Ecuador Triplist

Non-passerines

ANATIDAE: Ducks, Geese, Swans

Andean (Ruddy) Duck, Oxyura jamaicensis ferruginea
Andean Teal, Anas andinum

CRACIDAE: Chachalacas, Currassows, Guans

Sickle-winged Guan, Chamaepetes goudotii
Bearded Guan, Penelope barbata
Blue-throated Piping-Guan, Pipile cumanensis
Speckled Chachalaca, Ortalis guttata

COLUMBIDAE: Doves, Pigeons

Eared Dove, Zenaida auriculata
White-throated Quail-Dove, Geotrygon frenata
Band-tailed Pigeon, Patagioenas fasciata
Pale-vented Pigeon, Columba cayennensis
Plumbeous Pigeon, Columba plumbea
Rock Pigeon, Columba livia
Croaking Ground-Dove, Columbina cruziana

NYCTIBIIDAE: Potoos

Great Potoo, Nyctibius grandis

CAPRIMULGIDAE: Nighthawks, Nightjars

Short-tailed Nighthawk, Lurocalis semitorquatus
Common Pauraque, Nyctidromus albicollis
Ladder-tailed Nightjar, Hydropsalis climacocerca

APODIDAE: Swifts

Chestnut-collared Swift, Streptoprocne rutila
White-collared Swift, Streptoprocne zonaris
Gray-rumped Swift, Chaetura cinereiventris
Pale-rumped Swift, Chaetura egregia
Short-tailed Swift, Chaetura brachyura
Fork-tailed Palm-Swift, Tachornis squamata

TROCHILIDAE: Hummingbirds

White-necked Jacobin, Florisuga mellivora
Green Hermit, Phaethornis guy
Great-billed Hermit, Phaethornis malaris
Brown Violet-ear, Colibri delphinae
Sparkling Violet-ear, Colibri coruscans
Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Heliangelus amethysticollis
Flame-throated Sunangel, Heliangelus micraster
Purple-throated Sunangel, Heliangelus viola
Wire-crested Thorntail, Discosura popelairii
Spangled Coquette, Lophornis stictolophus
Festive Coquette, Lophornis chalybeus
Speckled Hummingbird, Adelomyia melanogenys
Long-tailed Sylph, Aglaiocercus kingi
Ecuadorian Hillstar, Oreotrochilus chimborazo
Black-tailed Trainbearer, Lesbia victoriae
Purple-backed Thornbill, Ramphomicron microrhynchum
Blue-mantled Thornbill, Chalcostigma stanleyi
Tyrian Metaltail, Metallura tyrianthina
Violet-throated Metaltail, Metallura baroni
Glowing Puffleg, Eriocnemis vestitus
Sapphire-vented Puffleg, Eriocnemis luciani
Golden-breasted Puffleg, Eriocnemis mosquera
Shining Sunbeam, Aglaeactis cupripennis
Collared Inca, Coeligena torquata
Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Coeligena lutetiae, photo #1, #2, #3
Rainbow Starfrontlet, Coeligena iris
Mountain Velvetbreast, Lafresnaya lafresnayi
Sword-billed Hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, photo #1, #2
Great Sapphirewing, Pterophanes cyanopterus, photo #1, #2
Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Boissonneaua matthewsii
Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Heliodoxa rubinoides
Violet-fronted Brilliant, Heliodoxa leadbeateri
Long-billed Starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris
White-bellied Woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant
Blue-tailed Emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus
Violet-headed Hummingbird, Klais guimeti
Gray-breasted Sabrewing, Campylopterus largipennis
Fork-tailed Woodnymph, Thalurania furcata
Amazilia Hummingbird, Amazilia amazilia
Loja (Amazilia) Hummingbird, Amazilia amazilia alticola
Glittering-throated Emerald, Amazilia fimbriata
Golden-tailed Sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone

OPISTHOCOMIDAE: Hoatzin

Hoatzin, photo #1, #2, Opisthocomus hoazin

CUCULIDAE: Cuckoos

Greater Ani, Crotophaga major
Smooth-billed Ani, photo #1, #2, Crotophaga ani
Groove-billed Ani, Crotophaga sulcirostris
Little Cuckoo, Piaya minuta
Squirrel Cuckoo, Piaya cayana

ARAMIDAE: Limpkin

Limpkin, Aramus guarauna

HELIORNITHIDAE: Finfoots

Sungrebe, Heliornis fulica

RALLIDAE: Rails, Gallinules, Coots

Ecuadorian Rail, Rallus limicola aequatorialis
Slate-colored Coot, Fulica ardesiaca

ARDEIDAE: Herons, Egrets, Bitterns

Rufescent Tiger-Heron, Tigrisoma lineatum
Zigzag Heron, Zebrilus undulatus
Striated Heron, photo #1, #2, Butorides striatus
Cattle Egret, Egretta ibis
Great Egret, Ardea alba
Capped Heron, Pilherodius pileatus
Snowy Egret, Egretta thula

CHARADRIIDAE: Plovers

Collared Plover, Charadrius collaris

LARIDAE: Gulls

Andean Gull, Chroicocephalus serranus

STERNIDAE: Terns

Yellow-billed Tern, Sterna superciliaris

CATHARTIDAE: New World Vultures

Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture, Cathartes melambrotus
Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus
King Vulture, Sarcoramphus papa
Andean Condor, Vultur gryphus

ACCIPITRIDAE: Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Hook-billed Kite, Chondrohierax uncinatus

Gray-headed Kite, Leptodon cayanensis
Swallow-tailed Kite, Elanoides forficatus
Harpy Eagle, Harpia harpyja
Black Hawk-Eagle, Spizaetus tyrannus
Gray-bellied Hawk, Accipiter poliogaster
Plain-breasted (Sharp-shinned) Hawk, Accipiter striatus ventralis
Plumbeous Kite, Ictinia plumbea
Slender-billed Kite, Helicolestes hamatus
Crane Hawk, Geranospiza caerulescens
Solitary Eagle, Buteogallus solitarius
Slate-colored Hawk, Buteogallus schistacea
Roadside Hawk, photo #1, #2, #3, Rupornis magnirostris
Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus
Variable Hawk, Geranoaetus polyosoma (both forms: Red-backed and Puna)

STRIGIDAE: Typical Owls

Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, Glaucidium brasilianum
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl, Glaucidium peruanum
Crested Owl, Lophostrix cristata
Tawny-bellied Screech Owl, Megascops watsonii

TROGONIDAE: Trogons

Black-tailed Trogon, Trogon melanurus
White-tailed Trogon, Trogon viridis
Blue-crowned Trogon, Trogon curucui

ALCEDINIDAE: Kingfishers

Ringed Kingfisher, Megaceryle torquata
Amazon Kingfisher, photo #1, #2, Chloroceryle amazona
Green Kingfisher, Chloroceryle americana
Green-and-Rufous Kingfisher, Chloroceryle inda
American Pygmy Kingfisher, Chloroceryle aenea

GALBULIDAE: Jacamars

White-eared Jacamar, photo #1, #2, Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis
White-chinned Jacamar, photo #1, #2, Galbula tombacea
Coppery-chested Jacamar, Galbula pastazae
Purplish Jacamar, Galbula chalcothorax
Great Jacamar, Jacamerops aurea

BUCCONIDAE: Puffbirds

Black-streaked Puffbird, Malacoptila fulvogularis
Black-fronted Nunbird, Monasa nigrifrons
White-fronted Nunbird, Monasa morphoeus
Yellow-billed Nunbird, Monasa flavirostris
Swallow-wing, Chelidoptera tenebrosa

CAPITONINAE: New World Barbets

Scarlet-crowned Barbet, Capito aurovirens
Lemon-throated Barbet, photo #1, #2, #3, Eubucco richardsoni
Red-headed Barbet, Eubucco bourcierii

