SPECIES AND SUBSPECIES OF THE BIRDS OF PERU

ESPECIES Y SUBESPECIES DE LAS AVES DEL PERÚ

Non-Passeriformes – No-Passeriformes

by – por

Manuel A. Plenge

Part 2 – Parte 2

2021
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SYSTEMATIC LIST

LISTA SYSTEMATICA

Kingdom ANIMALIA

Phylum CHORDATA

Subphylum VERTEBRATA

Class AVES : Birds

Subclass NEORNITHES: True Birds

Superorder PALAEOGNATHAE: Ratites and Tinamous

Order RHEIFORMES: Rheas

Family RHEIDAE: Rheas

Genus RHEA Brisson, 1760

Lesser Rhea (Puna Rhea) – Ñandú Petizo (Suri)

Rhea pennata tarapacensis (C. Chubb), 1913

Order TINAMIFORMES: Tinamous

Family TINAMIDAE: Tinamous

Genus NOTHOCERCUS Bonaparte, 1856

Tawny-breasted Tinamou – Perdiz de Pecho Leonado

Nothocercus julius (Bonaparte), 1854

Highland Tinamou – Perdiz Montesa

Nothocercus bonapartei plumbeiceps Lönnberg and Rendahl, 1922

Hooded Tinamou – Perdiz de Cabeza Negra

T Nothocercus nigrocapillus cadwaladeri Carriker, 1933
Nothocercus nigrocapillus nigrocapillus (G. R. Gray), 1867

Genus TINAMUS Hermann, 1783

Gray Tinamou – Perdiz Gris

T Tinamus tao kleei (Tschudi), 1843

Black Tinamou – Perdiz Negra

T Tinamus osgoodi osgoodi Conover, 1949

Great Tinamou – Perdiz Grande

T Tinamus major peruvianus Bonaparte, 1856
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White-throated Tinamou – Perdiz de Garganta Blanca

Tinamus guttatus Pelzeln, 1863

Genus CRYPTURELLUS Brabourne and C. Chubb, 1914

Cinereous Tinamou – Perdiz Cinérea

Crypturellus cinereus (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Little Tinamou – Perdiz Chica

Crypturellus soui nigriceps (Chapman), 1923
Crypturellus soui inconspicuus Carriker, 1935

Brown Tinamou – Perdiz Parda

Crypturellus obsoletus castaneus (P. L. Sclater), 1858
T Crypturellus obsoletus ochraceiventris (Sztolcman), 1926
T Crypturellus obsoletus traylori Blake, 1961
T Crypturellus obsoletus punensis (C. Chubb), 1917

Undulated Tinamou – Perdiz Ondulada

Crypturellus undulatus yapura (Spix), 1825
Crypturellus undulatus undulatus (Temminck), 1815

Pale-browed Tinamou – Perdiz de Ceja Pálida

Crypturellus transfasciatus (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1878

Brazilian Tinamou – Perdiz Brasileña

Crypturellus strigulosus (Temminck), 1815

Gray-legged Tinamou – Perdiz de Pata Gris

Crypturellus duidae J. T. Zimmer, 1938

Black-capped Tinamou – Perdiz de Gorro Negro

T Crypturellus atrocapillus atrocapillus (Tschudi), 1844

Variegated Tinamou – Perdiz Abigarrada

Crypturellus variegatus (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

[[[Rusty Tinamou – Perdiz Ocrácea

Crypturellus brevirostris (Pelzeln), 1863
Cited for Perú without definitive records. Koepcke and Koepcke (1963-1971) state that
they followed Peters (1931) who recognizes C. bartletti as a separate species, because
the ranges appear to overlap in parts of Peru. T. S. Schulenberg to M. A. Plenge in litt.,
advised that Peters (1931) made no such claim. He suggests that M. Koepcke made a
(rare) error and confused Todd’s (1942) report of “syntopy” south of the Amazon along
the Rio Purús in Brazil, with something occurring in Peru. Also, that subsequent authors
(Meyer de Schauensee 1966, Blake 1977, etc.) uncritically accepted “eastern Peru” as
part of the range of C. brevirostris.]]]

Bartlett’s Tinamou – Perdiz de Barlett

T Crypturellus bartletti (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1873

Small-billed Tinamou – Perdiz de Pico Corto

Crypturellus parvirostris (Wagler), 1827

Barred Tinamou – Perdiz Barrada

Crypturellus casiquiare (Chapman), 1929
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Tataupa Tinamou – Perdiz Tataupá

T Crypturellus tataupa inops Bangs and Noble, 1918
T Crypturellus tataupa peruvianus (Cory), 1915

Genus RHYNCHOTUS Spix, 1825

Red-winged Tinamou – Perdiz de Ala Roja

Rhynchotus rufescens rufescens (Temminck), 1815

Genus NOTHOPROCTA P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1873

Taczanowski’s Tinamou – Perdiz de Taczanowski

T Nothoprocta taczanowskii P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1875

[[[Kalinowski’s Tinamou – Perdiz de Kalinowski

Nothoprocta kalinowskii Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1901
Krabbe and Schulenberg (2005) determined that the type of kalinowskii from Licamachay
is a junior synonym of Nothoprocta ornata branickii.]]]

Ornate Tinamou – Perdiz Cordillerana

T Nothoprocta ornata branickii Taczanowski, 1875
Nothoprocta ornata ornata (G. R. Gray), 1867

Andean Tinamou – Perdiz Andina

T Nothoprocta pentlandii ambigua Cory, 1915
T Nothoprocta pentlandii niethammeri Koepcke, 1968
T Nothoprocta pentlandii oustaleti Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1901
T Nothoprocta pentlandii fulvescens Berlepsch, 1902

Curve-billed Tinamou – Perdiz de Pico Curvo

Nothoprocta curvirostris curvirostris P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1873
T Nothoprocta curvirostris peruviana Taczanowski, 1886

Genus NOTHURA Wagler, 1827

Darwin’s Nothura – Perdiz de Darwin

T Nothura darwinii peruviana Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1906
T Nothura darwinii agassizii Bangs, 1910

Genus TINAMOTIS Vigors, 1837

Puna Tinamou – Perdiz de la Puna

Tinamotis pentlandii Vigors, 1837

Superorder NEOGNATHAE: Typical Birds

Order ANSERIFORMES: Screamers, Ducks, Geese, Swans

Family ANHIMIDAE: Screamers

Genus ANHIMA Brisson, 1760

Horned Screamer – Gritador Unicornio (Camungo)

Anhima cornuta (Linnaeus), 1766
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Genus CHAUNA Illiger, 1811

Southern Screamer – Gritador Chajá

Chauna torquata (Oken), 1816
Sight record from the Río Tambopata about 15 km SW of Puerto Maldonado (Parker
1982b); sight record from the Río Madre de Dios about 52 km NW of Puerto Maldonado
(Servat and Pearson 1991). Also seen in 1996 and 1992, around the rocks near Tres
Chimbadas lake but in the Tambopata river (P. Rojas to Birdingperu in litt.).
Photographed at Lago Pastora Grande, comunidad nativa de Tres Islas (Arcco 2013). All
localities in Región de Madre de Dios.

Family ANATIDAE: Ducks, Geese, and Swans

Genus DENDROCYGNA Swainson, 1837

Fulvous Whistling-Duck – Pato-Silbón Canelo

Dendrocygna bicolor (Vieillot), 1816

White-faced Whistling-Duck – Pato-Silbón de Cara Blanca

Dendrocygna viduata (Linnaeus), 1766

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck – Pato-Silbón de Vientre Negro

Dendrocygna autumnalis autumnalis (Linnaeus) 1758

Genus ORESSOCHEN Bannister, 1870

Orinoco Goose – Ganso del Orinoco

Oressochen jubatus (Spix), 1825

Andean Goose – Cauquén Huallata

Oressochen melanopterus (Eyton), 1838

[[[[[Genus TADORNA J. Fleming, 1822

Common Shelduck – Tarro Blanco

Tadorna tadorna (Linnaeus), 1758
One individual seen and photographed at the Santa Rosa wetland near Chancay, Región
de Lima (Cotillo et al. 2019). It was assumed it was the first record for Peru. This record
has been rejected as it represents an escaped bird from popular kept in waterfowl
collections (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2020).]]]]]

Genus CAIRINA J. Fleming, 1822

Muscovy Duck – Pato Criollo

Cairina moschata (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus SARKIDIORNIS Eyton, 1838

Comb-Duck – Pato Crestudo

Sarkidiornis sylvicola H. von Ihering and R. von Ihering, 1907
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[[[Genus CALLONETA Delacour, 1936

Ringed Teal – Pato Brasileño

Calloneta leucophrys (Vieillot), 1816
Observed at Campos de San Pedro, Lurín, Región de Lima (Sue Bryan to G. Engblom in
litt.). Observed and photographed (unpublished) at Lagunas de Villa, Región de Lima (O.
A. Ubillús to Incaspiza in litt., and G. Engblom to Birdingperu in litt.). Possibly an
escaped bird.]]]

Genus AMAZONETTA Boetticher, 1929

Brazilian Teal – Pato Brasileño

Amazonetta brasiliensis ipecutiri (Vieillot), 1816
Photographed nearby to Puerto Maldonado (Ahlman 2010); observed and photographed
in several man-made ponds scattered along the road between Iberia and Puerto
Maldonado (Harvey et al. 2014a). Both in Región de Madre Dios. Observed at the
mouth of the Tambo River in the Región de Ucayali (Harvey et al. 2014b). All possibly
this race.

Genus MERGANETTA Gould, 1842

Torrent Duck – Pato de los Torrentes

T Merganetta armata leucogenis (Tschudi), 1843
T Merganetta armata turneri P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1869

Genus LOPHONETTA Riley, 1914

Crested Duck – Pato Crestón

Lophonetta specularioides alticola (Ménégaux), 1909

Genus SPATULA Boie, 1822

Puna Teal – Pato de la Puna

T Spatula puna (Tschudi), 1844

Red Shoveler – Pato Cuchara Rojizo

Spatula platalea (Vieillot), 1816

Northern Shoveler – Pato Cuchara Norteño

Spatula clypeata (Linnaeus), 1758
Observed and photographed at the lagoons in Ventanilla, just north of Lima, Región de
Lima (Pete Morris to B. Walker in litt.). Subsequently seen by other observers.
Photographs published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2012).
Additional photographic records have been made by Carlo Castellani and Jesse Fagan at
Lagunas de Mejia, Región de Arequipa, in November and December 2015, respectively.

