NO PART OF THIS REPORT MAY BE RE-PRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF Kevin GUEST.
Thank you to Para La Tierra for accommodating me during my stay. Paul Smith for assisting with bird identification and sharing his birding expertise, and the observers (friends) who kept me on my toes during my stay at Laguna Blanca San Pedro Dept Paraguay.
KEY:
Observers:
The following observers contributed to the sightings contained in this report. Initials are shown against rare sightings. The first initials shown indicate the finder of the bird.
AM = Adam Moltzhan - Volunteer (Canada),
AT = Annie Talbot - Intern (UK),
BS = Becca Smith - PLT Primatologist (UK),
HP= Helen Pheasey - PLT Museum Curator (UK),
JA = Jorge Ayala - PLT Ranger (Paraguay),
JG = Joe George - PLT Project Leader (USA),
JP = Jean-Paul Brouard - PLT Museum Curator (South Africa)
KA = Karina Atkinson - PLT Director (UK),
KG = Kevin Guest - Volunteer (UK),
MW = Dr Mark Webb - Volunteer (UK),
SG = Sean Gee - Intern (USA),
SS = Sjouke Scholten - Intern (Netherlands),
VP = Victoria Pinion - Volunteer (UK).
Habitats:
This list indicates the habitat the species was seen in.
AF = Atlantic Forest
B = Base,
B3 - Marshland and river along road to Santa Rosa nicknamed Bridge Three.
C = Cerrado,
CF = Corn Field,
L = Lagoon,
NJ = Cerrado nicknamed Nightjar Land,
NJS = Stream behind Cerrado at Nightjar Land
P = Plantation
RP = Road outside Plantation
SD = Sand Dunes
TF = Transitional Forest.
AF = Atlantic Forest
B = Base,
B3 - Marshland and river along road to Santa Rosa nicknamed Bridge Three.
C = Cerrado,
CF = Corn Field,
L = Lagoon,
NJ = Cerrado nicknamed Nightjar Land,
NJS = Stream behind Cerrado at Nightjar Land
P = Plantation
RP = Road outside Plantation
SD = Sand Dunes
TF = Transitional Forest.
T* = Trail plus name
(A= Arroyito: M= Mbopi: J = Mboijagua: K= Kurupayty: U= Urukurea)
(A= Arroyito: M= Mbopi: J = Mboijagua: K= Kurupayty: U= Urukurea)
SYSTEMATIC LIST FOR FEBRUARY TO MAY 2013
RHEIDAE - RHEAS
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
(28/04)
There were four sightings of this species in the Cerrado. Footprints were
regularly found along the sand tracks in this area. The highest count was on May
1st where 9 birds (groups of 6 and 3) in total were seen.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/6
|
No
sightings
|
2/2
|
1/9
|
TINAMIDAE
- TINAMOUS
Tataupa Tinamou (Crypturellus tataupa)
(14/03)
A species that was present on the reserve and was heard around dawn and
dusk in the Atlantic Forest. A nest containing four eggs was found by the
forest guards in the North forest. Camera traps were installed on March 15th
to monitor activity at the nest. A Crab eating fox found the nest and consumed
the eggs resulting in the nest being abandoned by the adult.
Single birds were disturbed during bird Census work in the Cerrado. Two
birds were seen in the Cerrado on April 28th.
Highest counts were on February 20th and March 4th
where 3 individuals were heard in the Atlantic Forest.
Red-winged Tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens)
This species was only seen when flushed whilst walking through areas of
scrub and within Plantations.’
There were five sightings, four of which were single birds that were
flushed during bird census work in the Plantations and Cerrado.
The first sighting was on April 19th on the dried riverbed
behind Nightjar land. In the Plantations single birds were flushed on April 26th,30th
and May 2nd and a single bird was flushed in the Cerrado on April 26th.
Spotted Nothura (Nothura maculosa)
This species was seen around dusk and dawn near the edge of tracks in the
Cerrado and the Transitional forest.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/2
|
2/1
|
1/1
|
No
sightings
|
PODICIPEDIDAE
- GREBES
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)
(16/02)
A single bird was observed almost daily on the Lagoon from February 13th.
A second bird arrived on February 20th following a storm. On March
18th and 19th numbers increased to 3 birds. A pair
remained from March 20th in the area of reeds at the beach end of
the Lagoon.
PHALACROCORACIDAE
- CORMORANTS
Neotropical Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus)
(20/02)
This species was a regular visitor to the lagoon. Large groups were
observed after stormy weather. The highest count was on March 25th
where a group of 25 birds visited the lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/32
|
10/35
|
11/20
|
No
Sightings
|
ARDEIDAE
- HERONS
Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma tineatum)
(Photograph Adam Moltzhan)
On February 19th a single bird was found by Adam Moltzhan in
the reed-bed by the beach area of the lagoon. This bird remained that afternoon.
Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix)
(23/02)
This species was an infrequent visitor to the lagoon. On April 5th
3 birds were seen in flight from the stream at the back of Nightjar land.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/2
|
5/2
|
6/3
|
No
sightings
|
Great White Egret (Ardea alba)
This species was most commonly seen in flight over the Lagoon. On
February 16th a group of 30 birds spent a day at the NE end of the
lagoon. On March 24th 24 birds were seen in flight over Nightjar
land. The highest count was on April 16th where a flock of 63 birds
were seen in flight over the Lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/30
|
3/24
|
5/63
|
No
sightings
|
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
(17/03)
There were two sightings of 2 birds on March 17th and 23rd.
