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MEXICO and GUATEMALA,
30th October - 20th November 2000
This trip report is designed to give an idea of what can be achieved whilst spending most of a two week holiday in the resort of Cancún. However I did add some extra time to the holiday so I could fit in a bit of birding at Tikal and on Cozumel, unfortunately my time at Tikal was cut short, read on for details, but I still saw around 184 new species on the trip, which wasn't too bad. I must add that this was my first proper birding trip to any New World area and so many of the North American migrants were new for me as well as the Mexican and Central American species.
30th October 2000
Today was the start of the trip but when we got up 04.30 little did we know what was in store for us. We left my parents house near Watford at 05.00 for the drive from there to Gatwick as our flight was due for a 09.00 departure so we needed to be there at about 07.00 for check-in. As the weather had been pretty grim the previous night we had allowed an extra half hour for the journey. We should have allowed an extra five hours as it took us about six and a half to get to the airport and hence we missed the flight. The reason for this incredible journey time was the hold ups caused by flooding or by fallen trees. The M25 was closed, as was the M23, and many of the more minor roads were also closed for similar reasons. So to cut a long story short we were rerouted to Cancún via Dallas but we will have to wait until tomorrow for the flight from Gatwick to Dallas.
31st October 2000
After a rather uncomfortable night, with not much sleep, we checked in for the flight to Dallas and were informed that it should be leaving on time. A bit of good news after what happened yesterday. It did indeed leave virtually on time and on the flight across the Atlantic we managed to catch up on a couple of hours sleep which we had missed the night before. We landed in Dallas on time and went through the process of immigration before we collected our bags and caught the shuttle bus to the AA terminal for our flight to Cancún. I had been informed yesterday that I would have to pay the connection between Dallas and Cancún myself as British Airways could only exchange my original ticket for the flight to Dallas. This is where I received a major shock as the cost of the scheduled single fare between Dallas and Cancún was a staggering $767 each. Good job for such things as travel insurance!!! So out came the credit card and we went through to departures. The flight left on time and was less than half full. So after a rather long journey and a lot of hanging around we eventually arrived in Cancún and made our way to our hotel, the Grand Oasis, which was to be our base for the next 12 nights.
1st November 2000
Due to slight jet lag we were both up fairly early, in fact just after dawn. The first birds for the trip were seen from the bedroom window and these were Brown Pelican, Magnificent Frigatebird and Great-tailed Grackle. Unfortunately these were all species I had seen before when I went through the Panama canal on the way back from Australia in 1979. So I left my wife to try and get a bit more sleep and headed off to explore the hotel grounds this produced a few new birds in the forms of Melodious Blackbird, Green-breasted Mango (the only one of the trip), Black-necked Stilt on the golf course lake, Great Kiskadee, Ruddy Ground Dove and Yellow-throated Warbler. I was back in the hotel for breakfast and did not do any more birding until the late afternoon when I went for another look around the grounds. This time I added Palm Warbler, Golden-fronted Woodpecker and Hooded Oriole to my life list but all to soon it was dusk and this meant time to go to the bar and then to one of the hotel restaurants for our evening meal.
2nd November 2000
Today I was up at dawn and walked along the road as far as the entrance to the small ruins to the south of the hotel and then back again for breakfast. I repeated this walk in the afternoon but this time I returned on the bus. The highlights of the day included my first Yucatan endemics, Black Catbird and Yucatan Vireo, and also Plain Chachalaca.
3rd November 2000
Again up at dawn and walked to the El Rey ruins. In the afternoon I took the bus to the ruins entrance and this time I explored the area within the ruins compound. The entrance fee here was 22 pesos.
4th November 2000
Today was the first day with the car so we were up well before dawn so as to get to the ruins at Coba as early as we could. We arrived at about 07.15 which was about half an hour later than I would have liked but the ruins area did not open until 08.00 anyway. During the time waiting for the ruins to open I birded around the lake but could not locate a Spotted Rail however a Ruddy Crake was better than nothing. Once in the forest the new birds became more frequent and apart from the birds I also saw a Tayra in front of the Great Pyramid. All too soon it was time to leave Coba and drive across to Tulum. This famous coastal site, another area of ruins, was rather over run with tourists but I still managed to find a couple of species that I hadn't seen before. These included the endemic Yucatan Jay and the only Yellow-backed Oriole of the trip. Also this area was certainly the best place I found for the endemic Orange Oriole and I saw at least 10 individuals here. On our drive back to Cancún I found my only Laughing Falcon of the trip which was perched on a tree stump allowing me to scope it for over 5 minutes.
5th November 2000
Up at 04.00 to drive to the area around Río Lagartos. I arrived at 07.50 which was somewhat later than expected but about the best I could do being based in Cancún. I used the new toll road which certainly cut down the travelling time but it wasn't cheap to use. The Río Lagartos area was a mixture of habitats including thorny scrub, mangroves, saltworks and coastal scrub hence the species list for today was the highest of the whole trip. Despite this the number of new species was not as good as it could have been. Highlights included the endemic Yucatán Wren, Lesser Roadrunner and Mexican Sheartail and others like Roseate Spoonbill, Bat Falcon, Marbled Godwit and Vermillion Flycatcher. Although my drive home was mostly in the dark I was surprised that I saw no sign of any nightbirds of any type.
6th November 2000
We had scheduled a visit to Chichén Itzá today but I could not get Luisa out of bed at 04.00 so we left the hotel at 07.30 after a quick breakfast. We arrived at Chichén Itzá at about 09.30 which meant I had missed the best part of the birding for the day. Still I managed to dig up a few new species but it is important to note that some of the older and smaller jungle trails have now been closed off to the general public and birding has to be done from the main trails with all the noisy tourists, not an ideal situation. We stayed in the area until about 16.30 and then drove back to Cancún via Valladolid as we took a wrong turn somewhere, still this did miss out one of the motorway toll gates. Again despite much of our return journey being in the dark I saw no sign of any nocturnal species.
