(Endemics/Near Endemics and other spectacular species in upper case)

Main Report

Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens
Seen along the coast near Caracas on 2nd July, also at Ocumare on 15th July.

Brown Booby Sula leucogaster
2 at Ocumare on 15th July.

Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Fairly common, seen in a variety of locations, including one flying over the Escalera on 12th July.

Anhinga Anhinga anhinga
Fairly common, seen in a variety of locations.

Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis
6 at Ocumare on 15th July.

Horned Screamer Anhima cornuta
3 seen at Finca La Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

White-faced Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna viduata
4 at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis
2 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, and 4 at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata
Just a pair seen at Cano Ajies on 4th July.

Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea
Oneat seen at Cano Ajies on 4th July, and ca5 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Snowy Egret Egretta thula
Seen in various freshwater locations, probably under-recorded.

Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus
One at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, one at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July and one at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi
One at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, 4 seen while crossing the Orinoco on 5th July and one at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July.

Great Egret Ardea alba
Fairly common and widespread.

Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
Fairly common and widespread.

Striated Heron Butorides striatus
Fairly common and noted in a number of locations.

Black-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
ca15 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Fasciated Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma fasciatum
Excellent views of one feeding in the river by the road to Ocumare on 15th July.

Least Bittern Ixobrychus exilis
One seen well in flight at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Scarlet Ibis Eudocimus ruber
3 seen at Cano Ajies on 4th July, and at least 18 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Roseate Spoonbill Ajaia ajaja
One seen while driving between La Vuelta Larga and El Palmar on 5th July.

Wood Stork Mycteria americana
One at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July and 2 at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Common and widespread.

Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Common and widespread.

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes melambrotus
Common in the area of the Imataca Forest Reserve, also seen over the Capuchinbird Road.

King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa
One at the Imataca Forest Reserve on 6th July.

Osprey Pandion haliaetus
One at Cano Ajies on 4th July.

Hook-billed Kite Chondrohierax uncinatus
2 at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July and one there on 7th July.

Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus
This impossibly graceful raptor was seen on a number of occasions at the Imataca Reserve, along the Capuchinbird Road and especially along the Escalera, where the largest flock seen was 17 at km133 on 11th July.

White-tailed Kite Elanus leucurus
One in Maracay on 15th July.

Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea
Common and widespread, particularly in the Imataca Forest Reserve.

Crane Hawk Geranospiza caerulescens
One at Ocumare on 15th July.

Common Black-Hawk Buteogallus anthracinus
One seen at Cerro Humo on 4th July and at least 4 at Cano Ajies later the same day.

Great Black-Hawk Buteogallus urubitinga
One at the Imataca reserve on July 8th and another one of these impressive hawks at km141 on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis
4 seen while driving between La Vuelta Larga and El Palmar on 5th July.

Black-collared Hawk Busarellus nigricollis
This smart raptor was seen at Cano Ajies on 4th July,  and at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July, singles both times.

Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris
Seen in a variety of locations.

White-tailed Hawk Buteo albicaudatus
One seen while driving between La Vuelta Larga and El Palmar on 5th July,  one between El Palmar and Las Claritas on 8th July, and one at km151 on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

Zone-tailed Hawk Buteo albonotatus
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

HARPY EAGLE Harpia harpyja
An immature bird, watched for a couple of hours at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, was one of the highlights of the trip

Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus
Superb views of one in the late morning at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July.

Black Caracara Daptrius ater
3 flying over the road just outside the Imataca Reserve on 6th July were our only sighting of this species.

Red-throated Caracara Daptrius americanus
 ca5 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Northern Crested Caracara Caracara cheriway
2 at La Vuelta Larga on 3rd July,  one at the Soldiers Monument  on 9th July, seen on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima
One on the outskirts of Caracas on July 2nd. One at the Imataca Reserve on 6th and 8th July, and one at the Soldiers Monument on 9th July.

Barred Forest-Falcon Micrastur ruficollis
One seen at dusk while traveling from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar.

American Kestrel Falco sparverius
Common and widespread.

Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis
Just one seen, at km151 on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis
One at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July. One along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Rufous-vented Chachalaca Ortalis ruficauda
One seen on the drive from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, and 5 seen at Ocumare on 15th July.

Little Chachalaca Ortalis motmot
One seen in the Imataca reserve on July 6th by DL only.

BAND-TAILED GUAN Penelope argyrotis
One seen flying towards us along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, being hotly pursued by an unidentified raptor, before crashing into some undergrowth!

Grey-necked Wood-Rail Aramides cajanea
One seen very briefly on the road on the way to Finca Vuelta Larga. One seen again briefly on the road at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, followed shortly after by good views on a roadside pool. 2 also seen in Maracay on 15th July.

(American) Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinicus
4+ at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July and 6+ at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
One at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Limpkin Aramus guarauna
3 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana
2 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, also seen at the Imataca Reserve and Villa Lola Marshes.

Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca
One at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis
Several at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July. 2 between the Imataca Reserve and El Palmar on 8th July.

