canastero (Asthenes virgata) ENDEMIC: A couple observed in a bunchgrass draw above

Ondores, Lago Junin Nov 1st. This species is very local in it’s small range.

Streak-backed Canastero (Asthenes wyatti): About 15 seen and heard in the moist bunchgrass

grasslands around Lago Junin Nov 4th.

Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta): Two observed near the gorge at Santa Eulalia valley

Oct 29th.

Eye-ringed Thistletail (Asthenes palpebralis) ENDEMIC: Two seen and heard at upper Satipo

Road Nov 10th. Good views of one at close range. Range-restricted species.

Creamy-crested Spinetail (Cranioleuca albicapilla) ENDEMIC: Four of this pretty spinetail

were at Hacienda La Florida on Oct 31st and two Nov 1st; one was seen by PJ near our lodging

near La Quinua; and another seen at upper Satipo Road Nov 8th.

Baron’s Spinetail (Cranioleuca baroni) ENDEMIC: One observed at La Quinua polylepis forest

on Nov 1st and eight seen Nov 4th.

Azara’s Spinetail (Synallaxis azarae): Good looks of one at the Carpish trail Nov 2nd and two

by PJ at upper Satipo Road Nov 9th.


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Rufous Spinetail (Synallaxis unirufa): Good looks of a bird at the Carpish trail Nov 2nd and

heard the following day; and was at Satipo Road on Nov 7th.

Tyrant Flycatchers - Tyrannidae

Southern Beardless Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum): Two at lower Santa Eulalia valley

on the Oct 29th.

White-banded Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus stictopterus): Three at the Carpish Pass trail on Nov

2nd and two on the 3rd; eight seen at Satipo Road Nov 7th and two on the 9th.

Pied-crested Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes reguloides): Two observed in the Santa Eulalia valley on Oct

29th and another Oct 30th.

Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes flavirostris): Five in the lower Santa Eulalia valley on Oct

29th, and another the following day; two at La Florida Nov 1st; four en route to La Quinua Nov 3rd

and four at the polylepis forest on Nov 4th.

Tufted Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes parulus): One at the grounds of Hacienda La Florida on Oct 31st;

one by PJ on Nov 4th; and another at Satipo Road by PJ on Nov 7th.

White-crested Elaenia (Elaenia albiceps): Four seen in the Satipo area Nov 5th and five at lower


Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia chiriquensis): One seen upper Satipo Road Nov 7th and two the

following day.

Highland Elaenia (Elaenia obscura): One seen upper Satipo Road Nov 7th.

Sierran Elaenia (Elaenia pallatangae): One seen upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th, and two at upper


Torrent Tyrannulet (Serpophaga cinerea): Three observed along the Huallaga River on Nov 4th.

Inca Flycatcher (Leptopogon taczanowskii) ENDEMIC Near-threatened: One seen by PJ

along Satipo Road Nov 6th, another seen the 8th and two observed in a bird flock Nov 9th.


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Inca Flycatcher, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant (Phylloscartes ophthalmicus): Five were seen along Satipo Road

on Nov 6th.

Black-capped Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias nigrocapillus): One observed along the highway near

the Paty trail entrance by TP Nov 2nd.

Many-colored Rush-Tyrant (Tachuris rubrigastra): A group of about three of these sprightly

gems were at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th.

Rufous-headed Pygmy-Tyrant (Pseudotriccus ruficeps): Good looks of one at the end of the

Carpish tunnel trail by TP on Nov 2nd and another along Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum): One seen by PJ, LK at San Antonio Nov 5th

and another the following day.

Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum): One seen along Satipo Road

Nov 6th.

Cinnamon Flycatcher (Pyrrhomyias cinnamomeus): Three along the Carpish trail on Nov 2nd.

Small numbers were seen at Satipo Road Nov 6-10th with a high of 10 Nov 7th.

Cliff Flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea): Two observed at a small cliff face along Satipo Road

Nov 6th.


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Smoke-colored Pewee (Contopus fumigatus): Two seen and heard along Satipo Road Nov 7th

and Nov 9th.