7th November 2000
There didn't seem much point in having gone to bed as I was up at 03.30 to drive down to the Felipe Carrillo Porto road. Even though I left the hotel at about 04.00 I still didn't get to the birding area until 07.15 which was 45 minutes later than I should have been there. Even taking the lost time into consideration this was still one of, if not the best birding day of the trip. Because of the distance between this site and Cancún I was not able to stay until dark to look for nightjars which was a bit of a shame. Still I'm not complaining at what the day produced.
8th - 11th November 2000
These days were all spent around the hotel as I had to spend some of my time with Luisa. Any birding which was done was in the grounds of the hotel or around the surrounding golf course area. The only new bird during this period was a Black-throated Blue Warbler on 9/11.
12th November 2000
Today was spent travelling from Cancún to Palenque via Merida. As we had to wait for a couple of hours in Merida I tried to bird around the airport but I only saw the common species that could be seen anywhere. By the time we had got to Palenque and checked in to the hotel it was too late to think about any birding.
13th November 2000
I had to make a decision about where to start at dawn and I went for the area around the San Manuel road. I added a few things here but unfortunately dipped on the Lovely Cotinga and the Black-crested Coquette which were the main target species for this site. I then went to the ruins at Palenque where to my astonishment I discovered that the Temple of Inscriptions trail was now closed to the public. It appears that the government body that looks after all the ruin sites no longer want the tourists going into the jungle because of the dangers, or at least that is what I was told. It could be possible to get a permit to enter the area by applying to the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia E Historia (I dont have an address) but you would probably then have to pay for the services of a guide. I could not see any easy solution to this major problem at this site. The area does look really good but without the access to the main trail I saw very little. A big bonus though was my only record for the trip of Orange-breasted Falcon which was being mobbed by a Bat Falcon. We then caught our afternoon flight from Palenque to Tikal. On arrival in Guatemala the immigration was a minor formality but there was nowhere open to get a hire car. The only option left was to get a taxi to our hotel. So this we did and I was relieved to find out that the charges were much more reasonable than those at the airport in Cancún, in fact they were cheap compaired to Cancún. On arrival at the Westins Camino Real Tikal we arranged for a hire car and then dined in the hotel restaurant. By now I was beginning to feel rather unwell and so I retired to bed early.
14th November 2000
This morning I was feeling really terrible but I still managed to drag myself into the field at dawn to explore the region around the hotel. I was out for a couple of hours before returning to the hotel to collect the hire car and have a bit of breakfast. Then back to bed to try to throw off whatever it was that I was suffering from, either a really bad cold or some form of flu. By the late afternoon I felt a bit better and so we went for a drive in the direction of Tikal just to for something to do as I was still lacking in energy. Then back to the hotel for a meal and then bed.
15th November 2000
No sign of any improvement in my condition but I decided to try Tikal anyway. After only a couple of hours I returned to the hotel and called a doctor as I was getting worse rather than better. The diagnosis was Bronchitis and I was given an antibiotic injection and told to stay in bed for the rest of the day. Also the following day I was to take things easy and to go to the clinic in Santa Elena for a second dose of antibiotics. This was a big blow as my time at Tikal was now severely reduced but what could I do.
16th November 2000
Today I was feeling a bit better but did as I was told and took things easy for the morning until it was time to head off to Santa Elena. Luisa drove me to the clinic where I got my second jab and was told that tomorrow I could start walking around again. This was good news as I could get back to Tikal for a few hours. This afternoon I decided to have a little walk just around the hotel grounds and it became clear that I was starting to feel a little better.
17th November 2000
We left the hotel early in order to get to the entry gate to Tikal for 06.30 which is when it opened. Then on the drive from the entry gate to the ruins I was fortunate to find two female Great Curassows feeding on the side of the road with a group of Ocellated Turkeys. I spent most of the day in the forest and managed to pick up a few species but not as much as I had hoped for. Mind you the mammal list was fairly impressive - Coati-mundi, Agouti, Spider Monkey, Howler Monkey and to top it off a Jaguar. All too soon it was time to leave as we had to return to the hotel to check out and then drive to the airport to catch our flight back to Cancún. After a few problems at the airport with various taxes we had not been informed about we were on our way back to Cancún for an overnight stop.
18th November 2000
This morning we flew to Cozumel, hired a car and then checked in to our hotel. I then went off birding mainly on the road north past the water treatment plant on the western side of the island. But I did do a little bit on the eastern side as well but this was in the heat of the early afternoon. Cozumel Vireo and Cozumel Emerald were both quite easy to find but the wren was obviously going to cause me a few problems. At dusk two Yucatán Nightjars on the track just after the water treatment plant were definitely an unexpected bonus.
19th November 2000
All day birding on Cozumel and despite much searching no sign of the wren. Today I tried the reserve at the southern tip of the island but I was very disappointed as there were very few birds indeed. The most productive area was again the road past the water treatment plant. This evening only very distant views of nightjars and nothing positively identified.
20th November 2000
My final couple of hours on Cozumel and thanks to a tip off from two American birders that I met I finally connected with the wren about 10 minutes after the time I had allowed myself for birding. A mad dash back to the hotel for a quick breakfast before driving to the airport to catch our flight back to Cancún. Then we had to wait an hour or so before we could check in for our flight back to London. The end of the trip but all in all I was relatively pleased with what I had achieved taking all things into consideration.
