Satipo Tours Northeast Argentina Birding Nov 2 15, 2014 By Thomas Plath

Transcription

1 Satipo Tours Northeast Argentina Birding Nov 2 15, 2014 By Thomas Plath Participants: Thomas Plath (guide), Pablo Jost (driver/co-leader), Sandy Booth, Werner Jost, Donna Mihm, Viveka Ohman, Ian Robertson Itinerary Nov 1: Had breakfast at Aspen Suites Hotel, group went sightseeing in Buenos Aries and birded Costanera Sur; PJ and TP picked up vehicle and birded Costanera Sur Nov 2: From Buenos Aries drove to Hotel Stella Marina, San Clemente stopping briefly en route at lake beside RN 2; birded Punta Rasa Reserve in afternoon in strong winds; pizza dinner in San Clemente Nov 3: Birded Punta Rasa Reserve and area; fresh fish lunch at small fisherman s harbor; dinner in San Clemente Nov 4: From San Clemente drove north through Buenos Aries to Las Fraulis Guest House near Campana (stopping en route at south gate of Costanera Sur for choripan); birded Otamendi Reserve in evening; nice home cooked dinner with good appetizers at Las Fraulis Nov 5: From Las Fraulis drove to Ceibas marshes, had lunch in the field; following lunch drove to El Palmar NP; late afternoon and evening birding in park; dinner at girls room Mirador el Palmar Nov 6: Birded El Palmar NP all day, with lunch at park restaurant near river 1

2 Nov 7: Following breakfast drove from El Palmar to Estancia Virocay (Gobernador Virasoro, Corrientes) via RN11, birding the first five kilometers of RP 40 en route in late afternoon; arrived at Estancia dusk Nov 8: Pre-breakfast walk to nearby marsh, post-breakfast Pat (owner) took us around in her pickup to various sites around the ranch; evening (pre-dinner) looked for Sickle-winged Nightjar Nov 9: Pre-breakfast walk to small marsh for seedeaters; after breakfast had quick visit to small family museum, then drove from Estancia Virocay to RP 43 to bird tall grasslands in late morning; after roadside restaurant lunch (pasta), drove to Los Suizos Cabins (San Pedro, Misiones) Nov 10: Araucaria State Park in early morning (on our return picking up empanadas and torte in San Pedro for brunch); drove to Puerto Iguazu, visiting Hummingbird Gardens (Jardin Picaflores) in afternoon; dinner pizza and beer by pool Nov 11: Iguazu Falls NP - birded Macuco Trail then visited Upper Falls area, enjoyed buffet parilla lunch in park then visited Lower Falls area and gift shops; dinner at Pablo s room at Toucan Lodge Nov 12: Puerto Iguazu to San Sebastian Lodge with early morning birding at Urugua-i Park en route, San Sebastian Lodge trails in PM (hosted/guided by Sandra and Nene) Nov 13: San Sebastian Lodge and area Nov 14: Early morning birding at Urugua-i Park; in afternoon birded San Sebastian Lodge and area; owling in evening Nov 15: After early morning birding/packing drove from San Sebastian Lodge to Puerto Iguazu; had lunch at small corner parilla; flew to Buenos Aries on 3:45 PM flight; dinner at Italian restaurant across from Apartment San Diego Recoleta Highlights: Greater Rhea, Red-winged and Brown Tinamou, Spotted Nothura, Ringed and Brazilian Teal, Black-necked and Coscoroba Swan, Southern Screamer, Long-winged and Cinereous Harrier, Black-fronted Piping-Guan, Dusky-legged and Rusty-margined Guan, Redand-White Crake, Giant and Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail, Double-banded Plover, Vinaceousbreasted Parrot, Tawny-browed Owl, Sickle-winged Nightjar, Nacunda Nighthawk and Ocellated Poorwill, Swallow-tailed Hummingbird, Surucua Trogon, White-eared and Whitenecked Puffbird, Toco and Red-breasted Toucan, White-spotted, Blond-crested and Yellowfronted Woodpecker, Canebrake Groundcreeper, Spot-backed and Tufted Antshrikes, Bertoni s and Dusky-tailed Antbirds, Short-tailed Antthrush, Rufous Gnateater, Southern Antpipit, Streamer-tailed and Spectacled Tyrants, White, Gray and Black-and-White Monjita, Sharptailed Grass-Tyrant, Red-ruffed Fruitcrow, Plush-capped Jay, Tawny-headed Swallows, Greenheaded and Chestnut-headed Tanagers, Pearly-breasted, Dark-throated and Chestnut Seedeaters, Scarlet-headed and Saffron-cowled Blackbirds 2

3 Annotated Bird Trip List This trip list of 407 species (including 15 heard only birds) follows the taxonomic order and nomenclature Clements 6 th Edition (updated 2014). The status of the threatened bird species is taken from Birdlife International (Threatened Species). NP National Park * - Heard only birds (1) Rheas - Rheidae Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) Near-threatened: Approximately 20 observed on the drive to San Clemente Nov 2 nd ; five en route to Campana on the 4 th ; and seen each day on the drive to Estancia Virocay, the estancia and the drive to San Pedro Nov 7-9. Greater Rhea (4) Tinamous - Tinamidae *Solitary Tinamou (Tinamus solitarius) Near-threatened: Singles were heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and 14 th. Brown Tinamou (Crypturellus obsoletus): Excellent looks of one walking along the trail at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th, a brief look at one at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and heard on the 14 th. Red-winged Tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens): Three observed at El Palmar NP Nov 5 th including great looks at a couple crossing the road in front of us. Spotted Nothura (Nothura maculosa): Singles observed in fields along the roadside at Ceibas Nov 4th, El Palmar the 5 th, Estancia Virocay the 8 th and two seen en route to San Pedro Nov 9 th. 3

4 Spotted Nothura, Ceibas (1) Screamers Anhimidae Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata): About eight observed en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, a single on the way to Campana Nov 4 th ; over 100 were at the Ceibas marshes the following day, and two were seen at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Southern Screamer, Ceibas marshes 4

5 (15) Ducks - Anatidae White-faced Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna viduata): Small flocks (with a high of 10) were at wetlands by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd ; at Ceibas Nov 5 th and at Estancia Virocay Nov 7-8 th. Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis): Four were seen at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th and two on the 9 th. Fulvous Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna bicolor): One was seen in flight Nov 2nd at Punta Rasa and two the following day. Black-necked Swan (Cygnus melanocoryphus): About 25 were observed at a lake side stop by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2nd. Coscoroba Swan (Coscoroba coscoroba): Two were observed at a lake side stop by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2nd. About 25 were observed at a lakeside stop by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2nd. Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata): Four were seen at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th and two at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys): A single was seen en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, six en route to Campana, eight were observed at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th and two seen at El Palmar NP the following day. Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis): Two were seen daily at Estancia Virocay Nov 7-9 th and four were flushed from the ponds at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Chiloe (Southern) Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix): Two were seen at a lake by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and singles at Punta Rasa Nov 3-4 th. Red Shoveler (Anas platalea): Two were observed at a lake by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and one was at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd. White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis): A single was at a lake by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2. Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica): Four were noted at a lake en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, two were seen at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd and five on the 4 th. Silver Teal (Anas versicolor): Two were seen at Otamendi Nov 4 th. Yellow-billed (Speckled) Teal (Anas flavirostris): Eight were noted en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, approximately 20 were seen at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd and 4 th, and five at Ceibas marshes the next day. Rosy-billed Pochard (Netta peposaca): Eight were at a lake by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and two at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. 5