Blue-winged Teal – Pato de Ala Azul

N Spatula discors (Linnaeus), 1766

Cinnamon Teal – Pato Colorado

Spatula cyanoptera tropica (Snyder and Lumsden), 1951
Specimens in a museum in Iquitos, Región de Loreto, may belong to this form (Koepcke
and Koepcke 1963-1971).
T Spatula cyanoptera orinoma (Oberholser), 1906
Spatula cyanoptera cyanoptera (Vieillot), 1816
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Genus MARECA Stephens, 1824

[Chiloe Wigeon – Pato Overo

Mareca sibilatrix (Poeppig), 1829
Recorded as accidental to the Región de Junín by Fjeldså and Krabbe (1990). Francisco
Tueros and Justo Tueros, local fishermen, told Fjeldså in 1977/78 that they had only
once collected this species at Lago de Junín and mounted a specimen (J. Fjeldså to T. S.
Schulenberg in litt.) Apparently Fjeldså never saw the specimen. One male and one
female were observed at Lago Lagunillas north of Santa Lucia, Region de Puno (Jean-
Marc Bourdoncle to Birdingperu in litt.). Confirmation is required.]

Genus ANAS Linnaeus, 1758

[[[Mallard – Pato de Cabeza Verde

Anas platyrhynchos subspecies
One pair observed at Laguna de Villa, Región de Lima (Wust et al. 1994). Probably
released captive birds. Confirmation is required of an existing wild population.]]]

White-cheeked Pintail – Pato Gargantillo

Anas bahamensis rubrirostris Vieillot, 1816

Yellow-billed Pintail – Pato Jergón

Anas georgica spinicauda Vieillot, 1816

Andean Teal – Pato Paramuno

Anas andium (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1873

Yellow-billed Teal (Speckled Teal) – Pato Barcino

T Anas flavirostris oxyptera Meyen, 1834

Genus NETTA Kaup, 1829

[[[[[Red-crested Pochard – Pato Colorado

Netta rufina (Pallas), 1773
Sight record and photographed in Lago Titicaca, Región de Puno (María Arteta to M. A.
Plenge in litt.). Possibly an escaped bird kept in waterfowl collections.]]]]]

Southern Pochard – Pato Morado

Netta erythrophthalma erythrophthalma (Wied), 1833

Rosy-billed Pochard – Pato Picazo

Netta peposaca (Vieillot), 1816
Sight records from the Mejía lagoons, Región de Arequipa, by R. A. Hughes (fide T. A.
Parker, Hughes 1991). An individual photographed (unpublished) at Cocha Salvador
along the Rio Manu, Región de Madre de Dios (Walker et al. 2006). Photograph was
accepted as this species (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2016).

Genus NOMONYX Ridgway, 1880

Masked Duck – Pato Enmascarado

Nomonyx dominicus (Linnaeus), 1766

Genus OXYURA Bonaparte, 1828

Ruddy Duck – Pato Rana

Oxyura jamaicensis ferruginea (Eyton), 1838
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Order GALLIFORMES: Gallinaceous Birds

Family CRACIDAE: Guans and Curassows

Genus CHAMAEPETES Wagler, 1832

Sickle-winged Guan – Pava Ala de Hoz

T Chamaepetes goudotii tschudii Taczanowski, 1886
T Chamaepetes goudotii rufiventris (Tschudi), 1843

Genus PENELOPE Merrem, 1786

Bearded Guan – Pava Barbada

Penelope barbata Chapman, 1921

Andean Guan – Pava Andina

T Penelope montagnii plumosa Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1902

Spix’s Guan – Pava de Spix

Penelope jacquacu jacquacu Spix, 1825

Crested Guan – Pava Crestada

Penelope purpurascens aequatorialis Salvadori and Festa, 1900

E White-winged Guan – Pava de Ala Blanca

T Penelope albipennis Taczanowski, 1878

Genus PIPILE Bonaparte, 1856

Blue-throated Piping-Guan – Pava de Garganta Azul

Pipile cumanensis cumanensis (Jacquin), 1784

Genus ABURRIA Reichenbach, 1853

Wattled Guan – Pava Carunculada

Aburria aburri (Lesson), 1828

Genus ORTALIS Merrem, 1786

Rufous-headed Chachalaca – Chachalaca de Cabeza Rufa

Ortalis erythroptera P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1870

Speckled Chachalaca – Chachalaca Jaspeada

Ortalis guttata guttata (Spix), 1825

Genus NOTHOCRAX Burmeister, 1856

Nocturnal Curassow – Paujil Nocturno

Nothocrax urumutum (Spix), 1825

Genus CRAX Linnaeus, 1758

Wattled Curassow – Paujil Carunculado

Crax globulosa Spix, 1825
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Genus MITU Linnaeus, 1831

Salvin’s Curassow – Paujil de Salvin

Mitu salvini Reinhardt, 1879

Razor-billed Curassow – Paujil Común

Mitu tuberosum (Spix), 1825

Genus PAUXI Temminck, 1813

E Sira Curassow – Paujil del Sira

T Pauxi koepckeae Weske and Terborgh, 1971

Family ODONTOPHORIDAE: New World Quails

Genus ODONTOPHORUS Vieillot, 1816

Marbled Wood-Quail – Codorniz de Cara Roja

Odontophorus gujanensis buckleyi C. Chubb, 1919
T Odontophorus gujanensis rufogularis Blake, 1959
T Odontophorus gujanensis pachyrhynchus Tschudi, 1844

Rufous-breasted Wood-Quail – Codorniz de Pecho Rufo

T Odontophorus speciosus speciosus Tschudi, 1843
Odontophorus speciosus loricatus Todd, 1932

Stripe-faced Wood-Quail – Codorniz Enmascarada

Odontophorus balliviani Gould, 1846

Starred Wood-Quail – Codorniz Estrellada

Odontophorus stellatus (Gould), 1843

Order PHOENICOPTERIFORMES: Flamingos

Family PHOENICOPTERIDAE: Flamingos

Genus PHOENICOPTERUS Linnaeus, 1758

Chilean Flamingo – Flamenco Chileno

Phoenicopterus chilensis Molina, 1782

Genus PHOENICOPARRUS Bonaparte, 1856

Andean Flamingo – Parina Grande

S Phoenicoparrus andinus (R. A. Philippi), 1854

James’s Flamingo (Puna Flamingo) – Parina Chica

S Phoenicoparrus jamesi (P. L. Sclater), 1886
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Order PODICIPEDIFORMES: Grebes

Family PODICIPEDIDAE: Grebes

Genus ROLLANDIA Bonaparte, 1856

White-tufted Grebe – Zambullidor Pimpollo

T Rollandia rolland morrisoni (Simmons), 1962
Rollandia rolland chilensis (Lesson), 1828

Titicaca Grebe – Zambullidor del Titicaca

Rollandia microptera (Gould), 1868

Genus TACHYBAPTUS Reichenbach, 1853

Least Grebe – Zambullidor Menor

Tachybaptus dominicus brachyrhynchus (Chapman), 1899
Tachybaptus dominicus eisenmanni Storer and Getty, 1985

Genus PODILYMBUS Lesson, 1831

Pied-billed Grebe – Zambullidor de Pico Grueso

Podilymbus podiceps antarcticus (Lesson), 1842

Genus PODICEPS Latham, 1787

Great Grebe – Zambullidor Grande

Podiceps major major (Boddaert), 1783

Silvery Grebe – Zambullidor Plateado

T Podiceps occipitalis juninensis Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1894
S Podiceps occipitalis occipitalis Garnot, 1826

E Junín Grebe – Zambullidor de Junín

T Podiceps taczanowskii Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1894

Order COLUMBIFORMES: Pigeons and Doves

Family COLUMBIDAE: Pigeons and Doves

Genus COLUMBA Linnaeus, 1758

Rock Pigeon – Paloma Doméstica

Columba livia livia J. F. Gmelin, 1789
Feral domestic stock established in cities and many towns.

Genus PATAGIOENAS Reichenbach, 1853

Scaled Pigeon – Paloma Escamosa

Patagioenas speciosa (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Picazuro Pigeon – Paloma Picazuró

Patagioenas picazuro picazuro Temminck, 1813

Spot-winged Pigeon – Paloma de Ala Moteada

T Patagioenas maculosa albipennis (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1876
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Band-tailed Pigeon – Paloma de Nuca Blanca

Patagioenas fasciata albilinea (Bonaparte), 1854

Pale-vented Pigeon – Paloma Colorada

Patagioenas cayennensis sylvestris (Vieillot), 1818

E Peruvian Pigeon – Paloma Peruana

T Patagioenas oenops (Salvin), 1895

Plumbeous Pigeon – Paloma Plomiza

Patagioenas plumbea bogotensis (Berlepsch and Leverkükn), 1890
Patagioenas plumbea chapmani (Ridgway), 1916
Patagioenas plumbea pallescens (E. Snethlage), 1908
Recent classification follows Dickinson and Remsen (2013: 60). See comments under
note 6, as the subspecies taxonomy of this species and Patagioenas subvinacea is very
confused.

Ruddy Pigeon – Paloma Rojiza

[Patagioenas subvinacea berlepschi (E. Hartert), 1898
Individuals heard and seen at Cotrina and Campo Verde, Región de Tumbes (Parker et
al. 1995), may belong to this race.]
T Patagioenas subvinacea ogilviegranti (C. Chubb), 1917
Patagioenas subvinacea recondita (Todd), 1937
Recent classification follows Dickinson and Remsen (2013: 60). See comments under
note 6, as the subspecies taxonomy of this species and Patagioenas plumbea is very
confused.

[[[[[Genus STREPTOPELIA Bonaparte, 1855

Eurasian Collared-Dove – Tórtola Turca

Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky), 1838
Sight records on the same day at three different places in the city of Lima (Blancas-Calva
and Blancas-Hernández, 2016). Photograph published is of extreme poor quality which
is not useful for identification purposes. No documentation presented on how they were
identified when compared to local species. This species has not been recorded in the
wild in Peru. However, it seems that some individuals are on sale in pet markets. The
occurrence of this species needs to be well documented. This record has been rejected
as there is a gap in the conclusively-documented records between Costa Rica and Peru
(Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2020).]]]]]