Large-billed Tern Phaetusa simplex
4 seen while crossing the Orinoco on 5th July.

Black Skimmer Rynchops niger       
2 flew past the boat at Cano Ajies on 4th July.

Band-tailed Pigeon Columba fasciata
At least one at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July.

Pale-vented Pigeon Columba cayennensis
Fairly common, seen in a number of locations eg. Cerro Humo, Cano Ajies.

Ruddy Pigeon Columba subvinacea
One at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, and 3 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Scaled Dove Columbina squammata
One seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, and 2 at Ocumare on 15th July. Smart.

Common Ground-Dove Columbina passerine
One at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July, and 2 at Ocumare on 15th July.

Ruddy Ground-Dove Columbina talpacoti
Common and widespread.

White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi
One at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, and one at Ocumare on 15th July.

Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla
2 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Lined Quail-Dove Geotrygon linearis
One at Rancho Grande on 15th and 16th July.

Red-and-green Macaw Ara chloropterus
This terrific species proved to be common and visible in the Imataca Reserve and also along the Escalera.

Brown-throated Parakeet Aratinga pertinax
5+ along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

VENEZUELAN PARAKEET Pyrrhura emma
6 at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Fiery-shouldered Parakeet Pyrrhura egregia
ca 10 feeding in a roadside tree at km122 along the Escalera on 11th July. Nice.

BLOOD-EARED PARAKEET Pyrrhura hoematotis
9 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Green-rumped Parrotlet Forpus passerinus
Two seen on the drive from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July.

Orange-chinned Parakeet Brotogeris jugularis
2 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Golden-winged Parakeet Brotogeris chrysopterus
4 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

TEPUI PARROTLET Nannopsittaca panychlora
Small flocks seen in flight over the Escalera and Capuchinbird Road on several occasions.

Black-headed Parrot Pionites melanocephala
4 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, and one along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Dusky Parrot Pionus fuscus
One at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July.

Yellow-crowned Parrot Amazona ochrocephala
ca15 at Cano Ajies on 4th July, one while driving between El Palmar and Las Claritas on 8th July.

Orange-winged Parrot Amazona amazonica
ca15 at Cano Ajies on 4th July, and 5 along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Mealy Parrot Amazona farinose
2 at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, and 2 along the Capuchinbird Road on 11th July.

Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana
2 at Cerro Humo on 4th July, one at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, 2 on the Escalera on 9th July, one (DL only) on the Escalera on 12th July, and one the next day.

Little Cuckoo Piaya minuta
One seen very well at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, eating a grub.

Hoatzin Opisthocomus hoazin
2 seen next to the road while driving back from Cano Ajies to Vuelta Larga on 4th July.

Greater Ani Crotophaga major
Several seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani
2 along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Groove-billed Ani Crotophaga sulcirostris
8 at the airstrip at Carupano (Paria Peninsular). Several at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, also seen at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July.

Foothill Screech-Owl Otus roraimae
Excellent views of a taped-in bird before dawn near Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Black-and-white Owl Strix nigrolineata
One seen in response to tape before dawn along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Short-tailed Nighthawk Lurocalis semitorquatus
6+ before dawn along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Band-winged Nightjar Caprimulgus longirostris
Excellent views of 2 before dawn along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Blackish Nightjar Caprimulgus nigrescens
Superb views of three roosting birds seen in late morning at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July. They were found in two small stoney clearings in the forest. If approached too closely they would show their agitation by bobbing up and down, as if doing “push-ups”. If flushed they would generally fly around the clearing for a short while before settling again on the warm stone quite close to their original position. Sometimes they would settle on the low branches of a tree. After taking a few photos of this species which is not often encountered in the day we left them in peace. Superb.

Also a nightjar, probably of this species, seen along the lower stretch of the Escalera just after dawn on 9th July.

TEPUI SWIFT Cypseloides phelpsi
3 seen at km122 along the Escalera on 11th July, then excellent views on the Gran Sabana on 12th July, with a low flying flock of ca25 at km175 and a few in a large flock of swifts at km151. One other bird seen at km123 on the 13th July.

White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris
Common and widespread, with a number of large flocks seen.

Band-rumped Swift Chaetura spinicauda
Several seen over the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Vaux's Swift Chaetura vauxi
Two near Colonia Tovar on July 3rd. One at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Short-tailed Swift Chaetura bra chyuran
One at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, also seen at the Imataca Reserve.

White-tipped Swift Aeronautes montivagus
5+ around the field centre at Rancho Grande on 15th July, and lots there the following day.

Fork-tailed (Neotropical) Palm-Swift Tachornis squamata
Several seen each evening at La Vuelta Larga.

Rufous-breasted Hermit Glaucis hirsute
At least 2 around the accommodation at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Green Hermit Phaethornis guy
2 at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Eastern Long-tailed Hermit Phaethornis superciliosus
One at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July, one at km111 along the Escalera on 12th July and one at km123 on 13th July.