6 (3) Guans, Chachalacas - Cracidae Rusty-margined Guan (Penelope superciliaris): Two were briefly seen at a distance at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Dusky-legged Guan (Penelope obscura): Great looks of one perched in a tree at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th. Black-fronted Piping-Guan (Pipile jacutinga) Endangered: Good looks of this striking cracid perched in a tree near the river at Urugua-i Park Nov 12 th. (3) Grebes - Podicipedidae White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland): Over 20 were at a lake by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and one was seen at Otamendi Nov 4th. Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus): Two adults and four young were observed in a pond near San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Great Grebe (Podiceps major): Four were at a lake by the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd. (1) Flamingos - Phoenicopteridae Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) Near-threatened: Approximately 40 seen at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd and 3 rd, and 20 en route to Campana the following day. (1) Albatrosses Diomedeidae Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche (Diomedea) melanophrys): Endangered. Two whitebodied, dark-backed albatrosses observed offshore from the tip of Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, were thought to be this species. (2) Petrels Procellariidae Southern Giant Petrel (Macronectes giganteus): Three observed off Punta Rasa of Nov 2 nd and two the following day. Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus): A single was observed off Punta Rasa of Nov 2 nd and two the following day including an individual landing on the beach repeatedly. (1) Storks Ciconiidae Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari): Common in the pampas of the northeast with over 30 seen foraging in fields en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, 100 s seen en route to Campana Nov 4 th, greater than 50 in the Ceibas marshes area and en route to El Palmar Nov 5 th and roughly 20 during the drive to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. 6

7 Maguari Stork, Ceibas marshes (1) Cormorants - Phalacrocoracidae Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus): Fairly common in northeast with many seen en route to San Clemente and at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd, due to strong winds only four noted at Punta Rasa the following day, about 20 were in lakes, rivers en route to Campana Nov 4 th. Ten were perched on a dead snag in a dammed area en route to Puerto Iguazu Nov 10, and five on Nov 12 th and 15 th. (1) Anhingas - Anhingidae Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga): Two were observed at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. (9) Herons - Ardeidae Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis): One observed perched briefly then seen in flight, and a couple of others heard, at a marsh along RP 40 en route to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. Another was watched briefly in flight at the large marsh on Estancia Virocay the following day. Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum): Two adults including good looks of one standing in the open were at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Singles were observed daily at San Sebastian Lodge Nov th and another at was perched on an overhanging branch over a channel at Urugua-i NP the 14 th. Cocoi (Black-necked) Heron (Ardea cocoi): This large heron is conspicuous and several were seen daily in the pampas on all days but Nov 6 th. An estimated 10, almost all singles, were seen en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and driving to San Pedro Nov 7 th. 7

8 Great Egret (Egretta alba): Common and widespread with many seen on all days in the pampas with the exception of our day at El Palmar, Nov 6th. One was recorded during our drive to Puerto Iguazu on Nov 15 th. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula): Common and widespread with several seen on all days in the pampas with the exception of our day at El Palmar, Nov 6th. Snowy Egret, Punta Rasa Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis): Hundreds were seen in fields in the pampas during our travels in the northeast Nov 2 nd to 9th. Around 50 were at the night roost in the ponds of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and 30 were seen on the 14 th. Striated Heron (Butorides striatus): A few were seen on most days, usually in flight overhead, in the northeast with a high of six at Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. One flew over at Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11, and one or two were recorded daily at the ponds of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th to 15 th. Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix): A few were seen daily in the pampas on all days but Nov 6 th. 8

9 Whistling Heron, Punta Rasa Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax): Two were seen in flight at Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th and 8 th. (4) Ibises Threskiornithidae White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi): Hundreds were observed in the fields en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and over 40 seen at Punta Rasa and area Nov 3 rd and 4 th. Bare-faced Ibis (Phimosus infuscatus): About 20 were seen en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, four were at Otamendi Nov 4 th and 100 s were seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis): Three were foraging with cattle Nov 9 th on RP 43 north of Hwy 14 Near San Jose. Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja): One observed en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, six en route to Campana Nov 4 th, 12 in the vicinity of Ceibas marshes the next day, and a single on the way to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. 9

10 Roseate Spoonbill, Corrientes Province (3) New World Vultures - Cathartidae Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus): Three were recorded at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th and several, 10 around Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th and many en route to San Pedro next day. Recorded daily in Misiones Province. Small numbers were recorded daily in Misiones Province Nov 10 th -15 th. Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura): Five were seen at El Palmar Nov 6 th, and a few en route to San Pedro Nov 9 th. Fairly common in Misiones Province with a few recorded daily from Nov 12 th to 15 th. Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus): Two were coursing low over the grasslands at Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th, and four the next day. (12) Hawks - Accipitridae White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus): One perched bird observed Nov 7 th en route to Estancia Virocay. Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus): Two were seen soaring at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th and at Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th, another five were recorded at San Sebastian Lodge and area Nov 13 th. Ornate Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus ornatus) Near-threatened: An adult was observed soaring high over Urugua-i NP from the parking lot, by TP on Nov 14 th. 10

11 Snail Kite (Rosthramus sociabilis): Over 70 seen Nov 2 nd en route to San Clemente mainly in road side ditches, well over 200 observed along the road ditches and watercourses en route to Campana Nov 4 th, and 200 en route to and including Ceibas marshes the following day. Huge amounts of rainfall a few weeks prior, had flooded many areas providing great habitat for snails the principal prey item for this kite. A few birds were seen during transit Nov 7 th and Nov 9 th. One was observed in over flight at Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th. Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea): One was perched in a tree by alongside the road en route to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. Common in forested areas in Misiones Province with at least a few recorded daily Nov 10 th to 15 th. A high of over 30 was estimated at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Long-winged Harrier (Circus buffoni): A few seen daily in the pampas grasslands in the northeast with the exception of El Palmar on Nov 6 th. A high of eight were recorded en route to Estancia Virocay on the 7 th. Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus): Two were coursing low over the pampas grasslands of Punta Rasa Reserve Nov 3 rd. Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus): One observed along RP 40 Nov 7 th. Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis): Two were seen perched in fields along RP 40 Nov 7 th and two at Estancia Virocay the next day. Roadside Hawk (Buteo magnirostris): A few were seen daily in the northeast with a high of six noted on Nov 7 th. One calling bird was seen at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th, and one or two were recorded at San Sebastian Lodge and area Nov 12 th - 14 th. White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus): An adult was observed soaring above the grasslands on RP 43 on Nov 9 th. Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus): A pair was perched in tall poplars along RP 40 Nov 7 th. (8) Rails Rallidae Red-and-White Crake (Laterallus leucopyrrhus): First detected by IR, brief but good views were obtained by some of the group, of one running and creeping through the marsh at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4 th. Giant Wood-Rail (Aramides ypecaha): One observed at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4 th, over 20 seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, one at El Palmar the following day, two at the marsh along RP 40 on the 7 th and six seen at the marshes of Estancia Virocay on the 8 th. Large, active and noisy, this beautifully patterned rail was a favorite of the group. Grey-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea): A pair of this rail was observed in Iguazu Falls NP beside the tracks Nov 11 th, during the train ride from the upper to lower falls area. Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail (Aramides saracura): One came to the feeder at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 15 th the last day of our stay there. 11