Statistics
263 species recorded in total for the trip of which 192 were life birds for me. The highest day totals were 95 on 5/11 around Rio Lagartos, 74 on 7/11 along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road and 73 on 19/11 on Cozumel.
THICKET TINAMOU (Crypturellus cinnamomeus) á
One crossing the main trail at Coba on 4/11 was the only record for the trip.
LEAST GREBE (Tachybaptus dominicus) á
The only one recorded was a bird in full breeding plumage on Cozumel on 19/11.
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)
Recorded from the lake at Coba on 4/11, Lago de Petén Itzá (Guatemala) on 14/11
and on Cozumel 18 and 19/11.
AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) á
About 20+ around Río Lagartos on 05/11 were the only ones recorded on the trip.
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
Common along the coast at Cancún where the species was recorded daily, otherwise
only seen around Río Lagartos, Tulum and on Cozumel.
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
Recorded daily around the lagoon at Cancún but only in small numbers, also seen
on the lake at Coba and on Cozumel.
Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus)
Only recorded from Cancún and Río Lagartos.
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
Only recorded from Cancún, Tulum, Río Lagartos and Cozumel. At all these coastal
sites this species was a common bird.
BARE-THROATED TIGER-HERON (Tigrisoma mexicanum) á
One at the bridge to the east of Río Lagartos on 05/11 was the only record for
the trip.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Nowhere common but recorded from the lake at Coba, Río Lagartas, Lago Petén
Itzá and Cozumel.
Great Egret (Egretta alba)
Seen around all coastal areas, at Lago Petén Itzá and even at Tikal.
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
Seen around the Cancún area and on Cozumel.
Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea)
Only recorded from Río Lagartos on 05/11 and on Cozumel on 19/11.
TRICOLORED HERON (Egretta tricolor) á
As with the previous species only recorded from Río Lagartos and Cozumel.
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
A widespread species most common at Palenque where 100's were seen from the
airport as they flew to their roosts.
GREEN HERON (Butorides virescens) á
The only records of this species were from the edge of Lago Petén Itzá on 14
and 16/11.
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
One seen early morning flying over the track just after the water treatment
plant on Cozumel on 19/11.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax violaceus)
Fairly common between the water treatment plant and the coast on Cozumel. Recorded
at both dawn and dusk on 18, 19 and 20/11.
White Ibis (Eudocimus albus)
A common and widespread species which could be seen daily on the golf course
at the front of the hotel in Cancún.
ROSEATE SPOONBILL (Platalea ajaja) á
I got a bit lucky with this one as the only record was one seen in flight
at Río Lagartos on 05/11.
American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
Only seen on 05/11 at the huge saltworks just after Las Coloradas, 250+
being the total recorded but this was probably and underestimate.
Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis)
Two immature/females on Cozumel on 18 and 19/11 were the only record for
the trip.
Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors)
Seen at both Río Lagartos and on Cozumel but only a few in each area.
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)
One seen flying over the hotel in Cancún on 9/11 was the only record for
the trip.
American Wigeon (Anas americana)
A pair seen on Cozumel on 19/11 were the only ones seen on the trip
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Common and widespread being recorded on most dates.
TURKEY VULTURE (Cathartes aura) á
Similar status to Black Vulture but not quite as common. First recorded
in the hotel zone of Cancún on 03/11.
LESSER YELLOW-HEADED VULTURE (Cathartes burrovianus) á
The only record of the trip was a single bird seen near Río Lagartos on
05/11.
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Seen at Cancún, Río Lagartos and Cozumel.
HOOK-BILLED KITE (Chondrohierax uncinatus) á
One on the drive to Chichén Itzá on 06/11 and one near Tikal on 15/11 were
the only records.
DOUBLE-TOOTHED KITE (Harpagus bidentatus) á
Two along the Felipe Carrillo Puerto road on 7/11 were the only record.
COMMON BLACK HAWK (Buteogallus anthracinus) á
The only record was one seen at the bridge east of Río Lagartos on 05/11.
GREY HAWK (Buteo nitidus) á
Seen on the drive to Río Lagartos on 05/11, two along the Felipe Carrillo
Puerto road on 07/11 and one at Palenque on 13/11.
ROADSIDE HAWK (Buteo magnirostris) á
Common along the road from the hotel Westin's Camino Real to Tikal seen
on both 15 and 17/11.
WHITE-TAILED HAWK (Buteo albicaudatus) á
Only one recorded on the whole trip and that was soaring between Río Lagartos
and San Felipe on 05/11.
CRESTED CARACARA (Caracara plancus) á
My only encounter with this species was from the Río Lagartos area on 05/11.
LAUGHING FALCON (Herpetotheres cachinnans) á
The only one of the trip was scoped on a dead tree between Tulum and Cancún
in the evening of 04/11.
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Only recorded on two dates. On the drive to Río Lagartos on 05/11 and between
Santa Elena and the hotel on 16/11.
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
Also only recorded on two dates. At Cancún on 02/11 and on Cozumel on 19/11.
BAT FALCON (Falco rufigularis) á
One driving home from Río Lagartos on 05/11, two near the San Manuel road on
13/11 and one at Palenque on the same date.
ORANGE-BREASTED FALCON (Falco deiroleucus) á
The only record was of one bird at Palenque on 13/11 being mobbed by the Bat
Falcon.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Just one record of an immature on Cozumel on 19/11.
PLAIN CHACHALACA (Ortalis vetula) á
First recorded in Cancún on 02/11 and seen again in the El Rey ruins on 03/11.
Also recorded at Tulum on 04/11, Felipe Carrillo Puerto road on 07/11, at Palenque
on 13/11 and at Tikal on 15/11.
GREAT CURASSOW (Crax rubra) á
The only record was of two females seen between the entrance gate and the parking
area at Tikal on 17/11.