Smoke-colored Pewee, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum): A single bird seen at the Antennae Road Nov 5th and

another along Satipo Road the following day.

Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans): One or two seen almost daily along the Huallaga River

between Nov 2nd and the 9th.

Vermillion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus): Fairly common: several seen in the Lima area

(including many of the “sooty” form), Pantanos de Villa and lower Santa Eulalia valley.

Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas): Two en route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st and around 10 seen at

Lago Junin Nov 1st.

Rufous-tailed Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilurus): Singles observed at upper Satipo Road Nov 8-9th.

White-winged Black Tyrant (Knipolegus aterrimus): One male observed at the Mantaro valley

Nov 8th.

Taczanowski’s Ground Tyrant (Muscisaxicola griseus): One seen at upper Santa Eulalia valley

Oct 30th, and another at Lago Junin Nov 1st.

Puna Ground Tyrant (Muscisaxicola juninensis): Two seen at the west end of Lago Junin Nov

1st.


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White-fronted Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola albifrons): Five observed at Ticlio Bog on Oct

31st. This is a cushion plant specialist frequently seen at high elevation bogs.

Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola rufivertex): Four seen at upper Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 30th, two en route to Jauja Nov 31st and one at Lago Junin Nov 1st.

Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant (Agriornis montana): One at upper Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th,

four were seen en route to Ticlio bog Nov 1st, and five in the vicinity of Lago Junin Nov 4th.

Streak-throated Bush-Tyrant (Myiotheretes striaticollis): Two observed at upper Satipo Road

Nov 7th.

Smoky Bush-Tyrant (Myiotheretes fumigatus): Great looks at a family group of three at Carpish

tunnel trail Nov 2nd.

Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant (Myiotheretes rufipennis): One seen at the polylepis forest at

Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th and two at La Quinua on Nov 4th.

Slaty-backed Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca cinnamomeiventris): One of these stunning birds was

seen briefly along upper Satipo Road Nov 10th.

Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca rufipectoralis): Three were seen at upper Satipo

Road Nov 7th, four on the 8th, and a high of eight on Nov 10th.

Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath


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d’Orbigny’s Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca oenanthoides): Five seen at upper Santa Eulalia Valley

on Oct 30th and two en route to Huanuco Nov 1st.

White-browed Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca leucophrys): Four seen at Santa Eulalia valley Oct 29th,

and one at La Florida Oct 31st and Nov 1st.

Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer): One observed at upper Satipo Road Nov 7th.

Short-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox): Good looks at two at San Ramon Nov 5th.

Greater Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus): One observed at the lodge in San Ramon Nov 5th.

Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similes): Over 10 seen at San Ramon and Satipo area Nov 5th,

two at lower Satipo Road Nov 6th and one at the Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

Golden-crowned Flycatcher (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus): One seen along Satipo Road Nov

8th.

Northern Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus): One observed at San Ramon Nov 5th

and another behind the lodge at San Antonio Nov 7th.

Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius): One observed at the lodge in San Ramon Nov 5th.

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus): Common and widespread.

Cotingas - Cotingidae

Barred Fruiteater (Pipreola arcuata): Good looks of one perched low in a tree along the

Carpish trail on Nov 3rd, and another along Satipo Road Nov 9th unfortunately in the fog.

Red-crested Cotinga (Ampelion rubrocristatus): Two birds perched in the canopy along Satipo

Road Nov 7th, eight on the 9th, and two on Nov 10th.


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Red-crested Cotinga, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus): A female observed along Satipo Road Nov

6th, several seen at the lek along the trail behind San Antonio Nov 7th, and a couple seen along


Amazonia Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus): Great looks at a male then a female along



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Amazonia Umbrellabird, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Becards - Tityridae

Barred Becard (Pachyramphus versicolor): Singles seen in a bird flocks at Carpish Pass Nov

2nd-3rd; and two along Satipo Road Nov 7th.

Vireos – Vireonidae

Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus): One observed at the Antennae Road, Satipo Nov 5th.

Jays - Corvidae

White-collared Jay (Cyanolyca viridicyanus): One observed at the clearing/football pitch at the

Paty trailhead on Nov 2nd.

Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas): Six seen along Satipo Road Nov 6th and one the following day.

Violaceous Jay (Cyanocorax violaceus): Several seen at the lodge at San Ramon Nov 5th and in

the Satipo are, and two were seen at lower Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Swallows - Hirundinidae

Blue-and-White Swallow (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca): Common and widespread throughout the

west, Andes, and east slope.

Brown-bellied Swallow (Orochelidon murina): Two observed foraging along the river at upper

Santa Eulalia Valley Oct 30th; 10 en route to Huanuco Nov 1st; one at upper Mantaro valley Nov

8th; and 30 at Jauja Nov 11th.


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Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola): Good looks of five at Lago Junin Nov 1st.

White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata): Eight observed foraging along the river and at the

lodge at San Ramon Nov 5th.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis): One along the river at Huanuco

Nov 3rd and at Lago Junin the next day; three at San Ramon Nov 5th and five around the lodge at

San Antonio Nov 7th.

White-winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventor): Two perched on rocks and foraging along the

river near San Ramon Nov 5th.

Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia): Three hawking insects over the ponds Pantanos de Villa Oct

30th and one observed near Ondores, Lago Junin Nov 2nd.

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica): Ten observed at Pantanos de Villa on Oct 28th and the same

number at Huanuco Nov 3rd; and 30 foraging around the lake at Jauja Nov 11th.

Wrens - Troglodytidae

House Wren (Troglodytes aedon): Fairly common and widespread – observed and heard at a

number of localities.

Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis): One observed at Carpish Pass on Nov 2nd and heard

the following day; one along Satipo Road Nov 7th and two Nov 9th.

Fasciated Wren (Campylorhynchus fasciatus): Two seen near Hacienda Santa Cruz on Nov 2nd

and outside Huanuco Nov 3rd.

Peruvian Wren (Cinnycerthia peruana) ENDEMIC: Great looks at a family group of seven

heard and seen along Carpish trail Nov 3rd.

Gray-breasted Mountain-Wren (Henicorhina leucophrys): Several heard at Carpish Pass ad

Nov 2nd and along the Satipo Road 6-9th with one seen well on Nov 8th.

Dippers - Cinclidae

White-capped Dipper (Cinclus leucocephalus): Two along the river at upper Santa Eulalia

Valley on Oct 30th and two seen at upper Satipo Road Nov 8th.

Thrushes - Turdidae

Andean Solitaire (Myadestes ralloides): One seen along Satipo Road Nov 7th and heard Nov 9th.

Swainson’s Thrush (Catharus ustulatus): One seen Hacienda La Florida Oct 31st, heard at lower

Satipo Road Nov 6th and three seen the 7th.

White-eared Solitaire (Entomodestes leucotis): Good looks of one along Satipo Road Nov 8th

and three the following day.


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Black-billed Thrush (Turdus ignobilis): Over 10 observed at San Ramon Nov 5th and two at

lower Satipo Road the next day.

Black-billed Thrush, San Ramon Photo: Thomas Plath

Great Thrush (Turdus fuscater): Five at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd and four seen the following day;

over 50 seen on the drive to the Mantaro valley Nov 8th and 40 the following day at upper Satipo

Road.

Chiguanco Thrush (Turdus chiguanco): Fairly common at higher elevations on the west slope.

Glossy-black Thrush (Turdus serranus): Great looks of one singing in a cecropia tree along


Mockingbirds - Mimidae

Long-tailed Mockingbird (Mimus longicaudatus): Common along the coast and lower Santa

Eulalia valley. Several observed in the Lima area Oct 28th and many at lower Santa Eulalia valley

Oct 29th.

Pipits - Motacillidae

Short-billed Pipit (Anthus furcatus): Good views of two foraging on the ground at Lago Junin

Nov 1st.


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Wood Warbler - Parulidae

Three-striped Warbler (Basileuterus tristriatus): Four along Satipo Road Nov 6th, one on the

e8th and two Nov 9th.

Citrine Warbler (Myiothlypis luteoviridis): Five along the Carpish trail on Nov 3nd and three the

next day; and one at upper Satipo Road Nov 8th.