12 Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus): An adult with a chick was observed at close quarters at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, and another was heard at the large marsh Otamendi Reserve the following day. Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica): Two were seen at a small marsh on Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata): Two were seen in ditches en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and three at Punta Rasa on the 3 rd. A few were present and recorded daily at the pond area of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th. Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata): About 15 was present on a lake en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd. (1) Limpkins - Aramidae Limpkin (Aramus guarauna): Around 15 were heard and seen at the Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, and four were recorded at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. (1) Avocets - Recurvirostridae Black-necked (winged) Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus mexicanus): Over 40 were recorded en route to San Clemente and at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd, three were observed at Punta Rasa the next day and about 10 were seen en route to Campana Nov 4 th. (5) Plovers - Charadriidae Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola): Eight were seen at Punta Rasa on Nov 2 nd and about 10 on the 3 rd. American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica): Three were on the beach at the tip of Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd. Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis): Common and widespread in fields and open areas throughout the pampas grasslands and even within town parks. Recorded daily. Two-banded Plover (Charadrius faulklandicus): A lone bird in non-breeding plumage was found foraging at the beach west of the tip at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd. Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus): Singles were seen on the mudflats of Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd and 3 rd. (1) Jacanas Jacanidae Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana): Common in appropriate wetlands with emergent vegetation in the northeast. Two were seen at Otamendi Nov 4 th, greater than 25 at Ceibas wetlands Nov 5 th, 30 at the marsh area on RP 40, and two at Estancia Virocay Nov 8th and 9 th. (7) Sandpipers - Scolopacidae 12

13 Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria): One was observed at the pond area at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15th. Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca): Six seen in the Punta Rasa Reserve area Nov 2nd and five on the 3 rd. Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes): Approximately 20 were foraging in the tidal flats at the small harbor near Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd and two were attending a small pond near Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Hudsonian Godwit (Limosa haemastica): About 20 basic plumaged birds were seen at Punta Rasa and the mudflats at he small harbor on Nov 2 nd and over 30 recorded the following day. Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres): One was seen in the Punta Rasa Reserve area Nov 2nd and a flock of 20 on the 3rd. White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis): Over 40 were seen in the Punta Rasa Reserve and area Nov 2nd and over 100 on Nov 3 rd. South American Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae): One was observed in flight en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd. (11) Gulls - Laridae Brown-hooded Gull (Larus maculipennis): Hundreds were seen in fields along the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and en route to Campana Nov 4 th. Several were seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Gray-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus): Surprisingly, only two were seen both in flight over fields en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd. Kelp Gull (Larus dominicus): Thirty were seen in the Punta Rasa Reserve area Nov 2nd and 20 the following day. Olrog s (Band-tailed/Belcher s) Gull (Larus (belcheri) atlanticus) Breeding Endemic, Vulnerable: The Atlantic population of Belcher s Gull is considered to be a separate species by some. One was seen at the small harbor near the Punta Rasa Reserve on Nov 2 nd and 15 during the low tide on the 3 rd, all immatures. Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex): One was seen perched on a buoy and then watched flying downstream, on the Paraguay River at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th. Common Tern (Sterna hirundo): Over 50 were roosting on the beach with other terns near the Punta Rasa Reserve tip area Nov 2 nd, and over 80 on Nov 3 rd. South American Tern (Sterna hirundinacea): Ten were roosting with other terns Nov 2 nd and 3 rd at Punta Rasa. Snowy-crowned Tern (Sterna trudeaui): Two were seen in flight while driving en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd and around 10 en route to Campana Nov 4 th. 13

14 Royal Tern (Sterna maxima): Ten were seen at the Punta Rasa Reserve tip area Nov 2 nd and a single Nov 3 rd. Sandwich (Cayenne) Tern (Sterna sandvicensis eurygnatha): The southern form of the Sandwich Tern S. sandvicensis eurygnatha with an all yellow bill, is considered a separate species by some. Fifteen were seen roosting with other terns at the Punta Rasa Reserve tip area Nov 2 nd and 30 on the 3 rd. Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger): A flock of over 50 was observed in the Punta Rasa Reserve area Nov 2nd and 20 were present on Nov 3rd. Skimmers were formerly placed in a separate family Rhynchopidae. (9) Pigeons - Columbidae Rock Pigeon (Columba livia): Common and widespread in towns and villages throughout the agricultural areas in the pampas. Three were in Andresito near San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Pale-vented Pigeon (Columba cayennensis): Two were observed at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th and another at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th. Picazuro Pigeon (Columba picazuro): This large pigeon is common and widespread throughout the northeast. Recorded every day Nov 2 15 th usually in flight but sometimes foraging in fields. Spot-winged Pigeon (Columba maculosa): Small numbers were seen on most days in the drier parts of the northeast. Three were seen en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, 10 in the Punta Rasa area the next day, and many noted in the El Palmar and Estancia Virocay area Nov 6-9 th. Picazuro Pigeon, Punta Rasa 14

15 Ruddy Ground-Dove (Columbina talpacoti): One was seen on the Estancia Virocay grounds Nov 8 th. Two were at the feeders at the Hummingbird Gardens at Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th and singles were noted at San Sebastian Lodge and area Nov 12 th and 15 th. Picui Ground-Dove (Columbina picui): Common and widespread in all areas. One was seen at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, over 40 in the Ceibas area, one at El Palmar on the 6 th, over 20 en route to Estancia Virocay on the 7 th, and five leaving Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. En route to Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th about 10 (singles/pairs) were seen, a few at Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th and pairs in the vicinity of Puerto Iguazu Nov 12 th and 15 th. Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana): One was heard at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th and one was seen briefly walking along the trail edge, before flushing at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi): Heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and 14 th, and four were observed along the entrance road early by TP on Nov 15 th. Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata): Abundant and widespread especially agricultural areas. Greater than 10,000 were observed flying to and from the river areas of El Palmar Nov 6 th. Small numbers were recorded each day in Misiones Province from Nov 10 th to 14 th. (7) Cuckoos - Cuculidae Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana): One partly obscured bird was seen perched in a wooded area at Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. One or two were seen daily at San Sebastian Lodge and vicinity Nov 12 th to 15 th. Dark-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus): One was observed by PJ in riparian habitat along the river flowing by Mirador Del Palmar Nov 6 th. *Pearly-breasted Cuckoo (Coccyzus euleri): A calling bird could not be enticed into view at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira): Fairly common and widespread in open country. Small numbers observed in the pampas areas on all days Nov 2 nd 9 th. Several were recorded every day in Misiones Province Nov 10 th to 15 th. Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia): Excellent looks at this usually shy cuckoo, singing from a wire in the entrance to Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Single birds were seen along the entrance road to San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and 14 th. 15

16 Striped Cuckoo, Ceibas marshes Greater Ani (Crotophaga major): Singles were seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th, 13 th and 15 th, and a small flock of six on Nov 14 th. Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani): Small groups of about five were seen Nov 7th and 8 th at Estancia Virocay. Several were recorded every day in Misiones Province Nov 10 th to 15 th. (4) Owls - Strigidae Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba): One seen at close range, during late evening and another heard at the gardens (a pair) of Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. Great looks were obtained by another perched low in a tree near San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th with another four heard the same evening during owling. One was heard in the gardens of Toucan Lodge near Puerto Iguazu Nov 11 th. Tawny-browed Owl (Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana): Excellent looks of a calling bird perched in the open, during owling, at an adjacent park near San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum): One was seen perched on a telephone wire along the highway near San Sebastian Lodge by TP and PJ Nov 13 th. Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia): Three observed in the Punta Rasa area Nov 3 rd, singles at observed at Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th- - 8 th, and three were along RP 43 the following day. 16

