Endemics and a few other notable species in UPPER CASE.

In the following list SdT denotes Serra dos Tucanos.

Brown Tinamou Crypturellus obsoletus
One seen on the road at Folha Seca early on the 14th April.

Greater Rhea Rhea Americana
3 in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens
Common around Rio de Janeiro.

Brown Booby Sula leucogaster
Seen on the drive from Rio airport to SdT on 1st April, and also occasionally while we were in Rio de Janeiro.

Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Seen on the drive from Rio airport to SdT on 1st April, and also occasionally while we were in Rio de Janeiro.

Masked Duck Oxyura dominica
One male seen on roadside marshes near the ferry on the road from Passos to São João Batista do Glória on 13th April.

Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata
3 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Brazilian Teal Amazonetta brasiliensis
6+ on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and 20+ on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Great White Egret Egretta alba
Seen on the drive from Rio airport to SdT on 1st April, between Rio and Ouro Preto on 7th April, and on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Snowy Egret Egretta thula
Seen on the drive from Rio airport to SdT on 1st April, also one on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi
One seen on the drive from Rio airport to SdT on 1st April, one seen between Rio and Ouro Preto on 7th April and 2 on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
Several seen on the way back from Serra dos Orgaos NP on April 3rd. Seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Striated Heron Butorides striatus
One seen between Rio and Ouro Preto on 7th April.

Black-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
Seen on the drive from Rio airport to SdT on 1st April.

Bare-faced Ibis Phimosus infuscatus
2 on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April

Buff-necked Ibis Theristicus caudatus
About 5 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April (and on other dates in that area but not noted), and one seen while traveling between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Common and widespread.

Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Not as common as the previous species, but still seen regularly.

King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa
3 in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis
One seen en route to Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, several seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April and one seen while travelling between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris
Fairly common.

White-tailed Hawk Buteo albicaudatus
One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, 3 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and one in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Southern Crested Caracara Caracara plancusa
Seen on several days during the first week while we were based at SdT, and also in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima
2 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and one near Sao Roque de Minas on 10th April.

Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans
One of these exceedingly smart raptors in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

American Kestrel Falco sparverius
One in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis
2-3 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, one seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Dusky-legged Guan Penelope obscura
One on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and 5 in a tree by the road up to the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Grey-necked Wood-Rail Aramides cajanea
2 on the river at Chapadao de Canastra on 11th April, and one the following morning.

Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail Aramides saracura
One seen by the roadside near SdT on 5th April, and 3 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

(American) Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinicus
One on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
2 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and several on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

RED-LEGGED SERIEMA Cariama cristata
Our luck seemed to be in with this species, with two seen in a field near the start of the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, 2-3 near Sao Roque de Minas on 10th April and 2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana
15+ on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and one on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis
Seen fairly regularly during the first week, when we were based at SdT.

Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus
2 near Rio on 7th April.

Picazuro Pigeon Columba picazuro
2 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, also seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Plumbeous Pigeon Columba plumbea
One along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, and also seen in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April. Probably under-recorded.

Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata
4 near Sao Roque de Minas on 10th April.

Scaled Dove Columbina squammata
Several seen near Sao Roque de Minas on 10th April, and in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Ruddy Ground-Dove Columbina talpacoti
Common and widespread.

Picui Ground-Dove Columbina picui
2 seen while traveling between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Blue-winged Macaw Ara maracana
4-6 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

White-eyed Parakeet Aratinga leucophthalmus
9 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and several at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April.

GOLDEN-CAPPED PARAKEET Aratinga auricapilla
5+ in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Peach-fronted Parakeet Aratinga aurea
2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and 2+ in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Maroon-bellied Parakeet Pyrrhura frontalis
A regular visitor in small numbers to the SdT bird tables, also ca 15 at the start of the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

Blue-winged Parrotlet Forpus xanthopterygius
About 10 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

PLAIN PARAKEET Brotogeris tirica
Regular in small numbers on the SdT bird tables.