Pale-bellied Hermit Phaethornis anthophilus
One seen along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Sooty-capped Hermit Phaethornis augusti
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Reddish Hermit Phaethornis rubber
Two of these diminutive hummers seen at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Blue-fronted Lancebill Doryfera johannae
One female at ca km110 on the Escalera on 9th July.

Grey-breasted Sabrewing Campylopterus largipennis
One at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July.

WHITE-TAILED SABREWING Campylopterus ensipennis
3-4 seen at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Black-throated Mango Anthracothorax nigricollis
Several seen at La Vuelta Larga, also seen at Cano Ajies, Henry Pittier NP.

Blue-chinned Sapphire Chlorestes notatus
1+ along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Blue-tailed Emerald Chlorostilbon mellisugus
1+ along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Green-tailed Emerald Chlorostilbon alice
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata
Rather common at Cerro Humo on 4th July, one at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, one at km120 along the Escalera on 11th July,  one at km122 on 12th July and one at km123 on 13th July.

White-chinned Sapphire Hylocharis cyanus
One male at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Glittering-throated Emerald Amazilia fimbriata
One on the way from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, 2+ at Ocumare on 15th July.

Copper-rumped Hummingbird Amazilia tobaci
1-2 seen around the accommodation at Vuelta Larga on 4th July.

White-vented Plumeleteer Chalybura buffonii
Two along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July and also seen along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Speckled Hummingbird Adelomyia melanogenys
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Velvet-browed Brilliant Heliodoxa xanthogonys
One at km122 along the Escalera on 10th July and 11th July, and 2-4 at km134on 12th July.

SCISSOR-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD Hylonympha macrocerca
Fairly common at Cerro Humo on 4th July. Quite an impressive hummer.

Violet-chested Hummingbird Sternoclyta cyanopectus
One at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Long-tailed Sylph Aglaiocercus kingi
Excellent views of one at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, 2 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July and one male at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Black-eared Fairy Heliothryx aurita
We encountered this enchanting sprite on a couple of occasions, at km111 along the Escalera and along the Capuchinbird Road, both on 10th July.

Amazonian White-tailed Trogon Trogon viridis
One male seen at Cano Ajies on 4th July, another male at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July and another on the Escalera on 9th July. A female was seen (from the road!!!) at the Barquilla de Fresa on 11th July.

Collared Trogon Trogon collaris
One male at Cerro Humo on 4th July, 3 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July and one at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Masked Trogon Trogon personatus
A moulting male was seen at km134 along the Escalera on 11th July, and another male at cakm111 on 13th July.

Amazonian Violaceous Trogon Trogon violaceus
One male at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July.

Ringed Kingfisher Ceryle torquata
4 at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, and one at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona
Two at the roadside marsh near Villa Lola on July 8th.

Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana
One seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Green-and-rufous Kingfisher Chloroceryle inda
2 at Cano Ajies on 4th July.

Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda
First seen at La Vuelta Larga, where we had excellent views of a bird in the grounds of the accommodation, then at several other locations.

Paradise Jacamar Galbula dea
Proved to be fairly common at the Imataca Reserve. Also seen along the Capuchinbird Road.

Pied Puffbird Notharchus tectus
One high in trees at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July, with a pair in the same area the next day.  Also one seen near the Capuchinbird lek on 11th July. Would be easy to overlook.

Russet-throated Puffbird Hypnelus ruficollis
A bird of the “double-banded” form was in residence around the accommodation at La Vuelta Larga, and the “single-banded” form was seen along the Ocumare Road at Henry Pittier on 15th July.

Black Nunbird Monasa atra
Just one seen, in a treetop at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Swallow-wing Chelidoptera tenebrosa
Just one seen, at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July.

Black-spotted Barbet Capito niger
A pair seen by the road to the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, 3-4 in the reserve on 7th July.

Groove-billed Toucanet Aulacorhynchus sulcatus
One seen at Cerro Humo on 4th July, and 2 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Green Aracari Pteroglossus viridis
3 in the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, and one along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Black-necked Aracari Pteroglossus aracari
One at Cano Ajies on 4th July, small numbers seen daily at the Imataca Reserve, 5+ along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July and 8 there on 11th July.

Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus
One along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.           

White-throated Toucan Ramphastos tucanus
One seen at Cano Ajies on 4th July, seen daily in small numbers at the Imataca Reserve, 2 along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Golden-spangled Piculet Picumnus exilis
Just one seen, in a mixed flock at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July.

Scaled Piculet Picumnus squamulatus
Excellent views of one along the Ocumare Road on 15th July. Nice.

BLACK-DOTTED PICULET Picumnus nigropunctatus
One seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July and others heard there.

Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Melanerpes cruentatus
One at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, and 2 there the next day. Also one along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Red-crowned Woodpecker Melanerpes rubricapillus
Common and widespread.

Smoky-brown Woodpecker Veniliornis fumigatus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Red-rumped Woodpecker Veniliornis kirkii
A pair at ca km110 on the Escalera on 9th July, one at km122 on 11th July.

