10-16 November 2001

by Mark Lockwood

Cindy and I recently returned from a short, but great, trip to southeastern Brazil.  We visited two main areas, Ubatuba and Itatiaia National Park.  We stayed is a small hotel in Ubatuba and at the Hotel Simon (http://www.hotelsimon.com.br/index.htm).  We hired a guide, Edson Endrigo (www.avesfoto.com.br).  Edson lives in Sao Paulo and knows the birds of southeastern Brazil very well.  His knowledge of the birds, both their calls and habitat preferences, paid off handsomely.  He is also a lot of fun to be around and we could not have made a better choice.  The birding was nothing short of fantastic and we were very successful in finding many of the endemics of the region.

10 November

We traveled from Austin (leaving at 7:00 PM on the 9th) to Sao Paulo arriving about 11:00 AM.  Edson met us at the airport and we were soon on our way to Ubatuba.  I had mentioned wanting to look for White-faced Whistling-Ducks to Edson in earlier correspondence, so we made a short detour at Taubate to visit some rice fields.  This was a great way to kick off the birding and we saw several species I had not expected for the trip.  In the rice fields were Whistling Heron, Great and Cattle egrets, White-faced Whistling-Ducks (distant views), Southern Lapwings (over 100), Picazuro Pigeon, White-rumped Swallow, Chestnut-capped Blackbird, and White-browed Blackbird.  The surrounding pastures held Savanna Hawk, Guira Cuckoo, Campo Flicker, Cattle Tyrant, and Grassland Sparrow.  We were lucky enough to have a group of White Woodpeckers fly past us and land in some nearby trees.

We birded the rice fields for about 45 minutes and we back on the road to Ubatuba.  Once we checked into our hotel and got a late lunch/early dinner we were off to two of the well-known birding destinations near the town of Ubatuba: Fazendas Capricôrnio and Angelim.  We stopped by Fazenda Capricôrnio (FC) first and discovered that the hummingbird feeders were empty.  This place is an abandoned cacau plantation and the area we birded is still somewhat manicured and very open.  There were lots of flycatchers around including Variegated, Streaked, and Piratic for nice comparisons.

The highlight of the visit was seeing our first Green-headed Tanagers.  In preparation for the trip I was looking forward to seeing the five Tangara tanagers that reside in southeastern Brazil.  I had mistakenly thought Green-headed would be the least spectacular.  They are my all-time favorite Tangara.  We also had a pair of the endemic Plain Parakeet land in a tree very close to us providing very good looks at a bird that is most often seen as it flies past.  Other nice birds included Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher, Purple-throated Euphonia, and Red-necked Tanager.

We later moved on to Fazenda Angelim (FA).  This is another abandoned cacau plantation, but there is good forest here.  It was late in the afternoon and we walked into FA a short distance.  We encountered our first antbirds, a pair of stunning Ferruginous Antbirds.  Antbirds are favorites of mine and this was just a taste of what we would see during the week.  We also saw Rufous-thighed Kite, Chestnut-bellied Thrush, Brazilian Tanager, and Double-collared Seedeater on our walk.

11 November

We began the day at Fazenda Angelim and the place was full of birds. As we entered the forest we were greeted by several antbirds, including Scaled and Squamate Antbirds, Streak-capped Antwren, and Tufted Antshrike.  With some patience we had excellent looks at Spotted Bamboowren, a rather odd tapaculo.  We spent over four hours at FA and it was some of the best birding I have experienced.  Highlights included Swallow-tailed Hummingbird, White-barred Piculet, Blond-crested Woodpecker, Rufous-capped Spinetail, Red-eyed Thornbird, White-eyed Foliage-gleaner, Spot-backed Antshrike, Star-throated, Rufous-winged, Unicolored, and Streak-capped antwrens, Slaty Bristlefront, Buff-throated Purpletuft, Blue Manakin, and Black-throated Grosbeak.

The hummingbird feeders were filled by the time we reached FC in the late morning creating a spectacle as hummingbirds of eight species jockeyed for position on the two feeders.  Black Jacobins were by far the most common and I estimated at least 20 individuals were in the vicinity.  Surprisingly, Festive Coquette was the second most common visitor.  What a pair of hummingbirds!  The other species were Saw-billed Hermit, Black-throated Mango, Glittering-bellied Emerald, Violet-capped Woodnymph, Versicolored Emerald, and a single Sombre Hummingbird.