17 (6) Nightjars Caprimulgidae Nacunda Nighthawk (Podager nacunda): Approximately 10 were observed foraging low over the fields and seen perched in the pastureland while leaving Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis): Singles were heard Toucan Lodge at the outskirts of Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th and 11th, and another at San Sebastian Lodge the following evening. Scissor-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis brasiliana): Excellent looks were had of a female sitting on the road at the end of Los Loros track, El Palmar NP and another five were observed briefly in the headlights during our drive back to our lodging. Three were seen at El Palmar NP by TP and PJ the following evening, including a displaying male. Scissor-tailed Nightjar female, El Palmar Sickle-winged Nightjar (Eleothreptus anomalus) Near-Threatened: A few close, but brief sightings of one foraging low over the path in the late evening at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. The low chuck call was heard a few times. Little Nightjar (Caprimulgus parvulus): One was seen roosting on the main road within El Palmar National Park by TP and PJ Nov 6 th and another was heard in the late evening, near the gardens of Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus): One flushed from the path a few times, with brief looks (for some of us) in flight, during an afternoon walk, adjacent San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. (1) Potoos Nyctibiidae 17

18 *Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus): Singles were heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and 14 th. (3) Swifts - Apodidae Sooty Swift (Cypseloides fumigatus): Two were seen flying over San Sebastian Lodge grounds fairly low (2 tree heights) on Nov 14th. Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex): Two were observed foraging low over Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th, one was observed perched on a rock, only a few meters away in the upper falls Iguazu Falls NP, and hundreds were seen in flight including diving through the falls. Great Dusky Swift, Iguazu Falls Grey-rumped Swift (Chaetura cinereiventris): Several were seen daily in the Puerto Iguazu and San Sebastian Lodge areas including 50 at Puerto Iguazu Nov 11 th with some flying into an old large lamp post. (9) Hummingbirds - Trochilidae Black Jacobin (Florisuga fusca): About 10 observed attending the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Planalto Hermit (Phaethornis pretrei): One seen at the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th and another attended the feeder at the dining area San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th. 18

19 Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis): An estimated 20 plus were observed attending the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 12 th. Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon aureoventris): The most common and widespread hummer of the northeast: one at an Clemente Nov 2 nd, and two the following day; a high of an estimated 15 along the marsh road at Otamendi NP Nov 4 th ; and a couple at El Palmar Nov 5 th and 6 th. An estimated 50 plus observed attending the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Singles were observed at Iguazu Falls NP and a female was guarding the feeder at San Sebastian Lodge Nov th. Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Eupetomena (Camplyopterus) macroura): Great looks at one attending the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis): Roughly 10 observed attending the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Rufous-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina): Good looks at a female at close range, showing the rufous chin, was obtained on the grounds of Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Versicolored Emerald (Amazilia versicolor): About five observed attending the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Gilded (Sapphire) Hummingbird (Hylocharis chrysura): A high of 8 were seen along the marsh road at Otamendi NP Nov 4 th and another was perched in the gardens of Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. An estimated 20 observed attending the feeders at Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th and another seen perched in Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th. (2) Trogons - Trogonidae Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura): One at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th, a high of six were seen the following day, four at Urugua-i SP the 14 th, and two at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 15 th. 19

20 Surucua Trogon, San Sebastian Lodge Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus): One seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. (1) Motmots Momotidae Rufous-capped Motmot (Momotus momota): Heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and 15 th and another observed at Urugua-i SP Nov 14 th. (2) Kingfishers Alcedinidae Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata): One was observed at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th and four were seen along RP 40 and area Nov 7th. Three were seen at the pond area of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and singles recorded the following two days. Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona): Two were seen along RP 40 perched beside the road Nov 7th. One observed at the pond area San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th. 20

21 Amazon Kingfisher, RP 40 (3) Puffbirds Bucconidae Buff-bellied Puffbird (Notharchus swainsonii): By some considered the buff-bellied race of White-necked Puffbird (N. macrorhynchus). Scope views were had of a pair sitting in a snag at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th. White-eared Puffbird (Nystalus chacuru): Good views of one perched on a telephone wire over the highway near Andresito by TP and PJ on Nov 13 th. *Rusty-breasted Nunlet (Nonnula rubecula): One was heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. (3) Toucans - Ramphastidae Chestnut-eared Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis): Singles were seen en route to Puerto Iguazu Nov 9 th by TP, within Iguazu Falls NP on Nov 11 th, and San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco): Two were seen at Iguazu NP on Nov 11 th, two at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and along the highway outside the lodge on the 15 th. Red-breasted Toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus): A pair was seen visiting a nest hole near the entrance of Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th. (13) Woodpeckers - Picidae White-barred Piculet (Picumnus cirratus): A pair was seen by TP and PJ in riparian habitat adjacent Mirador El Palmar Nov 7 th. 21

22 Ochre-collared Piculet (Picumnus temminckii): Singles at the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th and Macuco Trail, Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11. Two were seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th -13 th. Another was heard on the lodge grounds Nov 15 th. White Woodpecker (Melanerpes (Leuconerpes) candidus): Looks of two in flight at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th and two including a bird on a post, beside the road en route to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. White Woodpecker, Corrientes Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons): One was seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th, a pair the next day, and on Nov 15 th. White-spotted Woodpecker (Veniliornis spilogaster): Good leisurely looks of two at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Chequered Woodpecker (Picoides mixtus): One observed at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4 th and two were seen at Ceibas marshes the 5 th. White-browed (Yellow-browed) Woodpecker (Piculus aurulentus) Near-Threatened: A single bird watched foraging at the edge of the forest, San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th. Green-barred Woodpecker (Colaptes melanochloros): Three were seen in the Punta Rasa area Nov 3 rd and three at Otamendi the next day, a single was at Ceibas Nov 5 th and two on the Estancia Virocay grounds Nov 7 th. Two were observed at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th and another at Iguazu NP the next day. Campo Flicker (Colaptes campestris): A few to several were observed on all days (except Nov 4 th ) in the pampas grasslands from Nov 2 nd to the 9 th. 22

23 Blond-crested Woodpecker (Celeus flavescens): A singles of this very pretty woodpecker was observed by PJ flying past at the beginning of the Macuco Trail, Iguazu NP, two were observed at Urugua-i NP Nov 13 th, and one was at a nest hole near San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Blond-crested Woodpecker, San Sebastian Lodge Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus): A male was feeding in a woodlot at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Robust Woodpecker (Campephilus robustus): One observed by TP and PJ along the entrance road to San Sebastian Lodge early morning Nov 13 th. Cream-backed Woodpecker (Campephilus leucopogon): Brief, distant looks of flying birds were had along RP 40 Nov 7 th, and Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. (1) Seriemas - Cariamidae *Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata): One was heard at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. (6) Falcons - Falconidae Southern Caracara (Caracara plancus): Common and widespread throughout the pampas grasslands with a few to several seen daily. Two were observed in the San Sebastian Lodge area Nov 14 th and 15 th. Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima): Several were seen en route to and at Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th to 9 th. Singles were observed in the vicinity of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and 13 th. 23

24 Chimango Caracara (Milvago chimango): Common and widespread with many seen daily. Occupies similar niche of crows and found in towns especially in drier areas. None recorded in Misiones Province Nov 10th to 15 th. American Kestrel (Falco sparverius): With the exception of Nov 3 rd several seen daily in the pampas grasslands perched on wires along the roadside. A single kestrel was seen at Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th and two en route to Puerto Iguazu Nov 15 th. Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis): Single birds in the grasslands of Estancia Virocay on Nov 7 th by TP and PJ, and another by the group the next day. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): An adult was seen in flight at El Palmar Nov 6 th. (6) Parrots - Psittacidae Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus): Common and widespread in the pampas habitat. Many observed everyday Nov 2 nd to 9 th. Their large, colonial stick nests are a conspicuous feature on large snags, telephone poles and radio/hydro towers in open country of the northeast. Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani): A few to several were recorded usually in flight at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th. Vinaceous-breasted Parrot (Amazona vinacea) Endangered: Two pairs were observed calling and flying overhead, and scope views of one perched at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th. Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius): A flock of four was seen flying over at Iguazu NP Nov 11 th. Maroon-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura frontalis): Five were at the banks of the river at Urugua-i SP Nov 12 th and good looks of five were had at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 15 th. White-eyed Parakeet (Aratinga leucophthalma): A small flock of 10 in flight was at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th, around 40 in small flocks were observed at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and 20 the 14 th. Passeriformes (10) Antbirds - Thamnophilidae Spot-backed Antshrike (Hypoedaleus guttatus): Heard at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th, good looks of one in the forest mid canopy at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. *Large-tailed Antshrike (Mackenziaena leachii): Heard only at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th. Tufted Antshrike (Mackenziaena severa): Singles observed well at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and 14 th and heard there the 15 th. Rufous-capped Antshrike (Thamnophilus ruficapillus): Great looks of a pair at the Otamendi marsh Nov 4 th. 24