Golden-olive Woodpecker Piculus rubiginosus
One at cakm121 along the Escalera on 11th July, 2 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Waved Woodpecker Celeus undatus
One seen well in a tree adjacent to the Harpy Eagle at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July.

Cream-colored Woodpecker Celeus flavus
One of this excellent species seen very well at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus
2 at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July and one on the 7th July. Also one along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Red-necked Woodpecker Campephilus rubricollis
We had excellent views of a pair of this superb woodpecker near the Capuchinbird lek on 10th July, and a single at km134 along the Escalera on 11th July.

Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos
One at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa
3 at Cerro Humo on 4th July, 3 at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July, 3 at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus
2 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, one at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July, and 2 in the same area on 10th July.

Strong-billed Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes promeropirhynchus
One at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Black-banded Woodcreeper Dendrocolaptes picumnus
Two seen at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, and one at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Cocoa Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus guttatus
2 at Cerro Humo on 4th July, one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July and one at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Olive-backed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus triangularis
Four seen around Colonia Tovar on July 3rd. One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Streak-headed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes souleyetii
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Montane Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger
3 at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Red-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus trochilirostris
One at Rancho Grande on 15th July. Excellent.

BLACK-THROATED SPINETAIL Synallaxis castanea
One seen just as we were preparing to leave Colonia Tovar on 3rd July.

Stripe-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis cinnamomea
One at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Crested Spinetail Cranioleuca subcristata
One at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Yellow-chinned Spinetail Certhiaxis cinnamomea
Several were seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

GUTTULATED FOLIAGE-GLEANER Syndactyla guttulata
Excellent views of two at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Montane Foliage-gleaner Anabacerthia striaticollis
4 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner Philydor rufus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Streak-capped Treehunter Thripadectes virgaticeps
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Grey-throated Leaftosser Sclerurus albigularis
One led us on a merry dance at Rancho Grande on 16th July, before giving good views.

Plain Xenops Xenops minutus
One at km131 on the Escalera on 9th July.

Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans
One at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Great Antshrike Taraba major
One female seen well just outside the Imataca Reserve on 6th July.

Black-crested Antshrike Sakesphorus canadensis
A pair at Ocumare on 15th July. Superb.

BLACK-BACKED ANTSHRIKE Sakesphorus melanonotus
A pair along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus
A pair seen on the way from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, then no further sightings until a pair and a male at Ocumare on 15th July. Excellent.

Mouse-colored Antshrike Thamnophilus murinus
One male gave excellent views at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July.

STREAK-BACKED ANTSHRIKE Thamnophilus insignis
One seen by DL only at KM110 of the Escalera on July 9th.

Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis
One at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

VENEZUELAN ANTVIREO Dysithamnus tucuyensis
A pair at Rancho Grande on 16th July. Nice.

Dusky-throated Antshrike Thamnomanes ardesiacus
One seen well at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July.

Slaty Antwren Myrmotherula schisticolor
Two males and a female at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Grey Antwren Myrmotherula menetriesii
A pair at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

RORAIMAN ANTWREN Herpsilochmus roraimae
Seen regularly on the Escalera.

Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Northern White-fringed Antwren Formicivora intermedia
Fantastic views of a pair of these delightful characters at Ocumare on 15th July.

Long-tailed Antbird Drymophila caudate
3 at Cerro Humo on 4th July, and one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Ash-winged Antwren Terenura spodioptila
One seen at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July. It responded vigorously to CD but wouldn’t come down low. The rhythm of its’ song is somewhat like a table-tennis ball left to bounce until it stops.

Jet Antbird Cercomacra nigricans
One male seen well at Cano Ajies on 4th July – it responded vigorously to CD.

Black-chinned Antbird Hypocnemoides melanopogon
One female seen at Cano Ajies on 4th July.

Spot-winged Antbird Schistocichla Leucostigma
One seen well near the capuchinbird site on July 10th by DL only.

FERRUGINOUS-BACKED ANTBIRD Myrmeciza ferruginea
One played cat and mouse with us in undergrowth after we heard it calling near the road at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July. It eventually gave excellent views after some coaxing with the CD. Typically the first bird we then saw as we embarked on a nearby trail was another perching openly! An absolutely stunning character.

White-plumed Antbird Pithys albifrons
3-4 of this classy species were seen in a mixed flock with the following species at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Rufous-throated Antbird Gymnopithys rufigula
5+ at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July. 

Black-faced Antthrush Formicarius analis
Excellent views of one at Cerro Humo on 4th July, with a number of others heard. Also heard on the Escalera on 9th July. One at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Short-tailed Antthrush Chamaeza campanisona
Great views of a pair walking across a relatively open slope at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

SCHWARTZ’S (SCALLOPED) ANTTHRUSH Chamaeza turdina
Mega views of this forest floor skulker along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Plain-backed Antpitta Grallaria haplonota
Although heard regularly at Rancho Grande, this species proved fiendishly difficult to see despite much effort, with good, brief views for DL but little more than a frustrating glimpse for RR.