OCELLATED TURKEY (Meleagris ocellata) á
Only seen at Tikal where it was common and seen on both visits.
RUDDY CRAKE (Laterallus ruber) á
One by the lake at Coba on 04/11 and fairly common around the water treatment
plant on Cozumel between 18 and 20/11.
CLAPPER RAIL (Rallus longirostris) á
The only record was one seen at dawn on 19/11 on Cozumel.
AMERICAN COOT (Fulica americana) á
Only recorded from Lago Petén Itzá on 14 and 16/11.
Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Seen at the Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11 and on Cozumel on 19/11.
American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica)
One at Río Lagartos on 05/11 was the only record.
Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
20+ at the Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11 were the only ones recorded.
WILSON'S PLOVER (Charadrius wilsonia) á
Two at Cancún on 03/11 and seven at Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11 were the
only records.
Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)
Fairly common in suitable habitat. Recorded at Cancún on 03/11, Las Coloradas
Saltworks on 05/11 and on Cozumel on 19/11.
PIPING PLOVER (Charadrius melodus) á
Two at the Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11 was the only record.
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)
One flying over the lake at Coba on 04/11 was the only record.
AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER (Haematopus palliatus) á
The only record was of three at Río Lagartos on 05/11.
BLACK-NECKED STILT (Himantopus mexicanus) á
Recorded daily on the golf course lake at the front of the hotel in Cancún,
at Río Lagartos/las Coloradas and on Cozumel.
NORTHERN JACANA (Jacana spinosa) á
First recorded on the lake at Coba on 04/11, also recorded at Lago Petén Itzá
on 14 and 16/11 and on Cozumel 18-20/11.
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca)
10+ at Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11 and one on Cozumel on 19/11 were the
only records.
Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)
Abundant at Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11.
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
The only record was one in flight at the water treatment plant on Cozumel on
19/11.
Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus)
The only birds seen were three at Río Lagartos on 05/11.
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia)
Regular on the golf course lake outside the hotel in Cancún, also recorded at
Río Lagartos.
LONG-BILLED CURLEW (Numenius americanus) á
The only record was one at Río Lagartos on 05/11.
MARBLED GODWIT (Limosa fedoa) á
As with the previous species the only record was one at Río Lagartos on 05/11.
Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
Seen at Cancún, Río Lagartos and Cozumel.
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Recorded at the Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11 and on Cozumel on 19/11.
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)
Only recorded at Las Coloadas Saltworks on 05/11 where it was fairly numerous.
Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) á
One at Cancún on 03/11 but abundant at the Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11.
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla)
Seen daily on the golf course lake at Cancún, also recorded at Las Coloradas
on 05/11 and on Cozumel on 19/11.
Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)
Only recorded at the Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11.
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER (Limnodromus griseus) á
Three were seen at the Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11.
Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata)
The only record was one seen by the lake at Coba on 04/11.
Wilson's Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor)
Five at the Las Coloradas Saltworks were the only record of this species.
Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla)
Fairly common in all coastal areas visited.
Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan)
One adult winter at Río Lagartos on 05/11 was the only record.
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis)
One first-winter at Las Coloradas Saltworks on 05/11 was the only record.
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus smithsonianus)
Only recorded from Río Lagartos where one was seen on 05/11 and on the beach
outside the hotel Calinda Beach in Cancún there were three on 18/11.
Gull-billed Tern (Sterna nilotica)
Only recorded at Río Lagartos on 05/11.
Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia)
As the previous species only recorded at Río Lagartos on 05/11.
Royal Tern (Sterna maxima)
Common in all coastal areas I visited.
Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis)
Recorded from Río Lagartos on 05/11 and from Cancún on 9 and 10/11.
Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri)
The only record was one feeding along the coast west of Las Coloradas on 05/11.
BLACK SKIMMER (Rynchops niger) á
Only seen at Río Lagartos where there were eight on 05/11.
Feral Pigeon (Columba livia) I
Recorded from various locations.
SCALED PIGEON (Columba speciosa) á
Only recorded from the Felipe Carrillo Puerto road where two were seen on 07/11
WHITE-CROWNED PIGEON (Columba leucocephala) á
The only record was of an immature at Cancún on 02/11.
RED-BILLED PIGEON (Columba flavirostris) á
First identified at Felipe Carrillo Puerto road where 30+ were seen on 07/11.
Pigeons had been recorded on previous dates which were probably this species.
WHITE-WINGED DOVE (Zenaida asiatica) á
Recorded from Cancún on 02 and 03/11, and from Tulum on 04/11.
Common Ground-Dove (Columbina passerina)
As the name suggests this was a fairly common and widespread species recorded
from most areas visited.
RUDDY GROUND-DOVE (Columbina talpacoti) á
Similar status to the previous species.
GREY-HEADED DOVE (Leptotila plumbeiceps) á
Two near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11 and one by the road between the entrance
gate and the car park at Tikal on 17/11.
CARIBBEAN DOVE (Leptotila jamaicensis) á
One seen on a track off the Felipe Carrillo Puerto road on 07/11 and three on
Cozumel on 19/11 were the only records.
AZTEC PARAKEET (Aratinga astec) á
Recorded from near Cancún, Coba, Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Tikal.
WHITE-CROWNED PARROT (Pionus senilis) á
Seven at Felipe Carrillo Puerto road on 07/11 and two at Tikal on 17/11 were
the only records.
WHITE-FRONTED PARROT (Amazona albifrons) á
Four near the hotel Camino Real on 16/11.
YUCATAN PARROT (Amazona xantholora) á
Two along the Felipe Carrillo Puerto road on 07/11 and then a flock of 10+ on
Cozumel on 20/11 were the only records.
