Specialist Birding Tours to Peru, Brazil, Chile and Bolivia.

Atlantic Forests of Eastern Brazil, August 22nd - 9th September 2003

Birding in Brazil’s Atlantic Forests http://atlanticforests.mysite.freeserve.com

After months of planning and rescheduling we decided on an itinerary allowing us to find a good selection of Atlantic Forest species. The extra days in Minas Gerais at the cerrado sites were an exciting conclusion to a tour already packed with rare and range-restricted species.

Despite the dreadful weather nearly all targets were met. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of the tour was the nightbirding. Constant cold evenings often accompanied by drizzle made searching for owls and nightjars almost impossible. There was very little vocalisation and birds were generally unresponsive to playback. The persistent drizzle also made the observation of some canopy birds (such as Pale-browed Treehunter and Spot-backed Antshrike) difficult or even impossible, especially in foothills such as at Sertao das Cortias. 

Conversely we did very well in the forests especially at Itatiaia, despite low cloud and poor visibility. The weather in Minas Gerais was a stark contrast. Colin returned to Sao Paulo after this tour to meet another group and the rain was heavier!

ITINERARY

22 August: Arrival in Guarulhos for most of the group. A quick detour to Panamby Hotel www.panamby.com.br to pick up Kraig and Kathy who had arrived a day earlier and taken a city tour with Rick Simpson. Our driver Sydney takes us through the mad city traffic to Intervales. On arrival at Intervales the Large-tailed Ant shrike near the restaurant begins teasing us immediately. Afternoon birding Intervales.
23 August: Intervales State Park and the road to Carmo.
24 August: Intervales State Park and the grounds of Fazenda Santa Rita.
25 August: Intervales State Park and the Carmo Road. Overcast and cold with drizzle pm.
26 August: Intervales State Park early am. Left for Ubatuba stopping near Ribeirao Grande for Red-legged
Seriemas.
27 August: Ubatuba: Fazenda Angelim am and late pm. Fazenda Capricornio early pm. Rain pm.
28 August: Ubatuba: Folha Seca, Sertao das Cortias. Drizzle am clearing late morning. Constant drizzle pm.
29 August: Ubatuba – Itatiaia stopping at Pereque for 3.5 hours en route. Rain most of the day. Arrived Hotel Ype late afternoon.
30 August: Itatiaia 800m – 1100m. Low cloud and drizzle. Bad visibility.
31 August: Itatiaia Tres Picos Trail 1100m – 1260m am. ‘Chocolate Factory’ hummer feeders and road back up to the Ype pm. 
1 September: Itatiaia – Agulhas Negras Road 1600m – 2360m. Birding above the cloud in sunshine all day.
2 September: Itatiaia – Rio de Janeiro. Praia Seca pm for Restinga Antwren.  Checked Lago Piratininga for Southern Pochard but no luck. Overnight in Rio.

3 September: Fly Rio – Belo Horizonte. Transfer to Sao Roque de Minas for lunch. Birding near Canastra NP pm.
4 September: Canastra NP all day. Vagem Bonita – Casca Danta 800m –850m. Cloudy am but hot and sunny rest of the day.
5 September: Serra da Canastra all day. Sao Roque de Minas – Sao Joao Baptista 1100m – 870m.
6 September: Checked gallery woodlands near Cashoeira de Carradao before departing for Cipo.
7 September: Serra do Cipo (1100m – 1200m) all day.
8 September: Cipo 1150m am. Drove to Caraca and birded approach road to park 1300m pm.
9 September: Caraca 1300m – 1400m.
10 September: Drove to meet Ana & Pedro for the Cherry-throated Tanager extension.

* = heard only
E = Endemic to Brazil
AE = Atlantic Forest Endemic (may also occur in Argentina or Paraguay)

*Solitary Tinamou Tinamus solitarius AE
Heard on three dates in Intervales and Itatiaia NP.

*Brown Tinamou Cryturellus obseletus
Heard on eight dates in Intervales, near Ubatuba, Itatiaia, Cipo and Caraca.

*Tataupa Tinamou Crypturellus tataupa
Heard at Pereque.

Red-winged Tinamou Rhynchotus rufescens
Two seen in Canastra NP 5^th September.

Spotted Nothura Nothoprocta maculosa
A singe seen very well 5^th September in Canastra NP.

Least Grebe Tachybaptus dominicus
Single in Canastra NP 5^th September.

Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens
Regularly seen on the coast near Ubatuba (max. 20+) and Rio de Janeiro.

Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Recorded on four dates.

White-necked Heron Ardea cocoi
Seen on two ‘travel days’ near Sao Paulo.

Great Egret Casmerodius alba
Seen on nine dates.

Snowy Egret Egreta thula
Recorded on seven dates.

Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
Recorded on nine dates.

Whistling Heron Syrigma sibilatrix
Seen on six dates; daily max. 5 birds between Ubatuba and Itatiaia 29^th August.

Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
Three seen on Lago Piratinonga 2^nd September was the only record.

Buff-necked Ibis Theristicus caudatus
Seen on four dates in the Canastra and Cipo areas.

White-cheeked Pintail Anas bahamensis
Four seen Praia Seca.

Brazilian Teal Amazonetta braziliensis
A pair near Intervales 22^nd August and six just outside Itatiaia 30^th August.

Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata
A pair seen in Canastra NP.

Brazilian Merganser Mergus octosetaceus
September 4^th 2003 was a magic day indeed: 2 adults and 5 juvenile Brazilian Mergansers swam past us on the Rio Sao Francisco in Canastra NP. A seriously threatened near-endemic bird and bird of the trip for most folks.

King Vulture Sarcorhamphus papa
Three birds seen on two dates in Canastra NP.

Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Common, seen every day.

Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Seen on eight dates and more common in the open areas of Minas Gerais that we visited.

Grey-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis
Single in Canastra NP 4^th September was the sole record for the tour.

Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea
Single Canastra NP 4^th September.