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
This species was a rare visitor to the reserve even though there is a
large cattle ranch NE of Laguna Blanca. On March 15th 45 birds were
observed flying low over the Lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
Sightings
|
2/45
|
2/2
|
No
sightings
|
Striated Heron (Butorides striata)
(17/02)
This species was observed in and around the reed beds at the S beach end
of the Lagoon. At dusk a single bird was observed feeding in shallow muddy
areas on the edge of the Lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/2
|
2/1
|
2/1
|
No
sightings
|
THRESKIORNITHIDAE
- IBISES
White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi)
On March 26th at 1345hrs 2 birds were seen in flight SW
departing SE both birds looked to land on the Lagoon. (KG/SS)
CICONIIDAE
- STORKS
Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari)
On April 18th a single bird was seen late afternoon in flight over
the Cornfield. (BS)
ANATIDAE
- DUCKS
Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys)
On March 7th pair of birds were seen at first light on the S beach
area of the Lagoon. Both birds flew off SE. This was the first record of this
species at Laguna Blanca. (KG/BS/VP)
Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis)
(17/03)
There were two sightings of this species on the lagoon.
On March 13th a single bird was seen in flight over the Lagoon
early morning.
On March 17th pair was photographed at the
S beach area of the Lagoon. (KG/BS)
CATHARTIDAE
- NEW WORLD VULTURES
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
 |
| (26/02) |
This species was regularly seen on the reserve. Most sightings were in
the vicinity of the Lagoon.
On April 2nd 23 birds were recorded circling the Lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/1
|
10/6
|
20/23
|
2/7
|
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus)
(17/02) (18/03)
This species is most common in marshlands. Sightings at Laguna Blanca
were rare.
On February 16th a single bird was photographed flying over
the Atlantic forest.
On February 17th a single bird was seen in flight over the
Atlantic forest.
On March 17th a single bird was photographed in flight over
the Lagoon.
On March 18th a single bird was noted flying over the marsh at
area at Bridge 3.
On May 3rd a single bird was recorded in flight over the Mbopi
trail.
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
(21/04) (14/02)
This species was recorded on most areas of
the reserve. On April 26th 15 birds were observed high in flight
over the Cerrado.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
5/8
|
3/3
|
11/15
|
1/2
|
Frequency in days seen per terrain type:-
AF
|
B
|
C
|
CF
|
L
|
NJ
|
NJS
|
P
|
TF
|
2
|
-
|
6
|
1
|
8
|
3
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
PANDIONIDAE
- OSPREY
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
(17/02)
On February 17th a single bird was observed fishing over the
NE end of the Lagoon. (KG)
ACCIPITRIDAE
– BIRDS OF PREY
Grey-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis)
(27/03)
This species was seen on three occasions in March. These were the first
records of this species at Laguna Blanca.
On March 27th a single bird was photographed in flight over
the Atlantic forest. (KG/SS)
On March 31st a single bird was observed in flight over the
Transitional forest. (SS/KG)
Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)
Pearl Kite (Gampsonyx swainsonii)
This raptor was seen in flight on three occasions in March.
On March 5th a single bird was observed in flight over the
Atlantic forest.
On March 8th a single bird was observed in flight over Nightjar
land.
On March 27th a single bird was observed in flight over the Lagoon.
Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea)
There was a single sighting of this species on March 27th
where a single bird was noted flying NW over the Base. (SS/KG)
Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
(24/02)
There were four sightings of this species in migratory flocks.
On February 24th a flock of circa 12 birds were noted over the
Lagoon.
On February 25th a small flock of 5 birds were seen over the Lagoon.
On March 3rd 3 birds were seen over the Lagoon.
On March 8th circa 20 birds were observed early morning
kettling over the Lagoon.
Long-winged Harrier (Circus buffoni)
(24/03)
There were three sightings of this species on the reserve.
On February 20th a single bird was observed in flight over the
Lagoon.
On March 8th an immature bird was photographed in flight over
Nightjar land.
On March 24th an adult male was photographed in flight over Nightjar
land.
Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis)
(11/03) (08/04)
There were six sightings of this species on the reserve.
On February 22nd a single bird was observed in flight over the
Cerrado.
On March 11th a juvenile was found grounded inside the Transitional
forest. (HP/KG) This individual was found dead a few days later. This bird was
recovered and dissected and the cause of death was diagnosed as mal nutrition.
The specimen was preserved and stuffed by Helen Pheasey and now takes pride and
place in the Laguna Blanca Museum.
On March 17th an adult was seen on Nightjar land.
On March 28th a single bird was observed in flight over the
Cerrado.
On April 8th a sub adult bird was photographed on Nightjar
land.
On April 18th a single bird was seen in flight over the
Atlantic forest.
Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)
(21/04) (02/03) This species was resident on the reserve. Birds were regularly seen within
the environs of the Bas lagoon and the clearing along the Urukurea trail.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
sightings
|
4/1
|
11/2
|
1/1
|
White-tailed Hawk (Buteo albicaudatus)
 |
| (23/03) |
A pair of this species was often seen on Nightjar land suggesting that
there may have been a nest in the surrounding area.
On March 24th a single bird was observed on Nightjar land.
On April 3rd a pair was observed on Nightjar land.
On April 5th a pair was observed one of which was photographed
on Nightjar land. A pair was also noted in the Cerrado by the same observers.
On April 8th a pair was observed on Nightjar land.
On April 19th a single bird was observed on Nightjar land.
On April 23rd a single bird was seen in flight in the Cerrado.