Genus GEOTRYGON Gosse, 1847

Sapphire Quail-Dove – Paloma-Perdiz Zafiro

Geotrygon saphirina saphirina Bonaparte, 1855
T Geotrygon saphirina rothschildi (Sztolcman), 1926

Ruddy Quail-Dove – Paloma-Perdiz Rojiza

Geotrygon montana montana (Linnaeus), 1758

Violaceous Quail-Dove – Paloma-Perdiz Violácea

Geotrygon violacea violacea (Temminck), 1809
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Genus LEPTOTILA Swainson, 1837

White-tipped Dove – Paloma de Puntas Blancas

T Leptotila verreauxi decolor Salvin, 1895
Leptotila verreauxi decipiens (Salvadori), 1871

Ochre-bellied Dove – Paloma de Vientre Ocráceo

Leptotila ochraceiventris Chapman, 1914

Gray-fronted Dove – Paloma de Frente Gris

Leptotila rufaxilla dubusi Bonaparte, 1855

Pallid Dove – Paloma Pálida

Leptotila pallida Berlepsch and Taczanowski, 1884

Genus ZENTRYGON Banks, Weckstein, Remsen, and Johnson, 2013

White-throated Quail-Dove – Paloma-Perdiz de Garganta Blanca

Zentrygon frenata subgrisea (Chapman), 1922
T Zentrygon frenata frenata (Tschudi), 1843

Genus ZENAIDA Bonaparte, 1838

West Peruvian Dove – Tórtola Melódica

T Zenaida meloda (Tschudi), 1843

Eared Dove – Tórtola Orejuda

Zenaida auriculata hypoleuca Bonaparte, 1855

Genus CLARAVIS Oberholser, 1899

Blue Ground Dove – Tortolita Azul

Claravis pretiosa (Ferrari-Pérez), 1886

Genus PARACLARAVIS Sangster, Sweet, and Johnson, 2018

Maroon-chested Ground Dove – Tortolita de Pecho Marrón

Paraclaravis mondetoura (Bonaparte), 1856

Genus METRIOPELIA Bonaparte, 1855

Bare-faced Ground Dove – Tortolita Moteada

T Metriopelia ceciliae ceciliae (Lesson), 1845
T Metriopelia ceciliae obsoleta (J. T. Zimmer), 1924
Metriopelia ceciliae gymnops (Bonaparte), 1855

Black-winged Ground Dove – Tortolita de Ala Negra

Metriopelia melanoptera melanoptera (Molina), 1782

Golden-spotted Ground Dove – Tortolita de Puntos Dorados

Metriopelia aymara (Prévost), 1840
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Genus COLUMBINA Spix, 1825

Plain-breasted Ground Dove – Tortolita Menuda

Columbina minuta minuta (Linnaeus), 1766

Ruddy Ground Dove – Tortolita Rojiza

Columbina talpacoti talpacoti (Temminck), 1810

Ecuadorian Ground Dove – Tortolita Ecuatoriana

Columbina buckleyi buckleyi (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1877
T Columbina buckleyi dorsti (Koepcke), 1962

Picui Ground Dove – Tortolita Picuí

Columbina picui picui (Temminck), 1813

Croaking Ground Dove – Tortolita Peruana

Columbina cruziana (Prévost), 1842

Order CUCULIFORMES: Cuckoos, Anis

Family CUCULIDAE: Cuckoos and Anis

Genus GUIRA Lesson, 1830

Guira Cuckoo – Cuclillo Guira

S Guira guira (J. F. Gmelin), 1788
Observed and photographed at Puerto Maldonado, Región de Madre de Dios.
Photograph published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2019).

Genus CROTOPHAGA Linnaeus, 1758

Greater Ani – Garrapatero Grande

Crotophaga major J. L. Gmelin, 1788

Smooth-billed Ani – Garrapatero de Pico Liso

Crotophaga ani Linnaeus, 1758

Groove-billed Ani – Garrapatero de Pico Estriado

Crotophaga sulcirostris Swainson, 1827

Genus TAPERA Thunberg, 1819

Striped Cuckoo – Cuclillo Listado

Tapera naevia (Linnaeus), 1766

Genus DROMOCOCCYX Wied, 1832

Pheasant Cuckoo – Cuco Faisán

Dromococcyx phasianellus (Spix), 1824

Pavonine Cuckoo – Cuco Pavonino

Dromococcyx pavoninus Pelzeln, 1870
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Genus NEOMORPHUS Gloger, 1827

Rufous-vented Ground-Cuckoo – Cuco-Terrestre de Vientre Rufo

Neomorphus geoffroyi aequatorialis Chapman, 1923
Neomorphus geoffroyi australis Carriker, 1935

Red-billed Ground-Cuckoo – Cuco-Terrestre de Pico Rojo

T Neomorphus pucheranii pucheranii (Deville), 1851
Neomorphus pucheranii lepidophanes Todd, 1925

Genus COCCYCUA Lesson, 1830

Little Cuckoo – Cuco Menudo

Coccycua minuta minuta (Vieillot), 1817

Ash-colored Cuckoo – Cuclillo Gris

S Coccycua cinerea (Vieillot), 1817
Sight record from Zona Reservada de Tambopata, Región de Madre de Dios (Parker
1982b). A pair was observed and photographed at Amazonia Lodge, beside the Río Alto
Madre de Dios, Región de Madre de Dios. One photograph published (Comité de
Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2019).

Genus PIAYA Lesson, 1830

Squirrel Cuckoo – Cuco Ardilla

Piaya cayana nigricrissa (Cabanis), 1862
Piaya cayana mesura (Cabanis and Heine), 1863
Piaya cayana obscura E. Snethlage, 1908

Black-bellied Cuckoo – Cuco de Vientre Negro

Piaya melanogaster (Vieillot), 1817

Genus COCCYZUS Vieillot, 1816

Dark-billed Cuckoo – Cuclillo de Pico Oscuro

S Coccyzus melacoryphus Vieillot, 1817

Yellow-billed Cuckoo – Cuclillo de Pico Amarillo

N Coccyzus americanus americanus (Linnaeus), 1758

Black-billed Cuckoo – Cuclillo de Pico Negro

N Coccyzus erythropthalmus (A. Wilson), 1811

Gray-capped Cuckoo – Cuclillo de Gorro Gris

Coccyzus lansbergi Bonaparte, 1850

Order STEATORNITHIFORMES: Oilbirds

Family STEATORNITHIDAE: Oilbird

Genus STEATORNIS Humboldt, 1814

Oilbird – Guácharo
Steatornis caripensis Humboldt, 1817
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Order NYCTIBIIFORMES: Potoos

Family NYCTIBIIDAE: Potoos

Genus NYCTIBIUS Vieillot, 1816

Great Potoo – Nictibio Grande

Nyctibius grandis grandis (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Long-tailed Potoo – Nictibio de Cola Larga

Nyctibius aethereus longicaudatus (Spix), 1825

Common Potoo – Nictibio Común

Nyctibius griseus panamensis Ridgway, 1912
Nyctibius griseus griseus (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Andean Potoo – Nictibio Andino

Nyctibius maculosus Ridgway, 1912

White-winged Potoo – Nictibio de Ala Blanca

Nyctibius leucopterus (Wied-Neuwied), 1821

Rufous Potoo – Nictibio Rufo

Nyctibius bracteatus Gould, 1846

Order CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Nightjars and Allies

Family CAPRIMULGIDAE: Nightjars

Genus CHORDEILES Swainson, 1832

Nacunda Nighthawk – Chotacabras Vientre Blanco

S Chordeiles nacunda nacunda (Vieillot), 1817

Sand-colored Nighthawk – Chotacabras Arenisco

Chordeiles rupestris rupestris (Spix), 1825

Lesser Nighthawk – Chotacabras Menor

Chordeiles acutipennis aequatorialis Chapman, 1923
T Chordeiles acutipennis exilis (Lesson), 1839

Common Nighthawk – Chotacabras Migratorio

N Chordeiles minor subspecies

Genus LUROCALIS Cassin, 1851

Short-tailed Nighthawk – Chotacabras de Cola Corta

Lurocalis semitorquatus semitorquatus (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
Lurocalis semitorquatus nattererii (Temminck), 1822

Rufous-bellied Nighthawk – Chotacabras de Vientre Rufo

T Lurocalis rufiventris Taczanowski, 1884
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Genus NYCTIPROGNE Bonaparte, 1857

Band-tailed Nighthawk – Chotacabras de Cola Bandeada

Nyctiprogne leucopyga majuscula Pinto and Camargo, 1952

Genus NYCTIPOLUS Ridgway, 1912

Blackish Nightjar – Chotacabras Negruzco

Nyctipolus nigrescens nigrescens (Cabanis), 1849

Genus SYSTELLURA Ridgway, 1912

Band-winged Nightjar – Chotacabras de Ala Bandeada

Systellura longirostris ruficervix (P. L. Sclater), 1866
T Systellura longirostris atripunctata Chapman, 1923

Tschudi’s Nightjar – Chotacabras de Tschudi

T Systellura decussata (Tschudi), 1844

Genus NYCTIDROMUS Gould, 1838

Common Pauraque – Chotacabras Común

Nyctidromus albicollis albicollis (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Scrub Nightjar – Chotacabras de Matorral

Nyctidromus anthonyi (Chapman), 1923

Genus UROPSALIS W. de W. Miller, 1915

Swallow-tailed Nightjar – Chotacabras de Cola Ahorquillada

[[[Uropsalis segmentata segmentata (Cassin), 1849
Cory (1918) and Peters (1940) included Perú in the range, but neither Meyer de
Schauensee to M. A. Plenge in litt., nor Plenge could find any records.]]]
T Uropsalis segmentata kalinowskii (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1894

Lyre-tailed Nightjar – Chotacabras Cola de Lira

T Uropsalis lyra peruana (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1906

Genus SETOPAGIS Ridgway, 1912

Little Nightjar – Chotacabras Chico

S Setopagis parvula (Gould), 1837

Genus HYDROPSALIS Wagler, 1832

Spot-tailed Nightjar – Chotacabras de Cola Punteada

Hydropsalis maculicaudus (Lawrence), 1862

Ladder-tailed Nightjar – Chotacabras de Cola Escalera

T Hydropsalis climacocerca climacocerca (Tschudi), 1844

Scissor-tailed Nightjar – Chotacabras de Cola Tijereta

Hydropsalis torquata torquata (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
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Genus NYCTIPHRYNUS Bonaparte, 1857

Ocellated Poorwill – Chotacabras Ocelado

T Nyctiphrynus ocellatus ocellatus (Tschudi), 1844

Genus ANTROSTOMUS Bonaparte, 1838

Silky-tailed Nightjar – Chotacabras Cola de Seda

T Antrostomus sericocaudatus mengeli (Dickermann), 1975

Rufous Nightjar – Chotacabras Rufo

Antrostomus rufus subspecies
One male collected at Chirimoto, Región de Amazonas (Taczanowski 1884). Audio
recorded from the Río Ene Valley, Región de Junín (Weske 1972), and from Jesus del
Monte, Región de San Martín (Begazo et al. 2001). It has been collected (unpublished)
and observed in different parts of Peru and not yet assigned to subspecies.