Tiny Hawk Accipiter superciliosus
One at Ubatuba.

Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris
Common with records for sixteen dates.

White-tailed Hawk Buteo albicaudatus
Records from nine dates with daily max. 3 birds Canastra and Cipo.

Short-tailed Hawk Buteo brachurus
Two seen Intervales 22^nd August and then singles only at Canastra and Cipo.

Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis
Recorded on six dates.

Black & White Hawk-Eagle Spizastur melanoleucus
A single adult seen at Itatiaia 29^th August.

Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus
Recorded on five dates at Intervales and Itatiaia.

Crane Hawk Geranospiza caerulescens
One at Ubatuba.

Osprey Pandion haliaetus
Single seen on 3^rd September was the only record.

Barred Forest-Falcon Micrastur ruficollis
One seen at Intervales on 22^nd and 26th August. Other birds heard in Itatiaia NP.

Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima
Seen on eleven days, mainly in Minas Gerais.

Southern Crested Caracaca Caracara plancus
Seen on 13 dates and more regularly in Minas Gerais.

Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis
Two seen by some of the group between Canastra and Cipo 6^th September.

American Kestrel Falco sparverius
Recorded on nine dates but never really numerous.

Dusky-legged Guan Penelope obscura
Seen at Intervales. Itatiaia (where it is very common) and Caraca.

Black-fronted Piping-Guan Pipile jacutinga AE
A pair seen on our first full day in Intervales along the Carmo Road.

*Spot-winged Wood-Quail Odontophorus capueira AE
Heard at Intervales and Itatiaia.

Blackish Rail Rallus nigricans
Heard only at Intervales but thankfully one showed well on the swamp just outside the Natonal Park at Itatiaia.

Grey-necked Wood-Rail Aramides cajanea
Heard only at Canastra NP.

Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail Aramides saracua AE
A good series of sightings from Intervales, Itatiaia and Caraca (very easy here on the pond near the monastery).

Red & White Crake Laterallus leucopyrrhus
Heard on the swamp near Itatiaia NP 30^th August.

Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
Ten seen at Itatiaia.

Red-legged Seriema Cariama cristata
A fine pair spotted by Sydney, our driver, near Ribierao Grande on 26^th August. Many seen on 3^rd September between Belo Horizonte and Sao Roque de Minas. Thereafter this species was heard frequently around Canastra NP and Cipo.

Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis
Common and frequently seen, especially on ‘travel days’. Recorded on eleven dates.

Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca
Heard at Praia Seca.

Kelp Gull Larus dominicus
Seen on five dates on the coast at Ubatuba and near Rio de Janeiro.

Royal Tern Sterna maxima
Seen on two dates near Ubatuba.

Picazuro Pigeon Columba picazuro
Seen on sixteen dates, most commonly near Itatiaia.

Pale-vented Pigeon Columba cayennensis
Seen on three dates in the Canastra area (daily max. 6 birds) and frequently at Caraca.

Plumbeous Pigeon Columba plumbea
Recorded on six dates in the Atlantic Forests of Intervales and Itatiaia.

Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata
Numerous in the open country between Intervales and Ubatuba on 26^th August. Small numbers on ‘travel days’ in Minas Gerais.

Scaled Dove Scardafella squammata
Common over four dates in Canastra NP.

Ruddy Ground-Dove Columbina talpacoti
Common, especially in Minas Gerias. Recorded on nine dates.

White-tipped Dove Leptoptila verreaxi
Widespread and seen on eleven dates.

Grey-fronted Dove Leptoptila rufaxila
Two seen only in Intervales 27^th August.

White-eyed Parakeet Aratinga leucopthalmus
Seen on five dates. A dozen or so birds near the town of Itatiaia on two dates and then common in Canastra NP.

Golden-capped Parakeet Aratinga auracapilla E
Small numbers on two dates in Canastra.

Peach-fronted Parakeet Aratinga aurea
Numerous in all Minas Gerais sites.

Maroon-bellied Parakeet Pyrrhura frontalis AE
The common Atlantic Forest parakeet and easy to see well at Itatiaia. Seen on eleven dates.

Blue-winged Parrotlet Forpus xanthopterygius
Four birds seen at Pereque 29^th August, but also heard at Intervales, Itatiaia, Ubatuba and near Cipo.

Plain Parakeet  Brotogeris tirica E
Seen on two dates at Intervales, common around Ubatuba and Pereque. Single Itatiaia.

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet Brotogeris chiriri
Ten seen at Canastra.

Pileated Parrot Pionopsitta pileata AE
Eight seen Itatiaia NP 31^st August.

Scaly-headed Parrot Pionopsitta maximiliani AE
Common, recorded on fifteen dates.

Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana
Widespread and seen on ten dates.

Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani
Seen on twelve dates.

Guira Cuckoo Guira guira
Common in non-forested areas and recorded on nine dates.

Striped Cuckoo Tapera naevia
Single birds seen at Ubatuba and Canastra. Heard at Cipo.

*Pavonine Cuckoo Dromococcyx pavoninus
Heard at Intervales.

*Tropical Screech-Owl Otus choliba
We were foiled by the atrocious weather in our attempts to see this owl. This species was heard only briefly at Intervales and Caraca.

Tawny-browed Owl Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana AE
Thankfully this owl is often encountered during the daylight hours! We were able to see birds on three dates in Itatiaia, sometimes before the daily showers set in during the late afternoon. One bird seen after nightfall near the Hotel Ype on the one night without rain.

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium brasilianum
A pair seen in three dates in Itatiaia and another at Canastra on 6^th September.

*Least Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium mintissimum
One calling on 22^nd August at intervales would not respond to playback despite the (relatively) fine weather that evening.

Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia
Single seen on our first day of the trip near Intervales and the a couple of sightings near Canastra.

Mottled Owl Ciccaba virgata
One came in beautifully to playback on the Barhona Road, Intervales on 23^rd August.

