15 July 2 August 2015 - SURFBIRDS · summer of 2015. We visited Guyana from 15 July to 2 August...

Report of a birding trip to

Guyana 15 July – 2 August 2015

by

Dick Meijer and Peter van Scheepen

Crested Doradito, Rupununi Savanna

Essequibo river, Iwokrama River Lodge

Introduction

Lured by recent records of an array of mouth–watering species of bird and

mammal not easy to obtain or sadly missed so far elsewhere in South America

and also attracted by comfortable lodges in an unspoilt wilderness we (Peter and

Juke van Scheepen and Inge and Dick Meijer) decided to visit Guyana in the

summer of 2015. We visited Guyana from 15 July to 2 August 2015.

The 2nd edition of Braun’s Field Checklist of 2007 included 814 species of bird in

Guyana. 864 species of bird had been recorded up to 2009 according to Birdlife

(www.birdlife.org) and 909 species according to the Guyana Amazonian Tropical

Birds Society (= GATBS) up to 2015 (fide Andy Narine). Three species are

globally threatened: Red Siskin, Hoary–throated Spinetail and Rio Branco

Antbird.

Guyana has neither endemic nor near–endemic species, but Guyana does have

27 species restricted to the Guianas and adjacent Venezuela and Brazil (Braun et

al, 2007), of which we saw 20, 15 species restricted to Amazonian and Guianan

lowlands north of the Amazon, of which we saw 9 and 31 species restricted to

the tepui highlands of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana, of which we saw none,

because we didn’t visit the habitat (see table 1).

Numbers of species in Braun’s checklist accord with the taxonomic treatment in

2007 adopted by the South American Checklist Committee (SACC). As shown

above new species have been found in Guyana since 2007 and others will be.

The taxonomic treatment has changed as well: some subspecies are considered

full species by now.

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The country also has 47 (Wikipedia) or 48 (GATBS) species dependent on

nutrient–poor white sand soil forests – which partly overlap with the categories

mentioned above – mainly restricted to the Guiana Shield region.

The white sand forest is found locally in northeast Peru (Iquitos), east Colombia

(Mitú in Vaupès), southern Venezuela (Junglehaven and the upper Rio Caura),

Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana and Brazil (Pará, Amazonas and Roraima

south to Manaus and east to the State of Amapá). The distribution of for instance

Saffron–crested Tyrant–Manakin reflects the occurrence of sand soil forests of

the Guiana Shield perfectly (see map 1). The Guiana Shield roughly corresponds

to the land area bounded by the Amazon and Orinoco rivers to the south and

north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the tepuis, Rio Negro and the Roraima

Rupununi savannas to the east. It does not encompass Iquitos in Peru.

Map 1: Distribution of Saffron–crested Tyrant–Manakin/extension of Guiana Shield

(Birds of Northern South America, Robin Restall 2006)

The species restricted to the Guianas combined with the species restricted to

Amazonian and Guianan lowlands in Braun’s checklist might be considered

‘Guyana Shield endemics’ but we would expect Guianan Red–Cotinga and

perhaps even Purple–breasted Cotinga to belong to one of these categories.

The main road (Georgetown to Lethem)

In terms of Endemic Bird Areas both Tepuis and Rio Branco gallery forest enter

Guyana at their eastern extremes. A new Endemic Bird Area – the Northeast

Coast Important Bird Area, shared with Suriname – has been proposed for

Blood–colored Woodpecker, Rufous Crab Hawk and Guianan (or Arrowhead)

Piculet.

Species Restricted to Guianas and adjacent

Venezuela and Brazil (Braun et al 2007)

Restricted to Amazonian and

Guianan lowlands north of the Amazon (Braun et al 2007)

Crestless Curassow X

Black Curassow X

Marail Guan X

Sun Parakeet X

Caica Parrot X

Black–headed Parrot X

Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo X

Yellow–billed Jacamar X

Guianan Puffbird X

Black Nunbird X

Guianan Toucanet X

Green Aracari X

Blood–colored Woodpecker X

Golden–collared Woodpecker X

McConnell’s Spinetail X

Hoary–throated Spinetail X

Black–throated Antshrike X

Band–tailed Antshrike X

Brown–bellied Antwren X

Rufous–bellied Antwren X

Todd’s Antwren X

Spot–tailed Antwren X

Rio Branco Antbird X

Black–headed Antbird X

Rufous–throated Antbird X

Olive–green Tyrannulet X

Boat–billed Tody–Tyrant X

Painted Tody–Flycatcher X

Yellow–throated Flycatcher X

Capuchinbird X

Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock X

Saffron–crested Tyrant–Manakin X

Tiny–Tyrant–Manakin X

White–throated Manakin X

White–fronted Manakin X

Dusky Purpletuft X

Collared Gnatwren X

Cayenne Jay X

Fulvous–shrike Tanager X

Blue–backed Tanager X

White–naped Seedeater X

Hooded Siskin X

Finsch’s Euphonia X

Total 28 (20) 15 (9)

Table 1: Categories of endemism in Guyana,

species and numbers in bold were seen by us.

The biodiversity of the Guiana Shield region is particularly rich of vascular plants,

making it one of the three richest tropical wilderness areas on earth – after the

Tropical Andes and Mesoamerica – ( www.guianashield.org/index.php/home/the–

eco–region ), depending on which source one follows and which criteria one uses.

Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity ) presents a different order

of biodiversity hotspots.

Biodiversity of Guiana Shield region (www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guianan_Shield and

www.guianashield.org)

Number Estimated endemism

Plants 13,267 5,344

Birds 1,004 77

Reptiles 295 76

Mammals 282 39

Amphibians 269 145

Freshwater fish 1,168 389

Invertebrates Hundreds of thousands, not yet studied extensively, largely unknown to science.

Table 2: Biodiversity of Guiana Shield region

We contacted Ron Allicock (www.rupicola.net and [email protected],

[email protected] or [email protected]; telephone 617–3590 or 695–9059)

and had our trip organised and guided by him. Ron’s grandfather Fred Allicock

was one of the founders of Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve and Ron’s father was

one of the former managers of Iwokrama River Lodge. Ron organised our trip

quite professionally and we were very pleased with his determination skills in the

field. Often a glimpse or short call was enough for him to be sure which species

was involved. With his one liners (‘ Lifer?’ and ‘Best view ever?’), his enthusiasm

and his sense of humor Ron was good company as well. Marissa, Ron’s wife,

accompanied us during the second half of our trip and found Giant Anteater for

us.

Our much sought after species of bird included: Marail Guan, Crestless Curassow,

Stripe–backed Bittern, Orange–breasted Falcon, Ocellated Crake, Gray–winged

Trumpeter, Giant Snipe, Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo, Rufous Nightjar,

White–winged Potoo, Rufous Potoo, Fiery–tailed Awlbill, Racket–tailed Coquette,

Tufted Coquette, Blood–colored Woodpecker, Waved Woodpecker, Festive Parrot,

Sun Parakeet, Red–shouldered Macaw, Ferruginous–backed Antbird, Rio Branco

Antbird, Short–tailed Anttrush, White–chinned Woodcreeper, Red–billed

Woodcreeper, Hoary–throated Spinetail, Bearded Tachuri, Crested Doradito,

Guianan Tyrannulet, Amazonian Scrub–Flycatcher, Helmeted Pygmy–Tyrant,

Boat–billed Tody–Tyrant, Smoke–fronted Tody–Flycatcher, Painted Tody–

Flycatcher, White–crested Spadebill, McConnels Flycatcher, Guianan Red–

Cotinga, Crimson Fruitcrow, Capuchinbird, Purple–breasted Cotinga, Crimson–

hooded Manakin, Dusky Purpletuft, Dotted Tanager and Great–billed Seed–Finch.

Our much sought after mammals included: Brazilian Tapir, Giant Anteater,

Pygmy Anteater, Jaguar, Ocelot, Puma and Jaguarundi.

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To find these species we included in our itinerary: Mahaica and Abary river and

Botanical Garden at the coast, Iwokrama River Lodge and Atta Rainforest Lodge

in the Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve, Surama Eco Lodge in the transition zone of

Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve and the savanna and Caiman House in Yupunari

near the Rupununi River, Government Guest House in Karasabai near the hills

with stronghold of Sun Parakeet and Manari Ranch, north of Lethem in the

savanna near gallery forest of Ireng river which holds Hoary–throated Spinetail

and Rio Branco Antbird. We booked neither the excursion to find Red Siskin nor a

visit to the Kaieteur Falls for budget reasons.

We recorded 414 species of bird of which 37 were heard only and we saw 18

species of mammal. Our best birds included: Marail Guan, Crestless Curassow (

just 1 ex.), Pinnated Bittern, Stripe–backed Bittern, Harpy Eagle (4 exx.), Rufous

Crab Hawk, Azure Gallinule, Gray–winged Trumpeter, Pearly–breasted Cuckoo (2

exx.), Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo (3 exx.), White–winged Potoo, Racket–

tailed Coquette, Blood–colored Woodpecker, Orange–breasted Falcon (4 exx.),

Sun Parakeet (9 exx.), Rio Branco Antbird, Ferruginous–backed Antbird, Red–

billed Woodcreeper, Hoary–throated Spinetail, Bearded Tachuri, Crested

Doradito, Guianan Red–Cotinga, Crimson Fruitcrow, Capuchinbird, Purple–

breasted Cotinga, Dusky Purpletuft and White–naped Xenopsaris.

Brazilian Tapir and Giant Anteater were our best mammals. From an

ornithological point of view we had a great trip, somehow we had expected to

see more mammals though. The missing of Jaguar was a disappointment but

also challenges us to revisit the area.

Turtle Mountain trail

Map 2: Itinerary in Guyana

Visited sites and noteworthy species (see map 2 and 3)

Georgetown: Atlantic coast, Mahaica river, Abary river and Botanical

Garden.

Atlantic coast, Abary and Mahaica river:

Recorded by us: Muscovy Duck, Scarlet Ibis, Rufous Crab Hawk, Mangrove

Rail, Hoatzin, Green–tailed Jacamar, Blood–colored Woodpecker, Ochre–lored

Flycatcher, Pale–tipped Tyrannulet and Wing–barred Seedeater.

Also possible: Stripe–backed Bittern, Least Bittern, Gray–bellied Hawk, Azure

Gallinule, White–chested Emerald, Plain–bellied Emerald, Green–bellied

Hummingbird, Pearly–breasted Cuckoo, White–bellied Piculet, White–

shouldered Antshrike, Yellow Tyrannulet, Boat–billed Tody–Tyrant, White–

throated Kingbird and Crimson–hooded Manakin.

Botanical Garden:

Recorded by us: White–chested Emerald, Plain–bellied Emerald, Green–tailed

Jacamar, White–bellied Piculet, Blood–colored Woodpecker, Festive Parrot and

Red–shouldered Macaw; West Indian Manatee.

Also possible: Pinnated Bittern, Gray–bellied Hawk, Rufous Crab Hawk, Azure

Gallinule, Pearly–breasted Cuckoo, Green–throated Mango, Green–bellied

Hummingbird, Golden–spangled Piculet, White–shouldered Antshrike,

Ferruginous–backed Antbird, Yellow Tyrannulet, Boat–billed Tody–Tyrant,

White–throated Kingbird, Crimson–hooded Manakin and Wing–barred

Seedeater.

Iwokrama Rainforest: Iwokrama River Lodge and Atta Rainforest Lodge.

Iwokrama River Lodge with Turtle Mountain and Essequibo river:

Recorded by us: Great Tinamou, Variegated Tinamou, Muscovy Duck, Variable

Chachalaca, Marail Guan, Black–faced Hawk, Orange–breasted Falcon, Gray–

winged Trumpeter, Pied Lapwing, Black–bellied Cuckoo, Rufous–winged

Ground–Cuckoo, Reddish Hermit, Black–eared Fairy, Guianan Puffbird, Black

Nunbird, Slaty–backed, Lined and Collared Forest–Falcon, Sapphire–rumped

Parrotlet, Caica Parrot, Dusky Parrot, Painted Parakeet, Black–throated

Antshrike, Guianan Streaked–Antwren, Spot–tailed Antwren, Todd's Antwren,

Guianan Warbling–Antbird, Black–chinned Antbird, Thrusk–like Antpitta,

Striped Woodcreeper, Chestnut–rumped Woodcreeper, Yellow–crowned

Elaenia, Helmeted Pygmy–Tyrant, Yellow–throated Flycatcher, Guianan Red–

Cotinga, Capuchinbird, Tiny Tyrant–Manakin, Buff–cheeked Greenlet, Black–

collared Swallow, Lined Seedeater and Red–and–Black Grosbeak.

Also possible: Red–legged Tinamou, Yellow–knobbed Curassow, Zigzag

Heron, Uniform Crake, Russet–crowned Crake, Ash–throated Crake,

Crested Owl, Spectacled Owl, Striped Owl, Spot–tailed Nightjar, Rufous

Nightjar, White–winged Potoo, Rufous Potoo, Chapman’s Swift, Crimson

Topaz, Velvet–browed Brilliant, Collared Puffbird, Green–tailed Jacamar,

Green Aracari, Guianan Toucanet, Golden–collared Woodpecker, Waved

Woodpecker, Ringed Woodpecker, Scarlet–shouldered Parrotlet, Sapphire–

rumped Parrotlet, Blue–cheeked Parrot, Ash–winged Antwren, Rufous–bellied

Antwren, Brown–bellied Antwren, Ferruginous–backed Antbird, Rufous–

throated Antbird, Wing–banded Antbird, Spotted Antpitta, Rufous–capped

Antthrush, Short–tailed Antthrush, White–chinned Woodcreeper, Cinnamon–

throated Woodcreeper, Red–billed Woodcreeper, Amazonian Scrub–

Flycatcher, Painted Tody–Flycatcher, White–crested Spadebill, Yellow–

throated Flycatcher, Sulphury Flycatcher, Crimson Fruitcrow, Purple–breasted

Cotinga, Olivaceous Schiffornis, Dusky Purpletuft, Musician Wren, Riverbank

Warbler, Red–shouldered Tanager, Pectoral Sparrow, Rose–breasted Chat and

Blue–black Grosbeak; Jaguar, Brazilian Tapir, Puma and Jaguarundi.