Order APODIFORMES: Swifts, Hummingbirds

Family APODIDAE: Swifts

Genus CYPSELOIDES Streubel, 1848

White-chinned Swift – Vencejo de Barbilla Blanca

T Cypseloides cryptus J. T. Zimmer, 1945

[[[Black Swift – Vencejo Negro

Cypseloides niger borealis (Kennerly), 1858
May migrate thru Peru to its wintering area in Brazil (Beason et al. 2012). This based on
three geolocators recovered. However, the information registered is prone to certain
amount of error. Consequently, the accuracy of the migration routes published is not
precise enough to be certain that the individuals fitted with the geolocators did, indeed,
cross Peruvian airspace. Information of greater accuracy is required (Comité de
Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2013).]]]

White-chested Swift – Vencejo de Pecho Blanco

Cypseloides lemosi Eisenmann and Lehmann, 1962
Audio recorded from the upper Río Comainas, Cordillera del Cóndor, Región de
Amazonas (Schulenberg and Wust 1997). As identification was made by default (T. S.
Schulenberg to M. A. Plenge in litt.), confirmation is required. Observed on the lower río
Javari, Región de Loreto (B. M. Whitney to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.). Also seen in
several localities in the Región de Madre de Dios by different observers. Has been
observed and photographed at Abra Patricia, Región de San Martín, and observed over
the río Yanayacu, close to Muyuna Lodge, 140 km south of Iquitos, Región de Loreto
(Roesler et al. 2009).

[[[Rothschild’s Swift – Vencejo de Rothschild

Cypseloides rothschildi J. T. Zimmer, 1945
Zimmer (1953) assigned a specimen from Cosñipata in the British Museum to this
species. However, on examination it was identified as Cypseloides cryptus (M. Marin to
J. V. Remsen in litt.).]]]

Genus STREPTOPROCNE Oberholser, 1906

Chestnut-collared Swift – Vencejo de Cuello Castaño

Streptoprocne rutila brunnitorques (Lafresnaye), 1844
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White-collared Swift – Vencejo de Collar Blanco

Streptoprocne zonaris subtropicalis Parkes, 1995

Genus CHAETURA Stephens, 1826

Gray-rumped Swift – Vencejo de Lomo Gris

Chaetura cinereiventris occidentalis Berlepsch and Taczanowski, 1884
Chaetura cinereiventris sclateri Pelzeln, 1868

Pale-rumped Swift – Vencejo de Lomo Pálido

Chaetura egregia Todd, 1916

Chimney Swift – Vencejo de Chimenea

N Chaetura pelagica (Linnaeus), 1758

Chapman’s Swift – Vencejo de Chapman

Chaetura chapmani viridipennis Cherrie, 1916

[[[Sick’s Swift – Vencejo de Sick

Chaetura meridionalis Hellmayr, 1907
Does not occur in Peru. Reported from the estado do Acre, Brazil close to the border
with Peru in central Amazonia (Schulenberg et al. 2007, 2010a, 2010b).]]]

Short-tailed Swift – Vencejo de Cola Corta

T Chaetura brachyura ocypetes J. T. Zimmer, 1953
Chaetura brachyura cinereocauda (Cassin), 1850

Genus AERONAUTES E. Hartert, 1892

White-tipped Swift – Vencejo Montañés

Aeronautes montivagus montivagus (d’Orbigny and Lafresnaye), 1837

Andean Swift – Vencejo Andino

T Aeronautes andecolus parvulus (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1892
T Aeronautes andecolus peruvianus (Chapman), 1919

Genus TACHORNIS Gosse, 1847

Fork-tailed Palm-Swift – Vencejo Tijereta de Palmeras

Tachornis squamata semota (Riley), 1933

Genus PANYPTILA Cabanis, 1847

Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift – Vencejo Tijereta Menor

Panyptila cayennensis (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Family TROCHILIDAE: Hummingbirds

Genus TOPAZA G. R. Gray, 1840

Fiery Topaz – Topacio de Fuego

Topaza pyra amaruni Hu, Joseph, and Agro, 2000
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Genus FLORISUGA Bonaparte, 1850

White-necked Jacobin – Colibrí de Nuca Blanca

Florisuga mellivora mellivora (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus EUTOXERES Reichenbach, 1849

White-tipped Sicklebill – Pico-de-Hoz de Puntas Blancas

Eutoxeres aquila aquila (Bourcier), 1847

Buff-tailed Sicklebill – Pico-de-Hoz de Cola Canela

Eutoxeres condamini condamini (Bourcier), 1851
T Eutoxeres condamini gracilis Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1902

Genus GLAUCIS Boie, 1831

Rufous-breasted Hermit – Ermitaño de Pecho Canela

Glaucis hirsutus hirsutus (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Genus THRENETES Gould, 1852

Pale-tailed Barbthroat – Ermitaño de Cola Blanca

Threnetes leucurus cervinicauda Gould, 1855
T Threnetes leucurus rufigastra Cory, 1915

Genus PHAETHORNIS Swainson, 1827

Black-throated Hermit – Ermitaño de Garganta Negra

Phaethornis atrimentalis atrimentalis Lawrence, 1858
T Phaethornis atrimentalis riojae Berlepsch, 1889

Gray-chinned Hermit – Ermitaño de Barbilla Gris

Phaethornis griseogularis griseogularis Gould, 1851
T Phaethornis griseogularis zonura Gould, 1860
T Phaethornis griseogularis porcullae Carriker, 1935

Reddish Hermit – Ermitaño Rojizo

Phaethornis ruber ruber (Linnaeus), 1758
Phaethornis ruber nigricinctus Lawrence, 1858
Phaethornis ruber longipennis Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1902

White-browed Hermit – Ermitaño de Ceja Blanca

Phaethornis stuarti E. Hartert, 1897

[Planalto Hermit – Ermitaño del Planalto

Phaethornis pretrei (Lesson and DeLattre), 1839
Specimens collected somewhere near Tarapoto, Región de San Martín (J. P. O’Neill to
various persons in litt.). Specimens are unreported.]

White-bearded Hermit – Ermitaño de Barba Blanca

Phaethornis hispidus (Gould), 1846

Green Hermit – Ermitaño Verde

T Phaethornis guy apicalis (Tschudi), 1844
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Tawny-bellied Hermit – Ermitaño de Vientre Leonado

Phaethornis syrmatophorus columbianus Boucard, 1891

E Koepcke’s Hermit – Ermitaño de Koepcke

T Phaethornis koepckeae Weske and Terborgh, 1977

Needle-billed Hermit – Ermitaño de Pico Aguja

Phaethornis philippi (Bourcier), 1847

Straight-billed Hermit – Ermitaño de Pico Recto

Phaethornis bourcieri bourcieri (Lesson), 1832

Long-billed Hermit – Ermitaño de Pico Largo

Phaethornis longirostris baroni E. Hartert, 1897

Great-billed Hermit – Ermitaño de Pico Grande

Phaethornis malaris moorei Lawrence, 1858
Phaethornis malaris ochraceiventris Hellmayr, 1907
Phaethornis malaris bolivianus Gould, 1861

Genus DORYFERA Gould, 1847

Green-fronted Lancebill – Pico-Lanza de Frente Verde

Doryfera ludovicae ludovicae (Bourcier and Mulsant), 1847

Blue-fronted Lancebill – Pico-Lanza de Frente Azul

T Doryfera johannae johannae (Bourcier), 1847

Genus SCHISTES Gould, 1851

Geoffroy’s Daggerbill – Pico-Cuña de Geoffroy

Schistes geoffroyi geoffroyi (Bourcier), 1843
Schistes geoffroyi chapmani Berlioz, 1941

Genus COLIBRI Spix, 1824

Brown Violetear – Oreja-Violeta Parda

Colibri delphinae (Lesson), 1839

Lesser Violetear – Oreja-Violeta Menor

Colibri cyanotus crissalis Todd, 1942

Sparkling Violetear – Oreja-Violeta de Vientre Azul

Colibri coruscans coruscans (Gould), 1846

[[[White-vented Violetear – Oreja-Violeta de Subcaudales Blancas

Colibri serrirostris (Vieillot), 1816
Sight record photographed and video recorded at Amazonia Lodge Garden, Región de
Madre de Dios (V. Yábar to Birdingperu, in litt.). Confirmation is required as “the
Hummingbird in question and the evidence presented was not enough to rule out C.
coruscans and that indeed the individual in question was in fact that species” (Comité de
Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2013).]]]
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Genus HELIOTHRYX Boie, 1831

Purple-crowned Fairy – Colibrí-Hada de Corona Púrpura

Heliothryx barroti (Bourcier), 1843
One individual observed on the trail between Campo Verde and Cotrina (Sanchez et al.
2012), but observers were unable to obtain any documentation. Subsequently recorded
and photographed (unpublished) at Quebrada Facial in the El Caucho sector (D. García
Olaechea to several persons in litt.). All in Región de Tumbes. Two additional records
from 2015 and 2017 have been reported again from the El Caucho sector. Furthermore,
it has been recorded and photographed by multiple observers. One photograph
published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2019).

Black-eared Fairy – Colibrí-Hada de Oreja Negra

Heliothryx auritus auritus (J. F. Gmelin), 1788
Heliothryx auritus phainolaemus Gould, 1855
Heliothryx auritus auriculatus (Nordmann), 1835

Genus POLYTMUS Brisson, 1760

White-tailed Goldenthroat – Garganta-de-Oro de Cola Blanca

Polytmus guainumbi thaumantias (Linnaeus), 1766

Green-tailed Goldenthroat – Garganta-de-Oro de Cola Verde

Polytmus theresiae leucorrhous P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1867

[[[Genus AVOCETTULA Reichenbach, 1849

Fiery-tailed Awlbill – Colibrí de Pico Punzón

Avocettula recurvirostris (Swainson), 1822
Sight record from Río Orosa, Región de Loreto (D. Graham to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.).
Confirmation is required.]]]

Genus CHRYSOLAMPIS Reichenbach, 1849

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird – Colibrí Rubí-topacio

Chrysolampis mosquitus (Linneus), 1758
Observed and photographed at quebrada Loboyoc, district of Las Piedras, province of
Tambopata, about 20 km from Puerto Maldonado, Región de Madre de Dios (Alferez and
Delgado 2019).