Chestnut-crowned Antpitta Grallaria ruficapilla
One of the highlights of the trip was the excellent views of this striking species at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, with a further 2-3 heard. 

Slate-crowned Antpitta Grallaricula nana
One of the race ‘pariae’ were seen very well at Cerro Humo on 4th July. This race is regarded as a potential split by David Ascanio.

SCALLOP-BREASTED ANTPITTA Grallaricula loricata
The undoubted highlight of the trip was the unbelievable views obtained of this little gem in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July. Even David said they were the best views he’d had!

CARACAS TAPACULO Scytalopus caracae
At least 4 seen and others heard in hills above Colonia Tovar on 3rd July. They responded very vigorously to tape.

Golden-breasted Fruiteater Pipreola aureopectus
3 seen along the Choroni Road, in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

HANDSOME FRUITEATER Pipreola formosa
At least 5 of the race ‘pariae’ were seen very well at Cerro Humo on 4th July. This race, which shows much more red on the underparts than the nominate ‘formosa’ race of the northern coastal cordillera, is regarded as a potential split by David Ascanio. This latter race was seen along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July (one male). A superb bird.

RED-BANDED FRUITEATER Pipreola whitelyi
One female seen well albeit fairly briefly at km120 along the Escalera on 11th July was one of our major successes on this part of the trip.

Screaming Piha Lipaugus vociferans
Heard frequently and a couple seen in the Imataca Forest Reserve. Also heard along the lower part of the Escalera on 9th July.

Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata
A male and 2 females at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, and one along the Capuchinbird Road on 11th July.

CAPUCHINBIRD Perissocephalus tricolor
3-5 seen very well in the area of the lek along the Capuchinbird Road in the early morning on 10th July, possibly more heard. Also heard here in the afternoon. A truly bizarre species!

Bearded Bellbird Procnias averano
3 heard at km131 on the Escalera on 9th July. One (prob imm. male) seen at km133 along the Escalera on 11th July, and a female in the same area next day.

GUIANAN COCK-OF-THE-ROCK Rupicola rupicola
Excellent views of a female which dropped into roadside vegetation at cakm111.5 along the Escalera on 10th July was, sadly, the only one of this sought-after species seen.

SHARPBILL Oxyruncus cristatus
We were delighted to find this strange and enigmatic species on two occasions on the upper Escalera: at km134 on 11th July, and one at km133 the following day (possibly the same bird).

CRIMSON-HOODED MANAKIN Pipra aureola
One seen at a known lek at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July. It came in after a brief play of the CD, and sat on a horizontal branch for several minutes watching us. Brilliant.

Wire-tailed Manakin Pipra filicauda
One, sadly just a female, along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Golden-headed Manakin Pipra erythrocephala
A pair seen by the roadside at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July. The head of the male is quite stunning.

SCARLET-HORNED MANAKIN Pipra cornuta
It was with some relief that we finally located a male of this cracking tepui endemic, at km133 along the Escalera on 12th July. It didn’t hang around too long but we both got great views. Excellent.

ORANGE-BELLIED (TEPUI) MANAKIN Lepidothrix suavissima
A female seen almost immediately after the preceeding species had disappeared initially caused some confusion as we were expecting a female Scarlet-horned!

Lance-tailed Manakin Chiroxiphia lanceolata
One male along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, and a pair along the Ocumare Road on 15th July. Stunning.

Olive Manakin Chloropipo uniformis
One at km122 on the Escalera on 9th July.

Wing-barred Manakin (Wing-barred Piprites) Piprites chloris
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July. Excellent.

Olive-striped Flycatcher Mionectes olivaceus
One at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Ochre-bellied Flycatcher Mionectes oleaginous
One along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

MCCONNELL'S FLYCATCHER Mionectes macconnelli
One, seen by RR only, at cakm134 along the Escalera on 11th July.

Slaty-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon superciliaris
One at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum Sylvia
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum
Common and widespread.

VENEZUELAN TYRANNULET Zimmerius improbus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum
One at Ocumare on 15th July.

Yellow Tyrannulet Capsiempis flaveola
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Northern Scrub-Flycatcher Sublegatus arenarum
2 at Ocumare on 15th July.

Greenish Elaenia Myiopagis viridicata
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster
Seen at La Vuelta Larga and Henry Pittier NP.

Sierran Elaenia Elaenia pallatangae
Fairly common on the upper half of the Escalera and the Gran Sabana.

White-throated Tyrannulet Mecocerculus leucophrys
ca. 5 at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July,  one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant Phylloscartes ophthalmicus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

VENEZUELAN BRISTLE-TYRANT Phylloscartes venezuelanus
A pair along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July. Excellent.

CHAPMAN’S BRISTLE-TYRANT (CHAPMAN'S TYRANNULET) Phylloscartes chapmani
One seen at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July (RR only).

Rufous-lored Tyrannulet Phylloscartes flaviventris
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, and one at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus galeatus
1-2 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, and one there the following day. We also saw one along the Capuchinbird Road on 11th July. The “pik” call of this species is well worth knowing and preferably having on tape.