*Rusty-barred Owl Strix hylophila AE
A single distant call was the best we could do with this species because of the cold, damp weather at Intervales during our stay.

Least Nighthawk Chordeiles pusillus
At least two seen in Canastra NP.

Pauraque Nytidromus albicollis
One seen Intervales 22^nd August and heard there 24^th.

Ocellated Poorwill Nyctiphrynus ocellatus
One at Caraca 8^th September.

Long-trained Nightjar Macropsalis creagra AE
A superb male seen at Intervales on the evening of 23^rd August.

White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris
Common, especially in the foothills and mountains. Seen on thirteen dates.

Great Dusky Swift Cypseloides senex
About thirty birds seen in Canastra 5^th September.

Grey-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris
Small numbers only: 10 at Ubatuba 27^th August in the Sertao das Cortias; 20 Itatiaia 31^st August.

Sick’s Swift Chaetura meridionalis AE
Identified on three dates at Ubatuba and Canastra with a maximum of thirty birds at the former locality.

Unidentified Chaetura species were recorded between Itatiaia and Ubatuba that may have been either of the above two species.

Saw-billed Hermit Ramphodon naevius E
Seen on three dates in the Ubatuba area and heard frequently as well.

Scale-throated Hermit Phaethornis euryone AE
Seen on six dates in the foothill forests of Intervales and Itatiaia.

Dusky-throated Hermit Phaethornis squalidus AE
A single in Itatiaia 1^st September.

Planalto Hermit Phaethornis pretrei
Five birds seen on two dates in Canastra.

Reddish Hermit Phaethornis ruber
One at Ubatuba.

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird Eupetomena macroura
Seen at the feeders in Itaiaia on four dates (max. 3 birds). Singles at Canastra and Caraca.

Black Jacobin Melanotrochilus fuscus AE
Not numerous but this special hummer was seen on five dates. Best place to see it was the feeders at Itatiaia but also recorded at Ubatuba as well.

White-vented Violetear Colibri serrirostris
Singles in Itatiaia and Canstra. Up to four daily at Cipo.

Plovercrest Stephanoxis lalandi AE
The Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia is a good site for this enchanting little hummer. We saw four individuals on this ‘high road’ on 1^st September.

Frilled Coquette Lophornis magnifica E
Up to four birds seen over two dates in Itatiaia including one stunning male.

Festive Coquette Lophornis chalybea
Three birds seen at Ubatuba on one day.

Glittering-bellied Emerald Chlorostilbon aureoventris
Recorded on five dates in Minas Gerais. Daily max. 5 birds.

Violet-capped Woodnymph Thalurania glaucopis AE
Common in the Atlantic Forests of Intervales and Itatiaia. Less numerous at Ubatuba.

White-throated Hummingbird Leucochloris albicollis AE
Seen on four dates in Itatiaia with a daily max. of 6 birds.

Versicolored Emerald Amazilia versicolor
Seen on four dates in the Serra do Mar.

Glittering-throated Emerald Amazilia fimbriata
Two dates in Itatiaia.

Sapphire-spangled Emerald Amazilia lactea
A single at Caraca 9^th September.

Sombre Hummingbird Aphantochroa cirrhochoris E
Three seen at Ubatuba 27^th August.

Brazilian Ruby Clytolaema rubricauda E
This territorial and aggressive hummer was seen on nine dates in Intervales, Itatiaia and Caraca.

Horned Sungem Heliactin cornuta
Two seen at Cipo 8^th September. A cerrado specialist and well worth the effort of finding this tiny bird in the open country.

Hyacinth Visorbearer Augastes scutatus E
Common at Cipo.

Black-eared Fairy Helioththryx aurita
Single in Itatiaia.

Amethyst Woodstar Calliphlox amethystina
Three dates only – Canastra and Caraca.

White-tailed Trogon Trogon viridis
Seen on six dates at Intervales, Ubatuba and Itatiaia.

Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus
A couple seen on 23^rd August in Intervales and heard there on two other dates.

Surucua Trogon Trogon surrucua AE
Recorded on eleven dates in the Atlantic Forest foothills though never numerous.

Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata
Ubatuba and Canastra were the sites that we saw this beast.

Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona
Two records on 24^th and 29^th August.

Rufous-capped Motmot Baryphthengus ruficapillus AE
Two seen in Intervales 23^rd August and a single seen 31^st Itatiaia. Heard frequently at these sites.

Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda
One at Pereque.

White-eared Puffbird Nystalus chacuru
Three seen at Canastra and a pair at Cipo.

Crescent-chested Puffbird Malacoptila striata E
One seen in Intervales 24^th August. Colin’s first one for many years, an endemic and a puffbird – brilliant!

Spot-billed Toucanet Selendera maculirostris AE
Two seen in Ubatuba  27^th August. Heard in Itatiaia 31^st as well.

Saffron Toucanet Baillonius bailoni AE
Recorded on five dates in the foothills at Intervales, above Ubatuba and Itatiaia. Most common in Itatiaia with up to nine birds in a day.

Red-breasted Toucan Ramphastos dicolorus AE
We saw these birds at Intervales, Itatiaia and Canastra.

Toco Toucan Ramphastos toco
Seen on five dates in the cerrado of Minas Gerais. Daily max. 12 at Canastra.

White-barred Piculet Picumnus cirratus
Recorded on four dates from Ubatuba and Itatiaia.

Ochre-collared Piculet Picumnus temninkii AE
Intervales only. Deyected every day there with 2 – 3 seen 25^th August.

Campo Flicker Colaptes campestris
Twelve dates and more common in the open cerrado of Minas Gerais.

Green-barred Woodpecker Colaptes melanochloros
Seen well 22^nd and 23^rd August Intervales.

White (Yellow) -browed Woodpecker Piculus aurulentus AE
Three seen well Intervales 24^th August.

Blond-crested Woodpecker Celeus flavescens AE
Seen well at Ubatuba and heard at Intervales and Itatiaia.