RAMPHASTIDAE: Toucans, Aracaris, Toucanets

White-throated Toucan, Ramphastos tucanus
Channel-billed Toucan, Ramphastos vitellinus
Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan, Andigena hypoglauca
Golden-collared Toucanet, Selenidera reinwardtii
Ivory-billed Aracari, Pteroglossus azara
Chestnut-eared Aracari, Pteroglossus castanotis
Many-banded Aracari, Pteroglossus pluricinctus

PICIDAE: Woodpeckers

Lafresnaye's Piculet, Picumnus lafresnayi
Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Campephilus rubricollis
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker, Melanerpes cruentatus
Little Woodpecker, Veniliornis passerinus
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker, Veniliornis callonotus
Bar-bellied Woodpecker, Veniliornis nigriceps
Golden-olive Woodpecker, Colaptes rubiginosus
Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Colaptes rivolii
Chestnut Woodpecker, Celeus elegans
Cream-colored Woodpecker, Celeus flavus
Lineated Woodpecker, photo #1, #2, Dryocopus lineatus

FALCONIDAE: Falcons, Caracaras

Collared Forest-Falcon, Micrastur semitorquatus
Red-throated Caracara, Ibycter americanus
Carunculated Caracara, Phalcoboenus carunculatus
Black Caracara, Daptrius ater
Yellow-headed Caracara, Milvago chimachima
American Kestrel, Falco sparverius
Bat Falcon, Falco rufigularis

PSITTACIDAE: Parrots

Blue-winged Parrotlet, Forpus xanthopterygius
Pacific Parrotlet, Forpus coelestis
Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet, Touit huetii
Cobalt-winged Parakeet, photo #1, #2, #3, #4, Brotogeris cyanoptera
Blue-headed Parrot, Pionus menstruus
Mealy Amazon Parrot, photo #1, #2, #3, Amazona farinosa
Orange-winged Amazon, Amazona amazonica
Yellow-crowned Amazon, photo #1, #2, Amazona ochrocephala
Black-headed Parrot, Pionites melanocephala
Maroon-tailed Parakeet, Pyrrhura melanura
White-eyed Parakeet, Aratinga leucophthalmus
Dusky-headed Parakeet, photo #1, #2, #3, Aratinga weddellii
Golden-plumed Parakeet, Leptosittaca branickii
Red-bellied Macaw, Orthopsittaca manilata
Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Ara ararauna
Scarlet Macaw, Ara macao
Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Ara severa

Passerines

THAMNOPHILIDAE: Antbirds

Great Antshrike, Taraba major
Lined Antshrike, Thamnophilus tenuepunctatus
Plain Antvireo, Dysithamnus mentalis
Dusky-throated Antshrike, Thamnomanes ardesiacus
Yellow-breasted Antwren, Herpsilochmus axillaris
Guianan Warbling-Antbird, Hypocnemis cantator
Silvered Antbird, Sclateria naevia
Spot-winged Antbird, Schistocichla leucostigma
White-shouldered Antbird, Myrmeciza melanoceps
Plumbeous Antbird, Myrmeciza hyperythra
White-plumed Antbird, Pithys albifrons
Lunulated Antbird, Gymnopithys lunulata
Spot-backed Antbird, Hylophylax naevia
Dot-backed Antbird, Hylophylax punctulata

GRALLARIIDAE: Ant-pittas

Jocotoco Antpitta, Grallaria ridgelyi, photo #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6
Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Grallaria nuchalis
Rufous Antpitta, Grallaria rufula
Tawny Antpitta, Grallaria quitensis