RED-LORED PARROT (Amazona autumnalis) á
The only records were two by the San Manuel road on 13/11 and two at Tikal on
17/11.
MANGROVE CUCKOO (Coccyzus minor) á
One at Río Lagartos on 05/11 and one on Cozumel on 18/11 were the only records.
SQUIRREL CUCKOO (Piaya cayana) á
One at Tulum on 04/11 and two near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11.
LESSER ROADRUNNER (Geococcyx velox) á
The only record was one seen east of Río Lagartos on 05/11.
GROOVE-BILLED ANI (Crotophaga sulcirostris) á
Seen at Río Lagartos on 05/11, Chitchén Itzá on 06/11, Felipe Carrillo Puerto
road on 07/11 and in the grounds of the Camino Real on 16/11.
LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Chordeiles acutipennis) á
Two on the road to the hotel Camino Real on 13/11 and 5+ at the Flores airport
on 17/11.
PAURAQUE (Nyctidromus albicollis) á
The only one positively identified was one at the start of the water treatment
plant track on Cozumel at dawn on 19/11.
YUCATAN NIGHTJAR (Caprimulgus badius) á
Two seen at dusk on the track just after the water treatment plant on Cozumel
on 18/11.
VAUX'S SWIFT (Chaetura vauxi) á
Only recorded on five dates but numerous when recorded. Maximium of 50+ on the
drive to Chitchén Itzá on 06/11 and seen daily on Cozumel.
LONG-TAILED HERMIT (Phaethornis superciliosus) á
Only recorded on two dates. Two at Palenque on 13/11 and one near the hotel
Camino Real on 14/11.
LITTLE HERMIT (Pygmornis longuemareus) á
One seen along the San Manuel road on 13/11 was the only record.
WEDGE-TAILED SABREWING (Campylopterus curvipennis) á
Fairly common along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 but not recorded
elsewhere.
GREEN-BREASTED MANGO (Anthracothorax prevostii) á
The only record of this species was a male seen at Cancún on 1/11.
CANIVET'S EMERALD (Chlorostilbon canivetii) á
The only record of this species was from Chichén Itzá on 6/11.
COZUMEL EMERALD (Chlorostilbon forficatus) á
Fairly common and widespread on Cozumel and recorded on all dates spent on the
island.
WHITE-BELLIED EMERALD (Amazilia candida) á
First recorded along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road where two were seen on 7/11,
also seen at Tikal on 17/11.
RUFOUS-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia tzacati) á
The only record was of two birds in the area of the San Manuel road on 13/11.
BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia yucatanensis) á
Recorded at Coba on 4/11, at Rio Lagartos on 5/11 and at Chichén Itzá on 6/11
CINNAMON HUMMINGBIRD (Amazilia rutila) á
First recorded at Cancún on 3/11, then again on 9/11 and 10/11. Also recorded
from the Rio Lagartos area on 5/11, at Cichén Itzá on 6/11 and along the Felipe
Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
MEXICAN SHEARTAIL (Calothorax eliza) á
Only seen near Rio Lagartos on 5/11 where it was a common species in the coastal
vegetation.
BLACK-HEADED TROGON (Trogon melanocephalus) á
Only recorded along the Felipe carrillo Porto road where 5+ were seen on 7/11.
VIOLACEOUS TROGON (Trogon violaceus) á
First seen along the road to the north of Felipe Carrillo Porto on 7/11 but
also recorded on the same date along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road, on 14/11
near the hotel Camino Real and on 17/11 at Tikal.
SLATY-TAILED TROGON (Trogon massena) á
Only recorded from near the hotel Camino Real where a female was seen on 16/11.
BLUE-CROWNED MOTMOT (Momotus momota) á
One at Coba on 4/11, two at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and one near the hotel Camino
Real on 14/11.
TURQUOISE-BROWED MOTMOT (Eumomota superciliosa) á
Two at Coba on 4/11, one driving to and five plus driving back from Río Lagartos
on 5/11, four at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and one along the Felipe Carrillo Porto
road on 7/11.
Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata)
One by Lago Petén Itzá on 14/11 was the only record.
Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)
One at Cancún on 2/11 and one at Río Lagartos on 5/11 were the only records.
GREEN KINGFISHER (Chloroceryle americana) á
The only record for the trip was one in the Río Lagartos area on 5/11.
RUFOUS-TAILED JACAMAR (Galbula ruficauda) á
The only record was one seen at Tikal on 17/11.
COLLARED ARACARI (Pteroglossus torquatus) á
Only recorded from Tikal on 15 and 17/11, at this location it was a common species.
KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN (Ramphastos sulfuratus) á
First identified near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11 but it was certainly seen
twice before from the car near to Cancún, also recorded on both visits to Tikal.
BLACK-CHEEKED WOODPECKER (Centurus pucherani) á
The only record of this species was from the San Manuel road area on 13/11.
YUCATAN WOODPECKER (Centurus pygmaeus) á
Fairly common and recorded from Coba on 4/11, Río Lagartos on 5/11, Chichén
Itzá on 6/11 and along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
GOLDEN-FRONTED WOODPECKER (Centurus aurifrons) á
More common than the previous species and recorded from all areas visited with
the exception of the Palenque area.
LADDER-BACKED WOODPECKER (Picoides scalaris) á
Only recorded from along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road, where one was seen
on 7/11.
GOLDEN-OLIVE WOODPECKER (Piculus rubiginosus) á
The only record of this species was a male seen at Tikal on 15/11.
CHESTNUT-COLORED WOODPECKER (Celeus castaneus) á
Another species only recorded at Tikal where two were seen on 17/11.
LINEATED WOODPECKER (Dryocopus lineatus) á
One at Tikal on 17/11 was the only record.