While watching the feeders was also spotted a stunning male Yellow-fronted Woodpecker.  We finally pulled ourselves away and walked through the open woodland.  Highlights included Pale-browed Treehunter, Black-capped Foliage-gleaner, Gray-hooded Attila, Yellow-legged Thrush, and Chestnut-bellied Euphonia.

After spending a few more moments at the hummingbird feeders we headed off to a nearby trail that follows the river.  As we walked down the main road toward the entrance to the trail we watch a Pavonine Cuckoo calling from an open perch.  Our target species along this trail was another endemic, the Fork-tailed Tody-Tyrant.  We were success in finding the little guy, but about the only other species we saw on the trail was White-bearded Manakin.  On our way back to Ubatuba was made one more stop along the river and added Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail, Green-backed Becard, and Long-billed Wren.

12 November

This morning we were off to Folha Seca west of Ubatuba.  This road passes through very nice forest and the birds were active, although several species were not very cooperative.  We heard at least three Russet-winged Spadebills without getting a look as well as three Bare-throated Bellbirds and a Black-cheeked Gnateater.  We did see Reddish Hermit, Rufous-breasted Leaftosser, Lesser Woodcreeper, Slaty Bristlefront, a female Pin-tailed Manakin, and Red-crowned Ant-Tanager along with many other species we had found at the Fazendas.  We headed back to Ubatuba for lunch before heading to Itatiaia National Park.

Arriving at Itatiaia City, just below the national park, we first stopped at a marsh on the east side of town.  There were at least three very vocal Blackish Rails walking around in the marsh and offering great looks.  Other birds at the marsh were Chestnut-capped Blackbirds and a very unexpected Band-tailed Hornero.  The hornero is a recent addition to the avifauna of Itatiaia and are apparently becoming more common.  As we drove up into the park it started to rain and continued to do so for the remainder of the day.  That did not stop us from making a brief trip up the Tres Picos Trail, which resulted mainly in us getting soaked although we did see a White-throated Woodcreeper and three Black-goggled Tanagers.

After changing clothes we watched the feeders in the yard of the owner of the Hotel Simon.  Despite the fairly heavy rain they were very active.  Black Jacobin was the dominant hummingbird, but several other species were regular visitors including Scale-throated Hermit, Violet-capped Woodnymph, White-throated Hummingbird and Brazilian Ruby.  A male Frilled Coquette visited a favored bush while we were waiting.  The surprise of the day was a Rusty-margined Guan that came in a sat in the tree above the feeders.  The species is quite rare at Itatiaia.

13 November

Our destination today was the Agulhas Negras Road and the higher elevation habitats at Itatiaia NP.  This road is intermittent pavement and gravel with little traffic and fantastic birding opportunities.  We stop about 100 yards up the road and immediately encountered a mixed foraging flock.  This flock included Pallid Spinetail, Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner, Streaked Xenops, Olivaceous Elaenia, and several Brassy-breasted Tanagers.  After leaving the flock, we watched a Rufous-tailed Antbird moving along the road and Edson called in a Mouse-colored Tapaculo.

As we walked back toward the car, Edson heard one of our primary target species, a Large-tailed Antshrike.  It didn't appear particularly interested in the tape and while we were waiting Cindy spotted a Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper.  As we were watching the Streamcreeper, Cindy caught some movement out of the corner of her eye and there was the Antshrike!  As we drove slowly up the road, we heard a Black-and-gold Cotinga calling close by and as we stepped out of the car a Black Hawk-Eagle flushed from very close by.

After spotting the cotinga we continued up the road.  As we approached the transmission towers at the upper end of the road we stopped at a small camping area.  Itatiaia Thistletail (Spinetail) was fairly common here and several were gathering nesting materials.  Blue-billed Black-Tyrants were perched on the perched on the power lines and Plovercrest called from the brush along the road.  After a few minutes of searching we were able to locate a male Plovercrest.  What a fantastic little hummingbird and they call continuously. Other highlights of the day included Araucaria Tit-Spinetail, Speckle-breasted Antpitta, another Mouse-colored Tapaculo, Serra do Mar Tyrannulet, Swainson's Flycatcher, Black-capped Piprites, White-rimmed Warbler, Diademed Tanager, Burnished-buff Tanager, Bay-chested and Red-rumped Warbling-Finches, Green-winged and Thick-billed Saltators, and Great Pampa-Finch.