FURNARIIDAE: Ovenbirds, Woodcreepers

Montane Foliage-gleaner, Anabacerthia striaticollis
Rufous-rumped Foliage-gleaner, Philydor erythrocercum
Pearled Treerunner, Margarornis squamiger
Streaked Tuftedcheek, Pseudocolaptes boissonneautii
Pacific (Pale-legged) Hornero, Furnarius leucopus cinnamomeus
Lesser Hornero, Furnarius minor
Stout-billed Cinclodes, photo #1, #2, Cinclodes excelsior
Chestnut-winged Cinclodes, Cinclodes albidiventris
Andean Tit-Spinetail, Leptasthenura andicola
Mouse-colored Thistletail, Schizoeaca griseomurina
Many-striped Canastero, Asthenes flammulata
Equatorial Graytail, Xenerpestes singularis
Ash-browed Spinetail, Cranioleuca curtata
Line-cheeked Spinetail, Cranioleuca antisiensis
Streaked Xenops, Xenops rutilans
Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Dendrocincla fuliginosa
Olivaceous Woodcreeper, Sittasomus griseicapillus
Wedge-billed Woodcreeper, Glyphorynchus spirurus
Tschudi's (Ocellated) Woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus chunchotambo
Lafresnaye's (Buff-throated) Woodcreeper, Xiphorhynchus guttatoides
Montane Woodcreeper, Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger

COTINGIDAE: Cotingas

Red-crested Cotinga, Ampelion rubrocristata
Barred Fruiteater, Pipreola arcuata
Plum-throated Cotinga, Cotinga maynana
Spangled Cotinga, Cotinga cayana
Bare-necked Fruitcrow, Gymnoderus foetidus
Purple-throated Fruitcrow, Querula purpurata
Amazonian Umbrellabird, Cephalopterus ornatus

PIPRIDAE: Manakins

Blue-backed Manakin, Chiroxiphia pareola
Green Manakin, Xenopipo holochlora
Wire-tailed Manakin, Pipra filicauda

TITYRIDAE: Tityras, Becards

Masked Tityra, Tityra semifasciata
Black-and-white Becard, Pachyramphus albogriseus
Yellow-cheeked Becard, Pachyramphus xanthogenys

TYRANNIDAE: Tyrant Flycatchers

Streak-necked Flycatcher, Mionectes striaticollis
Olive-striped Flycatcher, Mionectes olivaceus
Slaty-capped Flycatcher, Leptopogon superciliaris
Ecuadorian Tyrannulet, Phylloscartes gualaquizae
Golden-winged Tody-Flycatcher, Poecilotriccus calopterus
Common Tody-Flycatcher, Todirostrum cinereum
Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher, Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum
Yellow-olive Flycatcher, Tolmomyias sulphurescens
Yellow-breasted Flycatcher, Tolmomyias flaviventris
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet, Camptostoma obsoletum
Foothill Elaenia, Myiopagis olallai
Mottle-backed Elaenia, Elaenia gigas
Yellow-bellied Elaenia, Elaenia flavogaster
White-crested Elaenia, Elaenia albiceps
Sierran Elaenia, Elaenia pallatangae
Black-capped Tyrannulet, Phyllomyias nigrocapillus
Golden-faced Tyrannulet, Zimmerius chrysops
White-tailed Tyrannulet, Mecocerculus poecilocercus
White-banded Tyrannulet, Mecocerculus stictopterus
White-throated Tyrannulet, Mecocerculus leucophrys
Tufted Tit-Tyrant, Anairetes parulus
Tawny-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant, Euscarthmus meloryphus
Ornate Flycatcher, Myiotriccus ornatus
Orange-banded Flycatcher, Myiophobus lintoni
Cinnamon Flycatcher, Pyrrhomyias cinnamomea
Cliff Flycatcher, Hirundinea ferruginea
Olive-chested Flycatcher, Myiophobus cryptoxanthus
Black Phoebe, Sayornis nigricans
Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus
Rufous-tailed Tyrant, Knipolegus poecilurus
Drab Water-Tyrant, Ochthornis littoralis
Little Ground-Tyrant, Muscisaxicola fluviatilis
Paramo (Plain-capped) Ground-Tyrant, Muscisaxicola alpina
Black-billed Shrike-Tyrant, Agriornis montana
Smoky Bush-Tyrant, Myiotheretes fumigatus
Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Cnemarchus erythropygius
Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant, Ochthoeca rufipectoralis
Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, Ochthoeca fumicolor
Long-tailed Tyrant, Colonia colonus
Sirystes, Sirystes sibilator
Short-crested Flycatcher, Myiarchus ferox
Lesser Kiskadee, Philohydor lictor
Great Kiskadee, Pitangus sulphuratus
Boat-billed Flycatcher, Megarhynchus pitangua
Social Flycatcher, Myiozetetes similis
Gray-capped Flycatcher, Myiozetetes granadensis
Lemon-browed Flycatcher, Conopias cinchoneti
Golden-crowned Flycatcher, Myiodynastes chrysocephalus
Crowned Slaty-Flycatcher, Griseotyrannus aurantioatrocristatus
Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancholicus

VIREONIDAE: Vireos

Brown-capped Vireo, Vireo leucophrys
Red-eyed Vireo, Vireo olivaceus
Olivaceous Greenlet, Hylophilus olivaceus
Rufous-browed Peppershrike, Cyclarhis gujanensis

CORVIDAE: Crows, Jays

Turquoise Jay, Cyanolyca turcosa
Violaceous Jay, Cyanocorax violaceus
Inca (Green) Jay, Cyanocorax yncas yncas

HIRUNDINIDAE: Martins, Swallows

Blue-and-white Swallow, Notiochelidon cyanoleuca
Brown-bellied Swallow, Notiochelidon murina
White-banded Swallow, Atticora fasciata
Southern Rough-winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
Brown-chested Martin, Progne tapera
Gray-breasted Martin, Progne chalybea
White-winged Swallow, Tachycineta albiventer

DONACOBIIDAE: Donacobius

Black-capped Donacobius, Donacobius atricapillus

POLIOPTILIDAE: Gnatcatchers, Gnatwrens

Tropical Gnatcatcher, Polioptila plumbea

TROGLODYTIDAE: Wrens

Grass (Sedge) Wren, Cistothorus platensis aequatorialis
Southern House Wren, Troglodytes aedon albicans
Fasciated Wren, Campylorhynchus fasciatus
Plain-tailed Wren, Thryothorus euophrys
Rufous Wren, Cinnycerthia unirufa
White-breasted Wood-Wren, Henicorhina leucosticta

MIMIDAE: Mockingbirds, Thrashers

Long-tailed Mockingbird, Mimus longicaudatus

CINCLIDAE: Dippers

White-capped Dipper, Cinclus leucocephalus

TURDIDAE: Thrushes

Black-billed Thrush, Turdus ignobilis
Maranon Thrush, Turdus maranonicus
White-necked Robin, Turdus albicollis
Great Thrush, photo #1, #2, Turdus fuscater
Chiguanco Thrush, Turdus chiguanco

FRINGILLIDAE: Euphonias, Carduleline Finches

Thick-billed Euphonia, Euphonia laniirostris
Bronze-green Euphonia, Euphonia mesochrysa
White-vented Euphonia, Euphonia minuta
Orange-bellied Euphonia, Euphonia xanthogaster
Rufous-bellied Euphonia, Euphonia rufiventris

CARDINALIDAE: Cardinals, Grosbeaks

Highland (Hepatic) Tanager, Piranga flava lutea
Red-hooded Tanager, Piranga rubriceps
Golden-bellied Grosbeak, Pheucticus chrysogaster