PALE-BILLED WOODPECKER (Campephilus guatemalensis) á
Two in the San Manuel road area on 13/11 were the only ones seen.
PLAIN XENOPS (Xenops minutus) á
Only recorded from Tikal where a few were seen on 17/11.
TAWNY-WINGED WOODCREEPER (Dendrocincla anabatina) á
Another species only recorded from Tikal where I saw four on 15/11.
RUDDY WOODCREEPER (Dendrocincla homochroa) á
Recorded from the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 and near the hotel Camino
Real on 14/11.
OLIVACEOUS WOODCREEPER (Sittasomus griseicapillus) á
Two at Coba on 4/11 and one at Tikal on 17/11 were the only records.
BARRED WOODCREEPER (Dendrocolaptes certhia) á
Only recorded from Tikal where three were seen on 17/11.
IVORY-BILLED WOODCREEPER (Xiphorhynchus flavigaster) á
Three at Coba on 4/11, one along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 and
one at Tikal on 17/11.
STREAK-HEADED WOODCREEPER (Lepidocolaptes souleyetii) á
Only recorded from the vicinity of the hotel Camino Real when two were seen
on 14/11.
BARRED ANTSHRIKE (Thamnophilus doliatus) á
The only record was a male along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
PLAIN ANTVIREO (Dysithamnus mentalis) á
Only recorded from Tikal where about eight were seen on 17/11.
GREENISH ELAENIA (Myiopagis viridicata) á
One along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 was the only record.
CARIBBEAN ELAENIA (Elaenia martinica) á
One on Cozumel, in the hotel garden, on 19/11 was the only record.
OCHRE-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Mionectes oleaginus) á
One near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11 and one at Tikal on 17/11 were the only
records.
SEPIA-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Leptopogon amaurocephalus) á
The only record was one at Tikal on 15/11.
EYE-RINGED FLATBILL (Rhynchocyclus brevirostris) á
Only recorded at Tikal with one on 15/11 and another on 17/11.
STUB-TAILED SPADEBILL (Platyrinchus cancrominus) á
One along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 was the only sighting.
TROPICAL PEWEE (Contopus cinereus) á
One at Chichén Itzá on 6/11, two along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11
and one on Cozumel on 19/11.
YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (Empidonax flaviventris) á
The only record was one along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
LEAST FLYCATCHER (Empidonax minimus) á
One at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and one along the Felipe Carrillo Porto on 7/11
were the only records.
VERMILION FLYCATCHER (Pyrocephalus rubinus) á
Ten or more in the Río Lagartos area on 5/11 and three between Santa Elena and
the hotel Camino Real on 16/11.
BRIGHT-RUMPED ATTILA (Attila spadiceus) á
One along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 and one on Cozumel on 19/11
were the only records.
RUFOUS MOURNER (Rhytipterna holerythra) á
Two at Tikal on 17/11 were the only record.
YUCATAN FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus yucatanensis) á
One at Palenque on 13/11 was the only record.
DUSKY-CAPPED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus tuberculifer) á
The only record was one along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER (Myiarchus crinitus) á
One at Tikal on 17/11 was the only record.
GREAT KISKADEE (Pitangus sulphuratus) á
Fairly common and widespread, recorded from most areas visited.
BOAT-BILLED FLYCATCHER (Megarynchus pitangua) á
One at Coba on 4/11, one at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and two along the Felipe Carrillo
Porto road on 7/11.
Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)
Common and widespread, recorded on most days of the trip.
Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)
Similar status to that of the previous species.
ROSE-THROATED BECARD (Pachyramphus aglaiae) á
Four along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 were the only record.
MASKED TITYRA (Tityra semifasciata) á
One along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 and one at Tikal on 17/11 were
the only records.
BLACK-CROWNED TITYRA (Tityra fraserii) á
Only recorded along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road where a pair were seen on
7/11.
RED-CAPPED MANAKIN (Pipra mentalis) á
The only record was a male at Tikal on 17/11.
PURPLE MARTIN (Progne subis) á
Two along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 were the only record of this
species.
Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea)
Seen around Cancún, Río Lagartos and one on Cozumel.
NORTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) á
Only recorded along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
RIDGWAY'S ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW (Stelgidopteryx ridgwayi) á
The only record was of three birds at Chichén Itzá on 6/11.
CAVE SWALLOW (Hirundo fulva) á
As with the previous species this was only recorded at Chichén Itzá on 6/11
where three were seen.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
One at Cancún on 3/11 and two at Río Lagartos on 5/11 were the only records.
GREEN JAY (Cyanocorax yncas) á
Three at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and four along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road
on 7/11 were the only records.
BROWN JAY (Cyanocorax morio) á
Common in wooded areas and seen in all forested areas I visited, except on Cozumel.
YUCATAN JAY (Cyanocorax yucatnicus) á
First seen at Tulum where 15+ were recorded on 4/11, also five plus recorded
on the drive to Río Lagartos on 5/11, one at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and one along
the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
YUCATAN WREN (Campylorhynchus yucatanicus) á
Only recorded from east of Río Lagartos where a pair were seen on 5/11 exactly
where Steve Howell suggests looking for them.
SPOT-BREASTED WREN (Thryothorus maculipectus) á
Three at Coba on 4/11, two at the San Manuel road area on 13/11 and one near
the hotel Camino Real on 14/11.
WHITE-BROWED WREN (Thryothorus albinucha) á
One at Coba on 4/11 and two along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 were
the obnly records.
WHITE-BELLIED WREN (Uropsila leucogastra) á
The only record was one at Tikal on 17/11.
COZUMEL WREN (Troglodytes beani) á
I struggled a bit for this one but eventually saw one on my last morning on
Cozumel on 20/11.