25 Rufous-capped Antshrike, Otamendi Reserve Variable Antshrike (Thamnophilus caerulescens): Heard at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th, and at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th, three observed at Urugua-I NP Nov 14 th and two were seen by TP along the entrance road to an Sebastian Lodge Nov 15 th. Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus mentalis): A pair was observed at close range at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th, a female along the Macuco Trail, Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th, and at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th and 14th, heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. *Rufous-winged Antwren (Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus): Heard only at Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th and at San Sebastian Lodge and Urugua-I NP daily Nov 12 th to 14 th. Bertoni s Antbird (Drymophila rubricollis): Excellent looks of two at close range at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Dusky-tailed Antbird (Drymophila malura): One observed at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th and another along the entrance road to San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. White-shouldered Fire-eye (Pyriglena leucoptera): Good looks obtained of a pair in the hill forest at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. (1) Gnateaters Conopophagidae Rufous Gnateater (Conopophaga lineata): Good looks of one perched low in the understory at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. 25

26 (1) Ground Antbirds Formicariidae Short-tailed Antthrush (Chamaeza campanisona): Great looks of one walking below the understory at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th, and heard the 13 th and 14 th. (26) Ovenbirds - Furnariidae *Rufous-breasted Leaftosser (Schlerurus scansor): One heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus): One along the Macuco Trail, Iguazu NP Nov 11 th, two were seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th, and three observed at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Plain-brown (-winged) Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa): Good looks of one along the Macuco Trail, Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th. Planalto Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes platyrostris): One was seen at Urugua-i NP on Nov 12 th and another at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. White-throated Woodcreeper (Xiphocolaptes albicollis): Good looks of one foraging on a tree trunk at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Narrow-billed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris): One was seen foraging low on tree trunks and main limbs at Ceibas marshes Nov 5th and Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Another was observed by PJ in the riparian woods along the river at Mirador El Palmar Nov 6 th. Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus): Common, vocal, widespread and conspicuous in the north east including almost all city parks in Buenos Aries. Observed all days Nov 2 nd to 9 th. Small numbers recorded on all days Misiones Province except Nov 13 th. Rufous Hornero 26

27 *Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper (Lochmias nematura): One heard singing along the river at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Wren-like Rushbird (Phleocryptes melanops): A few heard at Otamendi Reserve Oct 22 nd. Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner (Philydor rufum): Two watched closely foraging in the understory at Urugua-i NP on Nov 14 th. White-browed Foliage-Gleaner (Anabacerthia amaurotis) Near-Threatened: Two were seen and heard in the forest understory beside the trail at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Ochre-breasted Foliage-Gleaner (Philydor lichtenstieni): Two were foraging in the sub canopy along Macuco Trail, Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th and one was seen at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner (Syndactyla rufosuperciliata): One watched closely at Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th and four were seen there on Nov 14 th. Canebrake Groundcreeper (Clibanornis dendrocolaptoides) Near-Threatened: Four seen and heard including some good looks perched in the open at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th. *White-eyed Foliage-Gleaner (Automolus leucophthalmus): Heard at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th and 14 th. Araucaria Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura setaria) Near-Threatened: two were seen foraging, high in the veteran Araucaria SP Nov 10 th. Little Thornbird (Phacellodomus sibilatrix): Two were seen in bushes along the marsh adjacent RP 40 at Nov 7 th. Freckle-breasted Thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticollis): Three seen in the Punta Rasa Reserve area Nov 3 rd and two were observed at Otamendi Reserve marshes Nov 4 th. Greater Thornbird (Phacellodomus ruber): One at Ceibas Nov 5 th, a high of eight observed along RP 40 mashes east of RN 14 Nov 7 th, five at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th, and six along RP43 Nov 9 th. Sulphur-bearded (throated) Spinetail (Cranioleuca sulphurifera): Two were seen in the Punta Rasa Reserve area Nov 3 rd and heard at the pond area of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and 13 th. Stripe-crowned Spinetail (Cranioleuca pyrrhophia): Great looks at one at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. *Olive Spinetail (Cranioleuca obsoleta): One was heard at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th by TP. Yellow-chinned Spinetail (Certhiaxis cinnamomeus): Two heard at Otamendi Nov 4 th, two seen at Ceibas marshes Oct 25 th and RP 40 Nov 7 th, four observed at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Grey-bellied Spinetail (Synallaxis cinerascens): Heard at Araucaria State Park Nov 10 th, two were observed at close range at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th and heard there the 14 th, heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. 27

28 Sooty-fronted Spinetail (Synallaxis frontalis): One observed by TP and PJ at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st. (41) Tyrant Flycatchers - Tyrannidae Yellow Tyrannulet (Capsiempis flaveola): One observed well at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Warbling Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx flaviventris): One was seen briefly in the Punta Rasa Reserve area by TP Nov 2 nd, over 20 were present the following day, and one was at Otamendi marshes Nov 4 th. Warbling Doradito, Punta Rasa Yellow-bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogastor): One injured bird on the grounds of Toucan Lodge near Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th, and heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Large Elaenia (Elaenia spectabilis): A pair was at a nest near the ponds, San Sebastian Lodge Nov14th. 28

29 Large Elaenia, San Sebastian Lodge Small-billed Elaenia (Elaenia parvirostris): One in the Punta Rasa Reserve area Nov 3 rd, one at El Palmar NP Nov 7 th and three there the next day, two seen at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Sooty Tyrannulet (Serpophaga nigricans): Two were seen well at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. White-crested Tyrannulet (Serpophaga subcristata): Two were at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st, one was seen by PJ Nov 6 th at the riparian area adjacent Mirador El Palmar, another was at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. One observed in the young successional habitat at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. *Gray-hooded Flycatcher (Mionectes rufiventris): One heard at the morning excursion Nov 14 th at Urugua-i NP. Sepia-capped Flycatcher (Leptopogon amaurocephalus): One seen well at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th, and another at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Southern Bristle-Tyrant (Phylloscartes eximius) Near-Threatened: One observed perched in the sub-canopy of Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th. Southern Scrub Flycatcher (Sublegatus modestus): One was observed closely at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Sharp-tailed (Grass-) Tyrant (Culicivora caudacuta): Two of these active birds were seen in the grasslands of Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. 29