FALCONIDAE
- FALCONS
This species was generally seen in flight over the majority of habitats.
The highest count was on April 23rd when 11 birds were seen in
flight over the Cerrado.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/2
|
3/5
|
14/11
|
No
Sightings
|
Frequency in days seen per terrain type:-
AF
|
B
|
C
|
CF
|
L
|
NJ
|
NJS
|
P
|
TF
|
1
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
6
|
3
|
2
|
-
|
1
|
Yellow-Headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima)
This species was most often seen in flight over the lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/1
|
6/2
|
5/2
|
No
Sightings
|
Chimango Caracara (Milvago chimango)
 |
| (08/03) |
Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
 |
| (28/03) |
This species was photographed by a visitor to Laguna Blanca prior to it
being seen on March 28th on the Arroyito trail. The bird was
observed only long enough for photographs to be taken before the bird flew off
and was not relocated. (KG/SG)
Collared Forest Falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus)
(Taken by Camera trap)
On April 15th and 16th 2 birds one an adult visited
a salt lick in the North Atlantic Forest. A camera trap was set up at a salt
lick and photographed the visitors to it. (VP)
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
 |
| (08/03) |
This species was resident in the Cerrado and Nightjar land. The highest
count was on April 9th where 5 birds were observed in the Cerrado.
Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis)
 |
| (08/04) |
This species was most regularly seen in April in the Cerrado &
Nightjar land. The highest counts were on April 5th, 8th, and 24th where 2 birds were noted.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
Sightings
|
1/1
|
7/2
|
No
Sightings
|
CRACIDAE
- GUANS
Rusty-margined Guan (Penelope superciliaris)
(Photograph by Sean Gee 25/04)
This species is usually heard and is difficult to see. There were 5
records of this bird during April. A small group spent time in the vicinity of
the Base & were photographed by Sean Gee as they moved between the Arroyito
and Mbopi trails.
On April 4th a single bird was heard in the Atlantic Forest
close to dusk.
On April 21st a single bird was heard in the Eucalyptus
Plantation.
On April 22nd a group of 3 birds were seen on the edge of the
Atlantic Forest.
On April 25th 2 birds were photographed at the Base by Sean
Gee.
On April 28th 2 birds were seen on the Arroyito trail close to
the Base.
RALLIDAE
- RAILS
Slaty-breasted Wood-rail
This species is present but rarely seen on the reserve.
On April 29th a single bird was seen crossing the dirt road disappearing
into the Atlantic Forest. (KG)
This species was resident in the reed-beds surrounding the Lagoon.
Individuals were heard at dawn and dusk. On March 25th 2 birds were
observed from a boat in the reed margins. The highest counts were 3 calling
birds between April 16th and 28th.
CARIAMIDAE
- SERIEMAS
Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata)
(11/04)
This species was seen in the Cerrado using vehicle tracks to move between
areas. The highest count was on April 19th when a group of 4 birds
were seen along a track. Birds were also observed roosting in trees during a
night drive.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/2
|
1/2
|
10/4
|
No
Sightings
|
CHARADRIIDAE
- PLOVERS
Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis)
(14/02)
This species was resident around the Lagoon. The main concentration of
birds was at the NE end of the Lagoon near a small house. The highest count was
46 birds on February 18th .A few birds remained at the S end of the
Lagoon.
RECURVIROSTRIDAE
- STILTS
White-backed Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus melanurus)
(19/03)
There were seven sightings of this species all of which were in flight over the lagoon. On March 19th a flock of 13 birds landed on a shallow pool along the SE area of the Lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/13
|
1/6
|
4/4
|
No Sightings
|
JACANIDAE
- JACANAS
Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana)
(22/02) (05/04)
This species was infrequently seen at the S Beach end of the Lagoon. On April 5th a family party was observed at the S end of the lagoon, this was also the highest count of this species.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No Sightings
|
2/5
|
5/7
|
No Sightings
|
SCOLOPACIDAE
- WADERS
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
(08/04)
On April 4th there was a single record of a single bird at the
S end of the Lagoon. The bird was flushed early morning along the stream by the small bridge near
to the Arroyito trail entrance. It was later re-located by Sean Gee and photographed by the
reed margins on the Beach. (KG/SG)
LARIDAE
- GULLS and TERNS
Grey-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus)
Yellow-billed Tern (Sternula superciliaris)
There were two sightings of this species on the Lagoon. Both sightings
followed days of stormy weather.
On April 3rd 2 birds were observed at 1.15pm in flight over
the NE reed bed edges on the Lagoon. (SS/KG)
On April 17th a single bird was observed in flight over the NE
edges of the Lagoon.
RYNCHOPIDAE
- SKIMMERS
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
On April 17th during early morning 2 birds were observed
skimming the surface of the Lagoon. (SG/KG)
COLUMBIDAE
– PIGEONS and DOVES
Picazuro Wood-pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro)
 |
| (17/02) |
This species was resident on the reserve and would drink at the lagoon edge
in large numbers.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
4/73
|
3/100
|
16/108
|
No
Sightings
|
Pale-vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis)
This species was resident on the reserve & was seen in small flocks
towards the middle of April.
On April 5th a flock of 31 birds was observed in flight over
Nightjar Land.
Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata)
(31/03)
This species was resident on the reserve. On April 28th a
flock of 61 birds were seen in flight in the Cerrado.
Ruddy Ground-dove (Columbina talpacoti)
(31/03)
This species was resident on the reserve. On April 28th a
flock of 61 birds were seen in flight in the Cerrado.