About 2:30 PM it started raining.  We sat in the car for about an hour hoping it would stop, but it didn't.  We finally decided to give up and head back to the hotel when Edson heard a Giant Antshrike.  To my amazement, he was able to call the Antshrike while we sat in the car.  I got a brief, but excellent, look at the bird.

14 November

Edson is also a professional photographer and he spent the 14th and 15th along the Agulhas Negras Road while we birded the Tres Picos Trail with is adjacent to the Hotel Simon in the mid-elevations of the national park.  The Tres Picos Trail passes through fantastic primary forest with lots of bamboo.  Highlights seen along the trail included Rufous-thighed Kite, Surucua Trogon, Rufous-capped Motmot, Saffron Toucanet, Red-breasted Toucan, White-collared Foliage-gleaner, Scaled Woodcreeper, White-bibbed Antbird, Cryptic (Such’s) Antthrush, Eared Pygmy-Tyrant, Drab-breasted Bamboo-Tyrant, Chestnut-crowned Becard, Brown Tanager, Rufous-headed Tanager, and Gilt-edged Tanager.

In addition to the birds we saw two species of monkey: Brown Capuchin Monkey and Masked Titi Monkey.  At about 5:00 we decided to watch the feeders for a while.  The same species as were seen on the 12th were there with one exception, an Olive-green Tanager made a quick visit.  As we watched the feeders I kept an eye on the bush the Frilled Coquette favored and it appeared at 6:25PM.  This was our first night at the Hotel Simon without rain, so we took the opportunity to do a little owling.  We were rewarded with excellent looks at a pair of Tawny-browed Owls.

15 November

The Tres Picos Trail was our destination again today.  We saw many of the species seen on the 14th, but did add White-barred Piculet, White-spotted Woodpecker, White-browed and Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaners, a female White-shouldered Fire-eye, Gray Elaenia, Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher, Euler's Flycatcher, and Blue-naped Chlorophonia.  We hired a taxi to met Edson along the Agulhas Negras Road at 4:30 PM.  We had been rained out on the 13th and wanted to try for the Rusty-barred Owl if the weather would permit.  We birded along the road prior to dusk seeing a few of the species we had seen two days before.  We did add Rufous Gnateater and spent a frustrating hour trying to see a Variegated Antpitta.  At dusk the owls started calling and we were able to see two individuals.

16 November

Edson joined us on the Tres Picos Trail this morning.  As we walked up the trail he heard a Rufous-tailed Attila calling which we were able to locate.  We also added Barred Forest-Falcon, Black-billed Scythebill, Bertoni's and Ochre-rumped Antbirds, Brazilian Antthrush, Greenish Schiffornis, and Creamy-bellied Thrush.  We made another brief visit to the rice fields at Taubate on the way back to Sao Paulo.  Many of the same species were observed again, but we got much better and closer looks at White-faced Whistling-Ducks and also found two pairs of Brazilian Ducks.  One of the pairs of Brazilian Ducks has about 10 ducklings with them.

This trip was a fantastic experience and we hope to visit Edson and southeastern Brazil again.

TRIP LIST

Mark and Cindy Lockwood guided by Edson Endrigo
 
 

DATE	ITINERARY
10 November	Arrived in Sao Paulo (10:30 AM) and drove to Ubatuba. Birded rice fields near Taubate on the way. Birded Fazenda Capricornio and Fazenda Angelim at Ubatuba in late afternoon.
11 November	Birded Fazenda Capricornio and Fazenda Angelim at Ubatuba.
12 November	Birded the Folha Seca (west of Ubatuba) during the morning and traveled to Itatiaia National Park. At Itatiaia, we birded the marsh near the town of Itatiaia, the grounds around the Hotel Simon and along the Tres Picos Trail (in heavy rain).
13 November	Birded Agulhas Negras Road at the upper elevations of Itatiaia National Park. Along the way to Agulhas Negras Road, we birded some wetlands east of the highway (approx. 6 km from BR116).
14 November	Birded Tres Picos Trail and grounds of Hotel Simon.
15 November	Birded Tres Picos Trail and grounds of Hotel Simon most of the day. Birded Agulhas Negras Road from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.
16 November	Birded Tres Picos Trail and grounds of Hotel Simon in the morning and traveled to Sao Paulo. Birded rice fields near Taubate on the way.