Lineated Woodpecker Drycopus lineaus
Singles at Intervales and Itatiaia. Two seen Caraca.

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker Melanerpes flavifrons AE
Five birds seen Intervales and a single at Pereque. Several birds seen thereafter in Itatiaia throughout our stay there. A regular visitor to the feeding stations at the Ype.

White Woodpecker Melanerpes candidus
Several birds over two days in Canastra NP.

White-spotted Woodpecker Veniliornis spilogaster AE
Three birds seen well at Intervales and a single on the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia.

Yellow-eared Woodpecker Veniliornis maculifrons E
A single on the Tres Picos trail in Itatiaia NP. An important bird to see.

Robust Woodpecker Campephilus robustus AE
Heard in Intervales but thankfully seen well in the regular spot on the Tres Picos trail.

Plain-winged Woodcreeper Dendrocincla turdina AE
Single Ubatuba 29^th August.

Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus
The subspecies sylviellus (very different to Amazonian forms) of se. South America is common in the Atlantic Forests. We recorded this form on nine dates.

White-throated Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes albicollis AE
Singles on three dates at Intervales and ‘ones and twos’ at Itatiaia.

Planalto Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes platyrostris
Five birds seen in Intervales over a three day period and a single in Itatiaia.

Scaled Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes squamatus AE
Single bird seen at Intervales 24^th August and five over two dates in Itatiaia.

Narrow-billed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes angustirostris
At least two seen between Sao Roque de Minas and the entrance to the park at Canastra on 3^rd September.

Lesser Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes fuscus AE
Three birds seen in Intervales and two singles on different dates in Itatiaia.

Black-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus falcarius AE
Two of these spectacular and popular birds were seen at Intervales 25^th August.

Rufous Hornero Furnarius rufus
It may be the national bird of Argentina but it sure is common in Brazil. Small numbers in the Atlantic Forest regions but more frequently encountered in the cerrado of Minas Gerais.

Araucaria Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura setaria AE
Single bird Agulhas Negras road (as usual), Itatiaia NP 1^st September.

Itatiaia Spinetail Oreophylax moreirae E
Six birds ‘in the usual spot’ along the Agulhas Negras road, Itaiaia 1^st September.

Cipo Canastero Asthenes luziae E
A single gave excellent views after much searching at Cipo 7^th September.

Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla AE
Maybe the most frequently encountered spinetail: records from Intervales, Itatiaia and Caraca.

Sooty-fronted Spinetail Synallaxis frontalis
A couple seen at Cipo on two consecutive days.

Pale-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albescens
Seen at Canastra and Cipo. Easily located by voice.

Grey-bellied Spinetail Synallaxis cinerescens AE
One territorial bird on the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia on 1^st September.

Spix’s Spinetail Synallaxis spixi AE
Seen at Ubatuba and Pereque 27^th – 29^th August. Max. 2 in a day.

Pallid Spinetail Cranioleuca pallida E
A frequent member of Atlantic Forest mixed species flocks and usually quite vocal. Single only at Intervales but four seen in Itataia. Heard only at Caraca.

Rufous-fronted Thornbird Phacellodomus rufifrons
Common at Canastra and four seen at Cipo.

Red-eyed Thornbird Phacellodomus erythropthalmus E
Three at Pereque 29^th August.

Firewood Gathererer Anumbius annumbi
Two seen at the huge stick-nest in Canastra 5^th September.

*Pale-browed Treehunter Cichlocolaptes leucophrys E
This endemic was heard only at Intervales. A ‘miss’ no doubt, but our efforts to find this subcanopy bird were not aided by the dreadful weather.

White-collared Foliage-gleaner Anabazenops fuscus E
Recorded on eight dates at Intervales, Itatiaia and Caraca.

Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla rufosuperciliata
What was probably the same individual seen (exact spot/pre-roost) on consecutive days in Intervales. Also heard at Itatiaia and two seen well at Caraca.

Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner Philydor lichtensteini AE
Two seen near Ubatuba.

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Phylidor rufus
About twenty birds seen at Intervales but only heard in Itatiaia.

White-eyed Foliage-gleaner Automolus leucopthalmus AE
 Single bird seen at Ubatuba 26^th August.

Sharp-billed Treehunter Heliobletus contaminatus AE
Two seen at Intervales.

Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans
Four seen Intervales.

Rufous-breasted Leaftosser Sclerulus scansor AE
Superb ‘scope views of one bird at Intervales on 23^rd August.

Tawny-throated Leaftosser Sclerulus mexicanus
Good views of a bird at Ubatuba 28^th August.

Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura
Singles at Intervales, Itatiaia, Canastra and heard at Caraca.

*Spot-backed Antshrike Hypoedaleus guttatus AE
Heard singing at Intervales but quite unresponsive. Once again we experienced problems with this subcanopy tangle-dweller due to the limited visibility.

Giant Antshrike Batara cinerea
 Two males seen at Intervales, one of which took their usual ‘age’ to come into playback. Others heard in the park, at Intervales and Caraca.

*Large-tailed Antshrike Mackenziaena leachii AE
Another bird that just would not respond to playback! One of the first birds we heard on arrival at Intervales and haunted us throughout our stay there. Amazingly the same individual was lured into a veranda-side tree during my next tour only a fortnight later! Also heard at Itatiaia and Caraca.

Tufted Antshrike Mackenziaena severa AE
Two males seen at Intervales and another bird at Ubatuba.

White-bearded Antshrike Biatas nigropectus AE
This stunning bird was seen at Intervales with pairs on two dates.

Chestnut-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus palliatus
Two seen at Pereque. 

*Planalto Slaty-Antshrike Thamnophilus pelzini
Heard at Canastra NP.

Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
Recorded on eight dates. Best place to see them appears to be the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia.

Rufous-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus torquatus
A stunning male seen well at Canastra NP.

Rufous-capped Ant shrike Thamnophilus ruficapillus
Single males at Itatiaia and Canastra NP.

Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis
Seen on six dates in Intervales and Itatiaia NP.

Spot-breasted Antvireo Dysithamnus stictothorax AE
Common in Intervales and Itatiaia: recorded on eight dates.

Rufous-backed Antvireo Dysithamnus xanthopterus E
Three birds seen on the Tres Picos trail in Itatiaia NP. Tends to be found at higher altitudes than its sympatric relatives.

Star-throated Antwren Myrmotherula axillaris E
A pair at Intervales and seen well in Itatiaia NP on two dates.

Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
Couple of sightings at Ubatuba.

Serra Antwren Formicivora serrana E
Two birds seen well at Caraca 9^th September.

Restinga Antwren Formicivora littoralis E
Two males seen near Praia Seca near Rio de Janeiro 2^nd September.

Black-hooded Antwren Formicivora erythronotos E
A pair seen near Pereque 29^th August.

Ferruginous Antbird Drymophila ferruginea E
Seen every day at Intervales and Itatiaia.

Bertoni’s Antbird Drymophila rubricollis AE
Four seen at Intervales 24^th August and a single Itatiaia 31^st August.

Rufous-tailed Antbird Drymophila genei E
Four at the start of the Agulhas Negras road, Itatiaia NP on 1^st September.

Ochre-rumped Antbird Drymophila ochropyga E
A skulking bird at Intervales showed well eventually on 23^rd August . Heard at Itatiaia.

Dusky-tailed Antbird Drymophila malura AE
Two birds seen in Intervales 23^rd August and heard at Caraca.

Scaled Antbird Drymophila squamata E
Two birds seen at Ubatuba.

Streak-capped Antwren Terenura maculata AE
On the few occasions the skies cleared and were able to watch canopy flocks, we found this species. Difficult to find in the foothills because of the weather (only 3 seen Intervales/Itatiaia), but easier at Ubatuba .

White-shouldered Fire-eye Pyroglena leucoptera AE
Common, though rarely seen in the forests of Intervales, Itatiaia and Caraca.

Squamate Antbird Myrmeciza squamosa AE
A male seen well at Intervales 24^th August.

White-bibbed Antbird Myrmeciza loricata E
A super male near the Maromba trail in Itatiaia NP.

Such’s Antthrush Chamaeza meruloides E
Many heard in Intervales and one seen (but not by everyone) in Itatiaia NP 1^st September.

*Short-tailed Antthush Chamaeza campanisoma
One distant bird heard in Intervales.

Brazilian Antthrush Chamaeza ruficauda E
Seen well in Itatiaia NP and many heard there too.

Rufous-capped Antthrush Formicarius colma
A single seen at Ubatuba.

*Variegated Antpitta Grallaria varia
Heard in Intervales NP.

*Speckle-breasted Antpitta Hylopezus nattereri AE
Heard on two dates in Itatiaia but unresponsive to playback.

Black-cheeked Gnateater Conopophaga melanops E
Two seen very well at Ubatuba 28^th August.

Rufous Gnateater Conopophga lineata AE
One seen at Intervales 22^nd August and another seen in Itatiaia 2^nd  September.

*Collared Crescentchest Melanopareia torquata
A distant one heard in windy conditions at Canastra NP.

Spotted Bamboowren Psilorhamphus guttatus AE
This intriguing tapaculo was seen well on two occasions during the tour at Intervales and Ubatuba.

Slaty Bristlefront Merulaxis ater E
These tapaculos hadn’t ‘cranked up’ at the time of our visit. One was seen on the Tres Picos trail in Itatiaia NP on 31^st August. They were far more vocal a few weeks later when I returned to the same sites.

Mouse-coloured Tapaculo Scytalopus speluncae AE
Two seen at Intervales and a single in Itatiaia.

White-breasted Tapaculo Scytalopus indigoticus E
One seen, unfortunately not by everyone, at Intervales.

Brasilia Tapaculo Scytalopus novacapitalis E
Great views of a pair in Canastra NP on 5^th September.

Swallow-tailed Cotinga Phibalura flavirostris
One seen at Caraca NP. Very few about at the time of our visit. Interestingly a few weeks after this trip they were present on the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia and nest building at Intervales. Would be classed as an Atlantic Forest endemic were it not for the isolated Bolivian population.

Black & Gold Cotinga Tijuca atra AE
Two males seen from the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia 1^st September.

Buff-throated Purpletuft Iodopluera pipra E
A pair at the nest at Ubatuba. Every now and then we could see the chick as well. A female in another clearing at the same Fazenda as well. Still present when I returned to the site about a fortnight later.

Hooded Berryeater Carpornis cuculatus E
Common (at least by voice) at Intervales. Good views of five birds.

Cinnamon-vented Piha Lipaugus lanioides E
Two seen on the Carmo road at Intervales.

*Red-ruffed Fruitcrow Pyroderus scutatus
Heard at Canastra but unfortunately on the other side of the Rio Sao Francisco.

Bare-throated Bellbird Procnias nudicollis AE
The ‘bock’ song of this cotinga was a frequently heard sound throughout our time at Ubatuba, Intervales and even Pereque. After distant views in the hills we were treated to close-ups of males at Ubatuba where immatures and females were observed.

Sharpbill Oxyruncus cristatus
Heard frequently at Intervales and we finally managed to see one here. Some excellent studies at a fruiting tree in Ubatuba and also seen at Itatiaia as well. Seemingly easier to see here than in the Andes in my personal experience.

Helmeted Manakin Antilophia galeata
Four birds seen in the forests of Canastra NP.

Swallow-tailed Manakin Chiroxiphia caudata AE
Common at all Atlantic Forest sites.

Pin-tailed Manakin Ilicura militaris E
Two seen (female and immature male) at Intervales 23^rd August.

White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus
Nearly twenty birds seen over three days in the Pereque and Ubatuba areas. Some very active leks observed.