Atta Rainforest Lodge with Canopy Walkway:

Recorded by us: Great Tinamou, Variegated Tinamou, Muscovy Duck, Variable

Chachalaca, Marail Guan, Black–faced Hawk, Gray–winged Trumpeter, White–

winged Potoo, Reddish Hermit, Black–eared Fairy, Guianan Puffbird, Black

Nunbird, Green–tailed Jacamar, Green Aracari, Guianan Toucanet, Golden–

collared Woodpecker, Waved Woodpecker, Ringed Woodpecker, Caica Parrot,

Dusky Parrot, Ash–winged Antwren, Black–throated Antshrike, Brown–bellied

Antwren, Guianan Streaked Antwren, Spot–tailed Antwren, Todd's Antwren,

Guianan Warbling–Antbird, Black–chinned Antbird, Ferruginous–backed

Antbird, Rufous–throated Antbird, Thrush–like Antpitta, Red–billed

Woodcreeper, Chestnut–rumped Woodcreeper, Guianan Tyrannulet, Painted

Tody–Flycatcher, Cinnamon–crested Spadebill, White–crested Spadebill,

Yellow–throated Flycatcher, Guianan Red–Cotinga, Crimson Fruitcrow, Purple–

breasted Cotinga, Tiny Tyrant–Manakin, Dusky Purpletuft, Buff–cheeked

Greenlet, Lined Seedeater, Blue–black Grosbeak, Golden–bellied Euphonia

and Golden–sided Euphonia; Brazilian Tapir, Paca and Dwarf Cayman.

Also possible: Red–legged Tinamou, Marbled Wood–Quail, Zigzag Heron,

Uniform Crake, Russet–crowned Crake, Ash–throated Crake, Black–bellied

Cuckoo, Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo, Spectacled Owl, Striped Owl, Rufous

Potoo, Crimson Topaz, Fiery–tailed Awlbill, Tufted Coquette, Rufous–throated

Sapphire, Lined Forest–Falcon, Collared Forest–Falcon, Lilac–tailed Parrotlet,

Scarlet–shouldered Parrotlet, Sapphire–rumped Parrotlet, Blue–cheeked

Parrot, Painted Parakeet, Rufous–bellied Antwren, Wing–banded Antbird,

Spotted Antpitta, Rufous–capped Antthush, White–chinned Woodcreeper,

Slender–billed Xenops, Yellow–crowned Elaenia, McConnell's Flycatcher,

Olive–green Tyrannulet, Helmeted Pygmy–Tyrant, Capuchinbird, White

Bellbird, White–throated Manakin, Brown–winged Schiffornis, Fulvous

Shrike–Tanager, Blue–backed Tanager, Dotted Tanager, Pectoral Sparrow,

Red–and–Black Grosbeak, Rose–breasted Chat and Blue–black Grosbeak;

Jaguar.

Map 3: Iwokrama Rainforest and Rupununi Savanna

Surama Eco Lodge in transition zone of Iwokrama Rainforest and

savanna with Harpy Eagle trail and Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock–lek:

Recorded by us: Little Tinamou, Red–legged Tinamou, Variegated Tinamou,

Marail Guan, Marbled Wood–Quail, Harpy Eagle, Black–faced Hawk, Ocellated

Crake (found nest, didn’t see the bird), Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo, Least

Nighthawk, Chapman’s Swift, Racket–tailed Coquette, Rufous–throated

Sapphire, Black Nunbird, Green–tailed Jacamar, Green Aracari, Guianan

Toucanet, Caica Parrot, Dusky Parrot, Northern Slaty–Antshrike, Rufous–

bellied Antwren, Guianan Warbling–Antbird, Rufous–capped Antthrush, Plain–

crested Elaenia, Helmeted Pygmy–Tyrant, Crimson Fruitcrow, Capuchinbird,

Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock, White–naped Xenopsaris, Buff–cheeked Greenlet,

Rose–breasted Chat, Pectoral Sparrow, Blue–black Grosbeak and Finsch’s

Euphonia; Dwarf Cayman.

Also possible: Muscovy Duck, Pinnated Bittern, Zigzag Heron, Ash–throated

Crake, Crested Owl, Spot–tailed Nightjar, Rufous Nightjar, Sooty–capped

Hermit, Fiery–tailed Awlbill, Lined Forest–Falcon, Collared Forest–Falcon,

Scarlet–shouldered Parrotlet, Guianan Streaked–Antwren, Ferruginous–

backed Antbird, Wing–banded Antbird, Rufous–throated Antbird, Spotted

Antpitta, Cinnamon–throated Woodcreeper, Red–billed Woodcreeper, Yellow–

crowned Elaenia, Sulphury Flycatcher and White–throated Manakin; Jaguar.

Rupununi Savanna: Caiman House, Karasabai and Manari Ranch:

Caiman House with Rupununi river and savanna:

Recorded by us: Crestless Curassow, Pinnated Bittern (along main road),

Harpy Eagle, Azure Gallinule, Pied Lapwing, Pearly–breasted Cuckoo, Least

Nighthawk, Band–tailed Nighthawk, Rufous Nightjar, White–tailed

Goldenthroat, Green–tailed Jacamar, Painted Parakeet, Red–shouldered

Macaw, Spot–tailed Antwren, Black–chinned Antbird, Bearded Tachuri,

Crested Doradito, Yellow–crowned Elaenia, Amazonian Scrub–Flycatcher,

Black–collared Swallow, Buff–cheeked Greenlet and Great–billed Seedfinch;

Red Howler Monkey, Guianan Black Spider Monkey, Brown Capuchin

Monkey, Squirrel Monkey and Black Cayman.

Also possible: Zigzag Heron, Sharp–tailed Ibis, Fiery–shouldered Parakeet,

Sun Parakeet, Pale–tipped Tyrannulet, Smoky–fronted Tody–Flycatcher,

Ochre–lored Flycatcher, Crimson Fruitcrow, Capuchinbird, Purple–breasted

Cotinga, White Bellbird, Pale–bellied Tyrant–Manakin, White–naped

Xenopsaris, Great–billed Seedfinch and Finsch’s Euphonia; Jaguar, Giant

River Otter, Giant Anteater and Spectacled Cayman.

Karasabai, classic site for Sun Parakeet:

Recorded by us: Orange–breasted Falcon, Stripe–backed Bittern, White–tailed

Goldenthroat, Sun Parakeet and Finsch’s Euphonia; Pink–nosed River–Dolphin

and Giant Anteater.

Also possible: Variable Chachalaca, Crestless Curassow, Pinnated Bittern,

Sharp–tailed Ibis, Black–and–white Hawk–Eagle, Giant Snipe, Least

Nighthawk, Band–tailed Nighthawk, Rufous Nightjar, Green–tailed Jacamar,

Golden–collared Woodpecker, Painted Parakeet, Fiery–shouldered Parakeet,

Northern Slaty–Antshrike, Black–chinned Antbird, Striped Woodcreeper,

Bearded Tachuri, Crested Doradito, Small–billed Elaenia, Plain–crested

Elaenia, Pale–tipped Tyrannulet, Smoky–fronted Tody–Flycatcher, Ochre–

lored Flycatcher, Crimson Fruitcrow, Capuchinbird, Pale–bellied Tyrant–

Manakin, White–naped Xenopsaris, Great–billed Seedfinch, Finsch’s Euphonia

and Hooded Siskin; Ocelot.

Manari Ranch (north of Lethem) with gallery forest along Ireng River:

Recorded by us: Azure Gallinule, White–tailed Goldenthroat, Rio Branco

Antbird, Hoary–throated Spinetail and White–throated Kingbird; Black

Cayman, Giant Anteater and Savanna Fox.

Also possible: Muscovy Duck, Pinnated Bittern, Giant Snipe, Fiery–shouldered

Parakeet, Roraiman Antwren, Yellow Tyrannulet, Great Elaenia, Yellow–olive

Flycatcher and Lesson’s Seedeater.

Rupununi Savanna

Itinerary

Date Activities Accommodation

15 July Flight from Curaçao and Aruba to Georgetown. No bird watching activities though Tropical

Kingbird in the building of the airport.

Status International

Hotel

16 July Went by car to the Atlantic coast and explored

the Mahaica river by boat in the morning and birded the Abary river and the Botanical Garden

on foot in the afternoon.

Status

International Hotel

17 July Drove from Georgetown to Iwokrama River

Lodge by 4 x 4 vehicle and explored the Essequibo river by boat.

Iwokrama River

Lodge

18 July Walked to lek of Capuchinbird, went by boat to jetty at foot of Turtle Mountain and walked to the summit, walked the access road to the

lodge in the afternoon.

Iwokrama River Lodge

19 July Birded the main road around the lodge by car in

the morning and made a boat–ride on the Essequibo river in the afternoon.

Iwokrama River

Lodge

20 July Drove by car to Atta Lodge in the morning and visited the Canopy Walkway in the afternoon.

Atta Rainforest Lodge

21 July Visited the Canopy Walkway in the morning and birded the main road around the lodge in the

afternoon.

Atta Rainforest Lodge

22 July Drove the main road at night, visited the

Canopy Walkway in the morning and birded the main road around the lodge in the afternoon.

Atta Rainforest

Lodge

23 July Drove by car to Surama and visited a lek of

Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock in the morning, walked in the grasslands in the afternoon and

did some night birding around the lodge in the evening.

Surama Eco

Lodge

24 July Drove to and walked the Harpy Eagle trail early in the morning as well as the Cock–of–the–

Rock–trail and birded the savanna downhill of the lodge in the afternoon.

Surama Eco Lodge

25 July Drove the main road at night, walked to the

Burro Burro river in the morning and birded the forest edge near the lodge in the afternoon.

Surama Eco

Lodge

26 July Drove across the Rupununi Savanna by car to the Caiman House Lodge and explored the

Rupununi river by boat in the afternoon.

Caiman House

27 July Birded the savanna again by 4 x 4 car in the

morning and in the afternoon.

Caiman House

28 July Went by boat upstream the Rupununi river and

a tributary up to the currents at the foot of Kanuku mountains and back.

Caiman House

29 July Drove to Karasabai in the morning and searched for Sun Parakeet in the afternoon.

Karasabai Government Guesthouse

30 July Drove from Karasabai to Lethem in the morning and walked around the Manari Ranch in the

afternoon.

Manari Ranch

31 July Birded the scrub and savanna around the Ireng

river by 4 x 4 car and searched for Giant Anteater along the road to Yupunari in the

afternoon.

Manari Ranch

1 August Flew from Lethem to Georgetown and visited

the Botanical Garden again on foot.

Status

International Hotel

2 August Flew from Georgetown to Aruba and Curaçao.

Map 4: Landscapes in Guyana (A Field Checklist of the Birds of Guyana, Braun et al 2007)

Daily log

15 July

Flew from Curaçao (Juke and Peter) and Aruba (Inge and Dick) with Insel Air

flight 71 411 and 81 790 to Georgetown. Arrived at Georgetown Timehri Airport

at 23.30 hrs. with approximately one hour’s delay (Curaçao–Aruba 30 minutes

and Aruba–Georgetown 2 hours and 15 minutes). Met Ron Allicock at the airport

and were taken to Status International Hotel by car (45 minutes–drive through a

largely flooded town, ‘Lake Georgetown’), where we slept. Hotel Status was just

okay with spacey air–conditioned rooms and a good kitchen

(www.statushotelgy.com or [email protected]). Had heavy rainfall at

night.

16 July

Drove in our 4 x 4 Landcruiser to Mahaica River from 6.30 to 8.30 hrs. and

explored this river by boat from 8.30 to 11.00 hrs. (Hoatzin, Green–tailed

Jacamar, Wing–barred Seedeater) had lunch in the house of our boats–man

Narish from 11.00 to 12.30 hrs. and drove to the Abary river (Rufous Crab Hawk,

Pale–tipped Tyrannulet, Blood–colored Woodpecker, Ochre–lored (= Yellow–

breasted) Flycatcher) from 12.30 to 14.00 hrs. with a stop to see Mangrove Rail

in mangroves at the muddy coast of Hope Beach. Drove back to the Status

International Hotel and visited the nearby Botanical Garden (White–chested and

Plain–bellied Emerald, White–bellied Piculet, Festive Parrot, Red–shouldered

Macaw) from 16.15 to 18.00 hrs. Slept in Hotel Status International again. Had

fine weather the whole day.

17 July

Were driven from Georgetown to Iwokrama River Lodge (274 km) by our very

competent driver Darwin from 7.15 to 15.15 hrs. mainly on unpaved roads. Had

a stop at Linden where we had great views of an Orange–breasted Falcon

perched on a water tower. Saw Gray–winged Trumpeter, Variable Chachalaca

and Golden–handed Tamarin along the road but failed to see the Harpy Eagle

seen near the ferry shortly before. Had Painted Parakeet, Lined Seedeater, Lined

Forest–Falcon and Lilac–tailed Parrotlet near the lodge. Explored the Essequibo

river by boat from 17.00 to 18.00 hrs. assisted by trainee local guide Margie, but

were washed away by heavy rainfall and had to return early. Slept in Iwokrama

River Lodge

(www.iwokrama.org or www.iwokramariverlodge.com ), which was one of the

best accommodations we stayed in. Had good weather during the day but heavy

rainfall in the afternoon.

