We had a morning
out birding at the Serra do Japi mountains to try and find some Atlantic Forest
species instead of the usual birds around Lia’s estate. The day was overcast
and slightly breezy but it felt quite birdy. It was unfortunate that it was a
weekend and as such it was busy with cyclists and hikers. We were still able to
find some excellent species and quiet spots and by the end of the morning we
had over 50 species.
There were a few highlights. Notably I had a SP tick in the form of Blue-naped Chlorophonia, with a male and female showing very nicely on the side of the road. Although I have seen many of these birds in Colombia, this was only the second time I have seen one in Brazil. It was also nice to see Dusky-tailed Antbird, another species that I have seen on only a couple of occasions before at PE Intervales. A nice mixed flock at the end had some good views of Eared Pygmy Tyrant among the commoner tanagers in the field.
But the absolute highlight of the morning was a White-necked Hawk which we spotted soaring distantly over the mountains. This endangered hawk is the same species we searched for in Ubatuba, but only I was able to find and see very briefly and poorly. Here, so far inland, it is incredibly rare, being not only the first record for the municipality but also for the Serra do Japi mountain range. It was also a lifer for Lia, meaning she got this species back on me. It certainly was an exciting end to the morning. We were able to watch it for about ten minutes soaring before it flew off south. Frustratingly we did not recognize the species in the field, thinking instead that it was a Mantled Hawk instead. Helpfully the photos we were able to get clearly showed the black tail band that are diagnostic for the White-necked Hawk.
There were a few highlights. Notably I had a SP tick in the form of Blue-naped Chlorophonia, with a male and female showing very nicely on the side of the road. Although I have seen many of these birds in Colombia, this was only the second time I have seen one in Brazil. It was also nice to see Dusky-tailed Antbird, another species that I have seen on only a couple of occasions before at PE Intervales. A nice mixed flock at the end had some good views of Eared Pygmy Tyrant among the commoner tanagers in the field.
But the absolute highlight of the morning was a White-necked Hawk which we spotted soaring distantly over the mountains. This endangered hawk is the same species we searched for in Ubatuba, but only I was able to find and see very briefly and poorly. Here, so far inland, it is incredibly rare, being not only the first record for the municipality but also for the Serra do Japi mountain range. It was also a lifer for Lia, meaning she got this species back on me. It certainly was an exciting end to the morning. We were able to watch it for about ten minutes soaring before it flew off south. Frustratingly we did not recognize the species in the field, thinking instead that it was a Mantled Hawk instead. Helpfully the photos we were able to get clearly showed the black tail band that are diagnostic for the White-necked Hawk.
-White-necked Hawk
-Pallid Spinetail
-Blue-naped Chlorophonia
Serra do Japi: Dusky-legged Guan, Picazuro Pigeon, Plumbeous Pigeon, White-tipped Dove, Black Jacobin, Glittering-bellied Emerald, Violet-capped Woodnymph, White-throated Hummingbird, Versicolored Emerald, Turkey Vulture, White-necked Hawk, Ochre-collared Piculet, White-spotted Woodpecker, Lineated Woodpecker, Scaly-headed Parrot, White-eyed Parakeet, Spot-backed Antshrike, Variable Antshrike, Rufous-winged Antwren, Dusky-tailed Antbird, White-shouldered Fire-eye, Rufous Gnateater, Olivaceous Woodcreeper, Streaked Xenops, Black-capped Foliage-gleaner, White-eyed Foliage-gleaner, Blue Manakin, White-bearded Manakin, Greenish Schiffornis, White-winged Becard, White-throated Spadebill, Grey-hooded Flycatcher, Eared Pygmy Tyrant, Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher, Yellow-olive Flatbill, Southern Beardless Tyrannulet, Olivaceous Elaenia, Rufous-browed Peppershrike, Pale-breasted Thrush, Rufous-bellied Thrush, Blue-naped Chlorophonia, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Golden-crowned Warbler, White-rimmed Warbler, Black-goggled Tanager, Ruby-crowned Tanager, Sayaca Tanager, Golden-chevroned Tanager, Brassy-breasted Tanager, Bananaquit, Green-winged Saltator,
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