LOCALITY LEGEND
 

Abbr.	LOCALE
FA	Fazenda Angelim (at Ubatuba)
FC	Fazenda Capricornio (at Ubatuba)
FS	Folha Seca (west of Ubatuba)
CRM	Caxambu Road marsh (located approx. 6 km north of BR 116 on the way to the Agulhas Negras Road)
ANR	Agulhas Negras Road (upper elevation of Itatiaia National Park)
TP	Tres Picos Trail (Itatiaia National Park)
HS	grounds of the Hotel Simon (Itatiaia National Park)

 
 
 

SPECIES	WHERE ENCOUNTERED
Neotropical Cormorant	three to five from shore at Ubatuba (10th-12th) and one near Taubate on the 16th
Magnificent Frigatebird	two to six over Ubatuba from the 10th through the 12th
Black Vulture	common
Turkey Vulture	surprisingly only one observed on the entire trip (near Ubatuba on the 12th)
Whistling Heron	two at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Great Egret	common at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and 16th
Snowy Egret	one at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Cattle Egret	common at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and 16th
Striated Heron	one near Ubatuba on the 11th
White-faced Whistling-Duck	approx. 20 seen in flight at a great distance at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and 25 seen much closer there on the 16th
Brazilian Duck	four adult, including a pair with about 10 ducklings, at the rice fields near Taubate on the 16th
White-tailed Kite	two near Taubate on the 16th
Rufous-thighed Kite	one at FC on the 10th and one along TP on the 14th and 15th
Savanna Hawk	two at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Roadside Hawk	singles on the roadsides at Ubatuba and near Itatiaia on the 11th, 12th, 15th and 16th
White-tailed Hawk	one just south of Taubate along the road to Ubatuba on the 10th and 12th
Black Hawk-Eagle	one seen perched at close range at ANR on the 13th
Barred Forest-Falcon	one seen very well at the beginning of TP on the 16th
Southern Caracara	three or four seen in open habitats between Taubate and Sao Paulo on the 10th and 16th and one near Itatiaia NP on the 13th
Yellow-headed Caracara	two daily at Ubatuba and two seen from our room at HS on the 14th
American Kestrel	two at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and 16th
Rusty-margined Guan	one observed at length in the tree above the feeders at HS on the 12th
Dusky-legged Guan	one to five daily at Itatiaia NP
Blackish Rail	three at the marsh near the town of Itatiaia on the 12th
Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail	two near FC on the 11th and one in the gardens at HS on the 15th and 16th
Common Moorhen	two on small ponds near Taubate on the 12th and 16th and one heard at CRM on the 13th
Wattled Jacana	one at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Southern Lapwing	common at the rice fields near Taubate (200+ on the 10th and 75+ on the 16th), small numbers around Ubatuba on the 11th and 12th
Greater Yellowlegs	three near Taubate on the 10th
Solitary Sandpiper	one near FC on the 11th
Kelp Gull	seen along the shore at Ubatuba from the 10th-12th with a maximum of 17 on the 12th
Common Tern	five Sterna tern observed from shore at Ubatuba that were thought to be this species
Rock Dove	common in urban areas and disturbed habitats
Picazuro Pigeon	five near Taubate on the 10th, two at HS on the 12th, six along the Caxambu Road on the 13th and 15+ near Taubate on the 16th
Plumbeous Pigeon	heard at FC and FA on the 11th and 12th, two to six seen daily at Itatiaia NP
Pale-vented Pigeon	two at FA on the 11th
Ruddy Ground-Dove	common at Ubatuba with up to 20 per day
Gray-fronted Dove	a Leptotila seen very briefly near HS in the edge of forest on the 14th that was thought to be this species
Reddish-bellied Parakeet	30 to 50 daily at Itatiaia NP
Blue-winged Parrotlet	three near Taubate on the 10th
Plain Parakeet	10 to 30 daily at FC and FA
Scaly-headed Parrot	five to 10 daily at Ubatuba and 10 to 15 daily at Itatiaia NP
Guira Cuckoo	four at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th, six at Ubatuba on the 12th, four near Itatiaia on the 13th and one neat Taubate on the 16th
Pavonine Cuckoo	one observed at length as it called from an exposed perch at FC on the 11th
Squirrel Cuckoo	one at FA on the 11th
Smooth-billed Ani	common in disturbed habitats