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet Brotogeris chiriri
About 5 at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April.

Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana
One seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, one along the SdT trails on 7th April, and 2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani
Seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Guira Cuckoo Guira guira
Seen fairly regularly during the first week of the trip, when we were based at SdT, and also at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April.

Barn Owl Tyto alba
Two on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Burrowing Owl Speotyto cunicularia
Two along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

Long-tailed Potoo Nyctibius aethereus
Superb views of one at its (quite) regular roosting spot at SdT on 4th April and 7th April.

White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris
Several hundred seen between SdT and Rio on 7th April.

Scale-throated Hermit Phaethornis eurynome
2 near the start of the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April.

Planalto Hermit Phaethornis pretrei
One on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, 2+ at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April, and one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and one at Chapadao Canastra on 12th April.

Reddish Hermit Phaethornis rubber
One seen at Folha Seca on 14th April.

SAW-BILLED HERMIT Ramphodon naevius
Regular in small numbers at the SdT feeders, also one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, 2 at Folha Seca on 14th April and several at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April. A cracking hummer.

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird Eupetomena macroura
One regularly visited the SdT feeders, although it wasn’t usually there long before getting chased off by the aggressive Somber Hummingbirds. Also one seen at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April, 2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, one in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April and one at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Black Jacobin Melanotrochilus fuscus
Regular in small numbers at the SdT feeders, also seen along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April and 2 at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Plovercrest Stephanoxis lalandi
One along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

Festive Coquette Lophornis chalybeus
10-15 at Folha Seca on 14th April. Lovely.

Glittering-bellied Emerald Chlorostilbon aureoventris
3+ along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April.

Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata
One at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April.

Violet-capped Woodnymph Thalurania glaucopis
Small numbers at the SdT feeders, also seen at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, the Theodoro Trail on 4th April and at sites near Ubatuba on 14th/15th April.

White-throated Hummingbird Leucochloris albicollis
3 along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, and one along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April.  A very smart hummer.

White-tailed Goldenthroat Polytmus guainumbi
At least one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April. A probable seen the day after in the upper section of the park.

Glittering-throated Emerald Amazilia fimbriata
Several at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Sapphire-spangled Emerald Amazilia lacteal
1+ along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, 2 at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April.

SOMBRE HUMMINGBIRD Aphantochroa cirrochloris
The commonest hummer on the SdT feeders, and one at Folha Seca on 14th April.

BRAZILIAN RUBY Clytolaema rubricauda
A female seen in gardens at the start of the Bamboo trail on April 2nd. A pair along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April and one at Folha Seca on 14th April.

STRIPE-BREASTED STARTHROAT Heliomaster squamosus
One at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April.

Amethyst Woodstar Calliphlox amethystine
One along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April (RR only).

Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus
One male on the Bamboo trail on April 2nd. One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

Ringed Kingfisher Ceryle torquata
One on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona
One on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, a pair seen regularly on the river just by Chapadao de Canastra from 10th – 13th April and one on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

Rufous-capped Motmot Baryphthengus ruficapillus
One gave excellent views at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

THREE-TOED JACAMAR Jacamaralcyon tridactyla
3 seen very well on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April. Much better looking in real life!

Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda
2 by the river at Chapadao de Canastra on 11th April and 2 near Pereque on 16th April.

BUFF-BELLIED PUFFBIRD Notharchus swainsoni
2 at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April. Excellent.

CRESCENT-CHESTED PUFFBIRD Malacoptila striata
2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April and one at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April. Nice.

Black-necked Aracari Pteroglossus aracari
4 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

SPOT-BILLED TOUCANET Selenidera maculirostris
This superb little toucan was regularly seen at the SdT bird tables, also 2-3 at Serra Dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one male at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April and one near Pereque on 16th April.

Red-breasted Toucan Ramphastos dicolorus
2 in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April, and 5+ at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Toco Toucan Ramphastos toco
Proved to be quite common in the area of Serra de Canastra.