Picui Ground-Dove (Columbina picui)
This species was resident on the reserve & more numerous in
residential areas.
Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata)
(05/04)
A pair of birds was resident around the Base & the tourist area of
the Lagoon.
White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreaux)
This species was present on the reserve normally seen as a single bird. On March 18th 3 birds were seen in flight at Bridge 3.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No Sightings
|
1/3
|
8/1
|
No Sightings
|
PSITTACIDAE
- PARROTS
White-Eyed Parakeet (Aratinga leucophthalma)
(27/03)
This species was resident in the Atlantic Forest. Flocks of birds were
typically seen at dawn & dusk commuting from feeding areas. The highest
count was on March 5th where circa 60 birds were seen in flight over
the Atlantic Forest.
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri)
(09/03)
This species is resident on the reserve. A small flock was regularly seen
at the Base where birds where observed feeding off of termite nests. The
highest count was 21 birds seen in flight on March 6th over the
Cerrado.
Frequency in days seen per terrain type:-
AF
|
B
|
C
|
CF
|
L
|
NJ
|
NJS
|
P
|
TF
|
7
|
12
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
Pileated Parrot (Pionopsitta pileata)
This species was rarely seen on the reserve. There were three sightings
in flight.
On February 20th 7 birds were seen in flight over the Atlantic
Forest.
On February 21st 6 birds were seen in flight over the Cerrado.
On April 26th 2 birds were seen in flight over Nightjar
Stream.
Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani)
(27/03)
This species is resident on the reserve, The highest count was 7 birds in
flight over Mboijagua trail on March 29th.
Blue-fronted Parrot (Amazona aestiva)
(27/03)
This species is resident on the reserve & was generally seen in
flight at dawn and dusk. The highest count was 14 birds seen in flight on April
26th over the Cerrado.
CUCULIDAE
- CUCKOOS
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus)
This species is a passage migrant & was seen on March 31st
on the Lagoon edge. The bird was observed at dawn resting in a small tree
before being chased off by two Pale breasted Thrush.
This is the second record for Laguna Blanca.
Dark-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus)
(01/03)
This species is a passage migrant. On March 1st a single bird
was photographed near the entrance to the Urukurea trail by the Lagoon. (KG)
On April 5th a single bird was observed feeding inside a Plantation opposite Nightjar Land. (SS/KG)
(24/02)
This species is resident on the reserve and was infrequently seen in the Atlantic Forest. The highest count was 2 birds on March 27th seen from the Kurupayty trail.
(05/04)
On April 5th a single bird was observed feeding inside a Plantation opposite Nightjar Land. (SS/KG)
Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)
(14/02)
This species is resident on the reserve. Family groups were regularly
seen around the Lagoon edges. The highest count was 13 birds on April 7th
at the Base.
Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira)
(14/02)
This species was resident on the reserve. A group of up to 9 birds were
seen at the Base feeding on the ground following storms. The highest count was 19 birds on March 28th
on Nightjar Land.
Frequency in days seen per terrain type:-
AF
|
B
|
C
|
CF
|
L
|
NJ
|
NJS
|
P
|
TF
|
4
|
15
|
5
|
-
|
6
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
-
|
STRIGIDAE
- OWLS
Tropical Screech-owl (Megascops choliba)
(02/03)
This species is resident on the reserve. A single bird was a frequent
visitor to the Base at night particularly when the moth light was situated
within the confines of the Base or the entrance to the Mbopi trail. The bird
remained until dawn on occasions.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/1
|
7/1
|
6/1
|
No
Sightings
|
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum)
(20/02)
This species is resident on the reserve. There were four sightings of
this species during daylight hours in the Atlantic Forest all were in response
to the playing of a tape.
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
(03/04)
This species is resident and breeds on the reserve preferring Cerrado
habitats. Birds were seen during daylight hours at nest sites & were
numerous at night. The highest count was10 birds on March 2nd during
a night drive in the Cerrado.
CAPRIMULGIDAE
– NIGHTJARS
Nacunda Nighthawk (Chordeiles nacunda)
On April 18th a single bird was seen at dusk in the Cerrado
being chased by an Aplomado Falcon. (KG/SS)
Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)
This species was rarely seen on the reserve. Sightings were generally
after dark.
On March 23rd a single bird was photographed at the S beach
end of the lagoon.
On March 24th a single bird was seen on Nightjar land.
On April 18th a single bird was flushed from a trail in the
Cerrado two hours before dusk.
Little Nightjar (Caprimulgus parvulus)
(21/03)
This species was seen after dark along tracks in the Cerrado & the
Lagoon. A single bird was present in the S Beach area of the Lagoon & a
single bird was located in the Cerrado near the entrance to the Mbopi trail.
Scissor-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis torquata)
On February 10th a male was flushed from a track in the
Cerrado. This was the only bird located during the period despite several
attempts to locate this species.
White-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus candicans)
This species is critically endangered throughout the World. Laguna Blanca
is one of three sights that still has a breeding population. Mbaracayu Paraguay
& Emap NP in Brazil are the other sites that this bird is still present.
Birds were present on Nightjar land & were only seen after dark. The
highest count was circa 15 birds on March 2nd. Numbers decreased
significantly as March progressed.
NYCTIBIIDAE
- POTOOS
Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)
(10/03)
This species is resident on the reserve. Birds were located in Cerrado
habitat after dark using a spot-lamp. The highest count was 6 on March 2nd
& 10th during a night drive in the Cerrado.