Tawny-browed Owl	two near the HS on the evening of the 14th
Rusty-barred Owl	two along the ANR on the evening of the 15th
White-collared Swift	250+ at FA on the 11th, 20 to 40 daily around the HS
Gray-rumped Swift	Cheatura swifts were abundant at Ubatuba and a few Gray-rumps were identified on the 12th
Ashy-tailed Swift	common at Ubatuba and Itatiaia NP, the best looks were obtained from our window at HS
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift	one at FC on the 10th
Scale-throated Hermit	seen daily around the HS (12th-16th), with a maximum of four on the 14th
Reddish Hermit	one observed along FS on the 12th
Saw-billed Hermit	two at the feeders at FC on the 11th and one along FS on the 12th
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird	two near the entrance to FA on the 11th and one in Ubatuba on the 12th
Black Jacobin	the dominate hummingbird at the feeders at FC and HS, 20 to 30 individuals seen daily at the feeders and in open habitats away from feeders
Black-throated Mango	one female at the feeders at FC on the 11th and a male in the gardens at HS on the 15th
Plovercrest	three males seen (and others heard) along ANR on the 13th
Frilled Coquette	a male visited a specific flowering bush at HS every day at about 6:30 PM, we observed it on the 12th and 14th
Festive Coquette	up to 10 were visiting the feeders at FC on the 11th
Glittering-bellied Emerald	one male was observed at the feeders at FC on the 11th
Violet-capped Woodnymph	two to six seen daily, present at the feeders at FC and HS and in the forest
White-throated Hummingbird	one to three seen daily around HS, regular visitor to the feeders
Versicolored Emerald	up to six visiting the feeders at FC on the 11th
Glittering-throated Emerald	singles in Ubatuba on the 10th and near the entrance of FA on the 11th
Sombre Hummingbird	one at the feeders at FC on the 11th
Brazilian Ruby	up to 10 daily at the feeders at HS and frequently seen along TR and ANR
Black-throated Trogon	up to three seen (and others heard) along TP on the 14th-16th
Surucua Trogon	one yellow-bellied female at the beginning of TP on the 14th
Ringed Kingfisher	one flying over CRM on the 13th
Amazon Kingfisher	one along the river near the entrance to FC on the 11th
Rufous-capped Motmot	singles seen along TP on the 14th and 16th
White-eared Puffbird	two near a house with surrounded by woody vegetation near CRM on the 13th
Saffron Toucanet	one along TP on the 14th, three at HS and two along TP on the 15th and one along TP on the 16th
Red-breasted Toucan	one to four daily at HS (12th -16th)
White-barred Piculet	two at FA on the 11th, one at FC on the 12th, and singles on TP in the 15th and 16th
White Woodpecker	a family group of five near Taubate on the 10th
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker	a male at FC on the 11th
White-spotted Woodpecker	one at AHR on the 13th , two along TP on the 15th and another there on the 16th
Yellow-browed Woodpecker	singles along TP on the 14th-16th
Green-barred Woodpecker	one on the outskirts of the town of Itatiaia on the 12th
Campo Flicker	four at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th, three along Caxambu Road in route to ANR on the 13th, and one near Taubate on the 16th
Blond-crested Woodpecker	two at FA on the 11th and one along FS on the 12th
Lineated Woodpecker	two near FC on the 12th
Band-tailed Hornero	one observed at length at the marsh near the town of Itatiaia on the 12th
Rufous Hornero	one at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and two on the outskirts of the town of Itatiaia on the 12th
Itatiaia Thistletail	up to six at the upper camping area along ANR on the 13th
Araucaria Tit-Spinetail	two in a fairly large grove of Araucaria trees along ANR on the 13th
Rufous-capped Spinetail	one at FA on the 11th and two along TP on the 16th
Chicli Spinetail	one heard in Ubatuba on the 11th and two seen in the gardens of HS on the 16th
Gray-bellied Spinetail	one along ANR on the 13th
Pallid Spinetail	three along ANR on the 13th and two to four along the TP on the 14th - 16th
Red-eyed Thornbird	two at FA on the 11th
Pale-browed Treehunter	one at FC on the 11th
White-browed Foliage-gleaner	singles on TP on the 15th and 16th
Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner	one observed at close range along the lower TP on the 15th
Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner	two along ANR on the 13th and two to four along TP on the 14th-16th
Black-capped Foliage-gleaner	one at FC on the 11th and another at FS on the 12th
White-eyed Foliage-gleaner	one at FA on the 11th, others heard at FC and TP
White-collared Foliage-gleaner	up to four along TP on the 14th and 15th
Streaked Xenops	two along ANR on the 13th and two to four along TP on the 14th-16th
Rufous-breasted Leaftosser	one at FS on the 12th and another along ANR on the 13th and 15th
Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper	one along ANR on the 13th
Thrush-like Woodcreeper	one at FA on the11th
Olivaceous Woodcreeper	one to four along TP on the 14th-16th
White-throated Woodcreeper	one to two along TP on the 14th-16th
Scaled Woodcreeper	one to four along TP on the 14th-16th
Lesser Woodcreeper	one at FS on the 12th and three to five along TP on the 14th-16th
Black-billed Scythebill	one seen and another heard along TP on the 16th
Spot-backed Antshrike	one at FA on the 11th
Giant Antshrike	a male seen well, but briefly, along ANR on the 13th
Tufted Antshrike	a male at FA on the 11th
Large-tailed Antshrike	a male along ANR on the 13th
Variable Antshrike	one along ANR on the 13th and one seen along TP on the 14th-16th
Spot-breasted Antvireo	one at FC on the 11th, two at FS on the 12th, and two to four along TP on the 14th-16th
Star-throated Antwren	two at FA on the 11th, one at FS on the 12th, and two to four along TP on the 14th-16th
Unicolored Antwren	a female at FA on the 11th and a pair along FS on the 12th
Rufous-winged Antwren	three at FA on the 11th
Ferruginous Antbird	two at FA on the 10th, one there on the 11th, two along TP on the 12th, 14th and 16th
Bertoni's Antbird	one along TP on the 15th and two on the 16th
Rufous-tailed Antbird	two along ANR on the 13th
Ochre-rumped Antbird	one along TP on the 16th
Scaled Antbird	one male at FA on the 11th
Streak-capped Antwren	five at FA on the 11th, one at FS on the 12th, and one along TP on the 14th
White-shouldered Fire-eye	a male at FA on the 11th and a female along TP on the 15th
White-bibbed Antbird	male and female along TP on the 14th and 15th
Squamate Antbird	a pair at FA on the 11th
Cryptic (Such's) Antthrush	one seen, and others heard, along TP on the 14th and 15th (heard only on 16th)
Brazilian (Rufous-tailed) Antthrush	several heard along ANR on the 13th and 15th and two seen along TP on the 16th
Speckle-breasted Antpitta	one seen well along ANR on the 13th
Rufous Gnateater	a female along ANR on the 15th
Spotted Bamboowren	one seen well at FA on the 11th (several other heard)
Slaty Bristlefront	a female seen at FA on the 11th, a pair seen at FS on the 12th and another heard at TP on the 16th
Mouse-colored Tapaculo	two seen along ANR on the 13th (others heard), and heard along TP 14th-16th
Planalto Tyrannulet	one along ANR on the 13th
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet	one near the entrance to FA on the 11th
Gray Elaenia	a female near HS on the 15th
Yellow-bellied Elaenia	one at FC on the 11th
Olivaceous Elaenia	three along ANR on the 13th
Yellow Tyrannulet	three at FA on the 11th
White-crested Tyrannulet	one at HS on the 12th, one along ANR on the 13th and one along TP on the 15th
Gray-hooded Flycatcher	two at FA on the 11th, one at FS on the 12th, and one along ANR on the 13th
Sepia-capped Flycatcher	singles at FA on the 11th and FS on the 12th, three at ANR on the 12th, two to three daily at TP (14th-16th)
Serra do Mar Tyrannulet	two at ANR on the 13th
Mottle-cheeked Tyrannulet	two at ANR on the 13th
Eared Pygmy-Tyrant	three on the 14th and one on the 16th along TP
Drab-breasted Bamboo-Tyrant	one seen along TP on the 14th, others heard on the 12th, 15th and 16th
Fork-tailed Tody-Tyrant	one on a trail near FC on the 11th
Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher	one on TP on the 15th and it was heard again on the 16th
Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher	two at FC on the 10th and one at FA on the 11th
Large-headed Flatbill	two along TP on the 14th-16th
Yellow-olive Flycatcher	one at FC on the 11th and one or two daily along TP (14th-16th)
White-throated Spadebill	one along TP on the 12th