Genus ANTHRACOTHORAX Boie, 1831

Black-throated Mango – Mango de Garganta Negra

Anthracothorax nigricollis iridescens (Gould), 1861
Anthracothorax nigricollis nigricollis (Vieillot), 1817

Genus HELIANGELUS Gould, 1848

Amethyst-throated Sunangel – Angel-del-Sol de Garganta Amatista

Heliangelus amethysticollis laticlavius Salvin, 1891
T Heliangelus amethysticollis decolor J. T. Zimmer, 1951
T Heliangelus amethysticollis apurimacensis Weller, 2009
Heliamgelus amethysticollis amethysticollis (d”Orbigny and Lafresnaye) 1838
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Little Sunangel – Angel-del-Sol Chico

Heliangelus micraster micraster Gould, 1872
T Heliangelus micraster cutervensis (Simon), 1921

Purple-throated Sunangel – Angel-del-Sol de Garganta Púrpura

T Heliangelus viola Gould, 1853

Royal Sunangel – Angel-del-Sol Real

T Heliangelus regalis regalis Fitzpatrick, Willard and Terborqh, 1979
T Heliangelus regalis johnsoni Graves, Lane, O’Neill, and Valqui, 2011

Genus DISCOSURA Bonaparte, 1850

Wire-crested Thorntail – Cola-Cerda Crestado

T Discosura popelairii (Du Bus de Gisignies), 1846

Black-bellied Thorntail – Cola-Cerda de Vientre Negro

T Discosura langsdorffi melanosternon (Gould), 1868

Genus LOPHORNIS Lesson, 1829

Rufous-crested Coquette – Coqueta de Cresta Rufa

T Lophornis delattrei delattrei (Lesson), 1839

Spangled Coquette – Coqueta Coronada

Lophornis stictolophus Salvin and Elliot, 1873

Butterfly Coquette – Coqueta Mariposa

T Lophornis verreauxii Bourcier, 1853

Genus PHLOGOPHILUS Gould, 1860

Ecuadorian Piedtail – Cola-pintada Ecuatoriano

Phlogophilus hemileucurus Gould, 1860

E Peruvian Piedtail – Cola-pintada Peruano

T Phlogophilus harterti Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1901

Genus ADELOMYIA Bonaparte, 1854

Speckled Hummingbird – Colibrí Jaspeado

Adelomyia melanogenys melanogenys (Fraser), 1840
Adelomyia melanogenys maculata Gould, 1861
T Adelomyia melanogenys chlorospila Gould, 1872
Adelomyia melanogenys inornata Gould, 1846

Genus AGLAIOCERCUS J. T. Zimmer, 1930

Long-tailed Sylph – Silfo de Cola Larga

Aglaiocercus kingii mocoa (DeLattre and Bourcier), 1846
Aglaiocercus kingii smaragdinus (Gould), 1846
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[[[Genus SAPPHO Reichenbach, 1849

Red-tailed Comet – Cometa de Cola Roja

Sappho sparganurus sparganurus (Shaw), 1812
Recorded once by Tschudi (1844), presumably from the Chanchamayo Valley or
environs, Región de Junín (cf. Zimmer 1952).]]]

Genus POLYONYMUS Heine, 1863

E Bronze-tailed Comet – Cometa de Cola Bronceada

T Polyonymus caroli (Bourcier), 1847

Genus TAPHROLESBIA Simon, 1918

E Gray-bellied Comet – Cometa de Vientre Gris

T Taphrolesbia griseiventris (Taczanowski), 1883

Genus OREOTROCHILUS Gould, 1847

Andean Hillstar – Estrella Andina

Oreotrochilus estella estella (d’Orbigny and Lafresnaye), 1838

Green-headed Hillstar – Estrella de Cabeza Verde

T Oreotrochilus stolzmanni Salvin, 1895

E Black-breasted Hillstar – Estrella de Pecho Negro

T Oreotrochilus melanogaster Gould, 1847

Genus OPISTHOPRORA Cabanis and Heine, 1860

[Mountain Avocetbill – Colibrí Pico de Avoceta

Opisthoprora euryptera (Loddiges), 1832
Specimens collected in the Cordillera de Colán, Región de Amazonas, and in Mashua,
Región de la Libertad (T. S. Schulenberg to M. A. Plenge in litt.). Specimens are
unreported.]

Genus LESBIA Lesson, 1833

Black-tailed Trainbearer – Colibrí de Cola Larga Negra

T Lesbia victoriae juliae (E. Hartert), 1899
T Lesbia victoriae berlepschi (Hellmayr), 1915

Green-tailed Trainbearer – Colibrí de Cola Larga Verde

T Lesbia nuna pallidiventris (Simon), 1902
T Lesbia nuna huallagae Weller and Schuchmann, 2004
T Lesbia nuna nuna (Lesson), 1832

Genus RAMPHOMICRON Bonaparte, 1850

Purple-backed Thornbill – Pico-Espina de Dorso Púrpura

Ramphomicron microrhynchum microrhynchum (Boissonneau), 1840
T Ramphomicron microrhynchum albiventre Carriker, 1935
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Genus CHALCOSTIGMA Reichenbach, 1854

Rufous-capped Thornbill – Pico-Espina de Gorro Rufo

Chalcostigma ruficeps (Gould), 1846

Olivaceous Thornbill – Pico-Espina Oliváceo

T Chalcostigma olivaceum pallens Carriker, 1935
Chalcostigma olivaceum olivaceum (Lawrence), 1864

Blue-mantled Thornbill – Pico-Espina de Dorso Azul

T Chalcostigma stanleyi versigulare J. T. Zimmer, 1924
Chalcostigma stanleyi vulcani (Gould), 1852

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill – Pico-Espina Arcoiris

Chalcostigma herrani herrani (DeLattre and Bourcier), 1846

Genus OREONYMPHA Gould, 1869

E Bearded Mountaineer – Montañés Barbudo

T Oreonympha nobilis albolimbata Berlioz, 1938
T Oreonympha nobilis nobilis Gould, 1869

Genus METALLURA Gould, 1847

Tyrian Metaltail – Colibrí Tirio

Metallura tyrianthina tyrianthina (Loddiges), 1832
T Metallura tyrianthina septentrionalis E. Hartert, 1899
Metallura tyrianthina smaragdinicollis (d’Orbigny and Lafresnaye) 1838

Neblina Metaltail – Colibrí de Neblina

T Metallura odomae Graves, 1980

E Coppery Metaltail – Colibrí Cobrizo

T Metallura theresiae parkeri Graves, 1981
T Metallura theresiae theresiae Simon, 1902

E Fire-throated Metaltail – Colibrí Barba de Fuego

T Metallura eupogon (Cabanis), 1874

Scaled Metaltail – Colibrí Escamoso

Metallura aeneocauda aeneocauda (Gould), 1846

E Black Metaltail – Colibrí Negro

T Metallura phoebe (Lesson and DeLattre), 1839

Genus HAPLOPHAEDIA Simon, 1918

Greenish Puffleg – Calzadito Verdoso

Haplophaedia aureliae cutucuensis Schuchmann, Weller, and Heynen, 2000

Puff-thighed Puffleg – Calzadito de Muslo Anteado

T Haplophaedia assimilis affinis (Taczanowski), 1884
Haplophaedia assimilis assimilis (Elliot), 1876
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Genus ERIOCNEMIS Reichenbach, 1849

Glowing Puffleg – Calzadito Reluciente

Eriocnemis vestita arcosae Schuchmann, Weller, and Heynen, 2001

Sapphire-vented Puffleg – Calzadito de Cola Larga

T Eriocnemis luciani catharina Salvin, 1897
T Eriocnemis luciani sapphiropygia Taczanowski, 1874

Emerald-bellied Puffleg – Calzadito de Vientre Esmeralda

T Eriocnemis aline dybowskii Taczanowski, 1882

Genus LODDIGESIA Bonaparte, 1850

E Marvelous Spatuletail – Colibrí Cola de Espátula

T Loddigesia mirabilis (Bourcier), 1847

Genus AGLAEACTIS Gould, 1848

Shining Sunbeam – Rayo-de-Sol Brillante

Aglaeactis cupripennis cupripennis (Bourcier), 1843
T Aglaeactis cupripennis caumatonota Gould, 1848

E White-tufted Sunbeam – Rayo-de-Sol Acanelado

T Aglaeactis castelnaudii regalis J. T. Zimmer, 1951
T Aglaeactis castelnaudii castelnaudii (Bourcier and Mulsant), 1848

E Purple-backed Sunbeam – Rayo-de-Sol de Dorso Púrpura

T Aglaeactis aliciae Salvin, 1896

Genus COELIGENA Lesson, 1833

Bronzy Inca – Inca Bronceado

T Coeligena coeligena obscura (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1902

Collared Inca – Inca Acollarado

Coeligena torquata torquata (Boissonneau), 1840
T Coeligena torquata margaretae J. T. Zimmer, 1948
T Coeligena torquata insectivora (Tschudi), 1844
T Coeligena torquata eisenmanni Weske, 1985
T Coeligena torquata omissa J. T. Zimmer, 1948

Violet-throated Starfrontlet – Inca de Garganta Violeta

T Coeligena violifer dichroura (Taczanowski), 1874
T Coeligena violifer albicaudata Schuchmann and Züchner, 1998
T Coeligena violifer osculans (Gould), 1871

Rainbow Starfrontlet – Inca Arcoiris

T Coeligena iris iris (Gould), 1853
T Coeligena iris aurora (Gould), 1853
T Coeligena iris fulgidiceps (Simon), 1921
T Coeligena iris flagrans J. T. Zimmer, 1951
T Coeligena iris eva (Salvin), 1897

Buff-winged Starfrontlet – Inca de Ala Anteada

Coeligena lutetiae lutetiae (DeLattre and Bourcier), 1846
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Genus LAFRESNAYA Bonaparte, 1850

Mountain Velvetbreast – Colibrí Aterciopelado

Lafresnaya lafresnayi saul (DeLattre and Bourcier), 1846
T Lafresnaya lafresnayi orestes J. T. Zimmer, 1951
T Lafresnaya lafresnayi rectirostris Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1902