APODIDAE
- SWIFTS
Ashy-tailed (Sick's) Swift (Chaetura vauxi andrei)
There were two sightings of this species on the reserve. Both sightings
were in cloudy weather prior to a storm.
On April 3rd 3 birds were observed flying over the Lagoon near
the Base.
On April 28th 3 birds were observed flying over the Arroyito
trail.
TROCHILIDAE
- HUMMINGBIRDS
Planalto Hermit (Phaethornis pretrei)
There were two sightings of this species on the reserve.
On February18th a single bird was seen in the Transitional
Forest.
On March 30th a single bird was observed near the horse
paddock on the Arroyito trail.
Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis)
On April 5th a female was observed feeding on a flowering bush
at the dried river bed on the Arroyito trail. (KG/SS/SG)
Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus)
This species was present on the reserve. The highest count was 3 birds on
March 29th and 31st.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/1
|
6/3
|
15/3
|
No
sightings
|
Frequency seen per trail:-
Arroyito
|
Mbopi
|
Mboijagua
|
Kurupayty
|
Urukurea
|
7
|
1
|
4
|
-
|
1
|
Gilded Sapphire (Hylocharis chrysura)
(13/03)
This species was present on the reserve. The highest count was 2 birds on
March 19th, April 5th and 17th.
TROGONIDAE
- TROGONS
Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura)
(14/03)
On March 14th a single bird was photographed in the Atlantic forest.
This was the only sighting of this species during the period. (KG)
MOMOTIDAE
- MOTMOTS
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus)
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus)
(14/03)
On February 26th 2 birds was seen in the North Atlantic
forest.
On March 14th a single bird was seen in the North Atlantic
forest.
On March 27th a single bird was seen in the North Atlantic forest.
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
(20/02)
There were five sightings of this species. The highest count was on February 21st where two birds were seen in flight over the Cerrado heading towards the lagoon.
Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona)
On March 18th a single bird was observed in flight at Bridge 3.
On April 5th a single bird was seen on the stream behind Nightjar land.
BUCCONIDAE
- PUFFBIRDS
White-eared Puffbird (Nystalus chacuru)
(08/03)
This species was present in Nightjar land. The highest count was 4 birds
on April 4th.
Spot-backed Puffbird (Nystalus maculatus)
(28/03)
This species was present on the reserve. Birds were seen on the Arroyito
and Mboijagua trails. The highest count was 5 birds seen on the Mboijaguar
trail on March 31st
RAMPHASTIDAE
- TOUCANS
Chestnut-eared Aracari(Pteroglossus castanotis)
A group of birds were present on the reserve and were mobile in the
Atlantic Forest. The highest count was 6 birds on March 13th.
Spot-billed Toucanet (Selenidera maculirostris)
(23/03)
There were two records of a single bird on March 23rd and 28th
near the stream along the Arroyito trail. These were the first records for
Laguna Blanca. (KG)
Red-breasted Toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus)
(28/02)
On February 28th a single bird was heard calling along the
Mbopi trail. This was the only record of this species during the period.
Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)
This species was present on the reserve. The majority of sighting were of
birds in flight between areas of rainforest. The highest count was 5 birds on
April 10th in the Cerrado.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/1
|
3/2
|
5/5
|
1/1
|
PICIDAE
- WOODPECKERS
White-barred Piculet (Picumnus cirratus)
White Woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus)
(25/03)
This species was seen on the reserve. Birds were observed in small
groups. The highest count was 6 birds on April 3rd in Nightjar land.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
Sightings
|
3/5
|
5/6
|
No
Sightings
|
Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus)
(05/04)
On April 5th 2 birds were recorded in the dried riverbed area
of the Arroyito trail.
On April 7th a single birds was recorded in the Atlantic
forest.
On April 22nd a single bird was recorded in the dried riverbed
area of the Arroyito trail.
On April 28th a single bird was recorded in the dried riverbed
area of the Arroyito trail.
Green-barred Woodpecker (Colaptes melanochloros)
(27/03)
There were three sightings of this species on the reserve.
On March 27th a single bird was seen on the Kurupayty trail.
On March 31st a single bird was seen on the Mboijagua trail.
On April 18th a single bird was seen on the fringes of the
lagoon.
Campo Flicker (Colaptes campestris)
(17/02)
This species was resident on the reserve. The highest count of 11 birds
was on May 2nd five in the Cerrado and six in the Plantations near
the guard houses.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/4
|
6/3
|
17/9
|
2/11
|
Pale-crested Woodpecker (Celeus lugubris)
(16/02)
On February 16th a single bird was photographed with a Robust
Woodpecker in the Atlantic forest.
Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus)
(21/03)
A single bird frequented the Base at the end of April. The highest count
of 2 birds was on March 21st at the Base.
Robust Woodpecker (Campephilus robustus)
(16/02)
On February 16th a single bird was seen with a Pale Crested
Woodpecker in the Atlantic forest.
THAMNOPHILIDAE
– ANTBIRDS
Variable Antshrike (Thamnophilus caerulescens)
(20/02)
This species was present on the reserve. The highest counts of 4 birds
were on April 11th and 29th.
Plain Antvireo (Dysithamnus mentalis)
On April 18th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic Forest.
On April 19th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic Forest.
On April 20th a single bird was seen on the Forest edges of
the Lagoon.
On April 22nd 2 birds were seen in the Atlantic Forest.
On April 29th 2 birds were seen in the Atlantic Forest.