BLUE-GREY GNATCATCHER (Polioptila caerulea) á
Two at Rio Lagartos on 5/11, four (two pairs) near the hotel Camino Real on
14/11 and seen daily on Cozumel on 18-20/11.
TROPICAL GNATCATCHER (Polioptila plumbea) á
A pair along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 was the only record.
WOOD THRUSH (Catharus mustelinus) á
Only recorded from Tikal where I saw three on 17/11.
Clay-colored Thrush (Turdus grayi)
One at Coba on 4/11, one along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 and two
near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11.
GREY CATBIRD (Dumetella carolinensis) á
One at Coba on 4/11, one along the felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11, one in
the Grand Oasis gardens on 9/11, one San Manuel road area on 13/11, two near
the hotel Camino Real on 14/11 and on Cozumel on 18 and 19/11.
BLACK CATBIRD (Dumetella glabrirostris) á
At Cancún three on 2/11 and five on 3/11, three at Coba on 4/11, two at Chichén
Itzá on 6/11, four along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11, also recorded
on 18 and 19/11 on Cozumel.
Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)
Common and widespread in northern Yucatán and on Cozumel.
WHITE-EYED VIREO (Vireo griseus) á
First seen at Cancún on 3/11, also seen at Coba on 4/11 and recorded as common
at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
MANGROVE VIREO (Vireo pallens) á
Recorded from Cancún with one on 2/11 and two on 3/11 then two at Río Lagartos
on 5/11.
COZUMEL VIREO (Vireo bairdi) á
Fairly common on Cozumel where it was recorded daily.
YELLOW-THROATED VIREO (Vireo flavifrons) á
Two at Chichén Itzá on 6/11, two along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11
and one on 15 then two on 17/11 at Tikal.
PHILADELPHIA VIREO (Vireo philidelphicus) á
Two at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 was the only record.
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
Only recorded from Tikal where it was recorded on both 15 and 17/11.
YUCATÁN VIREO (Vireo magíster) á
Seen in Cancún on 2 and 3/11 and on Cozumel on 19/11, no more than two birds
on any date.
TAWNY-CROWNED GREENLET (Hylophilus ochraceiceps) á
The only record was of three at Tikal on 17/11.
LESSER GREENLET (Hylophilus decurtatus) á
Two in the grounds of the hotel Camino Real on 16/11 was the only record.
RUFOUS-BROWED PEPPERSHRIKE (Cyclarhis gujanensis) á
One at Coba on 4/11, one at Río Lagartos on 5/11and one on Cozumel on 19/11.
BLUE-WINGED WARBLER (Vermivora pinus) á
One along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11, two near the hotel Camino
Real on 14/11 and one on Cozumel on 18/11 were the only records.
Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina)
One at Cancún on 3/11, five plus at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and one near the hotel
Camino Real on 16/11.
Northern Parula (Parula americana)
Fairly common in Yuctán and on Cozumel, not recorded around Palenque or in Guatemala.
YELLOW WARBLER (Dendroica petechia) á
Common around Cancún; also recorded at Rio Lagartos, the hotel Camino Real,
Tikal and on Cozumel.
MANGROVE WARBLER (Dendroica p. bryanti)
Only recorded near the Grand Oasis, Cancún, on 10/11 and on Cozumel on 18 and
19/11.
GOLDEN WARBLER (Dendroica p. rufivertex)
Seen on Cozumel on 18 and 19/11, the only records of this form.
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (Dendroica pensylvanica) á
Only recorded at Palenque where I saw three on 13/11.
Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia)
Fairly common and recorded from most areas visited.
CAPE MAY WARBLER (Dendroica tigrina) á
A male in eclipse plumage near the Elk rey Ruins, Cancún, on 3/11 was the only
record.
BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER (Dendroica caerulescens) á
One, a male, in the gardens in front of the hotel Grand Oasis on 9/11 was the
only record.
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata coronata)
The only record was from the gardens in front of the Grand Oasis, Cancún, on
2/11.
BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER (Dendroica virens) á
One at Coba on 4/11, common at Chitchén Itzá on 6/11, about ten along the Felipe
Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 and two on Cozumel on 18/11.
YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER (Dendroica dominica) á
Fairly common and recorded from most areas visited with the exception of Palenque
and Cozumel.
PRAIRIE WARBLER (Dendroica discolor) á
One on Cozumel on 19/11 was the only record.
PALM WARBLER (Dendroica palmarum) á
Common around Cancún and on Cozumel, also two seen at Tulum on 4/11.
Black-and-White Warbler (Mniotilta varia)
Fairly widespread but nowhere common, seen at most localities visited.
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)
Common and widespread being recorded from all areas visited.
WORM-EATING WARBLER (Helmitheros vermivorus) á
Only recorded on Cozumel where I saw two birds on 19/11.
SWAINSON'S WARBLER (Helmitheros swainsonii) á
As with the previous species only recorded on Cozumel with one bird seen on
19/11.
OVENBIRD (Seiurus aurocapillus) á
Quite widespread but nowhere common.
NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus noveboracensis) á
Similar status to the previous species, most frequently seen on Cozumel.
LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH (Seiurus motacilla) á
The only record of this species was one at Coba on 4/11.
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)
Widespread but not as common as some of the other Wood Warblers.
GREY-CROWNED YELLOWTHROAT (Chamaethlypis poliocephala) á
One at Coba on 4/11, one near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11 and one on Cozumel
on 19/11 were the only records.
HOODED WARBLER (Wilsonia citrina) á
Fairly common at Coba on 4/11, also recorded from along the Felipe Carrillo
Porto road on 7/11 and near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11.