Pale-legged Warbler (Myiothlypis signatus): Two at upper Satipo Road Nov 7th, and singles Nov

8th and 9th.

Buff-rumped Warbler (Myiothlypis fulvicauda): One observed at San Ramon by PJ, AG Nov

5th.

Golden-bellied Warbler (Myiothlypis chrysogaster): One seen at lower Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus): One along Satipo Road by TP on Nov 6th and

two seen Nov 8th.

Spectacled Redstart (Myioborus melanocephalus): Common in montane/cloud forest: over 15 at

Carpish Pass Nov 2nd and 10 the next day; several seen daily along Satipo Road Nov 6th-10th with

over 20 seen Nov 9th.

Spectacled Redstart, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath


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Tanagers and Allies - Thraupidae

Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis): Two immatures with rusty heads were observed at the

lodge at San Ramon Nov 5th.

Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis): Six seen at the Antennae Road, Satipo Nov

5th and another along Satipo Road Nov 7th.

Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus): Four seen in the San Ramon area Nov 5th and the lower

parts of Satipo Road Nov 6th-8th.

White-browed (Black-capped) Hemispingus (Hemispingus atropileus) ENDEMIC: One was

seen along the Carpish Tunnel trail Nov 1st and eight Nov 3rd; five was at upper Satipo Road Nov

9th and eight the following day.

White-browed Hemispingus, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Superciliared Hemispingus (Hemispingus superciliaris): Singles observed at Carpish Pass Nov

2nd and 3rd; two were seen in a bird flock at upper Satipo Road Nov 9th and four on the 10th.

Oleaginous Hemispingus (Hemispingus frontalis): About five observed low in the shrubs at

upper Satipo Road Nov 9th.

Black-eared Hemispingus (Hemispingus melanotis): Two along Satipo Road Nov 7th and over

20 higher up the road Nov 9th.

Drab Hemispingus (Hemispingus xanthophthalmus): A group of six in a bird flock at the

Carpish Pass tunnel area on Nov 5th and a single Nov 8th.


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Gray-hooded Bush-Tanager (Cnemoscopus rubrirostris): One at Satipo Road Nov 7th, 10 on the

Nov 9th and five the following day.

Rufous-chested Tanager (Thlypopsis ornata): Eight of these pretty birds were observed at

Carpish Tunnel trail Nov 5th and five on the 3rd; a few daily were along Satipo Road Nov 7th-10th.

Silver-beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo): Common in the San Ramon and Satipo area Nov

5-6th, two along Satipo Road Nov 7th and eight Nov 8th.

Hooded Mountain Tanager (Buthraupis montana): Five observed along the Carpish Trail Nov

2nd and two on the 3rd; and another couple observed at upper Satipo Road Nov 7th.

Hooded Mountain-Tanager, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Grass-green Tanager (Chloronis riefferii): A few of this great tanager were seen in bird flocks

in the highlands: One in a bird flock along the Carpish Tunnel trail Nov 2nd, and singles along the

Satipo Road Nov 7th and 8th.

Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus lacrymosus): Two seen along at the Carpish trail

Nov 2nd and eight Nov 3rd; three seen at upper Satipo Road Nov 7th and two Nov 8th and 9th.

Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager (Anisognathus igniventris): This stunning bird was fairly

common at upper Satipo Road with 10 seen Nov 7th and 8th, and six on Nov 10th.

Buff-breasted Mountain Tanager (Dubusia taeniata): One observed in a bird flock at upper

Satipo Road Nov 9th and two on the 10th.

Chestnut-bellied Mountain Tanager (Dubusia castaneoventris): Two were at the Carpish

Tunnel area on Nov 2nd.

Yellow-throated Tanager (Irodosornis analis): Three observed low in the shrubs along Satipo

Road Nov 8th and two seen the 9th.


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Golden-collared Tanager (Irodosornis jelskii): Like the following tanager species a striking and

pretty bird. One observed at upper Satipo Road Nov 9th and four Nov 10th.

Yellow-scarfed Tanager (Iridosornis reinhardti) ENDEMIC: Another pretty tanager of cloud

forest with two along the Carpish Tunnel trail Nov 2nd and six on the 3rd.