Ochre-lored Flatbill Tolmomyias flaviventris
One at Ocumare on 15th July.

White-crested Spadebill Platyrinchus platyrhynchos
One proved remarkably tricky to watch in the lower canopy at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July.

Bran-colored Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus
2 along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Cinnamon Flycatcher Pyrrhomyias cinnamomea
One at Cerro Humo on 4th July, one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July and one at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea
A pair at the Piedra de la Virgin at the base of the Escalera on 9th July. Singles at km 111 and  km117 along the Escalera on 10th and 12th July.

Fuscous Flycatcher Cnemotriccus fuscatus
2 at Ocumare on 15th July.

Smoke-colored Pewee Contopus fumigatus
3 seen in the area of km121 along the Escalera on 11th July. Two of these nearly fought to their deaths as they locked claws and pirouetted to the road. Another seen at cakm121.5 the following day.

Tropical Peewee Contopus cinereus
One at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Black Phoebe Sayornis nigricans
2 at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July and one at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Pied Water-Tyrant Fluvicola pica
Several of this smart species seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

White-headed Marsh-Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala
One of these smart birds was seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus
Several seen in the Imataca Reserve, also at the Capuchinbird Road.

Cattle Tyrant Machetornis rixosus
One at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

VENEZUELAN FLYCATCHER Myiarchus venezuelensis
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Pale-edged Flycatcher Myiarchus cephalotes
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus
Very common and widespread.

Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savanna
Seen in various locations, eg. La Vuelta Larga, while driving between La Vuelta Larga and El Palmar on 5th July.

Variegated Flycatcher Empidonomus varius
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July and one at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Golden-crowned Flycatcher Myiodynastes chrysocephalus            
One at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculates
Possibly under-recorded, however one noted at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July and one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis
A pair along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similes
Common and widespread.

Lesser Kiskadee Philohydor lictor
Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus
Both common.

Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus castaneus
One seen at Cerro Humo on 4th July, and 3 at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Black-and-white Becard Pachyramphus albogriseus
A pair along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Pink-throated Becard Pachyramphus minor
A pair at the Imataca Reserve on 6th and 7th July.

Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata
2 at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Cayenne Jay Cyanocorax cayanus
One at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, 2 along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Inca Jay Cyanocorax yncas
5+ along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July. Excellent.

Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis
One seen at km134 along the Escalera on 11th and 12th July (twice), and one at Rancho Grande on 15th July. A species that seems to be often glimpsed without enabling a true impression of its’ appearance to be gained!

Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Brown-capped Vireo Vireo leucophrys
2 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Tepui Greenlet Hylophilus sclateri
Took us a while to nail this one down, we had probably seen them before but our only definite sighting was at km134 along the Escalera on 12th July.

Golden-fronted Greenlet Hylophilus aurantiifrons
2+ along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Scrub Greenlet Hylophilus flavipes
3+ at Cerro Humo on 4th July, and 3 at Ocumare on 15th July.

Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush Catharus aurantiirostris
Two at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July. Smart.

Yellow-legged Thrush Platycichla flavipes
One at km133 along the Escalera on 11th July, and 4 in the same area the following day. One seen along the Ocumare Road on 15th July represented an unusual record, being at a much lower elevation than this species is usually found.

Pale-eyed Thrush Platycichla leucops
One at approx KM122 on the Escalera on July 11th by DL only.

Glossy-black Thrush Turdus serranus
5+ at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, ca5 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Black-hooded Thrush Turdus olivater
Two along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelas
One at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, and one at Rancho Grande on 15th July and 16th July.

Black-billed Thrush Turdus ignobilis
Regularly seen in the vicinity of km121-122 along the Escalera.

Bare-eyed Thrush Turdus nudigenis
One on the way from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, and one in Maracay on 15th July.

White-necked Thrush Turdus albicollis
One at Rancho Grande on 15th and 16th July.

Tropical Mockingbird Mimus gilvus
One seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July, 2 at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July, 2-3 at the Soldiers Monument on 9th July, and one at km141 on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

Bicolored Wren Campylorhynchus griseus
One seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July. A truly massive wren!!

Stripe-backed Wren Campylorhynchus nuchalis
3 seen around the accommodation at La Vuelta Larga, which represents a range extension if the map in Hilty is accurate. Also one at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July. Smart.

Coraya Wren Thryothorus coraya
One heard in response to CD at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July. 4 were then seen well at km134 on 12th July –on this occasion they started singing spontaneously and then responded well to CD giving good views. 2 duetting at ca km120 later on the same day. Smart.

Rufous-breasted Wren Thryothorus rutilus
Two seen on the way from Caracas aiport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, one at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Rufous-and-white Wren Thryothorus rufalbus
3 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Buff-breasted Wren Thryothorus leucotis
One at Ocumare on 15th July.

House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Common and very widespread, occurring in most habitats.