Bran-colored Flycatcher	one at FA on the 11th and two along ANR on the 13th
Black-tailed Flycatcher	singles along TP on the 14th and 16th
Cliff Flycatcher	two at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and four around HS (12th-16th)
Euler's Flycatcher	one seen near HS on the 15th and others heard along TP
Blue-billed Black-Tyrant	four along the upper portion of ANR on the 13th
Velvety Black-Tyrant	one to three around HS (12th-16th)
Crested Black-Tyrant	two just south of Taubate along the road to Ubatuba on the 10th and 12th and two along Caxambu Road on the 13th
Masked Water-Tyrant	one along the stream near FC on the 11th, two near Ubatuba and another at the marsh near the town of Itatiaia on the 12th, and another as the same marsh on the 13th
Streamer-tailed Tyrant	one seen flying over CMR on the 13th
Long-tailed Tyrant	one at FC on the 11th, two at FS on the 12th, and two along TP on the 16th
Cattle Tyrant	one at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Rufous-tailed Attila	one seen and heard along TP on the 16th
Gray-hooded Attila	one at FC on the 11th
Sirystes	one at HS on the 12th and 15th
Dusky-capped Flycatcher	two at HS on the 15th and 16th
Swainson's Flycatcher	tow seen and heard along ANR on the 13th
Great Kiskadee	five to ten daily in open habitats
Social Flycatcher	two at FA and four at FC on the 11th and three at Ubatuba on the 12th
Streaked Flycatcher	two at FC on the 10th and 11th
Piratic Flycatcher	four at FC on the 11th and 12th, two at FA on the 12th, and two around HS on the 14th-16th
Variegated Flycatcher	two at FC on the 10th and 11th, two at FA on the 11th, and two at FS on the 12th
Tropical Kingbird	10+ daily in open habitats
Fork-tailed Flycatcher	up to four daily in open habitats (none seen on the 14th)
Green-backed Becard	one female watch at length foraging in low shrubbery near FC on the 11th
Chestnut-crowned Becard	one along TP on the 14th
White-winged Becard	two at FA on the 11th
Crested Becard	a females at FC on the 11th, FS on the 12th, and TP on the 14th and 15th and a male at TP on the 14th
Black-tailed Tityra	one at FA on the 11th, and two at the HS on the 14th and 15th
Black-crowned Tityra	one along TP and two at HS on the 12th
Black-and-gold Cotinga	one male seen and at least two other heard along ANR on the 13th
Buff-throated Purpletuft	one seen well at FA on the 11th
Greenish Schiffornis	one along TP on the 16th
Black-capped Piprites	one seen poorly along TP on the 12th and another seen very well along ANR on the 13th
White-bearded Manakin	three along a trail near FC on the 11th
Blue Manakin	three at FA on the 11th, up to 10 along FS (including males displaying) on the 12th, two to four along TP on the 14th-16th
Pin-tailed Manakin	one female observed at FS on the 12th
Red-eyed Vireo	up to 10 in the vicinity of Ubatuba (FA, FC and FS) on the 10th-12th
Rufous-crowned Greenlet	three along ANR on the 13th and two along TP on the 14th and 15th
Brown-chested Martin	one at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Gray-breasted Martin	up to ten at Ubatuba on the 11th and 12th
White-rumped Swallow	ten at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and two on the 16th
Blue-and-white Swallow	up to 40 daily
Southern Rough-winged Swallow	up to 10 daily
Long-billed Wren	one near FC on the 11th
House Wren	up to six daily, these birds were surprisingly brightly plumaged
Long-billed Gnatwren	one at FA on the 11th
Yellow-legged Thrush	one at FC on the 11th
Rufous-bellied Thrush	up to five daily on open habitats
Creamy-bellied Thrush	one along TP on the 16th
White-necked Thrush	one at FA on the 11th and another at TP on the 12th
Chalk-browed Mockingbird	one on the outskirts of the town of Itatiaia on the 12th, four along Caxambu Road on the 13th and two along that road on the 15th
Tropical Parula	one at FC on the 10th and two at FA on the 11th
Golden-crowned Warbler	up to six along TP on the 14th-16th
White-rimmed Warbler	tow along ANR on the 13th
Masked Yellowthroat	a male at CRM on the 13th
Bananaquit	up to three daily
Chestnut-vented Conebill	a female at FC on the 10th and 11th
Brown Tanager	one along TP on the 14th and three there on the 15th
Magpie Tanager	up to four daily at Itatiaia NP (HS and TP)
Rufous-headed Tanager	six along TP on the 14th and two there on the 15th