Fawn-breasted Tanager (Pipraeidea melanonota): One seen by PJ at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd.

Blue-and-Yellow Tanager (Thraupis bonariensis): Fairly common in the Santa Eulalia valley

and on the grounds of Hacienda La Florida, outside Tarma. Several were seen daily Oct 29th to

Nov 1st. Three en route to La Quinua Nov 4th.

Orange-eared Tanager (Chlorochrysa calliparaea): One observed by TP along Satipo Road

Nov 6th.

Blue-grey Tanager (Thraupis episcopus): Two observed at lower Santa Eulalia Road, five at

Hacienda Santa Cruz, Huanuco; and fairly common along Satipo Road Nov 5-8th the Lima area

Oct 30th and four were at Hacienda Santa Cruz Nov 3rd. Common in the Tingo Maria area.

Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum): Over 10 seen in the San Ramon area.

Blue-capped Tanager (Thraupis cyanocephala): Eight along the Carpish trail Nov 2nd and three

on Nov 3rd; fairly common along Satipo Road Nov 7-10th with a high of 20 seen on Nov 9th.

Blue-capped Tanager, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Golden-naped Tanager (Tangara ruficervix): Two observed in a bird flock along Satipo Road

Nov 6th.


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Silvery (Silver-backed) Tanager (Tangara viridicollis): Four were observed in a bird flock

along Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Blue-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanicollis): About 10 observed along Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Spotted Tanager (Tangara punctata): Singles observed in mixed bird flocks along Satipo Road

Nov 6th and 7th.

Blue-and-Black Tanager (Tangara vassorii): Four were seen along Satipo Road Nov 7th and one

by LK on Nov 9th.

Beryl-spangled Tanager (Tangara nigroviridis): Two seen in bird flock along the Carpish trail

on Nov 2nd, three were bird flocks along Satipo Road Nov 7th, two on the 8th and four Nov 9th.

Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala): One observed Nov 6th along Satipo Road

and two on Nov 9th.

Flame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii): One observed Nov 6th along Satipo Road and eight

on Nov 9th.

Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus): Singles seen along Satipo Road Nov 6th and 8th.

Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis): Eight in the Satipo area Nov 5th and 10 the following day.

Cinereous Conebill (Conirostrum cinereum): Three at the Santa Eulalia valley on Oct 29th and

two on Oct 30th; 10 on the grounds of Hacienda La Florida Oct 31st, and five Nov 1st; one at

upper Satipo Road Nov 8th.

Blue-backed Conebill (Conirostrum sitticolor): Ten observed at upper Satipo Road Nov 9th.


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Blue-backed Conebill, Satipo Road Photo: Thomas Plath

Capped Conebill (Conirostrum albifrons): One was observed along the Carpish Tunnel track

Nov 3rd.

Giant Conebill (Oreomanes fraseri) Near-threatened: Eight observed at the polylepis woodland

at La Quinua Nov 4th. This large conebill is a polylepis specialist.

Rusty Flowerpiercer (Diglossa sittoides): Four on the grounds of Santa Eulalia Gardens Oct

28th.

Moustached Flowerpiercer (Diglossa mystacalis): One was observed at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd

and two at upper Satipo Road Nov 9th.

Black-throated Flowerpiercer (Diglossa brunneiventris): Fairly common on the grounds of

Hacienda La Florida with eight seen Oct 31st and four on Nov 1st; one was at La Quinua Nov 4th,

15 at upper Mantaro valley and Nov 8th and two at upper Satipo Road Nov 10th.

Masked Flowerpiercer (Diglossa cyanea): Six were seen at Carpish Pass Nov 2nd and five the

following day, four at upper Satipo Road Nov 8th, eight the following day and five on Nov 10th.

Plushcap (Catamblyrhnchus diadema): Five seen along Carpish Tunnel trail Nov 3rd and another

seen by PJ, LK, and AG Nov 9th.