30 Southern Antpipit (Corythopis delalandi): Good looks of one walking on the forest floor at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th. Eared Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis auricularis): A single was seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and another heard at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. *Drab-breasted Bamboo-Tyrant (Hemitriccus diops): Heard in large bamboo patch at Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th and 14 th. Ochre-faced Tody-Tyrant (Poecilotriccus plumbeiceps): Heard daily at San Sebastian Lodge and Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th to 15 th, with one seen well at Urugua-i NP the 14 th. Common Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum): One seen in the garden at Toucan Lodge, Puerto Iguazu Nov 11 th. This species has in the last decades spread into northeastern Argentina. Yellow-olive Flatbill (Tolmomyias sulphurescens): One observed by TP at Urugua-I NP Nov 14 th. Bran-colored Flycatcher (Myiophobus fasciatus): Singles were seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, El Palmar Nov 6 th and one along RP 40 Nov 7 th. Bran-colored Flycatcher, El Palmar Euler s Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri): One observed at Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th. Fuscous Flycatcher (Cnemotriccus fuscatus): One observed at Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th, and another heard there Nov 14 th. 30

31 Vermillion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus): A few were seen at the Punta Rasa area, Otamendi and Ceibas marsh area Nov 2 nd to 5 th. Spectacled Tyrant (Hymenops perspicillatus): Eight were seen en route and at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd, over 20 were seen in the Punta Rasa Reserve area the following day, two were noted at Otamendi NP Nov 4 th and six were seen in the Ceibas marsh area Nov 5 th. Spectacled Flycatcher Yellow-browed Tyrant (Satrapa icterophrys): One observed on the grounds of Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. Gray Monjita (Xolmis cinereous): Good looks of two were at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th, and another at Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. White Monjita (Xolmis irupero): Two were seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, six were observed along RP 40 and en route to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th, and one at Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. 31

32 White Monjita Black-and-White Monjita (Xolmis dominicanus) Vulnerable: Good looks at a pair foraging in the grasslands 7.5 km along RP 40 Nov 7 th. Streamer-tailed Tyrant (Gubernetes yetapa): Pairs of this stunning tyrant was observed at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th and 9 th. Masked Water-Tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta): One observed at the ponds San Sebastian Lodge Oct 13 th. This species occurs further north in Brazil and is a recent colonizer to northeastern Argentina. Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus): Two were seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and 13 th. Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa): A few observed on all days from Nov 3 to 7 th and on the 9 th. They were seen in open country at Punta Rasa, Ceibas marshes, El Palmar NP, and Estancia Virocay. A high of 6 was recorded along RP 40 Nov 7 th. Two at were seen on the laws at Iguazu NP Nov 11 and singles were near the ponds at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th and 15 th. Dusky-capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer): One seen well in the shrubby successional area at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th and another heard the 14 th. Swainson s Flycatcher (Myiarchus swainsoni): One heard and seen at close range El Palmar NP Nov 6 th another was recorded at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. 32

33 Greater Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus): Fairly common and widespread in northeastern Argentina. Many recorded every day Nov 2 nd to 9 th, with over 20 seen en route to San Clemente and at Punta Rasa Reserve Nov 2 nd. Small numbers observed daily in Misiones Province. Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua): Small numbers were observed daily at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th, with a high of four seen. Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similes): One was at Iguazu NP Nov 10 th and two seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. Northern Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus): One heard at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th another was seen at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. One or two observed daily Nov 10 th to 15 th, seen at Iguazu NP and San Sebastian Lodge. Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius): One was seen well at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th and another at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Variegated Flycatcher (Empidonomus varius): One seen well at the entrance to Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th and another observed at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus): Small numbers were seen daily along the roadsides in Nov 2 nd to 9 th, a high of 40 Nov 7 th, was estimated along RP40 and the drive to Estancia Virocay. Small numbers were observed daily in Misiones Province Nov 10 th to 15 th. Present in open areas at Iguazu NP, and San Sebastian Lodge. Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savanna): Recorded everyday: over 20 were seen daily at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd and 3 rd, and hundreds were seen along the roadsides along RP 40 and en route to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th. Small numbers were observed daily in Misiones Province Nov 10 th to 15 th. Present in open areas at Iguazu NP, and San Sebastian Lodge. (1) Cotingas - Cotingidae Red-ruffed Fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus): A nice male was seen at the lek at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 14 th. (2) Manakins Pipridae Swallow-tailed (Blue) Manakin (Chiroxiphia caudata): One observed in the forest canopy near San Sebastian Lodge 13 th and a two heard in the canopy at San Sebastian Lodge Nov14th. Band-tailed Manakin (Pipra fasciicauda): A nice male displaying was watched at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. (3) Becards, Tityras, Schiffornis Tityridae Black-tailed Tityra (Tityra cayana): One or two seen daily on the grounds of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th. Black-crowned Tityra (Tityra inquisitor): Two seen at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th and one or two seen daily on the grounds of San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th. 33

34 Crested Becard (Pachyramphus validus): A nesting pair at San Sebastian Lodge was seen Nov 12 th and 15 th. (2) Vireos, Greenlets Vireonidae Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus): Two were seen and many more heard at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st. Four were seen along the Macuco Trail, Iguazu NP Nov 11 th, over 30 were seen and heard at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th, heard at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and five seen at Urugua-I NP on Nov 14 th. Rufous-browed Peppershrike (Cyclarchis gujanensis): Good looks of one perched and singing in the open at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. (2) Jays - Corvidae Plush-capped Jay (Cyanocorax chrysops): Fairly common and widespread in forested areas in the northeast. Many were seen at Iguazu NP including many tame birds Nov 15 th. Fairly common around the San Sebastian Lodge, with greater than 10 seen daily from Nov 12 to15 th. Azure Jay (Cyanocorax caeruleus): One observed crossing the highway en route to Puerto Iguazu fro San Pedro Nov 10 th. (9) Swallows - Hirundinidae Blue-and-White Swallow (Pygochelidon cyanoleuca): Small numbers were seen daily in the northeast often in towns, parks Nov 2 nd to 9 th. Observed en route to Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Tawny-headed Swallow (Alopochelidon (Stelgidopteryx) fucata): Singles were observed along RP 40 Nov 7 th and Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis): Small numbers foraged over the ponds at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th. A high of 15 was seen Nov 12 th. Gray-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea): A couple were seen at San Clemente Nov 2, over 20 were seen at Punta Rasa the following day and at El Palmar NP Nov 5 th, and a few were seen at Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. Small numbers foraged over the ponds at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 15 th. Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera): Good numbers were seen on all days but Nov 4 th. A high of over 100 was at Ceibas marshes on Nov 5 th. White-rumped Swallow (Tachycineta leucorrhoa): Over 10 were seen in fields along the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, over 20 were seen at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, and small numbers were seen at El Palmar and Estancia Virocay. Bank Swallow/Sand Martin (Riparia riparia): One was flying with other swallows at the south entrance canal Costanera Sur Nov 1 st. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica): Five were seen en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, 10 were at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd and over 20 were seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. 34

35 Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota): One was seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. (1) Wrens - Troglodytidae House Wren (Troglodytes aedon): Several seen and heard daily in the northeast Nov 2 nd to 9 th often near buildings; recorded everyday in Misiones Province from Nov 10 th to 15 th. (1) Gnatcatchers - Polioptilidae Masked Gnatcatcher (Polioptila dumicola): Eight were at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st and five were seen at Ceibas Nov 5 th. (1) Donacobius - Donacobiidae Black-capped Donacobius, RP 40 Black-capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapillus): Four of these were at the marsh along RP 40 Nov 7 th. (4) Thrushes - Turdidae Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas): Singles observed at Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th and 8 th. Fairly common in Misiones Province with at least a few recorded each day Nov 10 th to 14 th. Over 10 were recorded Nov 12 th at Urugua-I NP. Rufous-bellied Thrush (Turdus rufiventris): Common and widespread seen in town parks and gardens, observed every day in the northeast with a few each day at Buenos Aries, Punta Rasa, El Palmar, Ceibas and Estancia Virocay Nov 2 nd to 9 th. Fairly common in Misiones Province with at least a few recorded each day Nov 10 th to 14 th. 35