Olive-green Tanager	one visited the feeder at HS on the 14th
Flame-crested Tanager	three at FA on the 11th
Ruby-crowned Tanager	common at FA and FC in open areas, and up to four around HS on the 12th-16th
Black-goggled Tanager	up to three daily at Itatiaia NP on the 12th and 14th-16th
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager	six along FS on the 12th
Brazilian Tanager	two at FA on the 10th and up to 10 on the 11th at FA and FC
Sayaca Tanager	common at all locations
Golden-chevroned Tanager	common at all locations
Palm Tanager	common at all locations
Diademed Tanager	up to 15 along ANR on the 13th and two seen there on the 15th
Fawn-breasted Tanager	three along ANR on the 13th, one at ANR and three along TP on the 15th
Purple-throated Euphonia	a male at FC on the 10th
Violaceous Euphonia	a pair near FC on the 11th
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia	a male at FC on the 11th and up to three daily along the TP (14th-16th)
Blue-naped Chlorophonia	a pair along TP on the 15th
Green-headed Tanager	three at FC on the 10th, four at FC and two at FA on the 11th, six at FS on the 12th, and up to 10 daily at Itatiaia NP (14th-16th)
Red-necked Tanager	two at FC on the 10th and 11th and four at FS on the 12th
Brassy-breasted Tanager	four along the ANR on the 13th and up to 10 daily along TP (14th-16th)
Gilt-edged Tanager	three along TP on the 14th and 15th
Burnished-buff Tanager	a pair along the ANR on the 13th and a male along the TP on the 14th
Blue Dacnis	four to six daily at all locations except ANR where none were seen
Green Honeycreeper	a male at FA on the 11th
Swallow Tanager	three near the entrance to FA on the 11th and three at HS on the 16th
Blue-black Grassquit	uncommon in along weedy roadsides, seen on the 10th-13th, 15th and 16th
Lined Seedeater	a male near the CRM on the 13th
Double-collared Seedeater	up to four at FA on the 10th and 11th, and two or three daily in the gardens around the HS (12th-16th)
White-bellied Seedeater	one on the outskirts of the town of Itatiaia on the 12th
Bay-chested Warbling-Finch	about 10 along ANR on the 13th
Red-rumped Warbling-Finch	about 10 on the 13th and two on the 15th along ANR
Grassland Yellow-Finch	one at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Great Pampa-Finch	two at the upper elevations of the ANR on the 13th
Grassland Sparrow	three at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th
Rufous-collared Sparrow	common in disturbed habitats
Green-winged Saltator	four along ANR on the 13th and two at HS on the 16th
Thick-billed Saltator	six along ANR on the 13th
Black-throated Grosbeak	two at FA on the 11th
Chestnut-capped Blackbird	two seen at a great distance at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and 10 there on the 16th, two at the marsh at the town of Itatiaia on the 12th and 13th
White-browed Blackbird	12 at the rice fields near Taubate on the 10th and one there on the 16th
Giant Cowbird	one near FS on the 12th
Shiny Cowbird	up to 10 daily
Golden-winged Cacique	one along the ANR on the 13th
Red-rumped Cacique	six at FA on the 10th and 11th, up to 20 around the HS (12th-16th)
Crested Oropendola	one along Caxambu Road on the 13th
House Sparrow	common in Ubatuba
Common Waxbill	four in Ubatuba and three in Itatiaia on the 12th

Total: 259 species

Heard Only -- most of these birds were identified initially by Edson Endrigo
 

SPECIES	WHERE HEARD
Brown Tinamou	one along ANR on the 13th and one along TP on the 16th
Spot-winged Wood-Quail	heard along TP on the 14th and 16th
Red-capped Parrot	two heard and seen as they flew over the TP on the 15th and 16th
Striped Cuckoo	one at FA on the 10th and another near FC on the 11th
Sharp-billed Treehunter	one along ANR on the 13th
Rufous-backed Antvireo	one seen very briefly along TP on the 16th
Variegated Antpitta	singles heard at FA on the 11th, ANR on the 13th, and TP on the 16th; two were heard and very briefly seen along ANR on the 15th
Black-cheeked Gnateater	one along FS on the 12th
Russet-winged Spadebill	at least three along FS on the 12th
Bare-throated Bellbird	at least three along FS on the 12th
Neotropical River Warbler	one along the river near FC on the 11th

Mark Lockwood
Austin, Texas
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