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Peruvian Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus punensis): Fairly common in the highlands: 40 at upper Santa

Eulalia valley Oct 30th and 10 en route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st, five en route to Lago Junin and 10

around La Quinua; two at upper Mantaro valley and two at Satipo Pass.

Mourning Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus fruticeti): Over 50 seen at upper Santa Eulalia valley Oct 29th

and 75 the following day.

Plumbeous Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus unicolor): Fairly common at high elevation: 10 at upper

Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th, five en route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st and 10 in the Lago Junin area

Nov 1st; five at the upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th and three at Satipo Pass Nov 10th.

Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus plebejus): Fairly common at high elevation: 20 at upper

Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th, one en route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st and five in the Lago Junin area

Nov 1st and 10 Nov 4th; 10 at the upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th and 10 at Satipo Pass Nov 10th.

White-winged Diuca-Finch (Diuca speculifera): Five at upper Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th and

five at Ticlio Bog Oct 31st.

Great Inca Finch (Incaspiza pulchra) ENDEMIC: Great looks endemic with two seen in the

Santa Eulalia valley 29th and 30th.

Rufous-backed Inca Finch (Incaspiza personata) ENDEMIC: Brief but good looks of one

scrub habitat an hour west of Huanuco Nov 3rd.

Collared Warbling-Finch (Poospiza hispaniolensis): A female seen at lower Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 29th.

Bright-rumped Yellow-Finch (Sicalis uropygialis): About 50 observed at upper Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 30th, 20 en route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st and over 200 in the altiplano around Lago

Junin Nov 1st.

Greenish Yellow-Finch (Sicalis olivascens): A flock of about 20 seen in the upper Santa Eulalia

Oct 29th.

Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina): A few observed in Lima Oct 28th; and one observed

in Santa Eulalia valley Oct 29th; and five in the Satipo area Nov 5th and 6th.

Chestnut-throated Seedeater (Sporophila telasco): Two observed at San Pedro on Oct 27th.

Chestnut-bellied (Lesser) Seed-Finch (Sporophila angolensis): Fairly common at Villa Jennifer

with a single seen on Nov 5th, three on the 7th and four on Nov 8th.

Yellow-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis): Four were at the Hacienda Santa Cruz

grounds on Nov 2nd and three at the Antennae Road, Satipo Nov 5th.

Band-tailed Seedeater (Catamenia analis): Five at Santa Eulalia valley Oct 29th and 30th; one en

route to Ticlio Bog Oct 31st and two en route to La Quinua Nov 3rd.

Paramo Seedeater (Catamenia homochroa): Great looks of one at upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola): A few observed in Lima parks by PJ, AG.


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Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus): One at San Ramon by AG Nov 5th and three in the

Satipo area Nov 6th.

Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens): Two at San Ramon Nov 5th and one at lower Satipo

Road the next day.

Golden-billed Saltator (Saltator aurantiirostris): One at lower Santa Eulalia valley Oct 29th; one

at La Florida Oct 31st and two the following day; two en route to La Quinua Nov 4th and one at

upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th.

Sparrows - Emberizidae

Tricolored Brush-Finch (Atlapetes tricolor): Two observed along Satipo Road Nov 6th, 7th and

9th.

Black-spectacled Brush-Finch (Atlapetes melanopsis) ENDEMIC Endangered: Great looks of

one at the upper Mantaro valley Nov 8th. Very few people have seen this bird due to the

remoteness of the site, and very small range.

Slaty Brush-Finch (Atlapetes schistaceus): Two along the Carpish tunnel trail Nov 2nd and one

on Nov 3rd.

Rusty-bellied Brush-Finch (Atlapetes nationi) ENDEMIC: Common above the bridge at upper

Santa Eulalia valley with about 15 observed on Oct 29th and more than 20 observed Oct 30th.

Yellow-browed Sparrow (Ammodramus aurifrons): Five in the San Ramon and Satipo area Nov

5th and six recorded at lower Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis): Common and widespread in the highlands.

Common (Bush-Tanager) Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus ophthalmicus): Five at upper Satipo

Road Nov 9th and two the 10th.

Short-billed (Bush-Tanager) Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus parvirostris): Two seen at Carpish

Pass trail Nov 2nd.

