Plate-billed Mountain Toucan (8)Andigena laminirostris (Near-threatened) Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 Happy to see this species of higher elevations - a brief stop at the Birdwatcher's House - Reserva Santa Rosa. Date uploaded: Mar 3 Views: 52 Write comments
Rufous-collared Sparrow (19)Zonotrichia capensis Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 At Reserva Santa Rosa de Venicio - Birdwatcher's House Lodge, east of Los Bancos Date uploaded: Mar 2 Views: 47 Write comments
Great Thrush (4)Turdus fuscater Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 As the book says, this bird could be mistaken at first for many other types of birds. Not put off by an Andean Bear nearby, had only 1 photo click and fortunately it was in focus. Bellavista Forest Reserve Date uploaded: Mar 1 Views: 24 Comments (1): Brian Morin: You are correct. That bird could be mistaken for other species.
Rufous-naped Brush Finch (1)Atlapetes rufinucha Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 A new species for me made a brief appearance at a feeder at Zuroloma. As with most locations in the Ecuadorian Andes, it was hard to keep up with the bird activity - a great challenge to have. Date uploaded: Mar 1 Views: 64 Write comments
Mountain Velvetbreast (4)Lafresnaya lafresnayi Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 Details: male At Zuroloma Reserve Date uploaded: Mar 1 Views: 48 Write comments
Masked Flowerpiercer (4)Diglossa cyanea Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 At Zuroloma Reserve Date uploaded: Mar 1 Views: 42 Write comments
Black Flowerpiercer (2)Diglossa humeralis Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 At Zuroloma Reserve Date uploaded: Mar 1 Views: 37 Write comments
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (4)Eriocnemis luciani Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 At Zuroloma Reserve Date uploaded: Feb 28 Views: 37 Write comments
Green-tailed Trainbearer (1)Lesbia nuna Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 Details: female At Zuroloma Reserve. This was next to the not-so-similar Sword-billed. Date uploaded: Feb 28 Views: 25 Comments (2): Brian Morin: Nice shot. Very cool looking bird.Chris: This location was especially tricky. With the clouds rolling in, I was shooting at 1/30th second.
Mountain Velvetbreast (4)Lafresnaya lafresnayi Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 At Zuroloma Reserve. The striking bill was helping in the identification. Date uploaded: Feb 28 Views: 37 Write comments