18 July

Walked from the lodge to the lek of Capuchinbird – easily identified once you

hear a chain saw without seeing any workers – from 6.00 to 8.00 hrs. Heard

Black–faced Hawk and Buff–cheeked Greenlet and saw Guianan Tyrannulet and

had a glimpse of Dusky Parrot. Went by boat to Turtle Mountain. Heard Spot–

tailed Antwren, Black–chinned Antbird and Todd’s Antwren and saw Muscovy

Duck, Black Nunbird, Dusky Parrot and Black–collared Swallow from the boat.

Saw Chestnut–rumped Woodcreeper and heard Yellow–crowned Tyrannulet and

Yellow–crowned Elaenia near the jetty at the beginning of the trail. Walked the

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trail to the summit (Guianan Red–Cotinga, Helmeted Pygmy–Tyrant and Red–

and–Black Grosbeak on the way) from 8.30 to 13.15 hrs. Were rewarded with a

beautiful view of unspoilt rainforest as far as we could see and a pair of Orange–

breasted Falcon on a tree on the very summit at about 350 m. above sea level

albeit in a drizzle now and then. Walked the access road to the lodge (heard

Slaty–backed Forest–Falcon and Tiny Tyrant–Manakin, saw Black–bellied Cuckoo)

and a part of the main road (Sapphire–rumped Parrotlet) from 16.00 to 19.00

hrs. Slept in Iwokrama River Lodge again. Had a few showers on Turtle

Mountain.

Turtle Mountain

19 July

Drove and walked a part of the main road towards Atta from 6.30 to 11.00 hrs.

Had spectacular views of Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo on a log, also saw

Black–faced Hawk, Reddish Hermit, Guianan Warbling– Antbird, Black–chinned

Antbird and Guianan Puffbird and heard Black–throated Antshrike but had a quiet

morning thereafter. Made a boat–ride on the Essequibo river again from 16.00 to

18.30 hrs. which produced reasonably good views of Collared Forest–Falcon.

Slept in Iwokrama River Lodge again. Had dry and warm weather.

20 July

Drove from Iwokrama River Lodge to Atta Rainforest Lodge in heavy rain from

6.30 to 8.30 hrs. Saw Gray–winged Trumpeter along the road again, where we

also had Guianan Streaked–Antwren. Had to stay in the camp till 11.00

hrs.(Purple–throated Fruitcrow, Marail Guan, Black Curassow, Ash–winged

Antwren) when the weather cleared up. Walked along the main road from 11.00

to 13.00 hrs. (Chestnut Woodpecker) and went to the 40 m high Canopy

Walkway from 16.00 to 19.00 hrs. Saw White–plumed and Rufous–throated

Antbird on the trail. Canopy Walkway species included: Guianan Toucanet

(heard), Golden–collared and Waved Woodpecker, Caica and Dusky Parrot, Tiny

Tyrant–Manakin (very good views), Dusky Purpletuft, and White–vented and

Golden–sided Euphonia. Heard White–winged and Common Potoo on the way

back to the lodge. Slept in Atta Rainforest Lodge

(www.iwokramacanopywalkway.com), a pleasant accommodation with a special

atmosphere because of outdoor showers and because of the high primary forest

a few meters from the cabins. Heavy rainfall in the morning, nice weather in the

afternoon.

21 July

Went back to the Canopy Walkway from 6.30 to 8.30 hrs. with Golden–bellied

Euphonia and Guianan Puffbird as our most noteworthy birds. Spent some time

with an army ant swarm from 9.30 to 11.00 hrs. which produced Red–billed

Woodcreeper, Black–throated Antshrike (good views this time), White–plumed,

Rufous–throated and Common Scale–backed Antbird. Drove along the main road

from 17.00 to 19.00 hrs. and found Brazilian Tapir and White–winged Potoo.

Slept in Atta Rainforest Lodge again. Had nice dry and warm weather.

22 July

Drove the main road from 1.00 to 2.30 hrs. with local guide John Christian on

the roof of our car to search for Jaguar. Found Brazilian Tapir again, as well as

Paca, Boat–billed Heron and Rufescent Tiger–Heron. Jaguar and Rufous Potoo

didn’t show up though. Drove and walked along the main road and explored a

pocket of white sand forest (Cinereous Mourner) from 7.30 to 10.30 hrs. and

recorded Amazonian Pygmy–Owl, Purple–breasted Cotinga, Ringed Woodpecker,

a beautiful male Racket–tailed Coquette with perfect tail streamers (wow!),

eventually saw both Spot–tailed and Todd’s Antwren and found Painted Tody–

Flycatcher. Went back to the stairs of Canopy Walkway from 15.30 to 17.00 hrs.

The ladies climbed up to the walkway and the men stayed below and tried to find

Thrush–like Antpitta on the forest floor unsuccesfully. Did find Gray–winged

Trumpeter, White–crested Spadebill, Ferruginous–backed Antbird (on the forest

floor like an antthrush) and Brown–bellied Antwren. Explored the main road

again from 17.30 to 19.00 hrs. towards Iwokrama River Lodge but had heavy

rainfall. Saw Dwarf Caiman. Slept in Atta Rainforest Lodge again. Had good

weather during the day but some heavy showers in late afternoon.

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23 July

Walked to Canopy Walkway again before breakfast (heard Blue–black Grosbeak)

after having seen Guianan Toucanet from the lodge. Drove from Atta to Surama

at 9.00 hrs. birding en route (Yellow–throated Flycatcher, male Pompadour and

female Purple–breasted Cotinga). Walked the Cock–of–the–Rock–trail near

Surama. Did find Rufous–bellied Antwren but didn’t find any Guianan Cock–of–

the–Rock on the lek. Continued to Surama Lodge where we had lunch and took a

siesta. Walked in savanna habitat near the lodge from 16.00 to 19.00 hrs. which

produced White–naped Xenopsaris, Yellow–bellied and Plain–crested Elaenia

(confirmed by call). Went by car to the main road to search for the ‘spotted guy’

again from 20.00 to 21.30 hrs.. Spotlighted a flying Oilbird twice but Jaguar

remained unseen. Had some heavy showers in late afternoon after a beautiful

day. Slept in Surama Eco Lodge

(www.suramaecolodge.com), fairly good accommodation with spacey rooms with

many windows, so with much light and wind, at the edge of the rainforest with a

view of the savanna. It was rather crowded and noisy though because of a large

group of students celebrating the end of their Wallacea–project

(www.opwall.com) at Surama.

Harpy Eagle trail

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24 July

Walked the Harpy Eagle–trail from 6.45 to 11.30 hrs. with local guide Milnor.

Saw Rose–breasted Chat along the main road and Marbled Wood–Quail and

Pectoral Sparrow on the way, heard Cinnamon–crested Spadebill and had great

and lengthy views of a pair of Harpy Eagle near their nest as well as of a perched

Long–tailed Potoo nearby. Walked the Cock–of–the–Rock–trail again and found 1

male Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock on the lek. Had a female Rufous–throated

Sapphire during our lunch at the beginning of the access road to Surama. Walked

towards the riparian forest near the Burro Burro river from 16.00 to 19.00 hrs.

which produced Red–legged Tinamou in our scope and Chapman’s Swift.

Watched nightjars near the lodge and found White–tailed and Least Nightjar and

heard Common Pauraque. Had fine weather the whole day. Slept in the now

quiet Surama Eco Lodge again where Juke and Peter could move to a spacey

cabin.

25 July

Drove the main road Lethem – Georgetown from 1.00 to 7.00 hrs., did see

another Brazilian Tapir and a perched Oilbird but didn’t find Jaguar. Walked to

the riparian forest of the Burro Burro river again but were blocked by high water.

Saw another Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo perched in a tree as well as Buff–

cheeked Greenlet and Northern Slaty–Antshrike. Walked along the edge of the

forest from 16.00 to 19.00 hrs. and found Finsch’s Euphonia, a nest of Ocellated

Crake, King Vulture and a perched Common Potoo at dusk. Heard that a Jaguar

crossed the access road to the lodge while we were on the main road. The much

sought after Fiery–tailed Awlbill remained unseen. Had beautiful weather. Slept

in Surama Eco Lodge again where it was a bit unorganised because of a wedding

party in the village.

26 July

Left Surama at 8.00 hrs. and drove south to Caiman House through wet savanna

birding en route which produced Pinnated Bittern, White–tailed Goldenthroat,

Azure Gallinule, Stripe–backed Bittern, Great–billed Seedfich and Pearly–

breasted Cuckoo. Explored the Rupununi river by boat from 16.30 to 19.00 hrs.,

had a second Pearly–breasted Cuckoo near the jetty, probably attracted by an

abundance of caterpillars and perhaps saw Crestless Curassow along the river

and certainly saw Black Curassow there. Also had Band–tailed and Lesser

Nightjar near the lodge. Slept in Caiman House in Yupunari village, a very nice

place to stay with a pleasant atmosphere with very friendly landlady Deline and

manager Fernando Li ([email protected] or www.rupununilearners.org ).

Had good weather with a little rain at the end of the afternoon.


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27 July

Drove to wet savanna habitat assisted by local guide Manuel from 6.15 to 11.15

hrs., waded in a knee deep lake and found Crested Doradito and eventually

found a pair of Bearded Tachuri in high grass in a drier area. Also found

Amazonian Scrub–Flycatcher, Lesser Elaenia, Least and White–tailed Nightjar.

Searched for Giant Anteater in the afternoon in vain. Slept in Caiman House

again. Had good weather the whole day.

28 July

Went by comfortable and fast boat upstream the Rupununi river and one of its

tributaries with boats-man Asley ([email protected] or

www.rupunumiriverdrifters.com), which produced Red Howler Monkey, Guianan

Black Spider Monkey, Brown Capuchin Monkey and Brown–bearded Saki Monkey,

Buff–cheeked Greenlet and Sunbittern. Did not succeed in either finding Zigzag

Heron or White Bellbird. Sailed up to the big boulders at the foot of the Kanuku

mountains and had lunch at the camp there after having visited a nest of Harpy

Eagle again with very good views of a male and female rebuilding their nest

(known to be used since 1999), bringing our trip total of this huge raptor to an

unprecedented 4 exx. Drifted slowly back downstream and eventually found

Crestless Curassow not far from Yupunari village. Found Rufous Nightjar near the

lodge. Slept in Caiman House again. Had heavy rainfall from 11.30 to 12.30 hrs.

but fine weather during the rest of the day.

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29 July

Drove from Caiman House to Karasabai from 7.30 to 11.45 hrs. birding on the

way near a marsh (Purple Gallinule, Azure Gallinule and Green–rumped Parrotlet)

and saw our first Giant Anteater albeit a distant one. Drove to a nearby valley to

search for Sun Parakeet from 14.30 to 17.30 hrs. assisted by local guide ‘uncle

Ali’ and soon found a flock of 9 birds which stayed at a considerable distance

though. Also could add Yellow–bellied Seedeater and Stripe–tailed Grassfinch to

our trip list and had good views of a flying over Orange–breasted Falcon, the

fourth of our trip. Slept in the Government Guesthouse of Karasabai which was

the most basic place where we slept (www.guyana–turism.com). Had heavy

showers early in the afternoon but had fine weather during the rest of the day.

30 July

Drove from Karasabai to Manari Ranch, just north of Lethem, from 7.15 to 11.15

hrs. and could add Solitary Sandpiper and Yellowish Pipit to our trip list. Heard

Stripe–backed Bittern again at the extensive marsh not far from Karasabai. Liked

Manari Ranch much more than the Government Guesthouse in Karasabai.

Walked around the ranch from 16.00 to 18.30 hrs. which was a rather quiet walk

but did produce Boat–billed Flycatcher, Rufous–tailed Jacamar (both in the

garden of the ranch), Burnish–buff Tanager and White–fringed Antbird as new

trip species. Slept in Manari Ranch which was okay (www.hotels–guyana–

ltgetmyhotel.com). Had good weather the whole day.

31 July

Drove to the gallery forest along the Ireng river from 6.30 to 11.30 hrs., guided

by local guide Jeremy, where the very localized Hoary–throated Spinetail and Rio

Branco Antbird were found pretty soon after a stop near Mauritia (or Moriche)

palm trees had produced 2 White–throated Kingbirds. Also saw Little Woodpecker

there. On the way back walked around a few lakes and through a marsh but did

not succeed in finding the much sought after Giant Snipe, did find our second

Giant Anteater though. Drove the road towards Yupunari from 16.00 to 18.30

hrs. and eventually found our third and obliging Giant Anteater which allowed a

very close approach. Slept in Manari Ranch again. Had beautiful and dry weather

the whole day.

1 August

Left Manari Roach at 8.30 hrs. after a late breakfast at 7.00 hrs. Drove to the

airstrip of Lethem where an unusual weighing of all luggage and passengers took

place. Flew – in a 12–seater Cessna which was great fun – from Lethem to Annai

(20 minutes) and from Annai to the domestic airport Ogle in Georgetown (1 hour

and 30 minutes, distance Lethem – Georgetown 435 km.) from 10.30 to 12.30

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hrs. Were taken from the airport to the Status International Hotel by taxi driver

Francis and his colleague. Walked to the Botanical Garden from 16.00 to 17.30

hrs. where it was rather crowded because of Emancipation Day, a national

holiday to memorise the end of slavery. Managed to upgrade Black–capped

Donacobius from ‘heard only’ to ‘seen’. Slept in the Status International Hotel.

2 August

Were taken to the international airport by Francis and his colleague at 3.50 hrs.

Experienced the slowest, least efficient and least customer friendly check in,

security and custom passage process ever. Flew from Georgetown to Aruba at

6.45 hrs. with Insel Air flight 81 791 (2 hours and 15 minutes). Said goodbye to

Peter and Juke at Aruba after a coffee in Savaneta, after which Juke and Peter

continued their flight to Curaçao.

Rupununi Savanna

Weather

We planned our trip in the rainy season (May to August) and thus had heavy

rainfall at times, now and then making bird or mammal watching impossible.

