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Systematic list of species seen in Argentina, 20th March - 9th April 2005 ,

Richard Rae

(Endemics/near-endemics and a few other notable species in Capitals)

Spotted Tinamou (Nothura) Nothura maculosa
One seen near Gualeguaychu. Also a couple of unidentified tinamous on the Valdes Peninsula which may have been this species or (more probably) Darwin’s Nothura.

ELEGANT CRESTED-TINAMOU Eudromia elegans
Fairly common on the Valdes Peninsula.

White-tufted Grebe Rollandia rolland
Costanera Sur.

Great Grebe Podiceps major
One at Punta Tombo, 2 at Punta Norte, one between El Chalten and El Calafate, 4 at Tierra del Fuego NP.

Silvery Grebe Podiceps occipitalis
100+ on Lago Trelew, a couple seen near Puerto Madryn.

GENTOO PENGUIN Pygoscelis papua
Superb views of 3 at the Isla Martillo penguin colony in the Beagle Channel was definitely one of the highlights of the trip.

Magellanic Penguin Spheniscus magellanicus
Many thousands at Punta Tombo where point blank views obtained, also a few seen at the smaller colony near Caleta Valdes, odd ones at other places on the Valdes Peninsula and ca 100 at the Isla Martillo colony in the Beagle Channel.

Black-browed Albatross Diomedea melanophris
Fairly common in the Beagle Channel.

Antarctic Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus
Fairly common along the Patagonian coast and also in the Beagle Channel. Birds seen just off the seafront at Ushuaia were watched paddling across the water with wings outstretched.

Southern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialoides
Fairly common in the Beagle Channel.

White-chinned Petrel Procellaria aequinoctialis
A few in the Beagle Channel.

Sooty Shearwater Puffinus griseus
Common in the Beagle Channel.

Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Small numbers in most areas.

Imperial Shag Phalacrocorax atriceps
Fairly common in the Beagle Channel, also seen at Punta Tombo.

Rock Shag Phalacrocorax magellanicus
Fairly common on the Valdes Peninsula, also seen at Punta Lomo and in the Beagle Channel.

Anhinga Anhinga anhinga
3 at Iguazu.

Southern Screamer Chauna torquata
8 at Ceibas were a welcome family tick.

White-faced Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna viduata
ca 15 at Costanera Sur.

Black-necked Swan Cygnus melanocoryphus
Seen at various locations with the exception of Iguazu.

Coscoroba Swan Coscoroba coscoroba
Small numbers seen in Patagonia.

Upland Goose Chloephaga picta
Common in southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Kelp Goose Chloephaga hybrida
Common on Tierra del Fuego and in the Beagle Channel.

Flightless Steamerduck Tachyeres pteneres
Surprisingly common at Tierra del Fuego and in the Beagle Channel, with at least 52 birds seen in the Beagle Channel, mostly in pairs. This had proved a hard bird to find in Chile.

CHUBUT STEAMERDUCK Tachyeres leucocephalus
3 pairs were seen at Punta Tombo.

Flying Steamerduck Tachyeres patachonicus
Seen in small numbers at Tierra del Fuego.

Brazilian Teal Amazonetta brasiliensis
3 at Ceibas and one near Gualeguaychu.

Torrent Duck Merganetta armata
A superb female obligingly posed for photos along the trail to Laguna Torre at El Chalten. Not a lifer but still the best duck I’ve seen yet.

Chiloe Wigeon Anas sibilatrix
10 at Tierra del Fuego NP.

Speckled Teal Anas flavirostris
Laguna Nimes.

Crested Duck Anas specularioides
Common in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Yellow-billed Pintail Anas georgica
Common in most areas visited.

Silver Teal Anas versicolor
Costanera Sur.

Cinnamon Teal Anas cyanoptera
Laguna Nimes.

Red Shoveler Anas platalea
The Punta Tombo Road, Laguna Nimes and Costanera Sur.

Rosy-billed Pochard Netta peposaca
2 males at Costanera Sur.

BLACK-HEADED DUCK Heteronetta atricapilla
Excellent views of a pair at Costanera Sur.

Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis
One at Lago Trelew, also seen at Laguna Nimes.

Whistling Heron Syrigma sibilatrix
3 seen at Otamendi.

Snowy Egret Egretta thula
5 at Costanera Sur.

Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi
One from the boardwalk to Garganta del Diablo at Iguazu, one at Costanera Sur and one.

Great White Egret Ardea alba
Common in small numbers throughout.

Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
One at Gualeguaychu.

Rufescent Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma lineatum
A superb bird seen at Costanera Sur, also one feeding on the road at Otamendi.

White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi
Small numbers seen at Ceibas.

Black-faced Ibis Theristicus melanopis
Small numbers seen around El Calafate and also 2 along the road to Punta Tombo.

Maguari Stork Ciconia maguari
2 at Ceibas and one near Gualeguaychu.

Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Abundant at Iguazu.

Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Common throughout.

Andean Condor Vultur gryphus
Fairly common around El Chalten, ca 5 near the Moreno Glacier, and 2 at the Garibaldi Pass on Tierra del Fuego. Always a magnificent bird to see.

Snail Kite Rostrhamus sociabilis
2 seen from the boardwalk to Garganta del Diablo at Iguazu.

Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis
One at Ceibas.

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus
Fairly common in southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris
Small numbers seen at Iguazu and near Buenos Aires.

White-tailed Hawk Buteo albicaudatus
One definite along the Punta Tombo road.

Red-backed Hawk Buteo polyosoma
Common Valdes Peninsula and also seen between El Calafate and El Chalten.

WHITE-THROATED CARACARA Phalcoboenus albogularis
One that flew across the road 7km before El Chalten was an unexpected bonus. Also one seen at the Garibaldi Pass on Tierra del Fuego. A really striking bird and the best caracara I’ve seen yet.

Crested Caracara Caracara plancus
Very common and widespread.

Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima
A few seen at Iguazu.

Chimango Caracara Milvago chimango
Very common and widespread.

American Kestrel Falco sparverius
Fairly common in Patagonia.

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
One seen eyeing up the Great Dusky Swifts from a tree along the Cicuito Superior at Iguazu.

BLACK-FRONTED PIPING-GUAN Pipile jacutinga
Our luck was in with this species. One seen superbly in trees near the infirmary, and one seen from the boardwalk to Garganta del Diablo, both at Iguazu. Mega.

Giant Wood-Rail Aramides ypecaha
Excellent views of one at Costanera Sur, then 2 at Otamendi, 2 at Ceibas and one near Gualeguaychu. Excellent.

Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail Aramides saracura
Excellent views of one just after dawn along the edge of the railway line at Iguazu. It was at the bit where the railway goes closest to the road, near the start of the Sendero Macuco. Brilliant.

Blackish Rail Pardirallus nigricans
Excellent views of a pair early in the morning on the short trail that cuts through to the main station from the road just by where the previous species was seen.

Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
6 near Gualeguaychu.

White-winged Coot Fulica leucoptera
Laguna Nimes.

Red-gartered Coot Fulica armillata
Costanera Sur.

Red-fronted Coot Fulica rufifrons
Costanera Sur.

Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana
Costanera Sur and near Gualeguaychu.

South American Snipe Gallinago paraguaiae
One along the road between El Calafate and El Chalten.

Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes
ca 5 at Ceibas.

Sanderling Calidris alba
Valdes Peninsula.

White-rumped Sandpiper Calidris fuscicollis
Valdes Peninsula.

Pectoral Sandpiper Calidris melanotos
ca 5 at Ceibas.

SNOWY SHEATHBILL Chionis alba
One at Puerto Piramides loberia, 2 at Punta Norte and 3 on the first island visited in the Beagle Channel.

Least Seedsnipe Thinocorus rumicivorus
ca 25 along the Punta Tombo road.

American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliates
2 at Punta Delgada.

Blackish Oystercatcher Haematopus ater
One at Punta Tombo, and 2 on islands in the Beagle Channel.

Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus
Costanera Sur and Otamendi.

Two-banded Plover Charadrius falklandicus
2 between Caleta Valdes and Punta Norte.