Wied’s Tyrant-Manakin Neopelma aurifrons E
A singing male at Intervales on 24^th showed well (not that it has much to show!). A cryptic endemic species that was good to see.

Serra do Mar Tyrant-Manakin Neopelma chrysolophum E
One in the usual spot along the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia. Closely relate to the above species and only recently described.

Black-capped Piprites Piprites pileatus AE
One seen from the road well below the Hotel Simon in Itatiaia 31^st August. I normally see them at higher altitudes in the park; along the Tres Picos trail or the Agulhas Negras road where indeed we heard one on 1^st September.

Wing-barred Piprites Piprites chloris
Heard on two dates, with a subsequent sighting in Intervales.

Greenish Schiffornis Schiffornis virescens AE
Heard frequently at Atlantic Forest sites. Birds seen at Intervales and near Ubatuba.

Grey Monjita Xolmis cinerea
Two seen as we approached Intervales on 22^nd August and then singles on each of the three days at Canastra NP.

White-rumped Monjita Xolmis velata
The most frequently seen Xolmis in Minas Gerais; records from four dates and common in Canastra NP.

Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus
Widespread, but not necessarily numerous wherever a bit of forest existed. Seen on eleven dates.

Streamer-tailed Tyrant Gubernetes yetapa
Seen on five dates in open country, especially cerrado.

Cock-tailed Tyrant Alectrurus tricolor
At least nine birds seen 5^th September in Canastra NP.

Crested Black-Tyrant Knipolegus lophotes
Frequently seen in Canastra NP on three dates and a couple seen in Caraca.

Velvety Black-Tyrant Knipolegus nigerrimus E
Several seen in Itatiaia and usually at the higher parts of the park

Blue-billed Black-Tyrant Knipolegus cyanirostris
Seen on two dates in Itatiaia NP.

Shear-tailed Grey-Tyrant Muscipipra vetula AE
Four birds seen in Intervales, three at Itatiaia and a pair at Caraca were the only records.

Masked Water-Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta
Two in Itatiaia were the only ones we saw in Atlantic Forests. Several in Canastra over a three day period.

White-headed Marsh-Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala
Single male in Canastra NP.

Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus
Two birds during the whole trip!

Yellow-browed Tyrant Satrapa icterophrys
Four birds seen in Canastra NP over two dates.

Cattle Tyrant Machetornis rixosus
Widespread: Seen on eight dates but only numerous in Canastra NP.

Syristes Syristes sibilator
Recorded on six dates in all forested areas on the tour.

Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savana
Common in Minas Gerais; seen on five dates and numerous on ‘travel days’.

Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancolichus
Seen on five dates in Minas Gerais.

White-throated Kingbird Tyrannus albogularis
Two seen in Canastra NP.

Three-striped Flycatcher Conopias trivirgata
One of these canopy-dwelling tyrannids seen at Intervales 26^th August.

Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarhynchus pitangua
Recorded on seven dates.

Streaked Flycatcher Miodynastes maculatus
Two in Caraca NP.

Social Flycatcher Myiodynastes similis
Recorded on eight dates and most commonly seen around Ubatuba.

Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus
Seen every day.

Grey-hooded Attila Attila rufus E
Two seen in Intervales and heard regularly there, especially at dusk. Also heard at Itatiaia and Caraca. The normally reliable Rufous-tailed Attila A. phoenicurus on the Tres Picos trail was absent (or very quiet) during our stay at Itatiaia.

Short-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus ferox
Singles at Canastra and Cipo.

Swainson’s Flycatcher Myiarchus swainsoni
Several seen at Canastra, Cipo and Caraca.

Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher Myiobius barbatus
One at Pereque.

Tropical Pewee Contopus cinereus

Two sightings only: one at Intervales and the other at Itatiaia.

Bran-coloured Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus
Recorded on seven dayes but only in ‘ones and twos’. All in forested areas.

Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea
Seen on nine dates including Intervales, Ubatuba, Canastra, Cipo and Caraca.

White-throated Spadebill Platyrhynchus mystaceus
One on 22^nd August at Intervales.

Yellow-olive Flycatcher Tolmomyias sulphurescens
Widespread and recorded in small numbers throughout the trip.

Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum
Three birds seen in Canastra NP.

Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum plumbeiceps
Seen on two dates in Intervales and heard every day there. Heard in Itatiaia and again at Caraca.

Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum policephalum E
Sightings on five dates with a daily max. of four at Ubatuba. Present at Intervales, Itatiaia and Carcaca. An endearing endemic.

Pearly-vented Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus margaritaceiventris
A few seen near Cipo and Caraca.

Eye-ringed Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus orbitatus E
Two seen at Ubatuba.

Hangnest Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus nidipendulus E
Seen at Pereque and Praia Seca where it appeared to be rather common.

Fork-tailed Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus furcatus E
A single in the bamboo at Ubatuba.

Drab-breasted Bamboo-Tyrant Hemitriccus diops AE
This is the one we frequently heard at Intervales before finally seeing one at Ubatuba. Others seen at Itatiaia and Caraca.

Brown-breasted Bamboo-Tyrant Hemitriccus obsoletus E
This one’s found at higher altitudes than its close relative H. diops. We saw it along the road to Agulhas Negras in Itatiaia.

Large-headed Flatbill Ramphotrigon megacephala
We found this bamboo specialist at Intervales and Itatiaia. Easily located by its rather mournful song.

Yellow Tyrannulet Campsiempis flaveola
Another bamboo specialist. Seen at Ubatuba and Pereque with two birds at both sites.

Bay-ringed Tyrannulet Phylloscartes sylvilus AE
Five birds seen at Intervales on two dates.

Mottle-cheeked Tyrannulet Phylloscartes ventralis
Several birds identified at Intervales and Itatiaia. The ‘starting point’ in learning to I.D. the tricky Atlantic Forest tyrannulets.

Oustalet’s Tyrannulet Phylloscartes oustaleti E
About a dozen birds seen over two days in Intervales.