White-barred Piculet Picumnus cirratus
2 at SdT on 1st April, 2 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April and one at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Little Woodpecker Veniliornis passerinus
One in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

YELLOW-EARED WOODPECKER Veniliornis maculifrons
One seen along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April (and one probably seen earlier the same day at SdT).

Yellow-throated Woodpecker Piculus flavigula
One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April. Excellent.

Campo Flicker Colaptes campestris
2 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, 2 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and ca 10 in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Blond-crested Woodpecker Celeus flavescens
One seen from the SdT veranda very early on 2nd April, superb views of one in the grounds of Chapadao de Canastra on 11th April.

THRUSH-LIKE WOODCREEPER Dendrocincla turdina
2 near Pereque on 16th April.

Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus
One seen on the SdT trails on 1st April, 2 along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April.

White-throated Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes albicollis
2-4 at SdT on 1st April, one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April and one at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Scaled Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes squamatus
One along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, and excellent views of one on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Lesser Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes fuscus
2+ along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, 2+ at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April and 2 at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Black-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus falcularius
One along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

Campo Miner Geobates poeciloptera
One in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

TAIL-BANDED HORNERO Furnarius figulus
3+ seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Rufous Hornero Furnarius rufus
About 5 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, 3 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Rufous-capped Spinetail Synallaxis ruficapilla
One along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April.

Chicli (spix’s) Spinetail Synallaxis spixi
One seen at SdT on 1st April, also one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

PALLID SPINETAIL Cranioleuca pallida
One near the start of the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, one along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, and 2 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Yellow-chinned Spinetail Certhiaxis cinnamomea
2 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Common Thornbird Phacellodomus rufifrons
Excellent views of a pair nest building on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and 2 seen in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

RED-EYED THORNBIRD Phacellodomus erythrophthalmus
One gave very good views in response to playback along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. A surprisingly good bird.

Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura
This smart species was seen on several occasions during the trip – one along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, one at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one on the river by Chapadao de Canastra on 11th April

White-browed Foliage-gleaner Philydor amaurotis
One along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Philydor rufus
1-2 at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, 2 along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, and one seen at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Black-capped Foliage-gleaner Philydor atricapillus
One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one seen at Folha Seca on 14th April and one at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April. Smart.

WHITE-COLLARED FOLIAGE-GLEANER Anabazenops fuscus
2 along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

White-eyed Foliage-gleaner Automolus leucophthalmus
One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, and 2 very vocal birds at Folha Seca on 14th April.  Quite charismatic for a Foliage-gleaner.

Tawny-throated Leaftosser Sclerurus mexicanus
Excellent views of one at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

Plain Xenops Xenops minutus
1-2 on the SdT trails on 1st April. One at Pereque on April 16th.

Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans
One seen around the lodge trails on April 1st. One in the SDT grounds on April 4th. One along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, and one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Spot-backed Antshrike Hypoedaleus guttatus
Excellent views of a male at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
One female near the start of the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, a pair near the start of the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, 4 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April and one on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April. A male in the Casca D’ante area of Canastra NP.

SPOT-BREASTED ANTVIREO Dysithamnus stictothorax
2 at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis
Rather common on the SdT trails, 2 along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, 2-3 at Folha Seca on 14th April.

RUFOUS-BACKED ANTVIREO Dysithamnus xanthopterus
A pair along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April.

STAR-THROATED ANTWREN Myrmotherula gularis
Excellent views of a pair along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, and one rather more elusive individual the following day at Serra dos Orgaos.

Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
2-4 at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

BLACK-HOODED ANTWREN Formicivora erythronotos
A male and 2 females near Pereque on 16th April. Superb.

FERRUGINOUS ANTBIRD Drymophila ferruginea
Superb views of 2 along the SdT trails on 4th April, one briefly on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and up to 10 at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

BERTONI'S ANTBIRD Drymophila rubricollis
One gave superb views in response to tape along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, one seen the next day at Serra dos Orgaos, and one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

OCHRE-RUMPED ANTBIRD Drymophila ochropyga
2 along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, and one the following day at Serra dos Orgaos.