Genus ENSIFERA, Lesson, 1843

Sword-billed Hummingbird – Colibrí Pico-Espada

Ensifera ensifera (Boissonneau), 1840

Genus PTEROPHANES Gould, 1849

Great Sapphirewing – Ala-Zafiro Grande

T Pterophanes cyanopterus peruvianus Boucard, 1895

Genus BOISSONNEAUA Reichenbach, 1854

Chestnut-breasted Coronet – Colibrí de Pecho Castaño

T Boissonneaua matthewsii (Bourcier), 1847

Genus OCREATUS Gould, 1846

Booted Racket-tail – Colibrí Cola de Raqueta

T Ocreatus underwoodii peruanus (Gould), 1849
T Ocreatus underwoodii annae (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1894

Genus UROCHROA Gould, 1856

Green-backed Hillstar – Estrella de Estrella de Dorso Verde

Urochroa leucura Lawrence, 1864

Genus UROSTICTE Gould, 1853

Rufous-vented Whitetip – Colibrí de Subcaudales Rufas

Urosticte ruficrissa Lawrence, 1864

Genus HELIODOXA Gould, 1850

Pink-throated Brilliant – Brillante de Garganta Rosada

Heliodoxa gularis (Gould), 1860

E Rufous-webbed Brilliant – Brillante de Ala Canela

T Heliodoxa branickii (Taczanowski), 1874

Black-throated Brilliant – Brillante de Garganta Negra

Heliodoxa schreibersii schreibersii (Bourcier), 1847
T Heliodoxa schreibersii whitelyana (Gould), 1872

Gould’s Jewelfront – Colibrí de Pecho Castaño

Heliodoxa aurescens (Gould), 1846

Fawn-breasted Brilliant – Brillante de Pecho Anteado

Heliodoxa rubinoides cervinigularis (Salvin), 1892
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Violet-fronted Brilliant – Brillante de Frente Violeta

T Heliodoxa leadbeateri sagitta (Reichenbach), 1854
T Heliodoxa leadbeateri otero (Tschudi), 1844

Genus PATAGONA G. R. Gray, 1840

Giant Hummingbird – Colibrí Gigante

T Patagona gigas peruviana Boucard, 1893

Genus HELIOMASTER Bonaparte, 1850

Long-billed Starthroat – Colibrí de Pico Largo

Heliomaster longirostris longirostris (Audebert and Vieillot) 1801
Heliomaster longirostris albicrissa Gould, 1871

[[[Blue-tufted Starthroat – Colibrí-Estrella de Pecho Azul

Heliomaster furcifer (Shaw), 1812
Recorded from Leticia, Colombia, and Benjamin Constant, Brazil, may occur in adjacent
areas of Perú.]]]

Genus MYRTIS Reichenbach, 1854

Purple-collared Woodstar – Estrellita de Collar Púrpura

T Myrtis fanny fanny (Lesson), 1838
T Myrtis fanny megalura J. T. Zimmer, 1953

Genus EULIDIA Mulsant and E. Verreaux, 1877

[Chilean Woodstar – Estrellita Chilena

Eulidia yarrellii (Bourcier), 1847
Sight record from Tacna, Región de Tacna (Parker 1982a).]

Genus RHODOPIS Reichenbach, 1854

Oasis Hummingbird – Colibrí de Oasis

T Rhodopis vesper koepckeae Berlioz, 1974
Rhodopis vesper vesper (Lesson), 1829

Genus THAUMASTURA Bonaparte, 1850

Peruvian Sheartail – Colibrí de Cora

T Thaumastura cora (Lesson and Garnot), 1827

Genus CHAETOCERCUS G. R. GRAY, 1855

White-bellied Woodstar – Estrellita de Vientre Blanco

Chaetocercus mulsant (Bourcier), 1843

Little Woodstar – Estrellita Chica

Chaetocercus bombus Gould, 1871

Genus MYRMIA Mulsant, 1876

Short-tailed Woodstar – Estrellita de Cola Corta

T Myrmia micrura (Gould), 1854
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Genus CALLIPHLOX Boie, 1831

Amethyst Woodstar – Estrellita Amatista

Calliphlox amethystina (Boddaert), 1783

Genus CHLOROSTILBON Gould, 1853

Blue-tailed Emerald – Esmeralda de Cola Azul

T Chlorostilbon mellisugus phoeopygus (Tschudi), 1844
T Chlorostilbon mellisugus napensis Gould, 1861
T Chlorostilbon mellisugus peruanus Gould, 1861

Glittering-bellied Emerald – Esmeralda de Vientre Dorado

Chlorostilbon lucidus lucidus (Shaw), 1812
Observed, photographed at Amazonia Lodge, Región de Madre de Dios and reported
under Chlorostilbon aureoventris (Yábar C. 2008, Schulenberg et al. 2010b). The name
aureoventris is considered a synonym of lucidus. Records from Peru may belong to this
race.

[[[Short-tailed Emerald – Esmeralda de Cola Corta

Chlorostilbon poortmani euchloris (Reichenbach), 1854
Known from only two specimens placed tentatively in the synonymy of poortmani. The
Peruvian origin of the cotypes is extremely doubtful (Zimmer 1950).]]]

Genus KLAIS Reichenbach, 1854

Violet-headed Hummingbird – Colibrí de Cabeza Violeta

T Klais guimeti pallidiventris Sztolcman, 1926

Genus CAMPYLOPTERUS Swainson, 1827

Gray-breasted Sabrewing – Ala-de-Sable de Pecho Gris

Campylopterus largipennis aequatorialis Gould, 1861

Napo Sabrewing – Ala-de-Sable del Napo

Campylopterus villaviscensio (Bourcier), 1851

Genus CHALYBURA Reichenbach, 1854

White-vented Plumeleteer – Colibrí de Buffon

Chalybura buffonii intermedia E. Hartert and C. Hartert, 1894

Genus THALURANIA Gould, 1848

[Crowned Woodnymph – Ninfa Coronada

Thalurania colombica hypochlora Gould, 1871
Sight records from Cotrina (Parker et al. 1995); El Cruce, Campo Verde, and Figueroa
(Walker 2002), Región de Tumbes, may belong to this race.]

Fork-tailed Woodnymph – Ninfa de Cola Ahorquillada

Thalurania furcata viridipectus Gould, 1848
T Thalurania furcata jelskii Taczanowski, 1874
Thalurania furcata simoni Hellmayr, 1906
Thalurania furcata boliviana Boucard, 1894
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Genus THAUMASIUS P. L. Sclater, 1879

Tumbes Hummingbird – Colibrí de Tumbes

T Thaumasius baeri (Simon), 1901

E Spot-throated Hummingbird – Colibrí de Taczanowski

T Thaumasius taczanowskii P. L. Sclater, 1879

Genus TAPHROSPILUS Simon, 1910

Many-spotted Hummingbird – Colibrí Multipunteado

Taphrospilus hypostictus (Gould), 1862

Genus EUPETOMENA Gould, 1853

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird – Colibrí de Cola Ahorquillada

T Eupetomena macroura hirundo Gould, 1875

Genus TALAPHORUS Mulsant and E. Verreaux, 1874

Olive-spotted Hummingbird – Colibrí Blanco y Olivo

T Talaphorus chlorocercus (Gould), 1866

Genus AMAZILIA Lesson, 1843

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird – Colibrí de Cola Rufa

Amazilia tzacatl jucunda (Heine), 1863

Genus AMAZILIS Gray, 1855

Amazilia Hummingbird – Colibrí de Vientre Rufo

Amazilis amazilia dumerilii (Lesson), 1832
T Amazilis amazilia leucophoea Reichenbach, 1854
T Amazilis amazilia amazilia (Lesson and Garnot), 1827
T Amazilis amazilia caeruleigularis Carriker, 1933

Genus URANOMITRA Reichenbach, 1854

Andean Emerald – Colibrí Andino

Uranomitra franciae viridiceps (Gould), 1860
T Uranomitra franciae cyanocollis (Gould), 1853

Genus CHRYSURONIA Bonaparte, 1850

[[[Versicolored Emerald – Colibrí Versicolor

Chrysuronia versicolor millerii (Bourcier), 1847
Cited for Peru based on one record from Iquitos, Región de Loreto (Weller 2002).
However, the locality is considered doubtful by some authorities on Peruvian birds.
Confirmation is required.]]]

Golden-tailed Sapphire – Zafiro de Cola Dorada

Chrysuronia oenone oenone (Lesson), 1832
T Chrysuronia oenone josephinae (Bourcier and Mulsant), 1848
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Genus CHIONOMESA Simon, 1921

Glittering-throated Emerald – Colibrí de Garganta Brillante

T Chionomesa fimbriata laeta (E. Hartert), 1900

Sapphire-spangled Emerald – Colibrí de Pecho Zafiro

T Chionomesa lactea bartletti (Gould), 1866

Genus HYLOCHARIS Boie, 1831

Rufous-throated Sapphire – Zafiro de Garganta Rufa

Hylocharis sapphirina (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Genus ELLIOTOMYIA Stiles and Remsen, 2019

White-bellied Hummingbird – Colibrí de Vientre Blanco

T Elliotomyia chionogaster chionogaster (Tschudi), 1846
Elliotomyia chionogaster hypoleuca (Gould), 1846

E Green-and-white Hummingbird – Colibrí Verde y Blanco

T Elliotomyia viridicauda (Berlepsch), 1883

Genus CHLORESTES Reichenbach, 1854

White-chinned Sapphire – Zafiro de Barbilla Blanca

T Chlorestes cyanus rostrata Boucard, 1895

Violet-bellied Hummingbird – Colibrí de Vientre Violeta

Chlorestes julie feliciana (Lesson), 1844

Blue-chinned Sapphire – Zafiro de Barbilla Azul

Chlorestes notata puruensis (Riley), 1913
T Chlorestes notata obsoleta J. T. Zimmer, 1950

Order OPISTHOCOMIFORMES: Hoatzins

Family OPISTHOCOMIDAE: Hoatzin

Genus OPISTHOCOMUS Illiger, 1811

Hoatzin – Hoazín
Opisthocomus hoazin (Statius Muller),1776

Order GRUIFORMES: Cranes, Rails, and Allies

Family ARAMIDAE: Limpkins

Genus ARAMUS Vieillot, 1816

Limpkin – Carrao
Aramus guarauna guarauna (Linnaeus), 1766
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Family PSOPHIIDAE: Trumpeters

Genus PSOPHIA Linnaeus, 1758

Gray-winged Trumpeter – Trompetero de Ala Gris

Psophia crepitans napensis P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1873

Pale-winged Trumpeter – Trompetero de Ala Blanca

Psophia leucoptera leucoptera Spix, 1825

Family RALLIDAE: Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

Genus RALLUS Linnaeus, 1758

Mangrove Rail – Rascón Manglero

T Rallus longirostris cypereti Taczanowski, 1878

Virginia (Lesser) Rail – Rascón Menor

Rallus limicola meyerdeschauenseei Fjeldså, 1990

Bogota Rail – Rascón de Bogotá

T Rallus semiplumbeus peruvianus Taczanowski, 1886
Described from a single specimen from Perú now lost (Plenge 1979). Listed by Peters
(1934) as a race of R. limicola, but Meyer de Schauensee (1966) suggests that in size it
is about similar to R. semiplumbeus P. L. Sclater, 1856 (cf. Blake 1977, Fjeldså 1990;
Hellmayr and Conover 1942, Ripley 1977, Taylor 1998).