Grey-breasted Wood-Wren Henicorhina leucophrys
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Southern Nightingale-Wren Microcerculus marginatus
One of this delightful species seen very well along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Musician Wren Cyphorhinus aradus
One seen at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, with 2 there the following day. Probably a very common species here, but very unlikely to be seen without playback. Brilliant.

Long-billed Gnatwren Ramphocaenus melanurus
One at Cerro Humo on 4th July and one at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July.

Tropical Gnatcatcher Polioptila plumbea
Several on the way from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, one at Cerro Humo on 4th July and 3 at Ocumare on 15th July.

White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer
Seen at various river locations.

Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera
Several seen while crossing the Orinoco on 5th July along with a lot of the next species. Also a lot at Ocumare on 15th July.

Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea
Common and widespread.

Blue-and-white Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca
15+ at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, 2 at km175 on the Gran Sabana and 5+ at km117 along the Escalera on 12th July.

White-banded Swallow Atticora fasciata
Several seen at the Rio Cuyuni Bridge on 8th July.

Tawny-headed Swallow Stelgidopteryx fucata
This subtly attractive hirundine seemed to be fairly common on the Gran Sabana.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
2 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Yellow-bellied Siskin Carduelis xanthogastra
One female at Cerro Humo on 4th July and one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Lesser Goldfinch Carduelis psaltria
Two on the outskirts of Caracas on July 2nd. One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi
Common and widespread, but always nice to see.

Slate-throated Whitestart Myioborus miniatus
3+ seen at cakm120 along the Escalera on 11th July, and one at km134 the following day. Common in Henry Pittier NP.

TEPUI WHITESTART Myioborus castaneocapillus
Seen on almost every visit to km122 along the Escalera.

PARIA WHITESTART Myioborus pariae
2 at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Black-crested Warbler Basileuterus nigrocristatus
5+ at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July.

Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus
Two along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, and 2 along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Three-striped Warbler Basileuterus tristriatus
Common along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Flavescent Warbler Basileuterus flaveolus
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis
Very common and widespread.

Grassland Sparrow Ammodramus humeralis
Just one seen, near km175 on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

Ochre-breasted Brush-Finch Atlapetes semirufus
One at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, 3+ along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

TEPUI BRUSH-FINCH Atlapetes personatus
Seen on almost every visit to km121- km122 along the Escalera.

Chestnut-capped Brush-Finch Atlapetes brunneinucha
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Bananaquit Coereba flaveola
Very common and widespread.

Black-faced Tanager Schistochlamys melanopis
3 at the Soldiers Monument on 9th July.

Magpie Tanager Cissopis leveriana
One at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Common Bush-Tanager Chlorospingus ophthalmicus
2 at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, 2 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira
Two seen along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Yellow-backed Tanager Hemithraupis flavicollis
One male seen by RR only at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Olive-backed Tanager Mitrospingus oleaginous
Two seen at km120 along the Escalera on 11th July, and another pair at cakm121.5 the following day.

Grey-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata
One at Rancho Grande on 15th July and 16th July.

Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus
One male at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Fulvous-crested Tanager Tachyphonus surinamus
A male and 2 females at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus
3 at Cerro Humo on 4th July,

White-lined Tanager Tachyphonus rufus
Two seen while traveling from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July. Also one at cakm121.5 along the Escalera on 12th July, 3 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, also at Rancho Grande on 15th and 16th July.

Red-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus phoenicius
A pair at cakm120 along the Escalera on 10th July, and a pair at km122 on 11th and 12th July.

White-winged Tanager Piranga leucoptera
One at Cerro Humo on 4th July, 3 at km111 on the Escalera on 9th July and a nice pair at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo
One seen while traveling from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, several at Cano Ajies on 4th July, also seen at the Imataca Reserve and Rancho Grande.

Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus
Common and widespread.

Glaucous Tanager Thraupis glaucocolpa
15+ at Ocumare on 15th July.

Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum
Common around La Vuelta Larga, at Cerro Humo, in the Imataca Reserve, also seen in Henry Pittier NP.

Blue-capped Tanager Thraupis cyanocephala
5+ at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July, several along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager Anisognathus somptuosus
At least 4 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Violaceous Euphonia Euphonia violacea
One male at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, 2-3 there the next day.

Thick-billed Euphonia Euphonia laniirostris
One male along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, and a pair along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster
Two of the race ‘brevirostris’ seen on the Escalera on both 9th and 10th July. One male of the race ‘exsul’ at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Turquoise Tanager Tangara mexicana
4-5 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July.

Paradise Tanager Tangara chilensis
5+ along the Capuchinbird Road on 11th July, ca10 at km134 along the Escalera on 12th July.

Golden Tanager Tangara arthus
At least 6 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, and also seen by DL along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Yellow-bellied Tanager Tangara xanthogastra
Common along the Escalera.

Spotted Tanager Tangara punctata
2 at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July. A really smart tanager, much better looking than its’ illustration in Hilty suggests.

