Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner (1)Philydor rufum Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 25 2026 Another bird that was perceived as "new" and documented in a rather oddly-appropriate position - foliage gleaning. Milpe, east of Los Bancos. Date uploaded: Mar 5 Views: 2 Write comments
Pale-mandibled Aracari (19)Pteroglossus erythropygius Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 25 2026 Seen at the Milpe Reserve, east of Los Bancos. Came just prior to us leaving the area. Date uploaded: Mar 5 Views: 2 Write comments
Bananaquit (19)Coereba flaveola Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 25 2026 At Los Bancos / Mirador Rio Blanco Date uploaded: Mar 5 Views: 0 Write comments
Great Crested Grebe (7)Podiceps cristatus Krish India 📍 Map Date taken: Feb 21 2026 Details: adult Date uploaded: Mar 5 Views: 0 Comments (2): Brian Morin: Excellent capture.Chris: Great action shot Krish.
Guayaquil Woodpecker (1)Campephilus gayaquilensis (Near-threatened) Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 21 2026 Within a few minutes of arriving at Mirador Rio Blanco. Amazing to see this relative of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker taking apart this tree. Date uploaded: Mar 4 Views: 1 Comments (2): Brian Morin: Lucky addition to the checklist.Chris: It certainly was. I pad the price standing in the rain and getting multiple leg bites, but I was determined to get something in focus with field marks. The only bird I saw during the week there.
Lineated Woodpecker (13)Dryocopus lineatus Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 25 2026 Details: outside normal range Early morning at Mirador Rio Blanco, the shards of light piercing through the mid-level canopy brought out the brilliant plummage on this male Lineated Woodpecker. Date uploaded: Mar 4 Views: 1 Write comments
Blue-gray Tanager (47)Thraupis episcopus Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 25 2026 Although this will be upload 47 of this species, one could never tire of seeing the magnificent bird. In this case, on full display at Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos. Date uploaded: Mar 4 Views: 0 Write comments
White-lined Tanager (7)Tachyphonus rufus Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 25 2026 At Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos. A stunning bird to see in person - and the white line was visible with the wings up. Thanks to Sue and AHmad for the help with the identification, and to Patricio for his great feeder setup! Date uploaded: Mar 4 Views: 0 Write comments
Masked Trogon (4)Trogon personatus Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 At Birdwatcher's House - east of Los Bancos Date uploaded: Mar 4 Views: 0 Write comments
Flammulated Treehunter (1)Thripadectes flammulatus Chris Ecuador Date taken: Feb 26 2026 An awkward capture - but given it was a new species (it seemed at the time) had to do my best through the foliage. Birdwatcher's House - east of Los Bancos Date uploaded: Mar 4 Views: 2 Write comments