Genus PORPHYRIO Brisson, 1760

Purple Gallinule – Polla de Agua Morada

Porphyrio martinica (Linnaeus), 1766

Azure Gallinule – Polla de Agua Azulada

Porphyrio flavirostris (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus ANUROLIMNAS Sharpe, 1893

Chestnut-headed Crake – Gallineta de Cabeza Castaña

[Anurolimnas castaneiceps coccineipes Olson, 1973
One specimen collected at Sucusari camp, east bank of the lower río Napo, Región de
Loreto (S. W. Cardiff to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.). Specimen is unreported.]
Anurolimnas castaneiceps castaneiceps (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1869

Russet-crowned Crake – Gallineta de Corona Rufa

Anurolimnas viridis viridis (Statius Muller), 1776

Black-banded Crake – Gallineta Negra Bandeada

T Anurolimnas fasciatus (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1868

Genus LATERALLUS G. R. Gray, 1855

Rufous-sided Crake – Gallineta de Flanco Rufo

Laterallus melanophaius oenops (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1880
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White-throated Crake – Gallineta de Garganta Blanca

Laterallus albigularis albigularis (Lawrence), 1861
One individual flew inside a house in the city of Tumbes, Región de Tumbes. It was
captured, photographed and released in a nearby marsh (Noblecilla 2015), may belong to
this race. Photograph is published.

Gray-breasted Crake – Gallineta de Pecho Gris

Laterallus exilis (Temminck), 1831

Black Rail – Gallineta Negra

T Laterallus jamaicensis murivagans (Riley), 1916
T Laterallus jamaicensis tuerosi Fjeldså, 1983

Genus MICROPYGIA Bonaparte, 1856

Ocellated Crake – Gallineta de Ocelos

Micropygia schomburgkii chapmani (Naumburg), 1930

Genus MUSTELIRALLUS Bonaparte, 1858

Ash-throated Crake – Gallineta de Garganta Ceniza

Mustelirallus albicollis albicollis (Vieillot), 1819

Paint-billed Crake – Gallineta de Pico Rojo

Mustelirallus erythrops olivascens (C. Chubb), 1917
T Mustelirallus erythrops erythrops (P. L. Sclater), 1867

Genus PARDIRALLUS Bonaparte, 1856

Spotted Rail – Rascón Moteado

Pardirallus maculatus maculatus (Boddaert), 1783

Blackish Rail – Rascón Negruzco

Pardirallus nigricans nigricans (Vieillot), 1819

Plumbeous Rail – Rascón Plomizo

T Pardirallus sanguinolentus simonsi C. Chubb, 1917
T Pardirallus sanguinolentus tschudii C. Chubb, 1919

Genus AMAUROLIMNAS Sharpe, 1893

Uniform Crake – Gallineta Unicolor

Amaurolimnas concolor castaneus (Pucheran), 1851

Genus ARAMIDES Pucheran, 1845

[[[Brown Wood-Rail – Rascón-Montés Moreno

Aramides wolfi Berlepsch and Taczanowski, 1884
Sight record from Puerto Pizarro, Región de Tumbes. However, later the observer
states: “Given the uncertain appearance of immature plumages of A. wolfi, and the
superficial similarities between A. wolfi and immature plumages of A. axillaris, my Puerto
Pizarro sighting provided insufficient evidence for the occurrence of A. wolfi in Peru”.
(Graves 1982, 2011).]]]

Gray-cowled Wood-Rail – Rascón-Montés de Capucha Gris

Aramides cajaneus cajaneus (Statius Muller), 1776
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Rufous-necked Wood-Rail – Rascón-Montés de Cuello Rufo

Aramides axillaris Lawrence, 1863

Red-winged Wood-Rail – Rascón-Montés de Ala Rojiza

Aramides calopterus P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1878

[[[[[Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail – Rascón-Montés de Pecho Pizarroso

Aramides saracura (Spix), 1825
Hellmayr and Conover (1942: 359, footnote), state: “The occurrence in Peru claimed by
Tschudi, s. n. Gallinula plumbea (Arch. Naturg., 10, (1), p. 313; Faun. Peru., Aves, p.
302, 1846), upon which Aramides saracura Taczanowski (Orn. Per., 3, p. 319, 1886) is
based, has not been confirmed, and deserves no credit.”]]]]]

[[[Genus PORPHYRIOPS Pucheran, 1845

Spot-flanked Gallinule – Polla de Agua Pintada

Porphyriops melanops melanops (Vieillot), 1819
The record of Tschudi (1843) has been questioned as there is not specimen extant and
no specific locality has been mentioned. The species has not been subsequently
recorded in Peru (T. S. Schulenberg to M. A. Plenge in litt.).]]]

Genus PORZANA Vieillot, 1816

Sora – Gallineta Sora

N Porzana carolina (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus GALLINULA Brisson, 1760

Common Gallinule – Polla de Agua Común

Gallinula galeata pauxilla Bangs, 1915
T Gallinula galeata garmani J. A. Allen, 1876

Genus FULICA Linnaeus, 1758

Red-fronted Coot – Gallareta de Frente Roja

Fulica rufifrons R. A. Philippi and Landbeck, 1861

Horned Coot – Gallareta Cornuda

Fulica cornuta Bonapartet, 1853
Sight record and photographed at Laguna de Salinas, Reserva Nacional de Salinas y
Aguada Blanca, Región de Arequipa (Chalco 2013).

Giant Coot – Gallareta Gigante

T Fulica gigantea Eydoux and Souleyet, 1841

[[[Red-gartered Coot – Gallareta de Ligas Rojas

Fulica armillata Vieillot, 1817
Observed and photograhed (unpublished) at Laguna de Villa, Región de Lima (G.
Engblom to Birdingperu in litt.). Several ornithologists have commented that it could be a
hybrid and that the bird simply isn’t quite right for a pure-blooded Red-gartered Coot.
Confirmation is required.]]]

Slate-colored (Andean) Coot – Gallareta Andina

Fulica ardesiaca atrura Fjeldså, 1983
T Fulica ardesiaca ardesiaca Tschudi, 1843
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White-winged Coot – Gallareta de Frente Amarilla

Fulica leucoptera Vieillot, 1817
Sight records and photographs from the south side of Laguna Iberia in the Santuario
Nacional Lagunas de Mejía, Región de Arequipa (D. Cáceres to F. Angulo in litt.); also
seen and photographed at the Humedales de Ite, Región de Tacna. Photographs
published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2012); Vizcarra et al. 2017).

Family HELIORNITHIDAE: Finfoots

Genus HELIORNIS Bonaterre, 1791

Sungrebe – Ave de Sol Americana

Heliornis fulica (Boddaert), 1783

Order CHARADRIIFORMES: Shorebirds, Gulls, Auks, and Allies

Family CHARADRIIDAE: Lapwings and Plovers

Genus PLUVIALIS Brisson, 1760

American Golden-Plover – Chorlo Dorado Americano

N Pluvialis dominica (Statius Muller), 1776

Black-bellied Plover – Chorlo Gris

N Pluvialis squatarola cyanosurae (Thayer and Bangs), 1914

Genus OREOPHOLUS Jardine and Selby, 1835

Tawny-throated Dotterel – Chorlo de Campo

T Oreopholus ruficollis pallidus Carriker, 1935
Oreopholus ruficollis ruficollis (Wagler), 1829

Genus VANELLUS Brisson, 1760

Pied Lapwing – Avefría Pinta

Vanellus cayanus (Latham), 1790

Southern Lapwing – Avefría Tero

Vanellus chilensis lampronotus Wagler, 1827
First sight record in 1981, from Zona Reservada de Tambopata (D. A. Scott to M. A.
Plenge in litt.). Additional sight records and photographs (unpublished) mainly near
Puerto Maldonado, Explorer’s Inn and Tambopata, Región de Madre de Dios (G.
Engblom, B. Quispe, P. Rojas, B. Walker, R. S. R. Williams and others). In 2012, 2013
and 2014, it was again observed and photographed (one published) also in Región de
Madre de Dios (Diaz and Angulo 2015). All records may belong to this race. The
records of Taczanowski (1886) and Ménégaux (1910) require confirmation.

Andean Lapwing – Avefría Andina

T Vanellus resplendens (Tschudi), 1843

Genus CHARADRIUS Linnaeus, 1758

Rufous-chested Dotterel – Chorlo Chileno

S Charadrius modestus M. H. C. Lichtenstein, 1823
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Killdeer – Chorlo Gritón

Charadrius vociferus peruvianus (Chapman), 1920

Semipalmated Plover – Chorlo Semipalmado

N Charadrius semipalmatus Bonaparte, 1825

Wilson’s (Thick-billed) Plover – Chorlo de Pico Grueso

Charadrius wilsonia beldingi (Ridgway), 1919

Collared Plover – Chorlo Acollarado

Charadrius collaris Vieillot, 1818

Puna Plover – Chorlo de la Puna

T Charadrius alticola (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1902

[[[Two-banded Plover – Chorlo de Doble Collar

S Charadrius falklandicus Latham, 1790
Possible sight record from Boca del Rio, Región de Tacna by Tor Egil Hogsås (Clements
and Shany 2001). However, in a previous communication the observer mentioned he
was not sure.]]]