Though heavy rain blocked our activities occasionally we had fairly good weather

in general. Temperatures quickly rose above 30 degrees Celsius at daytime. High

temperatures in combination with a very high humidity resulted in fast and

heavy sweating. A typical day meant activities from 6.00 to 12.00 hrs., lunch and

siesta from 12.00 to 16.00 hrs. and activities again from 16.00 to 19.00 hrs.

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Table 3: comparison of accommodations

Annoyances

Everywhere in Guyana with the exception of the coast malaria is a threat. So we

took our Malarone pills daily, used sufficient DEET and slept under mosquito nets

almost every night. Also chikungunya and dengue occur in the country. Again

DEET and wearing long clothes are recommended. Finally one has to be aware of

rabies if bitten by a mammal. Staying in the jungle of Guyana means either

suffering from the unpleasant smell and texture of DEET or suffering from

numerous bites all over your body. Even while using DEET one is by no means

absolutely protected against bites.

The temperature is very high even at night so air–conditioning or at least a

ventilator is highly recommended, though not available in all lodges where we

slept. Mosquito nets are also recommended and were fortunately available at

most places we stayed overnight (though some with holes).

To people from Western Europe Georgetown may look a dirty and unorganised

town with a lot of litter along the roads and in the canals. Georgetown is

certainly not the most beautiful capital we visited.

Communicating by phone in the interior of Guyana is not always possible and

recharging of batteries of cameras and smart phones can be a problem due to

the electricity being dependent on solar systems. Cash Guyana Dollars (1

American $ = 200 Guyana $) should be taken from one of the few ATM’s in

Georgetown. Don’t expect to find ATM’s once you have left Georgetown. You may

need cash to buy a drink or Wi–Fi–access.

The food was very much okay in all places we stayed. Nobody had diarrhea. We

only drank water from bottles with mineral water with which we also brushed our

teeth. We did eat salads which apparently was safe.

References

In the field we used:

Birds of Northern South America, An Identification Guide, Volume 2: Plates

and Maps by Robin Restall, Clemencia Rodner and Miguel Lentino (2006)

published by Christopher Helm. ISBN 978–0–300–12415–6. High quality,

essential, but heavy.

Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide by Louise H. Emmons and

François Feer (1990) Published by University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0–226–

20716–1.

While preparing and digesting our trip we used:

Books and articles:

Birds of Northern South America, An Identification Guide, Volume 1: Species

Account by Robin Restall, Clemencia Rodner and Miguel Lentino (2006)

published by Christopher Helm Ltd. ISBN 978–0–7136–7242–8. High quality

and essential.

Where to watch Birds in South America by Nigel Wheatley (1994) published

by Christopher Helm Ltd. ISBN 0–7136–3909–1.

Guyana: South America's overlooked birding destination by Chris Collins in

Neotropical Birding, Number 2, Autumn 2007.

Guyana by Narine, R. & Narine, G. N. (2009). Pp 243 –248 in C. Devenish, D.

F. Díaz Fernández, R. P. Clay, I. Davidson & I. Yépez Zabala Eds. Important

Bird Areas Americas – Priority sites for biodiversity conservation. Quito,

Ecuador: Bird Life International (Bird Life Conservation Series No. 16).

(www.birdlife.org)

Mammalian and avian diversity of the Rewa Head, Rupununi, Southern

Guyana by Robert Stuart Alexander Pickles, Niall Patrick McCann and Ashley

Peregrine Holland (2011) in Biota Neotropica (www.scielo.br).

A Field Checklist of the Birds of Guyana, 2nd edition 2007 by Braun, M.J., W.

Finch, B.Robbins and B.K. Schmidt. Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.

http://www.birdlife.org/

http://www.scielo.br/

Trip reports:

Guyana Trip Report 2014 by Diego Calderon.

The Birds & Wildlife of Guyana, Trip report: 23rd October – 3rd November and

3rd November – 8th November 2014 by Rockjumper Birding Tours.

Guyana, January 2012 by Niels Poul Dreyer.

The Birds & Wildlife of Guyana, Trip Report: 28th January – 14th February

2009 by Rockjumper Birding Tours.

Guyana: 15th –27th February 2009 by Dale Herter.

A trip report for a birding trip to Guyana June 3rd – 11th 2008 and November

16th – 24th 2008 by Barry Walker & Chris Collins.

Guyana, The search for the Screaming Piha, 5 February – 3 March 2000 by

David and Yvette Bree.

Birding Outback Guyana, The Rewa Wilderness and The Mapari Wilderness

1999 by Don Green (www.greenotterguiding.com).

Useful links:

www.suramaecolodge.com

www.iwokramacanopywalkway.com

www.iwokrama.org/wp or http://iwokramariverlodge.com

[email protected]

http://www.wilderness–explorers.com/welcome.htm – Tours

http://www.wilderness–explorers.com/bird_lists.htm – Lists

www.kesterclarke.net – Pictures taken in Guyana

http://www.fatbirder.com/links_geo/america_south/guayana.html – General

information

http://avibase.bsc–eoc.org/links/links.jsp?page=l_sam_gy – Links

http://avibase.bsc–eoc.org/checklist.jsp?lang=NL&region=gy&list=clements –

Checklist

www.rupicola.net – Ron Allicock Birding Tours

www.greenotterguiding.com – Birding the Outback

www.xeno–canto.org – Sound recordings

www.exotic.birding.com – Information about interesting sites

http://onlinefotoalbum.hema.nl/onlinefotoalbum–bekijken/4db28bf2–26a0–

48ed–b290–f61434e9860c – Photo album of our trip

http://www.greenotterguiding.com/

http://www.suramalodge.com/

http://www.iwokramacanopywalkway.com/

http://www.iwokrama.org/wp

http://iwokramariverlodge.com/


http://www.wilderness–explorers.com/welcome.htm

http://www.wilderness-explorers.com/bird_lists.htm

http://www.kesterclarke.net/

http://www.fatbirder.com/links_geo/america_south/guayana.html

http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/links/links.jsp?page=l_sam_gy

http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?lang=NL&region=gy&list=clements

http://www.rupicola.net/

http://www.greenotterguiding.com/

http://www.xeno-canto.org/

http://www.exotic.birding.com/

http://onlinefotoalbum.hema.nl/onlinefotoalbum-bekijken/4db28bf2-26a0-48ed-b290-f61434e9860c

http://onlinefotoalbum.hema.nl/onlinefotoalbum-bekijken/4db28bf2-26a0-48ed-b290-f61434e9860c

Acknowledgements

We thank Jan–Hein van Steenis for his information about Ron Allicock and we

are grateful to Kees Verburg for his comments on an earlier version of this trip

report. We are grateful to Michael Braun of the Smithsonian Institution for his

elucidation of endemism in Guyana and in the Guiana Shield. We thank Ron

Allicock for his answers to our questions which we had back home while

compiling our trip report. We thank Andy Narine of GATBS for sharing the latest

count of numbers of species and endemics in Guyana with us.

From left to right: Juke, Margie, Ron, Dick, Inge and Peter. Picture taken by our driver Darwin.

On the main road (Georgetown to Lethem), just after spectacular views of our first two

Rufous-winged Ground–Cuckoos.

Peter en Juke van Scheepen [email protected]

Dick en Inge Meijer [email protected]



Systematic list of birds

Sequence and taxonomy follow Clement’s 2015.

Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L.

Sullivan, en C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the

world: v2015. Can be downloaded

from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/

1. Great Tinamou (Tinamus major)

Heard at Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7 and at Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 20–7.

2. Cinereous Tinamou (Crypturellus cinereus)

Heard along the Rupununi River on 28–7.

3. Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui)

Heard at the savanna downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 24 and 25–7.

4. Undulated Tinamou (Crypturellus undulatus)

Heard along the Rupununi River on 26 and 28–7.

5. Red–legged Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus)

1 seen and 1 heard in the riparian forest of the Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7

and 1 heard there on 25–7.

6. Variegated Tinamou (Crypturellus variegatus)

Heard in Iwokrama Rainforest on 18, 19, 21,

22, 24 and 25–7.

7. White–faced Whistling–Duck

(Dendrocygna viduata)

Up to 12 seen at the Rupununi Savanna

on 26, 27, 29 and 30–7.

8. Black–bellied Whistling–Duck

(Dendrocygna autumnalis)

5 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7 and

up to 20 seen at the Rupununi Savanna

on 26, 27, 29 and 31–7.

Black–bellied Whistling–Duck, Rupununi Savanna

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9. Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)

1 seen on the Essequibo river on 18 and 19–7 and 1 along the main road

near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

10. Variable Chachalaca (Ortalis motmot)

2 seen at Linden on 17–7; 7 at Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7, heard

there on 20–7; 1 seen at Surama and at Caiman House on 26–7 and

1 seen and a few heard along the

Rupununi River on 28–7.

11. Marail Guan (Penelope marail)

2 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 20–7 and 1 in the riparian

forest downhill of Surama Eco

Lodge on 25–7.

12. Spix's Guan (Penelope jacquacu)

Up to 4 seen almost daily in

Iwokrama Rainforest .

13. Crestless Curassow

(Mitu tomentosum)

1 seen along the Rupununi River

on 28–7.

14. Black Curassow (Crax alector) Black Curassow, Atta Rainforest Lodge

2 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 4 there on 21–7 and 2 on 23–7;

3 seen along main road near Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7 and 1 along the


15. Crested Bobwhite (Colinus cristatus)

Up to 10 seen almost daily at the Rupununi Savanna.

Crested Bobwhite, Karasabai

16. Marbled Wood–Quail (Odontophorus gujanensis)

3 seen very well at Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

17. Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari)

8 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7; 3 en route to Karasabai and

1 there on 29–7; 1 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 2 at the

savanna near the Ireng river on 31–7.

Maguari Stork, Rupununi Savanna

18. Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria)

1 seen at Surama on 23–7 and 1 there on 24–7; 16 en route to Caiman

House on 26–7; 9 at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7; 3 en route to

Karasabai on 29–7 and 4 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

Jabiru, Rupununi Savanna

19. Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)

1 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7.

20. Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus)

1 seen near Georgetown on 17–7 and 12 along the Rupununi River

on 28–7.

21. Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)

1 seen on the Essequibo river on 18–7; 1 at Surama on 23–7; 2 along the

Rupununi River on 26–7and 1 there on 28–7; 2 en route to Karasabai on

29–7; 1 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 1 at the Rupununi Savanna

on 31–7.

22. Pinnated Bittern (Botaurus pinnatus)

1 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7.

23. Stripe–backed Bittern (Ixobrychus involucris)

2 seen and 1 heard en route to Caiman House on 26–7 and 2 heard en

route to Karasabai on 30–7.

24. Rufescent Tiger–Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum)

1 seen at night along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7

and 1 along the Rupununi River on 28–7.

25. Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi)

Small numbers seen almost daily. Very common along the Rupununi River

on 28–7.

Cocoi Heron, Iwokrama River Lodge

26. Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Very common at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and common at the

Rupununi Savanna. 1 seen at the Essequibo river on 19–7.

27. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

10 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 5 en route to

Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 8 en route to Caiman House on 26–7;

8 en route to Karasabai on 29–7; 2 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7

and 1 at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 1–8.

28. Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea)

15 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7 and 1 en route to

Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 3 en route to Caiman House on 26–7;

3 en route to Karasabai on 29–7; 1 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7


29. Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor)


Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7.

30. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)

Very common at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and common at the

Rupununi Savanna. Up to 5 seen daily at Iwokrama River Lodge and 1

along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22 and 23–7.

Cattle Egret, Botanical Garden Georgetown

31. Striated Heron (Butorides striata)

30 seen at the

Atlantic coast and at

the Botanical Garden

in Georgetown on

16–7 and 5 en route

to Iwokrama River

Lodge on 17–7; 1 at


on 20–7; 1 at Surama

Eco Lodge on 25–7;

6 en route to Caiman

House on 26–7; 10 along Striated Heron, Botanical Garden Georgetown

the Rupununi River on 28–7; 4 en route to Karasabai on 29–7; 1 en route

to Manari Ranch on 30–7; 2 at the savanna near the Ireng river on 31–7


32. Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 18–7 and 6 along the Rupununi River

on 28–7.

Capped Heron, Rupununi River

33. Black–crowned Night–Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

5 een at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7 and 2 en route to

Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 1 at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7 and

1 en route to Karasabai on 29–7.

34. Yellow–crowned Night–Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)


35. Boat–billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

1 seen at night along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

36. Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber)


Scarlet Ibis, coast near Georgetown

37. Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 18–7; 2 en route to Atta Rainforest

Lodge on 20–7 and 20 along the Rupununi River on 28–7.

38. Buff–necked Ibis (Theristicus caudatus)

15 seen along the Rupununi River on 26–7; 20 en route to Karasabai and

2 at Karasabai on 29–7; 3 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 2 at the


39. Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)


Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 2 at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7 and

1 there on 19–7 and up to 25 seen daily at the Rupununi Savanna.

Black Vulture, Surama Eco Lodge

40. Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

8 seen route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 16–7 and up to 8 seen almost

daily at the Rupununi Savanna.

Turkey Vulture, Surama

41. Lesser Yellow–headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus)

10 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 5 along the

Rupununi River on 26–7; 8 en route to Karasabai on 29–7; 5 en route to

Manari Ranch on 30–7; 4 at the savanna near the Ireng river on 31–7 and

3 near Lethem on 1–8.

42. Greater Yellow–headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus)

Up to 7 seen almost daily at the Iwokrama Rainforest and 4 along the


43. King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

2 seen at Surama on 25–7.

44. Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

1 seen along the Rupununi River on 26–7 and 1 at the savanna near the

Ireng river on 31–7.

45. Pearl Kite (Gampsonyx swainsonii)

1 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 3 at the Rupununi

Savanna on 26–7 and 1 there on 27–7.

46. White–tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus)

1 seen at the Rupununi Savanna

on 26–7 and 2 en route to Karasabai

on 29–7.