36 Creamy-bellied Thrush (Turdus amaurochalinus): One was at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st, and a few were seen at Otamendi Reserve, Ceibas marshes and El Palmar Nov 4 th to 7th. White-necked Thrush (Turdus albicollis): Good looks of two were had at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th. (1) Mockingbirds - Mimidae Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Mimus saturninus): Common and widespread seen in town parks and gardens, observed every day in the northeast with a few each day at Buenos Aries, Punta Rasa, El Palmar, Ceibas and Estancia Virocay Nov 2 nd to 9 th. Fairly common in Misiones Province with at least a few recorded each day Nov 10 th to 14 th. (1) Starlings Sturnidae European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris): Fairly common in the Buenos Aries area, many seen Nov 1 st, a few were observed en route to San Clemente Nov 3 rd and at Punta Rasa area Nov 4 th. (2) Pipits - Motacillidae Short-billed Pipit (Anthus furcatus): One viewed perched in grass along the roadside at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, and another seen in short grass pasture along RP 43 Nov 9 th. *Ochre-breasted Pipit (Anthus nattereri) Vulnerable: One heard only, doing a flight song overhead at Estancia Virocay grasslands Nov 8 th. (5) Wood Warbler - Parulidae Masked Yellowthroat (Geothlypis aequinoctialis auricularis): One was seen at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4th and a few each day at El Palmar and Estancia Virocay Nov 6 th to 9 th. Tropical Parula (Parula pitiayumi): Eight were seen at El Palmar Nov 6 th and heard at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Heard at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th, a few seen and heard at Urugua-I NP and San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 14 th. Golden-crowned Warbler (Basileuterus culicivorus): Good looks of one along the Selva Trail at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th. A few seen and heard at Araucaria SP, Iguazu Falls and Urugua-I NP and San Sebastian Lodge, Nov 12 th to 14 th. White- (-rimmed) browed Warbler (Basileuterus leucoblepharus): Three observed, including an adult feeding young at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th and two seen in a wooded area at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Heard at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th and San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and 14 th, six observed at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th. Riverbank (Streamside) Warbler (Phaeothlypis rivularis): Excellent looks of a singing bird along the river at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. (40) Tanagers - Thraupidae 36

37 Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata): Over 10 were seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, 20 were observed en route to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th, and several were at the Estancia Nov 8 th and 9 th. Yellow-billed Cardinal (Paroaria capitata): A single was observed near the south entrance of Costanera Reserve Nov 1 st and another seen at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4th Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leveriana): One observed at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Chestnut-headed Tanager (Pyrrhocoma ruficeps): Close looks at three at Urugua-i NP on Nov 12 th and a single the 14 th. Black-goggled Tanager (Trichothraupis melanops): Six were seen along the Macuco trail, Iguazu NP Nov 11 th and one seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Ruby-crowned Tanager (Tachyphonus coronatus): A brief look at one at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus): One observed pre-tour at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st. Diademed Tanager (Stephanophorus diadematus): One was seen eating berries at El Palmar Nov 6 th. Diademed Tanager, El Palmar Reserve Blue-and-Yellow Tanager (Thraupis bonariensis): One was observed at Costanera Sur Nov 1sy by TP and PJ. 37

38 Sayaca Tanager (Thraupis sayaca): Three were seen at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4 th, and a few were seen everyday at El Palmar and Estancia Virocay Nov 6 th to 8 th. Small numbers were observed daily in Misiones Province at Araucaria SP, Iguazu Falls NP and San Sebastian Lodge Nov 10 th to 15 th. Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon): Two seen at the Hummingbird Gardens in Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th, five at Iguazu NP Nov 11 th, four at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th and two next day. Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis): About 15 were seen at the entrance to Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th and two at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Swallow Tanager female, Urugua-I NP Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana): A few were seen at Araucaria SP, Iguazu NP, and San Sebastian Lodge Nov 10 th to 13 th. Guira Tanager (Hemithraupis guira): One was seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Chestnut-vented Conebill (Conirostrum speciosum): One was observed at gas stop en route to Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th and another seen at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th. Long-tailed Reed-Finch (Donacospiza albifrons): Five were seen and heard at Punta Rasa Nov 3rd and two at the RP 40 marshes Nov 7 th. Black-and-rufous Warbling-Finch (Poospiza nigrorufa): Two were seen at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd and eight there the following day, singles were seen at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4th and Ceibas marshes the 5 th. 38

39 Black-and-rufous Warbling-Finch Black-capped Warbling-Finch (Poospiza melanoleuca): Two were seen at he nest at El Palmar Nov 6 th. Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola): Two were seen at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd, over 10 at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, one at El Palmar the 6 th, and two the 7 th, and a few around Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Small numbers were seen daily in Misiones Province Nov 10 th to 15 th. Grassland (Misto) Yellow-Finch (Sicalis luteola): One at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st and 10 observed foraging in a field near the small port near Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd and two observed at Punta Norte Nov 20 th. Wedge-tailed Grassfinch (Emberizoides herbicola): One observed singing along RP 40 Nov 7 th and a few were heard at the tall grasslands along RP 43 Nov 9 th. Lesser Grassfinch (Emberizoides ypiranganus): A few were seen at Estancia Virocay at the small marsh area Nov 8 th and 9 th. 39

40 Lesser Grass-Finch, Estancia Virocay Great Pampas-Finch (Embernagra platensis): Three were seen at Punta Rasa Nov 2nd and fifteen the next day, four at El Palmar Nov 6 th, a couple at RP 40 Nov 7 th, and Estancia Virocay the 8 th and 9 th. Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina): A few were seen each day at the small marsh near the Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th to 9 th. Pearly-breasted (Capped) Seedeater (Sporophila pileata): Fifteen were seen at the small marsh near Estancia Virocay Nov 15 th and ten were recorded at another marsh the following day at the Estancia. This species is a recent split from the Copper Seedeater S. bouvreuil. Pearly-breasted Seedeater, Estancia Virocay 40

41 Dark-throated Seedeater (Sporophila ruficollis) Near threatened: Good looks at male perched low in a marsh at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Chestnut Seedeater (Sporophila cinnamomea): Near threatened. Great looks of a male perched on a fence line along RP 43 Nov 9 th. Double-collared Seedeater (Sporophila caerulescens): Two seen at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st, six at the marsh in El Palmar Nov 6 th, and several at the marsh alongside RP 40 Nov 7 th, over 10 was at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th and 20 in the fields at RP 43 Nov 9 th. One observed at Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th. Double-collared Seedeater Rusty-collared Seedeater (Sporophila collaris): Around eight were seen alongside the marsh at RP 40 Nov 7 th. 41

42 Rusty-collared Seedeater Red-crested Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus): One observed at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th and a few seen daily at San Sebastian Lodge and entrance road Nov 13 th to 15 th. Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola): Over 20 seen at the Jardin Picaflores, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th and another observed at Iguazu NP the following day. Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens): One at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, another observed at El Palmar Nov 6 th and 7 th, and at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Green-winged Saltator (Saltator similis): Three heard and seen at El Palmar NP Nov 3 rd. Heard daily at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 14 th, and seen on the 13 th. Golden-billed Saltator (Saltator aurantiirostris): Eight seen at El Palmar Nov 6 th. (2) Sparrows - Emberizidae Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis): Widespread and common throughout the northeast. Recorded all days Nov 2 nd to 9 th. Small numbers observed daily in the agricultural areas of Misiones Province Nov 10 th to15th. Grassland Sparrow (Ammodramus humeralis): Fairly common in the grasslands at RP 40 Nov 7 th, and Estancia Virocay where 15 were seen Nov 8 th, and 20 Nov 9 th. 42