Dusky-tailed Antbird Drymophila malura
A pair gave good views along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

SCALED ANTBIRD Drymophila squamata
2 along the SdT Trails on 4th April, 2-4 at Folha Seca on 14th April and 3 at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April. A very smart little “antperson”.

White-shouldered Fire-eye Pyriglena leucoptera
One seen along the SdT trails on 4th April and 7th April, and one at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

BRAZILIAN ANTTHRUSH Chamaeza ruficauda
One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

Rufous Gnateater Conopophaga lineate
One along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April (RR only), and 2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

BLACK-CHEEKED GNATEATER Conopophaga melanops
This excellent species was seen regularly on the SdT trails, and a pair was also seen at Pereque on 16th April.

SLATY BRISTLEFRONT Merulaxis ater
One gave excellent views in response to playback at Folha Seca on 14th April.

MOUSE-COLORED TAPACULO Scytalopus speluncae
One was seen well – eventually – at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

SWALLOW-TAILED COTINGA Phibalura flavirostris
One of the major targets for the whole trip, this species gave itself up in fine style along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April.  Distant views of 8 in a treetop were followed by prolonged, close views of a group of 11. Absolutely brilliant.

HOODED BERRYEATER Carpornis cucullatus
One heard along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April was taped in and gave superb views. Surprisingly, this was the only one seen, although one was heard at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

Red-ruffed Fruitcrow Pyroderus scutatus
One seen briefly by DL only at Folha Seca on April 14th.

BUFF-THROATED PURPLETUFT Iodopleura pipra
A great view of 1-2 pairs at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April was one of the trip highlights.

HELMETED MANAKIN Antilophia galeata
2 males and 3 females in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April. An absolutely stunning manakin.

Blue Manakin Chiroxiphia caudate
5 along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, ca 5 along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, one on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, 2 along the SdT trails on 7th April and 5+ seen at Folha Seca on 14th April and at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

PIN-TAILED MANAKIN Ilicura militaris
One male in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April was something of a surprise. Another stunner.

White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus
One male seen, and others heard, in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Grey-hooded Flycatcher Mionectes rufiventris
One along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, 2 at Folha Seca on 14th April and 3+ at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.  A subtly attractive species.

Sepia-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon amaurocephalus
2 at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

Drab-breasted Bamboo-Tyrant Hemitriccus diops
One along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April was the only one seen.

EYE-RINGED TODY-TYRANT Hemitriccus orbitatus
This understated bird was seen twice – along the SdT trails on 7th April and at Folha Seca on 14th April.

FORK-TAILED TODY-TYRANT Hemitriccus furcatus
One of these rare and localized birds at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April. Excellent.

Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum plumbeiceps
2 along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, and superb views of one on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

YELLOW-LORED TODY-FLYCATCHER Todirostrum poliocephalum
2 in the SDT grounds on April 2nd. One in the SdT grounds on 7th April, and 2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Planalto Tyrannulet Phyllomyias fasciatus
One along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

Rough-legged Tyrannulet Phyllomyias burmeisteri
One seen in the lower reached of Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster
One at SdT on 1st April, 2 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, several in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Olivaceous Elaenia Elaenia mesoleuca
2 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, and also seen in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Highland Elaenia Elaenia obscura
One seen (DL only) near the start of the lower section of the High Altitude trail, April 5th.

Sooty Tyrannulet Serpophaga nigricans
2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

GREY-BACKED TACHURI Polystictus superciliaris
2 in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April. Excellent.

Southern Bristle-Tyrant Phylloscartes eximius
One in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Mottle-cheeked Tyrannulet Phylloscartes ventralis
One along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, 3 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

Yellow-olive Flycatcher Tolmomyias sulphurescens
One in the SdT grounds on 2nd April, and 2 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

White-throated Spadebill Platyrinchus mystaceus
One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one along the SdT trails on 7th April, one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April and one at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April. A delightful little flycatcher.

Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher Myiobius barbatus
One seen at Folha Seca on 14th April and one near Pereque on 16th April.

Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea
4 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

White-rumped Monjita Xolmis velata
One seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, ca 10 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and ca 10 in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Blue-billed Black-Tyrant Knipolegus cyanirostris
One along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

VELVETY BLACK-TYRANT Knipolegus nigerrimus
One male along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

Crested Black-tyrant Knipolegus lophotes
2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and ca 10 in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Masked Water-Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta
Seen in small numbers at various sites. A pair were nesting in a tree next to the swimming pool at SdT and were often to be seen on the lawns.

White-headed Marsh-Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala
A pair of these endearing little characters on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and one on roadside marshes between Sao Roque de Minas and Sao Paulo on 13th April.

COCK-TAILED TYRANT Alectrurus tricolor
3 males and approx 10 females in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April. The males were not in their full breeding finery, but still a striking bird.

Streamer-tailed Tyrant Gubernetes yetapa
2 seen while traveling back to SdT from Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, 5+ seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and one near São João Batista do Glória on 13th April. A cracker.

Yellow-browed Tyrant Satrapa icterophrys
2 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April. Smart.

Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus
2 at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, one on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Cattle Tyrant Machetornis rixosus
2+ seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Shear-tailed Grey-Tyrant Muscipipra vetula
3-4 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. A rather smart bird.

Brown-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus tyrannulus
2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, one in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus
Fairly common and widespread.

Variegated Flycatcher Empidonomus varius
One seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua
1 seen from the balcony of SDT on April 2nd. 3 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similes
Seen in small numbers at various sites.

Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus
Common and widespread.

Green-backed Becard Pachyramphus viridis
A pair accompanying a mixed flock on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April. An exquisite bird.

Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus castaneus
One seen at SdT on 1st April.

White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus
A pair at the start of the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

Plush-crested Jay Cyanocorax chrysops
10-15 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis
2 along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Chivi Vireo Vireo chivi
2+ at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

Rufous-crowned Greenlet Hylophilus poicilotis
2 along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, 2+ along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, 2 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, one in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April and 2 at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Yellow-legged Thrush Platycichla flavipes
One male seen on the lower section of the High Altitude trail on April 5th.

Rufous-bellied Thrush Turdus rufiventris
Seen regularly during the first week of the tip while we were based at SdT, and 4 at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelas
One at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, ca 5 at Chapadao de Canastra on 11th April.

Creamy-bellied Thrush Turdus amaurochalinus
One near the start of the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April.

White-necked Thrush Turdus albicollis
One seen (DL only) at the start of the Theodoro trail, April 4th.

Chalk-browed Mockingbird Mimus saturninus
2 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April, ca 5 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, 3+ in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and also seen in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapillus
4 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Common and widespread.

White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer
One seen from the ferry on the road from Passos to São João Batista do Glória on 13th April.

Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea
3 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Blue-and-white Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca
Seen in small numbers during the first week of the trip, and also in the area of Serra da Canastra on 11/12thth April. – Probably under-recorded.

Tawny-headed Swallow Stelgidopteryx fucata
2+ in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
2 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, also seen in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Hooded Siskin Carduelis magellanica
One in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi
One seen at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus
One along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, 2+ at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April

White-bellied Warbler Basileuterus hypoleucus
2 in Ouro Preto on 9th April.

White-rimmed Warbler Basileuterus leucoblepharus
2-3 near the start of the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, one the following day at Serra dos Orgaos, and 3 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Flavescent Warbler Basileuterus flaveolus
2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis
Fairly common and widespread.

Grassland Sparrow Ammodramus humeralis
One in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and 2+ in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Bananaquit Coereba flaveola
Fairly common and widespread.