47. Hook–billed Kite

(Chondrohierax uncinatus)

1 seen along the Rupununi River

on 28–7.

48. Swallow–tailed Kite

(Elanoides forficatus)

6 seen en route to Iwokrama River

Lodge on 17–7; 1 along the Essequibo

river on 18–7; 8 along the main road

near the Iwokrama River Lodge and

1 along the Essequibo river on 19–7.

49. Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) Harpy Eagle, Rupununi River

Great views of a pair at a nesting tree at the Harpy Trail on 24–7 and

likewise of a pair at a tributary of the Rupununi river on 28–7.

50. Black Hawk–Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus)

1 heard along the main road near Surama on 24–7.

51. Ornate Hawk–Eagle (Spizaetus ornatus)

1 heard along the main road near Surama on 24–7.

52. Black–collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis)

5 seen on the Mahaica river on 16–7 and 1 at the Rupununi Savanna

on 27–7.

Black–collared Hawk, Mahaica river

53. Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis)

Common at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and in Georgetown

on 16 and 17–7; 25 seen along the Rupununi River on 26–7; 2 en route to

Karasabai on 29–7; 2 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 2 at the

Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 1–8.

Snail Kite, Georgetown

54. Double–toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus)

1 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 1 at the

Canopy Walkway on 20–7; 1 along the main road near Atta Rainforest

Lodge on 21–7; 1 at the savanna near the Ireng river on 25–7 and 1 along

the Rupununi River on 28–7.

55. Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea)

10 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; up to 4 daily at

Iwokrama Rainforest and 1 along the Rupununi River on 28–7.

Plumbeous Kite, Iwokrama Lodge

56. Long–winged Harrier (Circus buffoni)

3 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7 and 1 at Manari

Ranch on 30–7.

57. Rufous Crab Hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis)

6 seen at the Abary river on 16–7 and 2 en route to Iwokrama River Lodge

on 17–7.

Rufous Crab Hawk, Abary river

58. Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis)

2 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7 and up to 15 seen

daily at the Rupununi Savanna.

Savanna Hawk, Rupununi Savanna

59. Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 18–7; 1 along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 1 on the Rupununi Savanna on 26–7 and

1 along the Rupununi River on 28-7 and 1 en route to Marai Ranch

on 30-7.

Great Black Hawk, Rupununi Savanna

60. Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)

1 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 1 along the Essequibo

river on 18–7 and up to 3 seen almost daily at the Rupununi Savanna.

Roadside Hawk, Surama

61. White–tailed Hawk (Geranoaetus albicaudatus)

1 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7; 2 at the Rupununi Savanna

on 27–7; 2 en route to Karasabai on 29–7 and 3 en route to Manari Ranch

on 30–7.

62. Black–faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops)

1 heard at Iwokrama River Lodge

18–7; 1 seen along the main road

near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7;

heard at the Canopy Walkway

on 21–7 and at the Harpy Eagle trail

near Surama on 24–7.

63. Gray–lined Hawk (Buteo nitidus)

2 seen at the Atlantic coast near

Georgetown on 16–7; 1 en route to

Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7;

1 seen at Iwokrama River Lodge

on 17, 18 and 20–7; heard there

on 20–7; 1 seen along the Rupununi

River on 26–7 and 1 there on 28–7.

Gray–lined Hawk, Iwokrama River Lodge

64. Zone–tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus)


Karasabai on 30–7.

65. Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias)

4 seen and a few heard along the Rupununi River 28–7.

66. Mangove Rail (Rallus longirostris)

1 seen and 1 heard at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7.

67. Purple Gallinule (Porphyrula martinica)

1 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7; 7 en route to Karasabai

on 29–7 and 1 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

Purple Gallinule, en route to Karasabai

68. Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris)

2 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7; 2 at the Rupununi Savanna

on 27–7 and 4 en route to Karasabai on 29–7.

69. Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica)

1 seen on the Essequibo river on 18–7.

70. Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)

7 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 1 there on 7–7;

7 along the Rupununi River on 26–7; 1 en route to Karasabai on 30–7

and 1 at the Rupununi Savanna on 31–7.

Limpkin, Botanical Garden Georgetown

71. Gray–winged Trumpeter (Psophia crepitans)

15 seen en route to Iwokrana River lodge on 17–7; 10 en route to Atta

Rainforest lodge on 20–7; 4 and more heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 21–7 and 16 along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

72. Double–striped Thick–knee (Burhinus bistriatus)

7 seen en route to Karasabai and 1 seen and more heard at Karasabai

on 29–7 and 20 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

Double–striped Thick–knee, Karasabai

73. Black–bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)


74. Pied Lapwing (Vanellus cayanus)

10 seen at Iwokrama River Lodge and 2 along the Essequibo river

on 18–7; 5 along the Essequibo river on 19–7 and 2 along the Rupununi

river on 28–7.

Pied Lapwing, Iwokrama River Lodge

75. Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis)

8 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; up to 10 seen

almost daily at the Rupununi Savanna and 2 at the Botanical Garden

in Georgetown on 1–8.

76. Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana)

50 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; up to 20 seen

almost daily at the Rupununi Savanna and 1 at the Botanical Garden

in Georgetown on 1–8.

77. Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)

3 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7 and 1 heard along

the Essequibo river on 17–7.

78. Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)

1 seen en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 2 at the savanna near the


79. Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca)

25 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7 and 1 at the

Rupununi Savanna on 31–7.

80. Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)

2 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7 and 3 at the


81. Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)


82. Large–billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex)

2 seen on the Mahaica river on 16–7.

83. Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)


84. Pale–vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis)

Common at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16 and 17–7; 1 seen

at Surama on 23–7; 15 along the Rupununi river on 26–7 and 5 there

on 28–7.

85. Scaled Pigeon (Patagioenas speciosa)

3 seen at Surama on 23–7; 3 there on 24–7 and 4 on 25–7.

86. Plumbeous Pigeon (Patagioenas plumbea)

Heard daily at Iwokrama Rainforest ; 1 seen along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 3 at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7;

1 there on 21–7; 1 en route to Surama and 1 at Surama on 25–7.

87. Ruddy Pigeon (Patagioenas subvinacea)

1 heard at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7.

88. Common Ground–Dove (Columbina passerina)


Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 1 en route to Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 20–7; 3 at Surama Eco Lodge on 23–7; 2 there on 24–7; 6 on 25–7

and 4 on 26–6; 2 at Karasabai on 29–7 and 10 en route to Manari Ranch

on 30–7.

89. Plain–breasted Ground–Dove (Columbina minuta)

Common at the Rupununi Savanne.

Plain–breasted Ground–Dove, Rupununi Savanna

90. Ruddy Ground–Dove (Columbina talpacoti)


Karasabai and 1 there on 29–7; 4 at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown

on 1–8.

91. Blue Ground–Dove (Claravis pretiosa)

1 female along the Rupununi river on 26–7 and 1 female at the Rupununi

Savanna on 27–7.

92. White–tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi)

3 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 3 at Surama Eco

Lodge on 23–7; 5 there on 24–7 and 8 on 26–7; 1 at Caiman House

on 28 and 29–7 and 5 at Karasabai on 29–7.

93. Gray–fronted Dove (Leptotila rufaxilla)

1 heard along the Essequibo river on 19–7.

94. Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata)

Common at the Rupununi Savanna.

Eared Dove, Rupununi Savanna

95. Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

30 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7.

Hoatzin, Mahaica river

96. Little Cuckoo (Coccycua minuta)


97. Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana)

Heard along the Essequibo river

on 19–7; 1 seen at Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 20–7;

2 there on 22–7 and 1 on 23–7;

1 along the Rupununi river

on 26 and 28–7 and 2 at


98. Black–bellied Cuckoo

(Piaya melanogaster)

1 seen along the access road to

Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7.

99. Pearly–breasted Cuckoo

(Coccyzus euleri)

1 seen en route to Caiman House

and 1 at Caiman House on 26–7.

Pearly–breasted Cuckoo, Yupunari village

100. Mangrove Cuckoo (Coccyzus minor)


101. Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia)

1 seen and heard at the Abary river and a few heard at the Botanical

Garden in Georgetown on 16–7; heard along the Rupununi river on 26–7

and 2 heard in the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 1–8.

102. Rufous–winged Ground–Cuckoo (Neomorphus rufipennis)

Spectacular views of 2 (one briefly on a log!) along the main road near

Atta Rainforest Lodge on 19–7 and 1 seen very well (crossed the trail and

perched on a tree for a few minutes!) in the riparian forest downhill of the

Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7.

103. Greater Ani (Crotophaga major)

2 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 10 along the Rupununi

river on 26–7 and 20 there on 28–7.

104. Smooth–billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)

Very common at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and at the Rupununi

Savanna.

105. Tropical Screech–Owl (Megascops choliba)

Heard at Caiman House on 26, 27 and 28–7.

106. Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata)

1 heard along the main road north of Surama on 25–7.

107. Amazonian Pygmy–Owl (Glaucidium hardyi)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

108. Ferruginous Pygmy–Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum)

1 heard at Manari Ranch on 30 and 31–7.

109. Black–banded Owl (Ciccaba huhuhla)

1 heard along the main road north of Surama on 25–7.

110. Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

1 seen at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 16–7 and very good

views of 1, with a Green Iguana in its talons, en route to Karasabai

on 29–7.

Great Horned Owl, with a Green Iguana in its talons, en route to Karasabai

111. Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)

8 seen at the Rupununi Savana on 27–7.

Burrowing Owl, Rupununi Savanna

112. Nacunda Nighthawk (Chordeiles nacunda)

1 seen at the Rupununi Savana on 27–7.

113. Least Nighthawk (Chordeiles pusillus)

1 seen at Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7; 18 at the Rupununi Savanna

on 27–7; 5 at Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 20 at the Rupununi Savanna

near Lethem on 31–7.

Least Nighthawk, Rupununi Savanna

114. Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis)

8 seen along the Rupununi river on 26–7.

115. Short–tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus)

1 seen at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7; 2 there on 19–7 and 3 along

the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7.

116. Band–tailed Nighthawk (Nyctiprogne leucopyga)


117. Blackish Nightjar (Nyctipolus nigrescens)


Blackish Nightjar, Atta

118. Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)

Heard at Surama Eco Lodge on 23, 25 and 26–7 and at Caiman House

on 26–7.

119. White–tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis cayennensis)

1 pair at Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7; 6 at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7

and 3 at the gallery forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

White–tailed Nightjar, Rupununi Savanna

120. Rufous Nightjar (Antrostomus rufus)

1 seen and 1 heard at Caiman House on 28–7.

121. Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis)

1 seen at the Caiman House on 28–7.

Great Potoo, Long-tailed Potoo, Common Potoo,

Yupanari Village Harpy Eagle trail Surama Eco Lodge

122. Long–tailed Potoo (Nyctibius aethereus)

1 seen near the nesting tree of the Harpy Eagle on 24–7.

123. Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

Heard at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7; at Surama Eco lodge on 24–7;

1 seen near Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7 and heard there on 26–7.

124. White–winged Potoo (Nyctibius leucopterus)

1 heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7 and 1 seen along the main road

near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7.

125. Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis)

2 seen flying at night along the main road north of Surama on 23–7 and

1 perched there on 25–7.

126. White–collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris)


127. Chapman's Swift (Chaeture chapmani)

3 seen at Surama on 24–7 and 2 there on 25–7.

128. Short–tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 17–7; 3 at Surama on 24–7 and 2 at

the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 1–8.

129. Band–rumped Swift (Chaetura spinicaudus)

2 seen along the Essequibo river on 19–7; 2 at the Canopy Walkway

on 20–7; 6 along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7

and 25 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

130. Gray–rumped Swift (Chaetura cinereiventris)

2 seen at Turtle Mountain and 10 at the access road to Iwokrama River

Lodge on 18–7; 2 there on 19–7 and 4 en route to Surama Eco Lodge

on 23–7.

131. Lesser Swallow–tailed Swift (Panyptila cayennensis)

1 seen en route to Karasabai on 29–7.

132. Fork–tailed Palm–Swift (Tachornis squamata)

2 seen en route from Georgetown to Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7;

1 at Surama on 25 and 26–7; 1 at Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 2 at the

gallery forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

133. White–necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)

1 male seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

White–necked Jacobin, Atta

134. Long–tailed Hermit (Phaethornis superciliosus)

1 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7.

135. Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis ruber)

1 seen and a few heard along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge

on 19–7; heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge and 1 seen and a few heard along

the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 1 seen at Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and heard at en route to Surama Eco lodge

on 25–7.

136. Black–eared Fairy (Heliothryx auritus)

2 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 1 seen

at Ata Rainforest Lodge on 20–7 and 1 at the savanna downhill of the


Black–eared Fairy, Surama

137. White–tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi)

1 seen at the Rupununi Savanna on 26 and 27–7; 1 along the Rupununi

river on 28–7; 1 en route to Karasabai on 29–7 and 1 at the Rupununi

Savanna north of Lethem on 30–7.

138. Green–tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus theresiae)

1 seen at Surama on 23–7.

139. Black–throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis)

1 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7 and 2 en route to Surama Eco

Lodge on 23–7.

140. Racket–tailed Coquette (Discosura longicaudus)

1 male seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

141. Long–billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris)

1 seen along the Rupununi River on 26–7.

142. Blue–tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon mellisugus)

1 male seen at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7.

143. Blue–chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes notata)

1 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 1 there on 21–7 and 3 at

Surama on 25–7.

144. Gray–breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus largipennis)

1 seen at the access road to Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7.

145. Fork–tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata)

1 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; 1 along the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 21–7 and 1 at Surama on 24–7.

146. White–chested Emerald (Amazilia brevirostris)

1 seen at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 16–7.

147. Plain–bellied Emerald (Amazilia leucogaster)


148. Glittering–throated Emerald (Amazilia fimbriata)

1 seen at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 16–7; 1 or 2 at Surama

Eco Lodge (breeding) on 24, 25 and 26–7; 1 en route to Karasabai

on 29–7 and 1 at Manari Ranch on 30 and 31–7.