Serra do Mar Tyrannulet Phlloscartes difficilis E

Five at the regular spot on the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia on 1^st September.

Grey-backed Tachuri Pseudocolopteryx superciliaris E
A single seen on 5^th September in Canastra NP while we were looking for Brasila Tapaculos. Two seen at the more regular location of Cipo on 7^th September.

Sharp-tailed Grass-Tyrant Culicivora caudata
Three in Canastra NP 5^th September.

White-crested Tyrannulet Serpophaga subcristata
A few seen at the higher parts of Itatiaia and in Canstra NP.

Sooty Tyrannulet Serpophaga nigricans
Six seen in Canastra NP 4^th September.

Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster
Single bird 3^rd September in Canstra NP.

Small-billed Elaenia Elaenia parvirostris
One seen at Praia Seca.

Olivaceous Elaenia Elaenia mesoleuca AE
One in the higher parts of Intervales 23^rd August.

Plain-crested Elaenia Elaenia cristata
A pair in Canastra NP and then frequently seen at Cipo.

Highland Elaenia Elaenia obscura
Two seen at Cipo.

Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum
Seen on five dates.

Planalto Tyrannulet Phllomyias fasciatus
Seen on four dates at Ubatuba, Itatiaia, Canastra and Caraca.

Greenish Tyrannulet Phyllomyias virescens AE
Two (one extremely olive individual) seen on the road to Agulhas Negras in Itatiaia NP. Two seen on two dates in Caraca.

Rough-legged Tyrannulet Phyllomyias burmeisteri
One calling and seen at Ubatuba and heard a Itatiaia.

Grey-capped Tyrannulet Phyllomyias griseocapilla E
Five seen well at Intervales and another single at Itatiaia.

Sepia-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon amaurocephalus
Recorded on eight dates.

Grey-hooded Flycatcher Mionectes rufiventris AE
Several seen at Intervales and Ubatuba.

Eared Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis auriculatus AE
Five seen at Intervales and six at Itatiaia was the sum total of the trip for this species.

Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus cataneus
Seen on four dates at Intervales, Ubatuba and Itatiaia.

Black-crowned Titiyra Tityra inquisitor
A single at Canastra NP.

White-rumped Swallow Tachycineta leucorrhoa
Seen on seven dates.

Brown-chested Martin Phaeprogne tapers
Three seen at Intervales and singles near Itatiaia and Canastra.

Grey-breasted Martin Progne tapera
Common near Ubatuba, single at Itatiaia and commom near Canastra.

Blue & White Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca
Common and widespread; seen every day.

White-thighed Swallow Notiochelidon tibialis
A couple of individuals seen at two sites near Ubatuba.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
Common except in the Atlantic Forests foothills.

Curl-crested Jay Cyanocorax cristatellus
Six birds seen near Cipo.

Long-billed Wren Thryotherus longirostris E
Two birds seen near Ubatuba.

House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Common and widespread in all disturbed habitats.

Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapillus
Two seen near Itatiaia.

Chalk-browed Mockingbird Mimus saturninus
Widespread.

Yellow-legged Thrush Platycichla flavipes
Common in Itatiaia NP.

Rufous-bellied Thrush Turdus rufiventris
Common; seen most days.

Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelus
Seen regularly in small numbers in Itatiaia, Canastra, Cipo and Caraca.

Creamy-bellied Thrush Turdus amaurochalinus
Itatiaia and Canastra were the only sites we saw this bird. Far less numerous than the above species.

White-necked Thrush Turdus albicollis
Singles seen at Intervales and Itatiaia.

Long-billed Gnatwren Ramphocaenus melanurus
Single at Intervales and three at Ubatuba.

Yellowish Pipit Anthus lutescens
Heard near Intervales and one seen at Canastra.

Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cychlaris gujanensis
Encountered many times (mostly by voice) at Intervales and Itatiaia. Three birds seen at Caraca.

Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus
Single birds at Intervales and Canastra.

Rufous-crowned Greenlet Hylophilus poicilotis AE
Frequently encountered at Intervales and three seen in Itatiaia.

Lemon-chested Greenlet Hylophilus thoracicus
Two seen at Pereque.

Shiny Cowbird Scaphidura oryzivora
Single seen near Intervales and then some seen between that site and Ubatuba. More common in Minas Gerais and frequently seen near Canastra.

Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus
Seen at Ubatuba, Canastra and Cipo.

Red-rumped Cacique Cacicus haemorrhous
Common in Ubatuba and Itatiaia.

Golden-winged Cacique Cacicus chrysopterus
Seen at Intervales and Itatiaia.

Chopi Blackbird Gnorimopsar chopi
Common near Canastra and Cipo.

Yellow-rumped Marshbird Pseudoleistes guirahuro
Small numbers at Canastra and Cipo.

Tropical Parula Parula pittayumi
Small numbers at Intervales.

Masked Yellowthroat Geothypis aequinoctialis
Seen at Intervales, Itatiaia, Canastra and Cipo.

Flavescent Warbler Basileuterus flaveolus
Two seen in Canastra NP.

Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus
Common in Intervales and Itatiaia.

White-bellied Warbler Basileuterus hypoleucus
Small numbers seen in the Minas Gerais sites with a daily max. of three at Canastra.

White-rimmed Warbler Basileuterus leucophrys AE
Heard at Intervales and Caraca, but seen well in Itatiaia as usual.

Neotropical River Warbler Basileuterus rivularis
Two seen at Ubatuba.

Bananaquit Coereba flaveola
Common and widespread throughout the tour.

Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza
Two seen at Ubatuba.

Blue Dacnis Dacnis cyana
Seen at all sites with sightings on thirteen dates.

Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis
Seen regularly with records from Ubatuba, Canastra, Cipo and Caraca.

Blue-naped Chlorophonia Chlorophonia cyanea
A dozen birds seen at Itatiaia.

Purple-throated Euphonia Euphonia chlorotica
Seen on two dates in Canastra NP.