Speckled Tanager Tangara guttata
2 at cakm120 along the Escalera on 11th July and 2 at km134 on 12th July. One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Bay-headed Tanager Tangara gyrola
2 at Cerro Humo on 4th July, 2+ at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, one on the Escalera on 9th July, one along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, 3 at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Burnished-buff Tanager Tangara cayana
4 at km151 on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

RUFOUS-CHEEKED TANAGER Tangara rufigenis
A pair and 2 juveniles along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Beryl-spangled Tanager Tangara nigroviridis
One along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Black-capped Tanager Tangara heinei
One male at Rancho Grande on 16th July.

Black-headed Tanager Tangara cyanoptera
A pair seen at cakm121.5 along the Escalera on 12th July, and a male at km120 later the same day. Nice.

Opal-rumped Tanager Tangara velia
One seen (by RR only) with a flock of Paradise Tanagers along the Capuchinbird Road on 11th July.

Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana
Common in the Imataca Reserve. Also seen along the Escalera and the Capuchinbird Road.

Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza
Common along the Escalera and in Henry Pittier NP.

Purple Honeycreeper Cyanerpes caeruleus
2 males and a female at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July. Very common along the Escalera.

Red-legged Honeycreeper Cyanerpes cyaneus
An immature male along the Escalera at KM120 (approx) on July 11th. One seen along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July.

Swallow-Tanager Tersina viridis
One male at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

FULVOUS-HEADED TANAGER Thylpopsis fulviceps
3 along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July, and one at Rancho Grande on 15th July. Excellent.

Plush-capped Finch Catamblyrhynchus diadema
One at Colonia Tovar on 3rd July.

Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola
A pair between the Imataca Reserve and El Palmar, and a pair in the garden of the Hotel Taguapire on 8th July.

Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina
Seen while traveling from Caracas airport to Colonia Tovar on 2nd July, also at Cerro Humo on 4th July.

Black-faced Grassquit Tordillo Comun
Seen near Colonia Tovar on July 2nd.

Grey Seedeater Sporophila intermedia
Seen around the accommodation at La Vuelta Larga and the Hotel Taguapire.

Ring-necked Seedeater Sporophila insularis
One of this recent split from the previous sp. seen along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Lesson's Seedeater Sporophila bouvronides
One in the garden of the Hotel Taguapire on 8th July.

Lined Seedeater Sporophila lineola
A pair at the Imataca Reserve on 8th July. Seen regularly along the Escalera. Nice.

Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis
1+ along the Choroni Road in Henry Pittier NP on 14th July and one male at Rancho Grande on 15th July.

Ruddy-breasted Seedeater Sporophila minuta
One at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July, and several on the Gran Sabana on 12th July.

Lesser Seed-Finch Oryzoborus angolensis
ca 5 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, and a pair along the Capuchinbird Road on 10th July.

Bluish Flowerpiercer Diglossopis Caerulescens
One around Colonia Tovar on July 3rd (DL only).

GREATER FLOWERPIERCER Diglossa major
One seen regularly in the area of km122 along the Escalera.

Yellow-green Grosbeak Caryothraustes canadensis
One at the Imataca Reserve on 6th and 7th July, 3 on the Escalera on 9th July.

Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus
Rather common and widespread.

Greyish Saltator Saltator coerulescens
One at the Imataca Reserve on 7th July, and one along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Streaked Saltator Saltator striatipectus
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Ultramarine Grosbeak Cyanocompsa brissonii
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus
Seen in various locations, eg. Cerro Humo, Cano Ajies, Capuchinbird Road, Henry Pittier NP.

Green Oropendola Psarocolius viridis
3 at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July, ca 5 along the Escalera on 9th July.

Russet-backed Oropendola Psarocolius angustifrons
One at Rancho Grande on 15th and 16th July.

Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela
1 at Cano Ajies on July 4th. Seen at the Imataca Reserve on 6th July.

Red-rumped Cacique Cacicus haemorrhous
3 at the Imataca Reserve on 7th and 8th July.

Yellow Oriole Icterus nigrogularis
One at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July, and one at Ocumare on 15th July.

Oriole Blackbird Gymnomystax mexicanus
One along the Ocumare Road on 15th July.

Yellow-hooded Blackbird Agelaius icterocephalus
2 males seen while driving between Vuelta Larga and El Palmar on 5th July, and several at Villa Lola Marshes on 8th July.

Red-breasted Blackbird Leistes militaris
One male seen while driving between La Vuelta Larga and El Palmar on 5th July.

Eastern Meadowlark Sturnella magna
One seen while driving between La Vuelta Larga and El Palmar on 5th July.

Velvet-fronted Grackle Lampropsar tanagrinus
ca 5 in the mangroves at Cano Ajies on 4th July.

GOLDEN-TUFTED GRACKLE Macroagelaius imthurni
This tepui endemic proved to be fairly common along the upper section of the Escalera.

Carib Grackle Quiscalus lugubris
Rather common in the vicinity of Caracas, also seen at Ocumare.

Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis
Seen at Finca Vuelta Larga on 5th July.

Giant Cowbird Scaphidura oryzivora
Just one seen, at Cano Ajies on 4th July.