Grosbeak Cardinals - Cardinalidae

Golden (-bellied) Grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysogaster): Two at lower Santa Eulalia valley Oct

29th and one the following day; two at La Florida Nov 1st and one at Carpish Pass by PJ Nov 2nd;

and three at La Quinua Nov 4th.

Blackbirds – Icteridae

Peruvian Meadowlark (Sturnella bellicosa): Four on the grounds of Hacienda Santa Cruz Nov

2nd and five the following day.

Scrub Blackbird (Dives warszewiczi): Common in the Lima area and lower Santa Eulalia valley

with many seen and heard Oct 29th and 30th.


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Oriole Blackbird (Gymnomystax mexicanus): Two observed at the Hacienda Santa Cruz grounds

Nov 2nd and 3rd.

Yellow-hooded Blackbird (Chrysomus icterocephalus): Two males of this introduced population

were observed at Pantanos de Villa Oct 28th.

Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis): One observed at Hacienda Santa Cruz on Nov 2nd.

Scarlet-rumped (Subtropical) Cacique (Cacicus uropygialis): One observed flying across the


Yellow-rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela): Common at San Ramon and lower Satipo Road Nov

5th-8th.

Mountain Cacique (Cacicus (leucoramphus) chrysonatus): Singles were seen along Satipo Road

Nov 9th and 10th.

Russet-backed Oropendola (Psarocolius angustifrons): Common at San Ramon and Satipo

Road Nov 5th-10th.

Finches - Fringillidae

Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniiostris): About 10 seen around the San Ramon area Nov

5th.

White-vented Euphonia (Euphonia minuta): Two were seen at the Antennae Road, Satipo Nov

5th.

Orange-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster): Six observed along Satipo Road Nov 6th,

two on the 7th and four Nov 8th.

Blue-naped Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia cyanea): Two observed along Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Thick-billed Siskin (Spinus crassirostris): Five were at the polylepis patch at upper Santa Eulalia

valley Oct 30th; and about 10 of these polylepis associated species at La Quinua Nov 4th.

Hooded Siskin (Spinus magellanicus): Fairly common in the highlands where flocks were seen at

several localities including: Santa Eulalia valley, Hacienda Santa Cruz, and upper Mantaro valley

Nov 8th.

Olivaceous Siskin (Spinus olivaceus): A huge flock of over 100 was seen in flight at San Ramon

Nov 5th, another flock of 20 was at the Antennae Road, Satipo Nov 6th and two were observed


Black Siskin (Spinus atratus): Five were seen at the polylepis forest at upper Santa Eulalia valley

Oct 30th and four in the Lago Junin area Nov 1st.

Old World Sparrows - Passeridae

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Introduced: A few observed en route to Junin Nov 1st.

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Mammals

Common Gray Four-eyed Opossum (Philander opossum): One observed crossing the road

during night along Satipo Road Nov 7th.

Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus): One observed crossing the road during night


White-bellied Spider Monkey (Ateles belzebuth chamek): A troop of about 10 of the all black A.

b. chamek form of this monkey were observed basking and playing at a rocky outcrop at the base

of falls along Satipo Road Nov 6th. A male howler was also present and young spiders were seen

to tease the howler by pulling its tail, though the spider monkeys gave the larger howler plenty of

space. The young spider monkeys were also seen sliding down rocks.

Red Howler Monkey (Alouata seniculus): One male observed joining spider monkeys at a rocky

clearing below some falls along Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Neotropical Otter (Lontra longicaudus): One observed briefly twice by PJ at the fast flowing

river behind the lodge at San Antonio Nov 6th.

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna): Many small herds (30 in total) were observed en route to Ticlio bog

Oct 31st, and on the way to Lago Junin Nov 1st.

Brown Agouti (Dasyprocta variegata): One observed crossing lower Satipo Road Nov 6th.

Montane Cavy (Cavia tschudii): One observed by TP at a roadside stop near Lago Junin Nov 4th.

Northern Viscacha (Lagidium peruanum): Excellent looks of four along the roadside at upper

Santa Eulalia valley Oct 30th, and one at Lago Junin Nov 1st.

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