Rufous-chested Dotterel Charadrius modestus
2 winter plumage birds on an island in the Beagle Channel.

Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis
Common throughout.

Dolphin Gull Larus scoresbii
Common on Tierra del Fuego and in the Beagle Channel.

Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus
Common in coastal areas.

Brown-hooded Gull Larus maculipennis
Punta Tombo and the Valdes Peninsula. Probably seen elsewhere but not noted.

Royal Tern Sterna maxima
Punta Tombo.

Cayenne Tern Sterna (sandvicensis) eurygnatha
Punta Tombo and the Valdes Peninsula.

South American Tern Sterna hirundinacea
Punta Tombo.

Brown Skua Catharacta lonnbergi
Punta Tombo.

Chilean Skua Catharacta chilensis
Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel.

Rock Dove Columba livia
Urban areas.

Picazuro Pigeon Columba picazuro
Common in and around Buenos Aires.

Spot-winged Pigeon Columba maculosa
2 near Gualeguaychu.

Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata
Seen at the Hummingbird Garden in Puerto Iguazu, probably elsewhere but not noted.

Ruddy Ground-Dove Columbina talpacoti
Fairly common at Iguazu.

Picui Ground-Dove Columbina picui
One at Ceibas.

White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi
One at Gualeguaychu.

Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla
A few seen at Iguazu.

White-eyed Parakeet Aratinga leucophthalmus
Common and vocal at Iguazu, always seen in flight over the trees.

Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus
Common in and around Buenos Aires.

Blue-winged Parrotlet Forpus xanthopterygius
A couple of flocks seen at Iguazu. One of them was near the café on the Circuito Inferior and the birds were so intent on feeding that they allowed approach within touching distance.

Scaly-headed Parrot Pionus maximiliani
A few seen at Iguazu.

Ash-coloured Cuckoo Coccyzus cinereus
3 seen at Ceibas.

Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana
Several seen at Iguazu

Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani
Small numbers at Iguazu.

Guira Cuckoo Guira guira
About 13 seen near Gualeguaychu.

Nacunda Nighthawk Podager nacunda
3 seen at dusk flying over the Sheraton at Iguazu, and 6+ near Gualeguaychu. A smart bird.

Great Dusky Swift Cypseloides senex
Many hundreds seen at Iguazu from the Circuito Superior. Excellent.

Scale-throated Hermit Phaethornis eurynome
One seen along RN101 at Iguazu.

Planalto Hermit Phaethornis pretrei
A few seen in the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu.

Black Jacobin Melanotrochilus fuscus
A few seen in the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu. An excellent hummer.

Black-throated Mango Anthracothorax nigricollis
Common in the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu.

Black-breasted Plovercrest Stephanoxis lalandi
One female seen along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

Glittering-bellied Emerald Chlorostilbon aureoventris
Common in the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu.

Violet-capped Woodnymph Thalurania glaucopis
A few seen in the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu. Also seen in the National Park.

Gilded Sapphire Hylocharis chrysura
Very common in the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu.

Versicolored Emerald Amazilia versicolor
Fairly common in the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu. Also 3 seen at Otamendi.

Green-backed Firecrown Sephanoides sephanoides
One seen by EC only at the Moreno Glacier.

Blue-tufted Starthroat Heliomaster furcifer
One made a brief visit to the Hummingbird Garden at Puerto Iguazu.

Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus
Seen twice along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu, a male and then a pair. Also a female along the Sendero Yacaratia.

Surucua Trogon Trogon surrucura
Seen twice along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu, and once from the road between there and the Sheraton.

Ringed Kingfisher Ceryle torquata
One seen from the boardwalk to Garganta del Diablo at Iguazu.

Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana
Two seen from the boardwalk to Garganta del Diablo at Iguazu. (Most people seem to see Amazon Kingfisher here but our birds looked much too small).

Rufous-capped Motmot Baryphthengus ruficapillus
Seen twice along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu – once early morning and once just before dusk. Excellent.

Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis
Seen a few times at Iguazu, generally in trees near the Sheraton.