THRAUPIDAE: Tanagers, Saltators

Streaked Saltator, Saltator striatipectus
Grayish Saltator, Saltator coerulescens
Buff-throated Saltator, Saltator maximus
Orange-eared Tanager, Chlorochrysa calliparaea
Magpie Tanager, Cissopis leveriana
Black-faced Tanager, Schistochlamys melanopis
Golden-crowned Tanager, Iridosornis rufivertex
Blue-gray Tanager, photo #1, #2, Thraupis episcopus
Palm Tanager, Thraupis palmarum
Blue-capped Tanager, Thraupis cyanocephala
Hooded Mountain-Tanager, Buthraupis montana
Lacrimose Mountain-Tanager, Anisognathus lacrymosus
Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Anisognathus igniventris, photo #1, #2
Blue-winged Mountain-Tanager, Anisognathus somptuosus
Buff-breasted Mountain-Tanager, Dubusia taeniata
Bananaquit, Coereba flaveola
Silver-backed Tanager, Tangara viridicollis
Blue-necked Tanager, Tangara cyanicollis
Yellow-bellied Tanager, Tangara xanthogastra
Spotted Tanager, Tangara punctata
Blue-and-black Tanager, Tangara vassorii
Beryl-spangled Tanager, Tangara nigroviridis
Metallic-green Tanager, Tangara labradorides
Turquoise Tanager, Tangara mexicana
Paradise Tanager, Tangara chilensis
Opal-rumped Tanager, Tangara velia
Bay-headed Tanager, Tangara gyrola
Golden-eared Tanager, Tangara chrysotis
Saffron-crowned Tanager, Tangara xanthocephala
Flame-faced Tanager, Tangara parzudakii
Green-and-gold Tanager, Tangara schrankii
Golden Tanager, Tangara arthus
Green Honeycreeper, Chlorophanesspiza
Short-billed Honeycreeper, Cyanerpes nitidus
Black-faced Dacnis, Dacnis lineata
Yellow-bellied Dacnis, Dacnis flaviventer
Blue Dacnis, Dacnis cayana
Purple Honeycreeper, Cyanerpes caeruleus
Gray-hooded Bush-Tanager, Cnemoscopus rubrirostris
Superciliaried Hemispingus, Hemispingus superciliaris
Black-headed Hemispingus, Hemispingus verticalis
Guira Tanager, Hemithraupis guira
Blue-black Grassquit, Volatinia jacarina
Masked Crimson Tanager, photo #1, #2, Ramphocelus nigrogularis
Silver-beaked Tanagers, Ramphocelus carbo
Gray-headed Tanager, Eucometis penicillata
White-lined Tanager, Tachyphonus rufus
Chestnut-bellied Seedeater, Sporophila castaneiventris
Blue-backed Conebill, Conirostrum sitticolor
Giant Conebill, photo #1, #2, #3, Oreomanes fraseri
Tit-like Dacnis, Xenodacnis parina
Plain-colored Seedeater, Catamenia inornata
Plumbeous Sierra-Finch, Phrygilus unicolor
Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch, Phrygilus plebejus
Glossy Flowerpiercer, Diglossa lafresnayii, photo #1, #2
Black Flowerpiercer, Diglossa humeralis
White-sided Flowerpiercer, Diglossa albilatera
Masked Flowerpiercer, Diglossopis cyanea
Saffron Finch, Sicalis flaveola

PARULIDAE: Wood-warblers

Slate-throated Redstart, Myioborus miniatus
Spectacled Whitestart, Myioborus melanocephalus
Citrine Warbler, Basileuterus luteoviridis
Black-crested Warbler, Basileuterus nigrocristatus
Russet-crowned Warbler, Basileuterus coronatus
Three-banded Warbler, Basileuterus trifasciatus
Tropical Parula, Parula pitiayumi

ARREMONIDAE: American Sparrows

Yellow-browed Sparrow, Ammodramus aurifrons
Tumbes Sparrow, Aimophila stolzmanni
Yellow-throated Bush-Tanager, Chlorospingus flavigularis
Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager, Chlorospingus canigularis
Rufous-collared Sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis
Pale-naped Brush-Finch, Atlapetes pallidinucha
Yellow-breasted Brush-Finch, Atlapetes latinuchus

ICTERIDAE: New World Blackbirds

Red-breasted Blackbird, Sturnella militaris
Peruvian Meadowlark, Sturnella bellicosa
Yellow-tailed Oriole, Icterus mesomelas
Orange-backed Troupial, Icterus croconotus
Russet-backed Oropendola, Psarocolius angustifrons
Green Oropendola, Psarocolius viridis
Crested Oropendola, Psarocolius decumanus
Casqued Oropendola, Psarocoliusoseryi
Yellow-rumped Cacique, Cacicus cela
Subtropical (Scarlet-rumped) Cacique, Cacicus uropygialis uropygialis
Oriole Blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus
Scrub Blackbird, Dives warszewiczi
Giant Cowbird, Scaphidura oryzivora