Glittering–throated Emerald, Surama Eco Lodge

Glittering–throated Emerald, Manari Ranch

149. Rufous–throated Sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina)

1 female seen at the beginning of the access road to Surama on 24–7.

150. White–chinned Sapphire (Hylocharis cyanus)

1 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7 and

2 along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

151. Black–tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus)


152. Green–backed Trogon (Trogon viridis)

1 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; 1 at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7;

1 there on 21–7; 1 at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7;

1 at Surama on 25–7 and 1 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

153. Guianan Trogon (Trogon violaceus)

1 heard along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

154. Black–throated Trogon (Trogon rufus)

1 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7 and 1 at the Harpy Eagle trail near

Surama on 24–7.

155. Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)

3 seen in Georgetown on 16–7; 1 in Georgetown and 1 along the

Essequibo river on 17–7; 4 along the Essequibo river on 18–7 and 2 there

on 19–7;1 at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7; 3 en route to

Caiman House and 3 along the Rupununi river on 26–7; at least 85 along

the Rupununi river on 28–7; 1 at Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 1 at the


Ringed Kingfisher, Iwokrama River lodge

156. Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona)

1 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; 1 along the Essequibo river

on 18–7; 1 along the Rupununi river on 26–7 and at least 15 along the

Rupununi river on 28–7.

157. Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)


on 18–7; 1 along the Rupununi river on 26–7; 3 there on 28–7; 1 en route

to Karasabai on 29–7 and 1 at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown

on 1–8.

158. Green–and–rufous Kingfisher (Chloroceryle inda)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and

1 seen and 1 heard along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

159. American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea)


160. Guianan Puffbird

(Notharchus macrorhynchos)

1 seen along the main road

near Iwokrama River Lodge

on 19–7; 1 at the Canopy

Walkway on 21–7; 1 along

the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 22–7

and heard at Harpy Eagle

trail near Surama on 24–7.

161. Pied Puffbird

(Notharchus tectus)


near Iwokrama River Lodge

on 18–7.

162. Spotted Puffbird

(Bucco tamatia)

1 seen along the Rupununi

river on 28–7.

Guianan Puffbird, Canopy Walkway

163. Black Nunbird (Monasa atra)



2 along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7; 2 heard in

the riparian forest downhill of Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7 and 8 seen

and a few heard along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

Black Nunbird, Surama

164. Swallow–winged Puffbird (Chelidoptera tenebrosa)

Common at Iwokrama Rainforest and along the Rupununi river.

Swallow–winged Puffbird, Surama

165. Brown Jacamar (Brachygalba lugubris)


166. Rufous–tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

1 seen at Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 1 at the gallery forest along the Ireng

river on 31–7.

167. Green–tailed Jacamar (Galbula galbula)

3 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; 1 at the Canopy Walkway

on 20–7; heard in the riparian forest downhill of Surama Eco Lodge

on 25–7 and 3 seen along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

Green–tailed Jacamar, Atta

168. Bronzy Jacamar (Galbula leucogastra)

1 seen at Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

169. Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)

2 seen along Essequibo river on 17–7; 1 there on 19–7 and 2 along the

main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

170. Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aureus)

1 heard at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7.

171. Black–spotted Barbet (Capito niger)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 21–7; 1 at Surama on 23–7 and 1 along

the Rupununi river on 28–7.

172. Green Aracari (Pteroglossus viridis)

2 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 21–7; 6 there on 23–7; 2 at Surama

on 25–7 and 11 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

Green Aracari, Atta

173. Black–necked Aracari (Pteroglossus aracari)

9 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7; 6 along

the Essequibo river on 19–7; 2 along the main road near Atta Rainforest

Lodge on 21–7, heard at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7;

1 seen along the Rupununi river on 28–7 and 2 at the Botanical Garden in

Georgetown on 1–8.

174. Guianan Toucanet (Selenidera piperivora)

Heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 3 seen there on 23–7 and 1

along the main road north of Surama on 25–7.

175. Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)

4 seen at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 16–7 and 2 there

on 1–8.

176. White–throated Toucan (Ramphastos tucanus)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 17–7; 2 there on 18–7 and 2

on 19–7; 2 at the Canopy Walkway on 22–7; 1 at Harpy Eagle trail

near Surama on 24–7 and 16 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

177. Channel–billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 18–7; 4 there on 19–7; 2 at the


Lodge on 21–7 and heard at Surama on 25–7.

178. White–bellied Piculet (Picumnus spilogaster)


179. Golden–collared Woodpecker (Veniliornis cassini)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7 and 1 en route to Surama

on 23–7.

180. Blood–colored Woodpecker (Veniliornis sanguineus)

1 seen at the Mahaica river and 1 seen and 1 heard at the Botanical

Garden in Georgetown on 16–7.

181. Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus)

1 seen at the gallery forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

182. Spot–breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula)

Heard along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

183. Waved Woodpecker

(Celeus undatus)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway

on 20–7.

184. Chestnut Woodpecker

(Celeus elegans)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway

on 20–7.

185. Cream–colored Woodpecker

(Celeus flavus)

Heard at Surama on 25–7 and

1 seen along the Rupununi

river on 28–7.

186. Ringed Woodpecker

(Celeus torquatus)


near Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 22–7.

Ringed Woodpecker, Atta

187. Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus)

1 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 1 heard along the

Essequibo river on 17–7; 1 along the main road near Iwokrama River

Lodge and 1 at the Essequibo river on 19–7; heard along the main road

near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7; 1 along the Rupununi river on 28–8;

2 at Karasabai on 29–7 and 1 at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown

on 1–8.

188. Red–necked Woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis)

Heard at the lek of the Capuchinbird on 18–7; 1 along the main road near

Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7; 1 seen along the main road north of

Surama on 24–7 and heard at Surama on 25–7.

189. Crimson–crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos)


190. Lined Forest–Falcon (Micrastur gilvicollis)

1 heard at Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7.

191. Slaty–backed Forest–Falcon (Micrastur mirandollei)

1 heard at Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7 and 1 at Surama on 24–7.

192. Collared Forest–Falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 19–1; heard at Caiman House

on 26–7 and along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

193. Black Caracara (Daptrius ater)

1 seen at Surama Eco Lodge on 23–7; 3 there on 25–7 and 7 along the


194. Red–throated Caracara (Ibycter americanus)

Heard en route to Iwokrama River Lodge and 8 seen along the Essequibo

river on 17–7; heard at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7; 2 seen and a few

heard along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7 and heard

at Surama Eco Lodge on 24 and 25–7.

195. Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway)


Caiman House and 15 along the Rupununi river on 26–7; 1 at the

Rupununi Savanna on 27–7; 20 en route to Karasabai and 2 there on 29–7

and 10 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

Crested Caracara, Rupununi Savanna

196. Yellow–headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima)

5 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16 and 5 en route to

Iwokrama River Lodge17–7; up to 4 seen daily at Surama, Caiman House

and Karasabai and 2 at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 1–8.

Yellow–headed Caracara, Suram Eco Lodge

197. Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans)


on 17–7; heard at Surama on 23–7 and 1 seen there on 25–7.

198. American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)


American Kestrel, Rupununi Savanna

199. Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis)

2 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7; 2 en route to Karasabai

on 29–7 and 1 at Manari Ranch on 30–7.

Aplomado Falcon, Rupununi Savanna

200. Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)


Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 2 along the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 21–7; 1 at Surama on 24–7 and 2 along the Rupununi

river on 28–7.

201. Orange–breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus)

1 seen perched on the water tower of Linden on 17–7; 2 seen perched on

a tree on the very summit of Turtle Mountain on 18–7 and 1 flying over at


Orange–breasted Falcon, water tower of Linden

202. Lilac–tailed Parrotlet (Touit batavicus)

35 seen along the Essequibo river on 17–7.

203. Sapphire–rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus)


204. Golden–winged Parakeet (Brotogeris chrysoptera)

Heard along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 5 seen

en route to Atta Rainforest Lodge and 2 at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7

and 6 en route to Surama on 23–7.

205. Caica Parrot (Pyrilia caica)

8 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7 and 2 along the main road north

of Surama on 24–7.

206. Dusky Parrot (Pionus fuscus)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 18–7; 5 at the Canopy Walkway

on 20–7; 3 there on 21–7 and 6 on 22–7; 6 en route to Surama on 23–7;

2 at Surama on 24–7; 13 there on 25–7 and 18 along the Rupununi river

on 28–7.

207. Blue–headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus)


Canopy Walkway on 20–7; 4 there on 21–7; heard at Harpy Eagle trail

near Surama on 24–7; 1 along the Rupununi river on 28–7; 15 at

Karasabai and 2 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

208. Festive Parrot (Amazona festiva)


209. Yellow–crowned Parrot (Amazona ochrocephala)

4 seen at Surama on 24–7; 2 at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7;

2 en route to Karasabai on 29–7 and 1 at Manari Ranch on 30–7.

210. Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa)

3 seen along the Essequibo river and 4 along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7; 2 along the main road near Iwokrama

River Lodge and 8 along the Essequibo river on 19–7; 2 seen and a few

heard at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7 and 2 seen there on 21–7.

211. Orange–winged Parrot (Amazona amazonica)


Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; up to 100+ seen daily at Surama and 50

in Georgetown and the Botanical Garden on 1–8.

Orange–winged Parrot, Georgetown

212. Green–rumped Parrotlet (Forpus passerinus)


Karasabai on 29–7 and 4 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

213. Black–headed Parrot (Pionites melanocephalus)

3 seen along the Essequibo river on 17–7; 2 along the main road north of

Surama on 24–7 and 1 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

214. Red–fan Parrot

(Deroptyus accipitrinus)

2 seen along the Essequibo

river on 17–7; 1 there and

1 along the main road near


on 18–7 and 5 along the


215. Painted Parakeet

(Pyrrhura picta)

35 seen at the Essequibo

river crossing on 17–7; 20 at

the Iwokrama River Lodge

and 6 along the Essequibo

river on 18–7; 21 there

on 19–7 and 12 along the


216. Brown–throated Parakeet

(Eupsittula pertinax)

15 seen at the Atlantic coast near

Georgetown on 16–7; 2 en route to

Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; up

to 10 seen almost daily at Surama, Brown–throated Parakeet, Manari Ranch

Caiman House, Karasabai and Manari Ranch and 20 at the Botanical Garden in


217. Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis)

9 seen at Karasabai on 29–7.

Sun Parakeet, Karasabai

218. Red–bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca manilatus)

15 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 6 at the savanna

downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7; 10 at the Rupununi Savanna

on 27–7; 8 at Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 10 at the gallery forest along the


219. Blue–and–yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)

6 seen along the Essequibo river on 17–7 and 2 there on 19–7.

220. Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)



Lodge on 21–7; 2 en route to Surama and 4 at Surama Eco Lodge

on 23–7; 4 along the main road north of Surama on 24–7; 2 at the

savanna downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7 and 12 along the


Scarlet Macaw, Rupununi river

221. Red–and–green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

Up to 15 seen daily at Iwokrama Rainforest and Surama; 4 along the

Rupununi river on 28–7 and 2 seen en route to Karasabai and heard there

on 29–7.

Red–and–green Macaw, Iwokrama River Lodge

222. Red–shouldered Macaw (Diopsittaca nobilis)

10 seen at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 16–7; 17 along the

Rupununi river on 28–7 and heard at the gallery forest along the Ireng

river on 31–7.

223. Ash–winged Antwren (Euchrepomis spodioptila)

1 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7.

224. Fasciated Antshrike (Cymbilaimus lineatus)

Heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; along the main road near Iwokrama

River Lodge on 19–7; along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 21–7 and at Surama on 23–7.

225. Black–throated Antshrike (Frederickena viridis)

1 heard along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 1 seen

along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7.

226. Black–crested Antshrike (Sakesphorus canadensis)

3 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7and heard along the Rupununi river

on 26 and 28–7.

227. Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus)

1 heard along the Mahaica river on 16–7 ad 1 seen at the gallery forest

along the Ireng river on 31–7.

228. Mouse–colored Antshrike (Thamnophilus murinus)

1 pair seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7;

1 female there on 19–7; 1 heard at Surama on 23–7 and 1 seen and

1 heard there on 24–7.

229. Northern Slaty–Antshrike (Thamnophilus punctatus)

1 seen and 1 heard at the savanna downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge

on 25–7 and heard along the Rupununi river on 26 and 28–7.

230. Dusky–throated Antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus)

1 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7 and 1 at Surama on 23–7.

231. Rufous–bellied Antwren (Isleria guttata)

2 seen at the Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock trail near Surama on 23–7 and

1 at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

232. Brown–bellied Antwren (Epinecrophylla gutturalis)


233. Pygmy Antwren (Myrmotherula brachyura)

1 heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7.

234. Guianan Streaked–Antwren (Myrmotherula surinamensis)

1 female seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7

and 1 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

235. White–flanked Antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris)

1 heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7 and 2 seen near the Burro Burro river

on 25–7.

236. Gray Antwren (Myrmotherula menetriesii)

1 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 23–7 and 1 heard at the Harpy Eagle


237. Spot–tailed Antwren (Herpsilochmus sticturus)

1 heard at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7and along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 1 seen and 1 heard at the Canopy

Walkway on 22–7; 1 seen at along the main road near Atta Lodge

on 23–7; 1 heard at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7 and

1 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

238. Todd's Antwren (Herpsilochmus stictocephalus)

1 heard at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7and along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 22–7;

1 along the main road near Atta Lodge Surama on 23–7 and 1 heard at

the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

239. White–fringed Antwren (Formicivora grisea)

1 male seen at Manari Ranch on 39–7.

240. Guianan Warbling–Antbird (Hypocnemis cantator)

1 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; heard

along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and near the

Burro Burro river on 25–7.