Violaceous Euphonia Euphonia violacea
Four birds seen in the Ubatuba area.

Chestnut-bellied Euphonia Euphonia pectoralis AE
Records from Intervales, Ubatuba and Itatiaia.

Fawn-breasted Tanager Pipraeidea melanonota
Single in Itatiaia only.

Green-headed Tanager Tangara seledon AE
Common at Ubatuba, Itatiaia and Intervales.

Burnished-buff Tanager Tangara cyana
Small numbers in Itatiaia but more frequently seen in Canastra, Cipo and Caraca.

Red-necked Tanager Tangara cyanocephala AE
Five at Intervales and a dozen or so birds at Ubatuba.

Gilt-edged Tanager Tangara cyanoventris AE
Only two birds seen at Intervales but more common at Itatiaia with over thirty birds seen over a two day period. Small numbers at Canastra and just a single recorded at Caraca.

Brassy-breasted Tanager Tangara desmaresti AE
Seen at Intervales, Caraca and Itatiaia where it was most common.

Diademed Tanager Stephanophorus diadematus AE
This ‘highland’ tanager was seen in small numbers at Intervales. It is very common along the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia NP, especially in the elfin forest zone.

Azure-shouldered Tanager Thraupis cyanoptera AE
Small numbers almost daily at Intervales.

Golden-chevroned Tanager Thraupis ornata AE
Seen on eleven dates.

Sayaca Tanager Thraupis sayaca
Widespread and seen just about everywhere.

Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum
Small numbers at Ubatuba, Itatiaia and Canastra.

Brazilian Tanager Ramphocelus bresilius AE
Common near Ubatuba and a few near Itatiaia. Stunning!

Hepatic Tanager Piranga flava
A pair at Caraca.

Olive-green Tanager Orthogenys chloricterus E
Three seen in Intervales and Ubatuba. Itatiaia was the place to see these though as the feeding stations near the Ype were often frequented by this endemic.

Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Habia rubica
Single at Ubatuba.

White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus
Fifteen seen at Itatiaia NP.

Ruby-crowned Tanager Tachyphonus coronatus
Common in the Atlantic Forests.

Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus
Several birds at Ubatuba.

Black-goggled Tanager Trichothraupis melanops
Small numbers in Intervales and very common at Itatiaia.

Hooded Tanager Nemosia pileata
Six seen over three dates at Canastra and Caraca.

Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira
A male seen at Canastra by some of the group.

Rufous-headed Tanager Hemithraupis ruficapilla E
Small numbers at most sites but up to thirty seen in a day at Intervales.

Brown Tanager Orchesticus abeillei E
This cryptic ‘pseudo foliage-gleaner’ was seen at Intervales and Itatiaia. Three birds seen at each site.

White-banded Tanager Neothraupis fasciata
Three seen in the cerrado at Cipo.

Magpie Tanager Cissopis leveriana
Seen on nine dates in forested habitats.

Cinnamon Tanager Schistochlamys ruficapillus E
A dozen or so seen on the trip at Canastra, Cipo and Caraca.

Green-winged Saltator Saltator similis
Widespread with records from most sites, albeit small numbers.

Thick-billed Saltator Saltator maxillosus AE
Three on Agulhas Negras road, Itatiaia.

Black-throated Saltator Saltator atricollis
This cerrado specialist was seen well at Canastra and Cipo.

Black-throated Grosbeak Pitylus fuliginosus AE
Heard at Intervales. A single seen at Pereque.

Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina
Ten at Ubatuba and larger numbers seen in Minas Gerais.

Sooty Grassquit Tiaris fuliginosa
One identified at Intervales.

Buffy-fronted Seedeater Sporophila frontalis AE
Quite common at Intervales on the Carmo road and near bamboo.

Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis
Twenty or so seen in Minas Gerais.

Double-collared Seedeater Sporophila caerulescens
Seen on ten dates.

Lesser Seed-finch Oryzoborus angolensis
Single near Itatiaia.

Blackish-blue Seedeater Amaurospiza moesta AE
A couple seen at Intervales. A singing male at Itatiaia along the Tres Picos trail.

Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola
Small numbers seen, mostly in Minas Gerais.

Stripe-tailed Yellow-Finch Sicalis citrina
Ten seen in Canastra NP.

Red-crested Finch Coryphospingus cucullatus
Single male at Canastra NP.

Pileated Finch Coryphospingus pileatus
One in Canastra and two at Cipo.

Grassland sparrow Ammodramus humeralis
Seen in small numbers on two dates in Canastra NP.

Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis
Nuisance value throughout the trip. We were given a break from it at Pereque but it was soon back to haunt us as we searched for rare ‘brown jobs’ elsewhere. Common and prolific.

Wedge-tailed Grass-finch Emberizoides herbicola
Three in Canastra and two in Caraca.

Bay-chested warbling-finch Poospiza thoracica E
Common on the Agulhas Negras road in Itatiaia NP.

Red-rumped Warbling-finch Poospiza lateralis E
Single at Intervales and many more seen Agulhas Negras.

Great Pampa-Finch Embernagra platensis
Single Agulhas Negras road, Itatiaia NP.

Hooded Siskin Carduelis magellanica
Two at Intervales and a single female at Itatiaia.

House Sparrow Passer domesticus
Seen most days.

After this tour was completed the group visited the Atlantic Forest patches in the mountains of Conceicao do Costelo, Espirito Santo in search of Cherry-throated Tanagers Nemosia rourei.

In September 2003 Colin Bushell returned to Intervales, Ubatuba and Intervales with another birding group. Apart from the additional sighting mentioned above, the following records are of interest:

Spot-winged Pigeon Columba maculosa
A bird seen with Picazuro Pigeons just south of the BR116 near Barra Mansa.

Purple-winged Ground-Dove Claravis godefrida
A female seen in bamboo stands on the Carmo road, Intervales.

Temminck’s Seedeater Sporophila falcirostris AE
Males singing at Intervales were easily located.

Colin Bushell