CINNAMON TANAGER Schistochlamys ruficapillus
3 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and 2+ in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Magpie Tanager Cissopis leveriana
4 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Orange-headed Tanager Thlypopsis sordida
One seen with a mixed flock on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April. Stunning.

Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira
5+ in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

RUFOUS-HEADED TANAGER Hemithraupis ruficapilla
One male at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Yellow-backed Tanager Hemithraupis flavicollis
5+ at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus
2 at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April.

Ruby-crowned Tanager Tachyphonus coronatus
Regular in small numbers on the SdT bird tables, also 2+ along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April and seen at Folha Seca on 14th April and Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Black-goggled Tanager Trichothraupis melanops
A female seen in the garden on April 1st. 5+ along the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, also noted along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April and at Folha Seca on 14th April.

Hepatic Tanager Piranga flava
A stunning pair seen in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

BRAZILIAN TANAGER Ramphocelus bresilius
A pair regularly visited the SdT bird tables, 4 at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April and several near Pereque on 16th April. Stunning.

Sayaca Tanager Thraupis sayaca
Regular in small numbers on the SdT bird tables, also 2 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and seen in the area of Serra da Canastra.

AZURE-SHOULDERED TANAGER Thraupis cyanoptera
About 5 along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April.

GOLDEN-CHEVRONED TANAGER Thraupis ornate
Regular in small numbers on the SdT bird tables.

Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum
Regular in small numbers on the SdT bird tables, also in the area of Serra da Canastra.

Violaceous Euphonia Euphonia violacea
A regular visitor to the SdT bird tables, also one at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster
Seen on the SdT bird tables, although not frequently.

Chestnut-bellied Euphonia Euphonia pectoralis
A regular visitor to the SdT bird tables, also ca 10 along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, 2+ seen at Folha Seca on 14th April and one near Pereque on 16th April.

Blue-naped Chlorophonia Chlorophonia cyanea
2 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

Green-headed Tanager Tangara seledon
This stunning tanager was a regular presence at the SdT bird tables, and was also seen at Folha Seca on 14th April and at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

Red-necked Tanager Tangara cyanocephala
Reasonably regular at SdT, also seen at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, at Folha Seca on 14th April and at Fazenda Angelim on 15th April.

BRASSY-BREASTED TANAGER Tangara desmaresti
5+ near the start of the Bamboo Trail on 2nd April, 15-20 at Serra dos Orgaos on 3rd April, 3 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

GILT-EDGED TANAGER Tangara cyanoventris
4 on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and 2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Burnished-buff Tanager Tangara cayana
One male seen at SdT on 1st April, one along the Theodoro Trail on 4th April, several seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, 10+ in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and recorded in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana
Seen in small numbers at various sites.

Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza
Regular in small numbers on the SdT bird tables.

Uniform Finch Haplospiza unicolor
About 5 along the High Altitude Trail (Lower Section) on 5th April. 

Stripe-tailed Yellow-Finch Sicalis citrine
2+ in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola
Seen fairly regularly during the first week of the trip, when we were based at SdT.

Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch Emberizoides herbicola
One in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina
Seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis
10+ in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Double-collared Seedeater Sporophila caerulescens
A pair at SdT on 1st April, also seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Capped Seedeater Sporophila bouvreuil
Several in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus
One at SdT on 1st April.

Black-throated Saltator Saltator atricollis
2 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April, and one in the upper section of Serra da Canastra on 12th April.

Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus
Fairly common in the area of Serra da Canastra.

Red-rumped Cacique Cacicus haemorrhous
2 near Pereque on 16th April.

Chestnut-capped Blackbird Agelaius ruficapillus
One female seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

White-browed Blackbird Leistes superciliaris
3 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.

Yellow-rumped Marshbird Pseudoleistes guirahuro
About 5 in the lower section of Serra da Canastra on 11th April.

Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis
7 seen on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April, and several at Chapadao de Canastra on 10th April.

Giant Cowbird Scaphidura oryzivora
10+ on the Jacamar Excursion on 6th April.