241. Dusky Antbird (Cercomacra tyrannina)


242. Gray Antbird (Cercomacra cinerascens)

2 heard at Turtle Mountain and along the main road near Iwokrama River

Lodge on 18–7 and heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7.

243. Rio Branco Antbird (Cercomacra carbonaria)

1 male seen in the gallery forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

Rio Branco Antbird, Ireng river

244. White–browed Antbird (Myrmoborus leucophrys)

1 heard en route to Surama on 23–7; heard in the riparian forest downhill

of the Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7; 2 seen there on 25–7 and heard along

the Rupununi river on 28–7.

245. Black–chinned Antbird (Hypocnemoides melanopogon)

1 heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; 2 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 20–7 and heard along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

246. Silvered Antbird (Sclateria naevia)

1 heard along the Mahaica river on 16–7 and 3 seen along the Essequibo

river on 17–7.

247. Spot–winged Antbird (Schistocichla leucostigma)

1 seen at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7 and heard at the Harpy Eagle


248. White–bellied Antbird (Myrmeciza longipes)

1 heard in the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 24 and

25–7 and along the Rupununi river on 26 and 28–7.

249. Ferruginous–backed Antbird (Myrmeciza ferruginea)

1 seen and 1 heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and heard at the

Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

250. White–plumed Antbird (Pithys albifrons)

1 heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 2 seen there on 21–7 and

heard on 22–7.

251. Rufous–throated Antbird (Gymnopithys rufigula)

1 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7 and 4 there on 21–7.

252. Common Scale–backed Antbird (Willisornis poecilinotus)

1 male seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7.

253. Thrush–like Antpitta (Myrmothera campanisona)

1 heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 19, 20, 21 and 22–7; 1 heard along

the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7.

254. Rufous–capped Antthrush (Formicarius colma)

1 heard at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

255. Long–tailed Woodcreeper (Deconychura longicauda)


256. Plain–brown Woodcreeper (Dendrocincla fuliginosa)

2 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 2 seen and a few heard there

on 21–7 and heard at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

257. Wedge–billed Woodcreeper (Glyphorynchus spirurus)

1 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 1 at Surama on 24–7 and

2 there on 25–7.

258. Amazonian Barred–Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes certhia)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 18–7; 1 there on 19–7 and 2 seen and

a few heard along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7.

259. Black–banded Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes picumnus)


260. Red–billed Woodcreeper (Hylexetastes perrotii)


261. Striped Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus obsoletus)

2 seen at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7.

262. Chestnut–rumped Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus pardalotus)

2 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; 1 heard along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7 and along the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

263. Buff–throated Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus guttatus)

3 seen and a few heard en route to the Iwokrama Rainforest on 17–8;

heard daily at Iwokrama Rainforest; 2 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7;

heard along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7; 2 seen in

the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7 and heard

along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

264. Straight–billed Woodcreeper (Dendroplex picus)

3 seen and a few heard at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7;

heard in the riparian forest of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7; along the

Rupununi river on 26–7; 1 seen there on 28–7 and heard at the gallery

forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

265. Guianan Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes albolineatus)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7.

Split from Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus) in Clements 2015.

266. Pale–legged Hornero (Furnarius leucopus)

1 heard along the Rupununi river on 26–7; 2 seen there on 28–7 and

1 heard en route to Karasabai on 29–7.

267. Buff–throated Foliage–gleaner (Automolus ochrolaemus)

1 heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7.

268. Yellow–chinned Spinetail (Certhiaxis cinnamomeus)

7 seen and a few heard at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7;

1 at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7; 4 en route to Karasabai on 29–7 and

7 at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 1–8.

269. Hoary–throated Spinetail (Synallaxis kollari)

2 seen in the gallery forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

270. White–lored Tyrannulet (Ornithion inerme)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7 and 1 in

the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7.

271. Southern Beardless–Tyrannulet (Camptostoma obsoletum)

1 heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7 and along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge 19–7.

272. Mouse–colored Tyrannulet

(Phaeomyias murina)


273. Bearded Tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis)

1 pair seen at the Rupununi Savanna

on 27–7.

274. Crested Doradito

(Pseudocolopteryx sclateri)

1 seen at the Rupununi Savanna

on 27–7.

Crested Doradito, Rupununi Savanna

275. Yellow–crowned Tyrannulet (Tyrannulus elatus)

1 heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7 and along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge 19–7.

276. Forest Elaenia (Myiopagis gaimardii)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7; heard there on 21–7 and 1 seen

there on 22–7.

277. Yellow–crowned Elaenia (Myiopagis flavivertex)

1 heard along the Essequibo river on 18–7 and 3 heard along the


278. Yellow–bellied Elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster)

3 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7; 2 at Surama

on 23–7 and 1 there on 24–7.

279. Plain–crested Elaenia (Elaenia cristata)

2 seen after hearing its diagnostic call at Surama on 23–7 and 1 there

on 24–7.

280. Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia chiriquensis)

1 seen at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7; 1 at Karasabai on 29–7

and 1 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

281. Guianan Tyrannulet (Zimmerius acer)


Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and 1 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

282. Amazonian Scrub–Flycatcher (Sublegatus obscurior)

2 seen at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7.

283. Pale–tipped Tyrannulet (Inezia caudata)

1 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; 1 along the Rupununi river

on 26–7 and 1 heard there on 28–7.

284. Short–tailed Pygmy–Tyrant (Myiornis ecaudatus)

1 heard in the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7.

285. Helmeted Pygmy–Tyrant (Lophotriccus galeatus)

1 seen and a few heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; 3 seen along the

main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7 and heard in the riparian

forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7.

286. Spotted Tody–Flycatcher (Todirostrum maculatum)

1 seen and a few heard along the Mahaica river on 16–7 and 2 seen at the


Spotted Tody–Flycatcher, Botanical Garden Georgetown

287. Common Tody–Flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum)

2 seen the Abary river on 16–7; 1 at Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7 and

heard along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

288. Painted Tody–Flycatcher (Todirostrum pictum)

I seen and 1 heard along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge

on 22–7.

289. Yellow–margined Flycatcher (Tolmomyias assimilis)


290. Gray–crowned Flycatcher (Tolmomyias poliocephalus)

1 heard near the lek of the Capuchinbird on 18–7 and 1 seen along the


291. Yellow–breasted Flycatcher (Tolmomyias flaviventris)

1 seen at the Abary river on 16–7.

292. Cinnamon–crested Spadebill (Platyrinchus saturatus)


293. White–crested Spadebill (Platyrinchus platyrhynchos)

2 seen at Atta Rainforest lodge on 22–7.

294. Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)

4 seen along the Rupununi river on 26–7; 1 en route to Manari House and

1 there on 30–7 and 3 at the Rupununi Savanna north of Lethem on 31–7.

Vermilion Flycatcher, Rupununi Savanna

295. Drab Water Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis)


296. Pied Water–Tyrant (Fluvicola pica)

2 seen at Georgetown on 16–9; 3 en route to Iwokrama River Lodge

on 17–9; 3 along the Rupununi river on 26–7; 3 en route to Karasabai

on 29–7; 3 en route to Manari House on 30–7 and 1 at the Botanical


297. White–headed Marsh–Tyrant (Arundinicola leucocephala)

1 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 2 along the Rupununi

river on 26–7; 4 en route to Karasabai on 29–7 and 6 en route to Manari

House and 1 there on 30–7.

White–headed Marsh–Tyrant, en route to Karasabai

298. Bright–rumped Attila (Attila spadiceus)

Heard almost daily at the Iwokrama Rainforest; 1 seen along the main

road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7.

299. Dusky–capped Flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7 and

1 heard at Surama on 24–7.

300. Short–crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox)

2 seen along the Essequibo river on 17–7 and heard along the Rupununi

river on 28–7.

301. Brown–crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus tyrannulus)

1 seen at the Abary river on 16–7 and 2 at Manari Ranch on 1–8.

302. Lesser Kiskadee (Pitangus lictor)

1 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; 1 along the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 21 and 22–7 and 1 en route to Karasabai on 29–7.

303. Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)

Common, seen almost daily but not in the Iwokrama Rainforest .

Great Kiskadee, Mahaica river

304. Boat–billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua)

2 seen at Manari Ranch on 30–7; heard there on 31–7 and 1 seen there

on 1–8.

Boat–billed Flycatcher, Manari Ranch

305. Rusty–margined Flycatcher (Myiozetetes cayanensis)

Common, seen almost daily.

Rusty–margined Flycatcher, Georgetown

306. Yellow–throated Flycatcher (Conopias parvus)

1 seen along main road en route to Surama Eco Lodge on 23–7.

307. Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus)

Heard along the Rupununi river on 28–7 and 2 seen at the Rupununi

Savanna north of Lethem on 31–7.

308. Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius)

2 seen at the Abary river on 16–7; 1 at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7;

1 there on 22–7; 1 at Surama on 24–7; 2 in the riparian forest downhill

of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7 and 1 at Karasabai on 29–7.

Piratic Flycatcher, Surama

309. Variegated Flycatcher (Empidonomus varius)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21 and 22–7.

310. White–throated Kingbird (Tyrannus albogularis)

4 seen in Moriche palm trees at the Rupununi Savanna north of Lethem

on 31–7.

311. Tropical Kingbird

(Tyrannus melancholicus)

Common.

312. Fork–tailed Flycatcher

(Tyrannus savana)

20 seen at the Atlantic coast

near Georgetown on 16–7;

1 along the Essequibo river

on 18–7 and common on the

Rupununi Savanna.

313. Guianan Red–Cotinga

(Phoenicircus carnifex)

1 pair seen at Turtle

Mountain on 18–7 and 2

heard a t Atta Rainforest

Lodge on 21–7.

314. Guianan Cock–of–the–rock

(Rupicola rupicola)

1 male seen at the Guianan

Cock–of–the–Rock lek near Guianan Cock–of–the–rock, Surama

Surama on 24–7.

315. Crimson Fruitcrow (Haematoderus militaris)

1 pair seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7 and 1 female in the riparian

forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on25–7.

316. Purple–throated Fruitcrow (Querula purpurata)

4 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 3 there on 21–7; 2 on 22–7;

1 pair on 23–7; 2 in the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge

on 25–7 and 1 pair along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

317. Capuchinbird (Perissocephalus tricolor)

10 seen at the lek at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7 and 1 at the Harpy

Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

318. Purple–breasted Cotinga (Cotinga cotinga)

1 pair seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and

1 female en route to Surama Eco Lodge on 23–7.

319. Spangled Cotinga (Cotinga cayana)

1 female seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7; 1 male along the main

road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and 1 male along the Rupununi

river on 28–7.

320. Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans)

Common, heard daily and a few seen in the Iwokrama Rainforest and

along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

321. Pompadour Cotinga (Xipholena punicea)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7; 1 along the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and 1 male en route to Surama Eco Lodge

on 23–7.

322. Tiny Tyrant–Manakin (Tyranneutes virescens)

Heard along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7 and 1

seen very well at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7.

Tiny Tyrant–Manakin, Canopy Walkway

323. Blue–backed Manakin (Chiroxiphia pareola)

Heard at Caiman House on 26 and 28–7.

324. Black Manakin (Xenopipo atronitens)

1 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7 and heard at the Harpy

Eagle trail near Surama on 22–7.

325. White–crowned Manakin (Dixiphia pipra)

1 male seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7;

heard at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7 and 1 male in the riparian forest

downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7.

326. Golden–headed Manakin (Ceratopipra erythrocephala)

Heard along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 1 seen

along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 21–7 and 1 heard there

on 22–7.

327. Black–tailed Tityra (Tityra cayana)

1 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7 and

heard at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

328. Cinereous Mourner (Laniocera hypopyrra)

1 seen very well in white sand forest along the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 22–7.

Cinereous Mourner, Atta

329. Dusky Purpletuft (Iodopleura fusca)

5 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20 and 23–7 and 3 along the Rupununi

river on 28–7.

330. White–naped Xenopsaris (Xenopsaris albinucha)

1 seen at the savanna near Surama on 23–7.

331. Cinereous Becard (Pachyrampus rufus)

1 pair seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7.

332. White–winged Becard (Pachyramphus polychopterus)

1 seen in the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7

and 1 heard there on 25–7.

333. Pink–throated Becard (Pachyramphus minor)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7 and 1 heard there on 21–7.

334. Red–eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)

1 heard at Turtle Mountain on 18–7 and along the Rupununi River

on 28–7.

335. Lemon–chested Greenlet (Hylophilus thoracicus)

1 heard at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7; at Surama on 24–7 and

1 seen at Caiman House on 28–7.

336. Ashy–headed Greenlet (Hylophilus pectoralis)

1 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; heard along the Rupununi river

on 28–7 and en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

337. Buff–cheeked Greenlet (Pachysylvia muscicapina)

Heard at Iwokrama River lodge on 18–7; along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7 at the Canopy Walkway on 21–7; en route

to Surama Eco Lodge on 23–7; in the riparian forest downhill of the

Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7 and 1 seen and a few heard there on 25–7

and eventually 1 seen well along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

338. Slaty–capped Shrike–Vireo (Vireolanius leucotis)


339. Rufous–browed Peppershrike

(Cyclarhis gujanensis)

Heard at in the riparian forest downhill

of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7;

en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7;

in the gallery forest along the Ireng

river on 31–7 and 1 seen at Manari

Ranch on 1–8.

340. Cayenne Jay (Cyanocorax cayanus)

Heard along the main road near Atta

Rainforest Lodge on 22–7; 3 seen at

the Canopy Walkway on 23–7; 4 in

the riparian forest downhill of the

Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7 and 2

there on 25–7.

341. Black–collared Swallow

(Pygochelidon melanoleuca) Black–collared Swallow, Iwokrama River lodge

35 seen along the Essequibo river on 18–7 and 5 there on 19–7.