Red-breasted Toucan Ramphastos dicolorus
4 seen along RN101. Superb.

Toco Toucan Ramphastos toco
Very common and visible at Iguazu, even being frequent around the Sheraton.

Ochre-collared Piculet Picumnus temminckii
Seen in several mixed flocks while at Iguazu. Brilliant.

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker Melanerpes flavifrons
A smart pair were taped in along RN101 at Iguazu.

Checkered Woodpecker Picoides mixtus
One seen at Ceibas.

White-spotted Woodpecker Veniliornis spilogaster
One seen along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

Green-barred Woodpecker Colaptes melanochloros
One at Costanera Sur.

Chilean Flicker Colaptes pitius
4 seen along the walk to Laguna Torre at El Chalten.

Campo Flicker Colaptes campestris
Common at Iguazu, also seen near Gualeguaychu.

BLOND-CRESTED WOODPECKER Celeus flavescens
A pair early in the morning right at the start of the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu. A superb woodpecker.

Robust Woodpecker Campephilus robustus
Excellent views of a pair along RN101 at Iguazu.

MAGELLANIC WOODPECKER Campephilus magellanicus
Absolutely incredible views of 4 birds along the walk to Laguna Torre near El Chalten.

Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus
At Iguazu, one seen along RN101 and one along the Sendero Macuco.

Narrow-billed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes angustirostris
2-3 at Ceibas.

Common Miner Geositta cunicularia
A few on the Valdes peninsula.

Short-billed Miner Geositta antarctica
A few seen by the roadside on the drive from El Calafate to El Chalten.

Scale-throated Earthcreeper Upucerthia dumetaria
Several seen on the Valdes Peninsula.

Bar-winged Cinclodes Cinclodes fuscus
One at the Martial Glacier.

Grey-flanked Cinclodes Cinclodes oustaleti
One at El Chalten, and a cinclodes glimpsed at the Garibaldi Pass was probably this species.

Dark-bellied Cinclodes Cinclodes patagonicus
6 seen on the day trip in the Beagle Channel, 4  of which were on the beach by the dock at the Harberton Estancia.

Rufous Hornero Furnarius rufus
Abundant in and around Buenos Aires, a few seen at Iguazu and one at Trelew airport.

Tufted Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura platensis
One at Ceibas.

Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail Leptasthenura aegithaloides
A few on the Valdes peninsula.

Chotoy Spinetail Schoeniophylax phryganophila
One at Ceibas.

Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla
One seen along RN101 at Iguazu. Excellent.

Chicli Spinetail Synallaxis spixi
One at Otomendi.

PATAGONIAN CANASTERO Asthenes patagonica
4 seen on the Valdes Peninsula. Quite tape responsive. An attractive bird.

CURVE-BILLED REEDHAUNTER Limnornis curvirostris
One showed superbly at Otomendi in response to minidisk.

STRAIGHT-BILLED REEDHAUNTER Limnornis rectirostris
One showed briefly at Otomendi after considerable effort with the minidisk. Much less willing to perch openly than the previous species.

WHITE-THROATED CACHALOTE Pseudoseisura gutturalis
3 showed very well on the Valdes Peninsula, another probable being glimpsed in flight.

Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner Philydor lichtensteini
Fairly common at Iguazu, often associated with mixed flocks.

White-eyed Foliage-gleaner Automolus leucophthalmus
2 seen along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

Plain Xenops Xenops minutus
One seen along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

White-throated Treerunner Pygarrhichas albogularis
One at the car park at the Moreno Glacier, and one near the restaurant at Lago Roco, Tierra del Fuego National Park.

SPOT-BACKED ANTSHRIKE Hypoedaleus guttatus
A superb pair that showed extremely well along RN101 at Iguazu was one of the highlights of the trip.

TUFTED ANTSHRIKE Mackenziaena severa
A male seen briefly in response to playback along RN101 at Iguazu, also heard along the Sendero Macuco.

Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
A pair showed very well along the road at Iguazu, near the start of the Sendero Macuco. The male seemed to have lost an eye.

Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis
Several seen at Iguazu.

Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
Fairly common at Iguazu, eg. Along the Sendero Macuco. I initially had problems identifying this bird, it’s flycatcher-like jizz and very yellow underparts (the picture in the book doesn’t do it justice) had me thumbing through the flycatcher pages. Smart.

SHORT-TAILED ANTTHRUSH Chamaeza campanisona
One heard along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu fortunately responded well to the CD, giving very good but blink-and-you’ve-missed-it views right next to the path. Superb.

Rufous Gnateater Conopophaga lineate
One seen as a result of playback along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu. Others heard.

White-tipped Plantcutter Phytotoma rutila
4 at Ceibas.

Blue (Swallow-tailed) Manakin Chiroxiphia caudate
One immature male seen along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus
Seen on several occasions around the lek at the start of the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

Yellow Tyrannulet Capsiempis flaveola
Several seen at Iguazu.

Southern Scrub-Flycatcher Sublegatus modestus
One seen at Ceibas.

Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster
A small number seen at Iguazu.

White-crested Elaenia Elaenia albiceps
1 seen at the Moreno Glacier.

White-crested Tyrannulet Serpophaga subcristata
One seen by the roadside near the start of the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

Tufted Tit-Tyrant Anairetes parulus
A few seen in most areas except Iguazu.

Mottle-cheeked Tyrannulet Phylloscartes ventralis
2 seen along RN101 at Iguazu.

Eared Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis auricularis
A pair along the Sendero Macuco and a pair along RN101, both Iguazu. An absolutely stunning little flycatcher.

Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus
One at Ceibas.

Fire-eyed Diucon Xolmis pyrope
Several at the Moreno Glacier, also seen at Harberon Estancia and Tierra del Fuego NP.

White Monjita Xolmis irupero
3 at Ceibas. Brilliant.

Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant Muscisaxicola macloviana
One along the trail to Laguna Torre at El Chalten, and a couple seen on the drive to the Garibaldi Pass on Tierra del Fuego.

Austral Negrito Lessonia rufa
Only seen along the road to Punta Tombo.

Spectacled Tyrant Hymenops perspicillatus
Several at Costanera Sur and at Otamendi. Superb.

Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus
Several along RN101 at Iguazu.

Cattle Tyrant Machetornis rixosus
Several seen while at Iguazu, also singles seen at Costanera Sur and Ceibas.

Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus
A few at Iguazu, but not especially common.

Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus
Abundant and vocal at Iguazu, also seen at Otomendi.

Black-crowned Tityra Tityra inquisitor
A few seen at Iguazu.

Plush-crested Jay Cyanocorax chrysops
Common and obvious at Iguazu, especially around the Sheraton itself.

Rufous-bellied Thrush Turdus rufiventris
Fairly common at Iguazu.

Austral Thrush Turdus falcklandii
Fairly common in southern Patagonia and on Tierra del Fuego.

Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelas
Common at Iguazu.

Creamy-bellied Thrush Turdus amaurochalinus
2 seen at Iguazu and one at Costanera Sur.

White-necked Thrush Turdus albicollis
One seen along RN101 at Iguazu.

Chalk-browed Mockingbird Mimus saturninus
Abundant around Buenos Aires and at Iguazu.

Patagonian Mockingbird Mimus patagonicus
Very common on the Valdes Peninsula and at Punta Tombo.

White-banded Mockingbird Mimus triurus
One at Costanera Sur and one at Ceibas. Quite smart for a mockingbird.

European Starling Sturnus vulgaris
Buenos Aires.

House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Common and widespread.

Creamy-bellied Gnatcatcher Polioptila lacteal
2 along the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

Masked Gnatcatcher Polioptila dumicola
2 at Costanera Sur.

White-rumped Swallow Tachycineta leucorrhoa
A few near Buenos Aires.

Chilean Swallow Tachycineta meyeni
Fairly common in the south.

Blue-and-white Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca
Punta Tombo. Possibly elsewhere but hirundines were often not identified.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
A few seen near Buenos Aires.

House Sparrow Passer domesticus
Urban areas.

Correndera Pipit Anthus correndera
Valdes Peninsula and Laguna Nimes. Other pipits were possibly seen but we found identification impossible with the book.