Rusty-backed Antwren (Formicivora rufa)
(31/03)
On March 31st 2 birds were seen along the Mboijagua trail.
On April 5th 2 birds were seen at the NW end of the dried
river bed area of the Arroyito trail.
FURNARIIDAE - OVENBIRDS and WOODCREEPERS
Subfamily Furnariidae
Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus)
Subfamily Furnariidae
Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus)
(14/02)
This species was resident on the reserve frequenting the Base and the beach area of the lagoon. The highest count was 3 birds on March 23rd.
Rufous-capped Spinetail (Synallaxis ruficapilla)
On February 24th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest.
Pale-breasted Spinetail (Synallaxis albescens)
On February 20th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest.
On April 7th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest.
On April 24th a single bird was seen along Mboijagua trail.
Subfamily - DENDROCOLAPTINAE
Planalto Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes platyrostris)
(11/04)
On April 11th a single bird was photographed along the Kurupayty trail.
Narrow-billed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris)
(10/03)
This species was present on the reserve. The highest count of 2 birds was on February 23rd and April 22nd at the Base.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/2
|
3/1
|
8/2
|
1/1
|
TYRANNIDAE
– TYRANT FLYCATCHERS
Southern Beardless Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum)
(19/03)
(05/04)
On March 19th a single bird was photographed near the dried
river basin along the Arroyito trail.
On April 5th a single bird was photographed in the Cerrado.
Straneck’s Tyrannulet (Serpophaga griseocapilla)
(19/03)
On March 19th a single bird was photographed near the dried
river basin along the Arroyito trail. This species has only recently been named
by science and was believed to be resident in a small area of Brazil. This was
the first record for Laguna Blanca. (KG)
Grey Elaenia (Myiopagis caniceps)
 |
| (28/04) |
On April 11th a single bird was seen along the Kurupayty
trail.
On April 28th a single bird was seen in the Cerrado.
On April 29th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest.
White-crested Elaenia (Elaenia albiceps)
On April 13th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest.
Sharp-tailed Grass Tyrant (Culicivora caudacuta)
On March 24th a single bird was seen in Nightjar land.
On April 13th a single bird was seen in the grass margins of
the lagoon.
Eared Pygmy-tyrant (Myiornis auricularis)
(27/03)
On March 27th a single bird was photographed on the Kurupayty
trail. (KG.SS)
Pearly-vented Tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer)
(20/02)
This species was present in the Atlantic and Transitional forests on the
reserve.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/1
|
4/1
|
8/1
|
No
sightings
|
Frequency seen per trail:-
Arroyito
|
Mbopi
|
Mboijagua
|
Kurupayty
|
Urukurea
|
5
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
(05/04)
This species was seen on migration and was generally seen after a period
of inclement weather.
On April 5th three birds were seen on the reserve a single
bird along the beach area of the lagoon, one along the Arroyito trail and one
on Nightjar land.
On April 8th a single bird was seen along the beach area of
the lagoon.
On April 17th a single bird was seen along the beach area of
the lagoon.
White-rumped Monjita (Xolmis velatus)
(24/02)
This species was present in the Cerrado including Nightjar land.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/2
|
3/1
|
5/4
|
No
sightings
|
Streamer-tailed Tyrant (Gubernetes yetapa)
(20/03)
This species was seen in the margins of the lagoon and on Nightjar land
stream.
On March 20th a single bird was photographed in the margins of
the lagoon.
On April 5th two birds were seen at the stream in Nightjar
land.
On April 11th two birds were seen in the margins of the
lagoon.
On April 18th two birds were seen in the margins of the
lagoon.
Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus)
(25/03)
On March 25th a male was seen in the Atlantic forest. (SS/KG)
Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)
(24/02)
This species was resident on the reserve and could regularly be found
within the environs of the lagoon and Base.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/3
|
8/3
|
16/5
|
No
sightings
|
Social Flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis)
On February 21st two birds were seen along Mbopi trail.
On March 14th single bird was photographed in the margins of the
lagoon.
On March 27th single bird was photographed in
the margins of the lagoon.Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus)
(11/04)
On February 14th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest
from the lagoon.
On February 26th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest
along the Urakurea trail.
On April 8th a single bird was seen in the Cerrado.
On February 11th a single bird was photographed along the
Kurupayty trail.
Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)
(15/02)
This species was present on the reserve. It was heard more often than
seen.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/2
|
1/2
|
6/1
|
1/1
|
Variegated Flycatcher (Empidonomus varius)
(19/02)
On February 19th a single bird was photographed in the
Atlantic forest.
Crowned Slaty Flycatcher (Empidonomus aurantioatrocristatus)
On March 14th a single bird was seen along the Arroyito trail.
Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus)
(19/02) (02/03)
This species was seen on migration stopping off in various habitats.
On February 19th a single bird was photographed at the lagoon
edge.
On March 2nd a juvenile bird was photographed at the lagoon
edge.
On March 14th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest.
On March 18th a single bird was seen at Bridge 3.
On March 26th a single bird was seen in the Cerrado.
On April 4th a single bird was seen along the stream at
Nightjar land.
Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana)
There was a single sighting of this species on March 14th in
flight over the lagoon.