342. White–banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata)


White–banded Swallow, Rupununi River

343. Southern Rough–winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis)


Southern Rough–winged Swallow, Surama

344. Gray–breasted Martin (Progne chalybea)

Common at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown; only 5 seen along the

Essequibo river on 18–7 and 2 there on 19–7; up to 6 seen almost daily at

Surama and the Rupununi Savanna and 1 at the Botanical Garden in


345. Brown–chested Martin (Progne tapera)

50 seen at Surama on 23–7; 8 at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7;

5 en route to Karasabai on 29–7; 12 at Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 1 at the

Rupununi Savanna north of Lethem on 31–7.

346. White–winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventer)

Up to 50 seen daily at all places visited except Atta Rainforest Lodge and

Georgetown.

347. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)


348. House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)

Common at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and up to 5 seen or heard

almost daily at Surama Eco Lodge, Caiman House, Karasabai and Manari

Ranch.

349. Bicolored Wren (Campylorhynchus griseus)

2 seen at Caiman House on 26–7 and heard there on 28–7; 3 seen at

Karasabai on 29–7; 2 seen en route to Manari Ranch and 1 there on 30–7

and on 1–8.

350. Coraya Wren (Pheugopedius coraya)

1 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; heard along the main road near

Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7; 2 at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7;

heard there on 21–7 and 2 seen in the riparian forest downhill of the


351. Buff–breasted Wren (Cantorchilus leucotis)

Heard along the Mahaica river on 16–7; along the Rupununi river on 26–7

and in the gallery forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

352. White–breasted Wood–Wren (Henicorhina leucosticta)

1 heard at the Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock trail near Surama on 23–7.

353. Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea)

2 seen at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7; 3 en route to

Karasabai on 29–7 and 1 in the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco

Lodge on 31–7.

354. Black–capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla)

1 heard at the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 16–7 and 1 seen there

on 1–8.

355. Pale–breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas)

15 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and in Georgetown

on 16–7; 1 in the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge

on 25–7 and 1 at Manari Ranch on 1–8.

356. Tropical Mockingbird (Mimus gilvus)

Common, seen daily. Not in the Iwokrama Rainforest .

357. Yellowish Pipit (Anthus lutescens)

4 seen en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 2 at the Rupununi Savanna

north of Lethem.

358. Red–capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis)


on 18–7; 7 there on 19–7; 8 along the Rupununi river on 26 and 28–7.

359. Flame–crested Tanager (Tachyphonus cristatus)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20, 21 and 23–7.

360. White–shouldered Tanager (Tachyphonus luctuosus)


361. White–lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus)

1 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge and 1 along the Essequibo river

on 17–7.

362. Silver–beaked Tanager (Ramphocelus carbo)

Common, but not seen at the Rupununi Savanna; 2 seen along the

Rupununi river on 26–7 and 1 seen and 1 heard there on 28–7.

363. Blue–gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus)

30 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and in Georgetown

on 30–7; common en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7; 1 along the

Essequibo river on 19–7; 4 at Surama on 23–7; 2 there on 25–7; 2 along

the Rupununi river on 26–8; 1 at Manari Ranch and 4 at the Botanical


364. Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)

Common.

365. Burnished–buff Tanager (Tangara cayana)

1 seen at Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 2 there on 31–7.

366. Spotted Tanager (Tangara punctata)


367. Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana)


368. Opal–rumped Tanager (Tangara velia)

5 seen the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7.

369. Black–faced Dacnis (Dacnis lineata)

1 female and 2 juveniles at the Canopy Walkway on 20 and 22–7.

370. Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana)

1 seen along the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7;

3 en route to Surama Eco Lodge on 23–7; 1 at Surama on 24–7 and

1 male along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

371. Purple Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus)


Canopy Walkway on 20–7 and 2 there on 22–7.

372. Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)


Rainforest Lodge on 21–7; 3 at the Canopy Walkway on 22–7 and 2 en

route to Surama Eco Lodge on 23–7.

373. Yellow–backed Tanager (Hemithraupis flavicollis)

2 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 20–7; 1 there on 21 and 22–7.

374. Bicolored Conebill (Conirostrum bicolor)


375. Stripe–tailed Yellow–Finch (Sicalis citrina)


376. Grassland Yellow–Finch (Sicalis luteola)


377. Wedge–tailed Grass–Finch (Emberizoides herbicola)

1 seen at Surama on 23–7; 2 at the Savanna downhill the lodge on 24–7

and 1 at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7.

378. Blue–black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina)


Karasabai and 3 there on 29–7 and 3 en route to Manari House on 30–7.

379. Lined Seedeater (Sporophila lineola)

Up to 7 seen at Iwokrama River lodge and up to 25 at Atta Raiforest

Lodge; 1 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7.

380. Chestnut–bellied Seedeater (Sporophila castaneiventris)

1 male at Iwokrama River Lodge on 17 and 18–7.

381. Ruddy–breasted Seedeater (Sporophila minuta)

1 male at Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7and 1 male at Caiman House

on 26–7.

Ruddy–breasted Seedeater, Rupununi Savanna

382. Chestnut–bellied Seed–Finch (Oryzoborus angolensis)

1 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7 and 1 pair at the savanna

downhill of the lodge on 24–7.

383. Great–billed Seed–Finch (Sporophila maximiliani)

1 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7.

384. Gray Seedeater (Sporophila intermedia)

1 male seen at Surama on 23–7 and 6 en route to Karasabai on 29–7.

Gray Seedeater, Karasaiba

385. Wing–barred Seedeater (Sporophila americana)


386. Yellow–bellied Seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis)


387. Plumbeous Seedeater (Sporophila plumbea)

1 seen at Caiman House on 26 and 27–7; 10 en route to Manari Ranch

on 30–7 and 1 at the Rupununi Savanna north of Lethem on 31–7.

388. Bananaquit (Coereba flaveola)

6 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and in the Botanical Garden

in Georgetown on 16–7; 1 at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; heard along the

main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7; 1 seen at Caiman House

on 26–7; 2 at Karasabai on 29–7 and 1 en route to Manari House on 30–7.

389. Buff–throated Saltator (Saltator maximus)


390. Grayish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens)

7 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; 1 along the Rupununi river

on 26–7.

391. Grassland Sparrow (Ammodramus humeralis)

1 seen at Surama on 25–7; common at the Rupununi Savanna on 27–7;

common en route to Karasabai on 29–7; common en route to Manari

Ranch on 30–7; 2 seen and a few heard at Manari Ranch and 2 seen at the

Rupununi Savanna north of Lethem on 31–7.

392. Pectoral Sparrow (Arremon taciturnus)

1 seen in the riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 24–7.

393. Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava)

1 heard at the gallery forest along the Ireng river on 31–7.

394. Red–and–black Grosbeak (Periporphyrus erythromelas)

2 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7.

395. Rose–breasted Chat (Granatellus pelzelni)

1 pair seen very well at the beginning of the Harpy Eagle trail near

Surama on 24–7.

396. Blue–black Grosbeak (Cyanocompsa cyanoides)

2 heard at Atta Rainforest

Lodge on 23–7.

397. Eastern Meadowlark

(Sturnella magna)

20 seen at the Rupununi

Savanna on 27–7; 5 en route

to Karasabai and 5 there

on 29–7; 6 en route to

Manari Ranch on 30–7 and 1

there on 1–8.

398. Red–breasted Meadowlark

(Sturnella militaris)

Common at the Rupununi

Savanna.

Red–breasted Meadowlark, Rupununi Savanna

399. Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris)

Common in Georgetown, at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown and in the

Botanical Garden in Georgetown.

400. Yellow–hooded Blackbird (Chrysomus icterocephalus)

10 seen at the Atlantic coast near Georgetown on 16–7;1 en route to

Caiman House on 26–7; 2 en route to Karasabai on 29–7 and 5 en route

to Manari Ranch on 30–7.

Yellow–hooded Blackbird, en route to Manari Ranch

401. Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis)

2 seen at the Atlantic coast at Georgetown on 16–7.

Shiny Cowbird, Mahaica river

402. Epaulet (= Moriche) Oriole (Icterus cayanensis chrysocephalus)

2 seen at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7; 1 there on 19 and 20–7 and

1 en route to caiman House on 26–7.

403. Orange–backed Troupial (Icterus croconotus)

Heard en route to Karasabai and 1 seen there on 29–7; 1 seen en route to

Manari Ranch and 1 seen there on 30–7 and 3 there on 31–7.

Orange–backed Troupial, en route to Manari Ranch

404. Yellow Oriole (Icterus nigrogularis)


Caiman House on 26–7; 5 en route to Karasabai and 3 there on 29–7;

3 en route to Manari Ranch on 30–7; 1 at the Rupununi Savanna north of

Lethem on 31–7 and 1 in the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 1–8.

Yellow Oriole, Botanical Garden Georgetown

405. Yellow–rumped Cacique (Cacicus cela)

1 seen along the Essequibo river on 17 and 18–7; 6 en route to Caiman

House on 26–7 and 6 along the Rupununi river on 26–7 and 15 there

on 28–7.

406. Red–rumped Cacique (Cacicus haemorrhous)

18 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7.

407. Green Oropendola (Psarocolius viridis)



4 seen and a few heard there on 21–7; 1 on 22 and 23–7 and 1 in the

riparian forest downhill of the Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7.

408. Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus)

1 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge and 1 there on 17–7; 2 at

Surama Eco Lodge on 25–7 and 30 along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

409. Plumbeous Euphonia (Euphonia plumbea)


410. Finsch's Euphonia (Euphonia finschi)

3 seen at Surama on 25–7 and 1 heard at the Rupununi Savanna on 29–7.

411. Violaceous Euphonia (Euphonia violacea)

1 male seen at the Abary river on 16–7.

412. Golden–bellied Euphonia (Euphonia chrysopasta)

1 seen at the Canopy Walkway on 21–7 and 1 along the main road near

Atta Rainforest lodge on 22–7.

413. White–vented Euphonia (Euphonia minuta)


414. Golden–sided Euphonia (Euphonia cayennensis)


Mammals

1. Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

1 seen en route to Karasabai on 29–7 and 2 at the Rupununi Savanna

on 31–7.

Giant Anteater, Rupununi Savanna

2. Pale–throated Three–toed Sloth (Bradypus tridactylus)

1 seen at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7 and 1 en route to Surama Eco

Lodge on 23–7.

3. Two–toed Sloth (Choloepus didactylus)

1 seen at the Guianan Cock–of–the–Rock trail near Surama on 23–7.

4. Long–nosed or River Bat (Rhynchonycteris naso)

3 seen at Iwokrama River Lodge on 18–7.

5. Lesser Bulldog or Fishing Bat (Noctilio albiventris)


6. Greater Bulldog or Fishing Bat (Noctilio leporinus)


7. Golden–handed Tamarin (Saguinus midas )

7 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7.

8. Common Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus)

5 seen along Essequibo River on 17–7and 12 along the Rupununi river

on 28–7.

Common Squirrel Monkey, Rupununi Savanna

9. Brown Capuchin (Cebus apella)


10. Brown–bearded Saki Monkey (Chiropotes satanus)


11. Red Howler Monkey (Alouatta seniculus)

2 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; heard at Iwokrama River Lodge

on 18–7; at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7; en route to Surama Eco Lodge

on 23–7; heard there on 24 and 25–7 and 3 seen along the Rupununi river

on 28–7.

12. Guianan Black Spider Monkey (Ateles paniscus)

1 seen at Turtle Mountain on 18–7; heard at Iwokrama River Lodge

on 19–7 and 3 seen along the Rupununi river on 28–7.

13. Savanna Fox (Dusicyon thous)

1 found dead at Karasabai on 30–7 and 1 seen at the Rupununi Savanna

north of Lethem on 31–7.

14. Brazilian Tapir (Tapirus terrestris)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge at night on 21 and

22–7 and 1 crossing the main road north of Surama on 25–7.

15. Paca (Agouti paca)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge at night on 22–7.

16. Red–rumped Agouti (Dasyprocta leporina)

1 seen en route to Iwokrama River lodge on 17–7; 2 there on 18, 19 and

20–7; 1 at Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7; 2 at Surama on 24 and 25–7.

17. Pink River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)

1 seen in the Ireng river en route to Karasabai on 29–7.

Pink River Dolphin, Ireng river en route to Karasabai

18. West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)

1 seen in the Botanical Garden in Georgetown on 16–7 (escape).

Other animals

1. Black Cayman (Melanosuchus niger)

1 seen en route to Caiman House on 26–7; 1 along the Rupununi river

on 28–7 and 1 at the Rupununi Savanna north of Lethem on 31–7.

2. Dwarf Cayman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)

1 seen along the main road near Atta Rainforest Lodge on 22–7 and 1 at

the main road north of Surama on 25–7.

3. Gladiator Tree Frog (Hypsiboas rosenbergi)

Heard at Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7.

4. Green Garden Lizzard (Calotes calotes)

Up to 3 seen daily at Iwokrama River Lodge.

5. Common Basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus)

1 seen at the Harpy Eagle trail near Surama on 24–7.

6. Giant Toad (Rhinalla marina)

Up to 3 seen daily at Iwokrama River Lodge, 1 at Atta Rainforest Lodge

and 1 daily at the Caiman House.

Giant Toad, Iwokrama River lodge

7. Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

1 seen along the Mahaica river on 16–7; 1 en route to Iwokrama River

Lodge on 17–7 and 6 along the Rupununi river on26–7.

Green Iguana, Rupununi river

8. Golden Tegu Lizard (Tupinambis teguxin)

1 seen en route to Iwokrama River Lodge on 17–7 and 2 at Surama

on 24–7.

9. Yellow–bellied Rat Snake (Chironius carinatus)

1 seen on the main road near Iwokrama River Lodge on 19–7 and 1 en

route to Atta Rainforest Lodge on 20–7.

Yellow–bellied Rat Snake, Iwokrama Rainforest

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