Hooded Siskin Carduelis magellanica
Costanera Sur and Otamendi.

Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi
Fairly common at Iguazu.

Masked Yellowthroat Geothlypis aequinoctialis
One seen at Otomendi.

Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus
Very common at Iguazu.

Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis
Abundant in most areas.

Saffron-billed Sparrow Arremon flavirostris
A superb and obliging pair at the start of the Sendero Macuco first thing in the morning.

Red-crested Cardinal Paroaria coronata
ca 15 at Ceibas.

Yellow-billed Cardinal Paroaria capitata
An excellent pair from the boardwalk to Garganta del Diablo at Iguazu.

Chestnut-vented Conebill Conirostrum speciosum
A smart pair along RN101 at Iguazu.

Magpie Tanager Cissopis leveriana
A few seen at Iguazu.

Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira
Several seen at Iguazu.

Ruby-crowned Tanager Tachyphonus coronatus
Several at Iguazu. The red crown was not normally visible.

White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus
Several at Iguazu.

Black-goggled Tanager Trichothraupis melanops
Common at Iguazu.

Sayaca Tanager Thraupis sayaca
A few birds at Iguazu, also seen at Costanera Sur and Otamendi.

Purple-throated Euphonia Euphonia chlorotica
A pair along the short trail near the station at the visitors centre.

Violaceous Euphonia Euphonia violacea
Several seen on a couple of occasions in the Sheraton gardens. Smart.

Chestnut-bellied Euphonia Euphonia pectoralis
Fairly common at Iguazu.

Blue-naped Chlorophonia Chlorophonia cyanea
One along RN101. Stunning.

Green-headed Tanager Tangara seledon
Seen on a couple of occasions at Iguazu, with a flock feeding in the gardens of the Sheraton, visible from our balcony. An exquisite tanager.

Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana
Very common at Iguazu.

Swallow-Tanager Tersina viridis
Surprisingly common at Iguazu. Excellent.

Red-crested Finch Coryphospingus cucullatus
Small numbers seen at Iguazu, generally along the road between the starts of the Sendero Macuco and Sendero Yacaratia.

Patagonian Sierra-Finch Phrygilus patagonicus
Common in southern Patagonia.

Mourning Sierra-Finch Phrygilus fruticeti
Very common on the Valdes Peninsula, also seen along the Punta Tombo road.

YELLOW-BRIDLED FINCH Melanodera xanthogramma
A pair seen at the Garibaldi Pass. Flighty.

Long-tailed Reed-Finch Donacospiza albifrons
One at Costanera Sur.

Black-and-rufous Warbling-Finch Poospiza nigrorufa
Several at Otamendi.

Patagonian Yellow-Finch Sicalis lebruni
A few along the Punta Tombo road and 2 on the Valdes Peninsula.

Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola
Common at Iguazu and near Buenos Aires.

Great Pampa-Finch Embernagra platensis
2-3 at Otomendi.

Double-collared Seedeater Sporophila caerulescens
1 male near the start of the Sendero Macuco at Iguazu.

Green-winged Saltator Saltator similes
One along RN101 at Iguazu.

Red-rumped Cacique Cacicus haemorrhous
One seen at Iguazu, near the infirmary.

Solitary Cacique Cacicus solitarius
One found skulking in undergrowth at Costanera Sur after hearing it’s distinctive song.

Epaulet Oriole Icterus cayanensis
Fairly common at Iguazu, also seen at Otamendi.

Yellow-winged Blackbird Agelaius thilius
Otamendi.

Long-tailed Meadowlark Sturnella loyca
Common in Patagonia.

Brown-and-yellow Marshbird Pseudoleistes virescens
4 at Otamendi and 2 near Gualeguaychu.

White-browed Blackbird Sturnella superciliaris
10+ near Gualeguaychu. Smart.

Scarlet-headed Blackbird Amblyramphus holosericeus
4+ at Otamendi. Absolutely stunning.

Bay-winged Cowbird Molothrus badius
Common at Costanera Sur and near Buenos Aires.

Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis
One at Ceibas.

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