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BRAZILATLANTIC RAINFOREST
October/November 2009
Leaders: Gina Nichol, Steve Bird, & Andy Foster
Trip report>> Photo Highlights>> Species List (pdf)>>
Top Sightings:
Rarities, endemics, and exceptional birding experiences!
- Blond-crested Woodpecker, Saffron Toucanet, and Spot-billed Toucanet at the lodge feeders
- Sara’s close Sharpbill perched unusually low in a tree at Serra Dos Orgoas National Park
- Fabulous views of Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper and a cracking Brazilian Antthrush under the boardwalk
- Plovercrest perched right in front of us at Pico de Caledonia
- No binoculars needed looks at Black-cheeked Gnateater and Pin-tailed Manakin on the lodge trails
- Amazingly close views of two Eared Pygmy-Tyrants on the CEDAE Trail
- Excellent views of Three-toed Jacamar
- Four Blackish Rails emerging from reedy marsh earning Steve a beer from Andy
- Two Crowned Eagles soaring into view at Regua
Three-toed Jacamar
Photo by Steve Bird
TOP BIRDS OF THE TRIP: AS VOTED BY TOUR PARTICIPANTS Red-legged Seriema Blond-crested Woodpecker Gray-winged Cotinga Spot-billed Toucanet Plovercrest Crowned Eagle |
 Ruby-crowned Tanager |
 Brassy-breasted Tanager |
 Tail-banded Hornero |
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 Rough-legged Tyrannulet |
 Crescent-chested Puffbird |
 Pin-tailed Manakin |
 Plain Antvireo |
 Tropical Screech-owl |
 Black Jacobin |
 Violet-crowned Woodnymph |
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