Rufous Casiornis(Casiornis rufus)
This species was generally seen in the dried riverbed area along the
Arroyito trail. The highest count was three birds on March 14th.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
sightings
|
3/3
|
3/1
|
No
sightings
|
Brown-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)
(06/03)
This species was seen during March and April. The highest count of three
birds was on April 24th 2 birds along Mboijagua trail and a single
bird photographed in a tree at the edge of the lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
sightings
|
5/2
|
7/3
|
No
sightings
|
Frequency seen per trail:-
Arroyito
|
Mbopi
|
Mboijagua
|
Kurupayty
|
Urukurea
|
7
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
TITYRIDAE - “The SCHIFFORNIS ASSEMBLAGE”
Black-tailed Tityra (Tityra cayana)
Black-tailed Tityra (Tityra cayana)
 |
| (28/02) |
On February 22nd a single bird was seen at the Base.
On February 28th a single bird was photographed along the Mbopi trail.
On April 18th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic Forest.
On April 29th 2 birds were seen in the Atlantic Forest.
Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata)
(20/02)
On February 20th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic Forest.
On April 18th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic Forest.
CORVIDAE
- JAYS
Purplish Jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas)
(24/02)
This species was resident on the reserve. Birds were regularly seen within the environs of the base. The highest counts were on April 28th where 7 birds were seen, 2 along the Arroyito trail and 5 in the Cerrado.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
6/6
|
11/6
|
16/7
|
No sightings
|
Curl-crested Jay (Cyanocorax cristatellus)
This species was resident on the reserve. Birds were regularly seen within the environs of the Base and in the Cerrado. The highest count was on May 2nd with 11 birds seen in the Cerrado.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
5/6
|
7/6
|
12/8
|
2/11
|
Plush-crested Jay (Cyanocorax chrysops)
(22/04)
This species was resident on the reserve. Birds were regularly seen within the environs of the Base and in the Cerrado. The highest count was on May 2nd with 11 birds seen in the Cerrado.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
5/6
|
7/6
|
12/8
|
2/11
|
HIRUNDINIDAE - SWALLOWS and MARTINS
White-rumped Swallow (Tachycineta leucorrhoa)
There were two sightings of this species on migration over the Cerrado.
On February 23rd a single bird was seen in flight over
Nightjar land.
On April 8th a single bird was seen in flight over the
Cerrado.
Grey-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea)
On April 3rd three birds were observed in flight over the
lagoon.
Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera)
On February 23rd a single bird was seen in flight over the
Cerrado.
On February 8th two birds were seen in flight over Nightjar
land.
Tawny-headed Swallow (Alopochelidon fucata)
On March 17th circa 40 birds were seen in flight over Nightjar
land.
On March 24th circa 20 birds were seen in flight and on
puddles on Nightjar land.
On April 4th five birds were seen in flight over Nightjar
land.
On April 5th six birds were seen in flight over the stream
behind Nightjar land.
Southern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)
On February 13th circa 60 birds were observed feeding over the
lagoon following a storm.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
This species was recorded in overcast inclement weather.
On February 15th two birds were seen flying SW over the
lagoon.
On February 25th a single bird was seen flying SW over the
lagoon.
On April 2nd a single bird was seen flying SW over the lagoon.
TROGLODYTIDAE
- WRENS
Thrush-like Wren (Campylorhynchus turdinus)
 |
| (17/02)
This species was seen in the palms on the edge of the Atlantic forest.
The highest count was 4 birds on March 14th.
|
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
sightings
|
3/4
|
5/2
|
No
sightings
|
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)
This species was seen in various habitats. The highest count was 4 birds
on March 29th.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
sightings
|
2/4
|
4/3
|
No
sightings
|
TURDIDAE
– THRUSHES
Creamy-bellied Thrush (Turdus amaurochalinus)
Creamy-bellied Thrush (Turdus amaurochalinus)
(27/03)
On March 27th a single bird was seen along the Kurupayty
trail.
Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas)
(05/03)
This species was resident on the reserve. This species was seen chasing
off tired migrants seeking a resting area in the margins of the lagoon. The
highest count was three birds on April 18th.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
No
sightings
|
9/2
|
11/3
|
No
sightings
|
POLIOPTILIDAE
- GNATCATCHERS
Masked Gnatcatcher (Polioptila dumicola)
On March 14th a single bird was seen in a mixed flock in the
Atlantic forest.
MOTACILLIDAE
- PIPITS
Yellowish Pipit (Anthus lutescens)
The species was resident in the cornfield. This area was rarely observed.
On April 18th three birds were heard and seen in flight in the cornfield.
On April 29th two birds were heard and seen in flight in the cornfield
MIMIDAE
- MOCKINGBIRDS
Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Mimus saturninus)
(24/03)
This species was mainly seen in Cerrado habitat. A group of birds were reliably seen in Nightjar land. The highest count was 8 birds on March 27th along the Kurupayty trail.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/1
|
3/8
|
6/4
|
No sightings
|
VIREONIDAE
- VIREOS
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
On February 24th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic
forest.
PARULIDAE
– WOOD WARBLERS
Tropical Parula (Parula pitiayumi)
(11/04)
On March 25th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest.
On April 8th a single bird was seen in the Cerrado.
On April 11th a single bird was photographed along the Kurupayty
trail.
Masked Yellowthroat (Geothlypis aequinoctialis)
On April 18th a male was seen in the clearing between the lagoon and the North Atlantic forest along the Urukurea trail.