WILSON'S WARBLER (Wilsonia pusilla) á
A male near the San Manuel road on 13/11 and a male on Cozumel on 19/11 were
the only records.
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT (Icteria virens) á
Only recorded from the San Manuel road area where three were seen on 13/11.
GREY-THROATED CHAT (Granatellus sallaei) á
The only record was of two birds along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)
Only recorded from Cozumel where it was fairly common and recorded daily.
GOLDEN-HOODED TANAGER (Tangara larvata) á
Three or more seen at Palenque on 13/11 were the only ones recorded.
RED-LEGGED HONEYCREEPER (Cyanerpes cyaneus) á
The only record was of three birds near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11.
SCRUB EUPHONIA (Euphonia affinis) á
Recorded from Coba, Chichén Itzá, San Manuel road area and the grounds of the
hotel Camino Real.
YELLOW-THROATED EUPHONIA (Euphonia hirundinacea) á
The only records were two in the gardens of the hotel Camino Real on 16/11 and
two at Tikal on 17/11.
OLIVE-BACKED EUPHONIA (Euphonia gouldi) á
As the previous species only recorded from the gardens of the hotel Camino Real,
where about five were seen on 16/11, and at Tikal where I saw four on 17/11.
Blue-grey Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)
The only records were of two birds at Palenque Airport on 13/11 and two in the
grounds of the hotel Camino Real on 16/11.
YELLOW-WINGED TANAGER (Thraupis abbas) á
One at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and two near the hotel Camino Real on 14/11 were
the only records.
STRIPE-HEADED TANAGER (Spindalis zena) á
Recorded only on Cozumel where it was seen on 19 and 20/11.
GREY-HEADED TANAGER (Eucometis penicillata) á
The only record was of two birds at Tikal on 15/11.
BLACK-THROATED SHRIKE-TANAGER (Lanio aurantius) á
The only records of this species were a female then a male in Tikal on 17/11.
RED-THROATED ANT-TANAGER (Habia fuscicauda) á
Three at Coba on 4/11 and two along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 were
the only records.
ROSE-THROATED TANAGER (Piranga roseogularis) á
As with the previous species the only records came from Coba on 4/11 and the
Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11.
SUMMER TANAGER (Piranga rubra) á
Recorded from Coba, Chichén Itzá, San Manuel road area ant the hotel Camino
Real.
BUFF-THROATED SALTATOR (Saltator maximus) á
The only record was about five birds near the San Manuel road on 13/11.
BLACK-HEADED SALTATOR (Saltator atriceps) á
One at Coba on 4/11, two at Chichén Itzá on 6/11 and three at Felipe Carrillo
Porto road on 7/11.
NORTHERN CARDINAL (Cardinalis cardinalis) á
Two on the drive to Coba on 4/11, three in the Rio Lagartos area on 5/11 and
three on Cozumel on 19/11.
BLUE BUNTING (Cyanocompsa parellina) á
Three along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 and one at Tikal on 17/11
were the only records.
INDIGO BUNTING (Passerina cyanea) á
First seen in Cancún on 3/11, then at Coba on 4/11, Felipe Carrillo Porto on
7/11, at Tikal on 15/11and on Cozumel on 18 and 19/11.
PAINTED BUNTING (Passerina ciris) á
A pair in Cancún on 3/11, two females at Rio Lagartos on 5/11 and a female on
Cozumel on 19/11.
BLUE-BLACK GRASSQUIT (Volatinia jacarina) á
A female in Cancún on 2/11 and a male with three females at Rio Lagartos on
5/11 were the only records.
WHITE-COLLARED SEEDEATER (Sporophila torqueola) á
Ten plus at Coba on 4/11, a similar number at Felipe Carrillo Porto on 7/11
and two on Cozumel on 19/11.
YELLOW-FACED GRASSQUIT (Tiaris olivacea) á
Only recorded from Cozumel where it was a fairly common species and recorded
on all three days.
SAVANNA SPARROW (Ammodramus sandwichensis) á
Only one record, a single individual seen at Cancún on 2/11.
LINCOLN'S SPARROW (Melospiza lincolnii) á
The only record of this species was one at the El Rey ruins, Cancún on 3/11.
MELODIOUS BLACKBIRD (Dives dives) á
Common and widespread, recorded from most locations.
Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)
Common and widespread, recorded daily.
BRONZED COWBIRD (Molothrus aeneus) á
Only recorded from Cancún on 2/11 and from Tulum on 4/11.
BLACK-COWLED ORIOLE (Icterus dominicensis) á
Three seen in the gardens of the hotel Camino Real on 14/11 were the only records.
HOODED ORIOLE (Icterus cucullatus) á
Common around Cancún and the other Yucatán sites, also recorded on Cozumel.
YELLOW-BACKED ORIOLE (Icterus chrysater) á
Only recorded from Tulum where a male was seen on 4/11.
YELLOW-TAILED ORIOLE (Icterus mesomelas) á
Two along the Felipe Carrillo Porto road on 7/11 were the only ones recorded.
ORANGE ORIOLE (Icterus auratus) á
One at Coba and then ten or more at Tulum on 4/11 were the only definite records.
ALTAMIRA ORIOLE (Icterus gularis) á
One at the El Rey ruins, Cancún, on 3/11, two at Rio Lagartos on 5/11 and two
at Chichén Itzá on 6/11.
Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula)
Only recorded from around Palenque and in Guatemala.
YELLOW-BILLED CACIQUE (Amblycercus holosericeus) á
Only recorded at Coba where five were seen on 4/11.
CHESTNUT-HEADED OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius wagleri) á
A pair flying over the Palenque ruins on 13/11 was the only record.
MONTEZUMA OROPENDOLA (Psarocolius montezuma) á
The only record was a single bird seen at Tical on 17/11.
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