43 Grassland Sparrow, Estancia Virocay (3) Grosbeak Cardinals - Cardinalidae Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava): Two were seen at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4 th and one at El Palmar Nov 6 th. Red-crowned Ant-Tanager (Habia rubica): Two seen along the Macuco Trail, Iguazu NP Nov 11th, and at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13th. Blackish-Blue Seedeater (Amaurospiza moesta) Near threatened: Good looks of one at a bamboo patch in Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. (17) Blackbirds - Icteridae White-browed Blackbird (Sturnella superciliaris): A female was observed at Punta Rasa on Nov 3 rd. Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi): Approximately 15 were seen at RP 40 and en route to Estancia Virocay Nov 7 th and two were observed at the Estancia the next day. Four were seen at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th, 15 at Iguazu Falls NP the 11 th, and five at Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th. Scarlet-headed Blackbird (Amblyramphus holosericeus): Four distant sightings of this stunning bird at Otamendi Nov 4 th, two were seen in the large marsh at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. 43

44 Unicolored Blackbird (Agelasticus (Agelaius) cyanopus): Two were seen en route to San Clemente by TP Nov 2 nd two were at Otamendi marsh Nov 4 th and four at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Yellow-winged Blackbird (Chrysomus (Agelaius) thilius): About five en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, five at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, over 20 at the Otamendi marsh Nov 4 th and 40 at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Chestnut-capped Blackbird (Chrysomus (Agelaius) ruficapillus): Over 20 seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th, four at the marsh along RP 40 Nov 7 th and two at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Saffron-cowled Blackbird (Xanthospar flavus) Endangered: One observed at a distance at the large swale marsh at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. Yellow-rumped Marshbird (Pseudoleistes guirahuro): Eight seen in the marsh along RP 40 Nov 7 th, over 30 observed at the marshes of Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th and 20 on the 9 th. Yellow-rumped Marshbird, RP 40 Brown-and-Yellow Marshbird (Pseudoleistes virescens): About 30 were seen en route to San Clemente and at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd, 10 were at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, and many at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4 th, 10 at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th and at the small marsh in El Palmar Nov 5 th. Bay-wing Cowbird (Agelaioides badius): A few were at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st, five at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, and a couple observed at Otamendi Nov 4 th. Screaming Cowbird (Molothrus rufoaxillaris): Several were seen along the roadsides at El Palmar, RP 40 and Estancia Virocay Nov 5 th to 8 th. 44

45 Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis): A few were seen at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st, a few were seen in fields along the highway en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, several were seen at Otamendi Reserve Nov 3rd and at El Palmar NP Nov 4 th, and several along RP 40 Nov 7 th. Two were seen at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th. Giant Cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus): One observed near the Crested Cacique nests at Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th and two were near the cacique colony at Urugua-i NP Nov 14 th. Variable Oriole (Icterus pyrrhopterus): One seen at Iguazu Falls NP Nov 11 th and at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th. Recent split from Epaulet Oriole I. cayanensis. Solitary (Black) Cacique (Cacicus solitarius): Two observed by TP and PJ at Costanera Sur Nov 1 st. Red-rumped Cacique (Cacicus haemorrhous): A few seen and heard at Araucaria SP, Iguazu Falls and Urugua-I NP and San Sebastian Lodge, Nov 10 th to 15 th. About 20 were seen at Iguazu NP Nov 11 th, and Urugua-i NP the following day. Crested Oropendola (Psaracolius decumanus): One was seen by it s nest on the grounds of Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th, and a pair was present the 9 th. (7) Finches, Euphonias - Fringillidae Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica): Two were attending feeders at the Hummingbird Garden, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Violaceous Euphonia (Euphonia violacea): Three were attending feeders at the Hummingbird Garden, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th. Green-throated (-chinned) Euphonia (Euphonia chalybea): Good looks at a female in the hill forest at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis): A female was attending feeders at the Hummingbird Garden, Puerto Iguazu Nov 10 th, and one was seen the following day at Iguazu NP. *Blue-naped Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia cyanea): Heard in the hill forest at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 13 th. European Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) Introduced: One observed at Punta Rasa Nov 2 nd. Hooded Siskin (Carduelis magellanica): Five were seen at Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd, around 10 at Otamendi Reserve Nov 4 th and at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. One was at Araucaria SP Nov 10 th, and two were seen at Iguazu Falls NP the next day. (1) Old World Sparrows - Passeridae House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Introduced: A few were observed around the Puerto Iguazu and park area Nov 10 th and 11 th. Small numbers were seen daily in towns across Patagonia Nov 17 th to 25th. 45

46 Mammals Armadillos - Xenarthra Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus): One observed crossing the road at dusk at El Palmar Nov 5 th. Monkeys Primates Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella): Two small troops of about 7-8 capuchins each, were observed along the Macuco Trail, Iguazu NP Nov 11th. Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta caraya): Heard at Estancia Virocay Nov 9 th. Rodents - Rodentia Azara s Agouti (Dasyprocta azarae): One observed near the beginning of Macuco Trail, Iguazu NP, and two feeding on a trail at Urugua-i NP Nov 12 th. Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochoerus): Around 50 were seen around the Mirador El Palmar and Arroyo Los Loros tracks, and the campsite area at El Palmar NP Nov 5 th and 6 th, and about 20 were seen at the large marsh at Estancia Virocay Nov 8 th. About 10 animals were observed daily around the ponds at San Sebastian Lodge Nov 12 th to 14 th. Coypu (Myocastor coypus): Two were seen at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Plains Viscacha (Lagostomus maximus): Approximately 25 watched grazing on the lawns at the campground in El Palmar in the late evening of Nov 5 th and 20 the 6 th. Brazilian Cavy (Microcavia aperea): About 10 were observed running about at the marshes of Punta Rasa Nov 3 rd. Brazilian Cavy, Punta Rasa 46

47 Rabbits Lagomorpha European Hare (Lepus europaeus): Two were seen en route to San Clemente Nov 2 nd, another was seen at Punta Rasa the next day and one was seen en route to Otamendi NP Nov 4 th. Carnivores Carnivora Crab-eating Fox (Cerdocyn thous): Four observed at close quarters within EL Palmar NP Nov 5 th and one at Los Loros track, El Palmar Nov 6 th. Jaguarondi (Felis yagouroundi): One black phase individual was observed crossing the entrance road at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th by TP and PJ. South American Coati (Nasua nasua): About 10 were seen wandering around the eating areas and paths at Iguazu NP Nov 11 th. Even-toed Ungulates Artiodactyla Red Brocket Deer (Mazama americana): One was watched and photographed crossing the road at El Palmar Nov 6 th. A brocket deer crossed the road near Urugua-I NP Nov 12 th. Red Brocket Deer, El Palmar Reserve Reptiles Striped Worm Lizard (Ophiodes striatus): One was captured along RP 40 Nov 5 th. 47

48 Black-and-White Tegu (Tupinambis merianae): A few were seen at the restaurant area at El Palmar NP Nov 6 th. One was observed eating a young Eared Dove. About a half dozen observed daily on the grounds of San Sebastian Lodge Nov12th to 14 th. Southern Orbigny s (Brazilian) Slider (Trachemys scripta dorbignyi): Few observed at Ceibas Marshes Nov 5 th. Bicolored Swamp Snake (Lygophis anomalus): One captured at Ceibas marshes Nov 5 th. Crossed (Urutu) Pit Viper (Bothrops alternatus): A large viper was seen on the road to Ceibas Marshes Nov 5 th. Crossed Pit Viper, Ceibas marshes 48