Golden-crowned Warbler (Basileuterus culicivorus)
(19/02)
This species was generally seen in the Atlantic forest. The highest count was on March 14th and April 29th along the Urakurea trail and in the Atlantic forest.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/1
|
3/4
|
5/4
|
No sightings
|
Flavescent Warbler (Basileuterus flaveolus)
(20/04)
This species was resident at the reserve a single bird was regularly heard and seen within the environs of the base and into the Mbopi trail. The highest counts were on March 28th and 31st where 3 birds were seen along the Arroyito and Mbopi trails the latter along the Mboijagua trail and lagoon forest edge.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
5/1
|
16/3
|
13/2
|
No sightings
|
THRAUPIDAE
– TANAGERS and ALLIES
Chestnut-vented Conebill (Conirostrum speciosum)
 |
| (28/02) |
On February 28th a single bird was seen along the Mbopi trail.
On March 7th 3 birds were seen in a mixed flock in the Atlantic forest along the Kurupayty trail.
On April 10th 3 birds were seen along the Arroyito trail.
On April 24th a single bird was seen along the Mboijagua trail.
Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana)
(05/04)
On April 5th a pair of birds was photographed in the Atlantic forest.
On April 18th a pair of birds was seen in the Atlantic forest.
On April 5th a single bird was seen in the Atlantic forest along the Urukuria trail.
Sayaca Tanager (Thraupis sayaca)
(13/02)
This species was resident on the reserve and was regularly seen within the environs of the Base. Juvenile birds were observed being fed by adults at the Base. The highest count was on March 14th where 4 birds were seen in the Atlantic forest.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
4/3
|
6/4
|
8/2
|
No sightings
|
White-rumped Tanager (Cypsnagra hirundinacea)
(20/02)
This species is resident in the Cerrado and is considered one of Laguna Blanca specials.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/9
|
1/3
|
12/8
|
2/4
|
Hooded Tanager (Nemosia pileata)
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(11/04)
This species was seen on the reserve during April. It was generally seen high in the canopy
On April 11th a single bird was photographed in the Atlantic forest along the Kurupayty trail.
On April 18th a group of 3 birds were seen in the Atlantic forest.
On April 24th a single bird was seen on the edge of the lagoon.
On April 25th a single bird was seen along the Mboijagua trail.
On April 28th a single bird was seen along the Arroyito trail.
Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis)
 |
| (11/04) |
On April 11th a single migrant was seen on the lagoon margins
in a line of small trees. This was the third record for Paraguay and first
record for Laguna Blanca. See rarity report for full description of events.
(SS)
White-banded Tanager (Neothraupis fasciata)
(21/02)
This species is resident in the Cerrado and is considered one of Laguna
Blanca specials.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/3
|
1/1
|
9/6
|
2/7
|
CARDINALIDAE
– CARDINAL GROSBEAKS
Black-throated Saltator (Saltator atricollis)
(21/02)
This species is resident in the Cerrado. This species is considered a Laguna
Blanca Special. The highest count was on February 21st where 11 birds
were seen in the Cerrado.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/11
|
6/6
|
10/10
|
1/2
|
EMBERIZIDAE
- EMBERIZIDS
Plumbeous Seedeater (Sporophila plumbea)
On April 5th 2 birds were seen in the dried river bed area of
the Arroyito trail.
Rusty-collared Seedeater (Sporophila collaris)
(18/03)
On March 18th 6
birds were seen at Bridge 3.
Tawny-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila hypoxantha)
(18/03)
On March 18th a single bird was photographed at Bridge 3.
Blue-black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina)
(18/03)
On March 18th 2 male birds were seen at Bridge 3.
On April 21st a single bird was seen in a hedge off the road to
the year three plantations.
On April 27th 2 birds were seen in a hedge off the road to the
year three plantations.
Chestnut-bellied Seed-finch (Oryzoborus angolensis)
On February 27th a single bird was seen in a bush in the
Cerrado.
Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola)
(18/03)
On March 18th 2 birds were photographed at Bridge 3.
Wedge-tailed Grass-finch (Emberizoides herbicola)
On April 8th 2 birds were seen in the area near the entrance to the Urukurea trail.
On April 23rd a single bird was seen in the Cerrado.
Great Pampa-finch (Embernagra platensis)
(18/03)
On March 18th a single bird was photographed at Bridge 3.
Red-crested Finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus)
(19/03)
This species was resident on the reserve and was seen in all habitats.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
3/1
|
3/3
|
10/5
|
No sightings
|
Grassland Sparrow (Ammodramus humeralis)
(20/2)
This species was resident in the Cerrado. The highest count was on April 8th where 6 birds were seen in Nightjar land.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/2
|
4/4
|
12/6
|
1/2
|
ICTERIDAE
– NEW WORLD BLACKBIRDS
Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis)
On February 21st a single bird was identified along the Mbopi
trail.
On April 4th a single bird was identified along the track to
the plantations.
Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi)
(24/02)
This species was resident and was regularly seen around the beach area of
the lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
1/5
|
5/13
|
15/21
|
1/7
|
Unicolored Blackbird (Chrysomus cyanopus)
On March 28th a single bird was seen near the stream by the horse
paddock along the Arroyito trail.
ICTERIDAE – NEW WORLD BLACKBIRDS
Variable Oriole (Icterus pyrrhopterus)
(01/03)
This species was formerly known as Epaulet Oriole resident on the reserve and was regularly seen in the Atlantic forest and the edges of this forest side of the lagoon.
Number of days seen/ Highest Count:-
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
2/3
|
8/5
|
8/5
|
No sightings
|
Yellow-rumped Marshbird (Pseudoleistes guirahuro)
On April 5th a group of 6 birds were seen along the stream behind
Nightjar land.
Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica)
FRINGILLIDAE
- FINCHES
Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica)
On April 5th 2 birds were seen in the area of the dry river bed along the Arroyito trail.
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