Snowy Plover – Chorlo Nevado

Charadrius nivosus occidentalis (Cabanis), 1872

Genus PHEGORNIS G. R. Gray, 1846

Diademed Sandpiper-Plover – Chorlo Cordillerano

Phegornis mitchellii (Fraser), 1845

Family HAEMATOPODIDAE: Oystercatchers

Genus HAEMATOPUS Linnaeus, 1758

American Oystercatcher – Ostrero Americano

T Haematopus palliatus pitanay Murphy, 1925

Blackish Oystercatcher – Ostrero Negruzco

Haematopus ater Vieillot, 1825

Family RECURVIROSTRIDAE: Stilts and Avocets

Genus HIMANTOPUS Brisson, 1760

Black-necked Stilt – Cigüeñuela de Cuello Negro

Himantopus mexicanus mexicanus (Statius Muller), 1776
Himantopus mexicanus melanurus Vieillot, 1817

Genus RECURVIROSTRA Linnaeus, 1758

Andean Avocet – Avoceta Andina

Recurvirostra andina R. A. Philippi and Lanbeck, 1861
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Family BURHINIDAE: Thick-knees

Genus BURHINUS Illiger, 1811

Peruvian Thick-knee – Alcaraván Huerequeque

T Burhinus superciliaris (Tschudi), 1843

Family SCOLOPACIDAE: Sandpipers and Allies

Genus BARTRAMIA Lesson, 1831

Upland Sandpiper – Playero Batitú

N Bartramia longicauda (Bechstein), 1812

Genus NUMENIUS Brisson, 1760

[[[[[Bristle-thighed Curlew – Zarapito de Pico Largo

N Numenius tahitiensis (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
Photographed from the Rio Osmore estuary [Ilo], Región de Moquegua in December
2005 (M. Ugarte-Lewis to Birdingperu in litt.). This record has been rejected as
conflicting identification comments have been received from experts (Comité de
Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2012). On October 2013, V. Yabar and B. Rodgers
observed and photographed one individual at Puerto Viejo, Provincia de Cañete, Región
de Lima. Here again the record met opposition by experts and committee members, as
well as in a birdwatchers forum (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP)
2014).]]]]]

[[[Eskimo Curlew – Zarapito Esquimal

N Numenius borealis (J. R. Forster), 1772
Recorded from Arica, Chile (Philippi and Landbeck 1866). Has probably migrated
through Peru in small numbers. Now virtually extinct.]]]

Whimbrel – Zarapito Trinador

N Numenius phaeopus hudsonicus Latham, 1790

[Long-billed Curlew – Zarapito de Pico Largo

N Numenius americanus Bechstein, 1812
Sight record from Estuario de Virilla near Parachique, Región de Piura (Senner 2006).]

Genus LIMOSA Brisson, 1760

Hudsonian Godwit – Aguja de Mar

N Limosa haemastica (Linnaeus), 1758

Marbled Godwit – Aguja Moteada

N Limosa fedoa fedoa (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus ARENARIA Brisson, 1760

Ruddy Turnstone – Vuelvepiedras Rojizo

N Arenaria interpres morinella (Linnaeus), 1766

Genus CALIDRIS Merrem, 1804

Red Knot – Playero de Pecho Rufo

N Calidris canutus rufa (A. Wilson), 1813
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Surbird – Chorlo de las Rompientes

N Calidris virgata (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

[Ruff (♂) or Reeve (♀) – Playero Combatiente

N Calidris pugnax (Linnaeus), 1758
Sight record from Pisco, Región de Ica (Oatman et al. 1980); Laguna de Villa, Región de
Lima (T. A. Parker III to M. A. Plenge pers. comm., Wust et al. 1994); and Mejía, Región
de Arequipa (Hughes 1991).]

Stilt Sandpiper – Playero de Pata Larga

N Calidris himantopus (Bonaparte), 1826

Curlew Sandpiper – Playero Zarapito

N Calidris ferruginea (Pontopiddan), 1763

[[[[[Red-necked Stint – Playerito de Cuello Rojo

N Calidris ruficollis (Pallas), 1776
Sight record of a breeding plumage Red-necked Stint in a high tide roost on an inlet NE
side of Paracas peninsula, Región de Ica (P. Alden to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.). Based
on this record the species was included by Parker in Parker et al. (1982: 104). One
individual observed by Hughes (1988) at Mejía lagoons, Región de Arequipa. After
having studied Hughes field notebook, it was decided that the description was not
sufficient and due to the lack of objective documentation, the species should be removed
from the list of the birds of Peru (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP)
2020).]]]]]

Sanderling – Playero Arenero

N Calidris alba rubida (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

[Dunlin – Playero de Vientre Negro

N Calidris alpina pacifica (Coues), 1861
Sight records from Paracas, Región de Ica (Petersen et al. 1981), may belong to this
race.]

Baird’s Sandpiper – Playerito de Baird

N Calidris bairdii (Coues), 1861

Least Sandpiper – Playerito Menudo

N Calidris minutilla (Vieillot), 1819

White-rumped Sandpiper – Playerito de Lomo Blanco

N Calidris fuscicollis (Vieillot), 1819

Buff-breasted Sandpiper – Playero Acanelado

N Calidris subruficollis (Vieillot), 1819

Pectoral Sandpiper – Playero Pectoral

N Calidris melanotos (Vieillot), 1819

Semipalmated Sandpiper – Playerito Semipalmado

N Calidris pusilla (Linnaeus), 1766

Western Sandpiper – Playerito Occidental

N Calidris mauri (Cabanis), 1857
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Genus LIMNODROMUS Wied, 1833

Short-billed Dowitcher – Agujeta de Pico Corto

N Limnodromus griseus caurinus Pitelka, 1950

[Long-billed Dowitcher – Agujeta de Pico Largo

N Limnodromus scolopaceus (Say), 1823
One specimen in the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California at Berkeley,
was collected at Puerto Viejo, Región de Lima, and the identification confirm by D.
Paulsen (T. S. Schulenberg to various persons in litt.). Specimen is unreported.]

Genus GALLINAGO Brisson, 1760

Imperial Snipe – Becasina Imperial

Gallinago imperialis P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1869

Jameson’s Snipe – Becasina de Jameson

Gallinago jamesoni (Jardine and Bonaparte), 1855

[Noble Snipe – Becasina Paramera

Gallinago nobilis P. L. Sclater, 1856
Probable sight record from Cerro Chinguela, Región de Cajamarca (Parker et al. 1985).
Confirmation is required.]

Giant Snipe – Becasina Gigante

Gallinago undulata gigantea (Temminck), 1826
A specimen from Peru mentioned by Meyer de Schauensee (1941) was probably wrongly
labeled, as later (1966, 1970) he does not include Peru in the range. However, it has
been audio recorded at Pampas del Heath, Parque Nacional Bahuaja-Sonene, Región de
Madre de Dios and the recordings have been deposited at the Macaulay Library at the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2013).

[[[Wilson’s Snipe – Becasina de Wilson

Gallinago delicata (Ord), 1825
Isolated records for Laguna de Villa, Región de Lima by T. A. Parker III; P. K. Donahue;
and A. J. Begazo (Wust et al. 1994). Confirmation is required.]]]

South American Snipe – Becasina Sudamericana

Gallinago paraguaiae paraguaiae (Vieillot), 1816

Puna Snipe – Becasina de la Puna

T Gallinago andina andina Taczanowski, 1875

Genus PHALAROPUS Brisson, 1760

Wilson’s Phalarope – Faláropo Tricolor

N Phalaropus tricolor (Vieillot), 1819

Red-necked Phalarope – Faláropo de Pico Fino

N Phalaropus lobatus (Linnaeus), 1758

Red Phalarope – Faláropo de Pico Grueso

N Phalaropus fulicarius (Linnaeus), 1758
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Genus ACTITIS Illiger, 1811

Spotted Sandpiper – Playero Coleador

N Actitis macularius (Linnaeus), 1766

Genus TRINGA Linnaeus, 1758

Solitary Sandpiper – Playero Solitario

N Tringa solitaria cinnamomea (Brewster), 1890
N Tringa solitaria solitaria A. Wilson, 1813

Wandering Tattler – Playero Vagabundo

N Tringa incana (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Greater Yellowlegs – Playero Pata Amarilla Mayor

N Tringa melanoleuca (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Willet – Playero de Ala Blanca

N Tringa semipalmata inornata (Brewster), 1887
N [[[Tringa semipalmata semipalmata (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
“A winter-plumaged specimen collected at Playa Mamacona, Región de Lima, falls within
the range of the smaller C. s. semipalmatus” (Graves 1981). However, recent requests to
confirm the identification have not been answered. It is not considered a migrant to
western South America (Oswald et al. 2016). Confirmation is required.]]]

Lesser Yellowlegs – Playero Pata Amarilla Menor

N Tringa flavipes (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Family THINOCORIDAE: Seedsnipes

Genus ATTAGIS I. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire and Lesson, 1831

Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe – Agachona de Vientre Rufo

T Attagis gayi simonsi C. Chubb, 1918

Genus THINOCORUS Eschscholtz, 1829

Gray-breasted Seedsnipe – Agachona de Pecho Gris

T Thinocorus orbignyianus ingae Tschudi, 1843

Least Seedsnipe – Agachona Chica

T Thinocorus rumicivorus cuneicauda (Peale), 1848
Thinocorus rumicivorus bolivianus P. R. Lowe, 1921

Family JACANIDAE: Jacanas

Genus JACANA Brisson, 1760

Wattled Jacana – Gallito de Agua de Frente Roja

Jacana jacana scapularis Chapman, 1922
T Jacana jacana peruviana J. T. Zimmer, 1930
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[[[Family ROSTRATULIDAE: Painted-snipes

Genus NYCTICRYPHES Wetmore and Peters, 1923

South American Painted-snipe – Becasina Pintada

Nycticryphes semicollaris (Vieillot), 1816
Hellmayr and Conover (1948b) state: “The records of the Painted Snipe from "Peru,"
where Tschudi [1844-1846] claims to have shot examples in "the forests," are obviously
erroneous”.]]]

Family STERCORARIIDAE: Skuas and Jaegers

Genus STERCORARIUS Brisson, 1760

Chilean Skua – Salteador Chileno

P Stercorarius chilensis Bonaparte, 1857

South Polar Skua – Salteador del Polo Sur

P Stercorarius maccormicki H. Saunders, 1893

Pomarine Jaeger – Salteador Pomarino

N Stercorarius pomarinus (Temminck), 1815

Parasitic Jaeger – Salteador Parásito

N Stercorarius parasiticus (Linnaeus), 1758

Long-tailed Jaeger – Salteador de Cola Larga

N Stercorarius longicaudus pallescens Løppenthin, 1932

Family RYNCHOPIDAE: Skimmers

Genus RYNCHOPS Linnaeus, 1758

Black Skimmer – Rayador Negro

Rynchops niger cinerascens Spix, 1825

Family LARIDAE: Gulls and Terns

Genus CREAGRUS Linnaeus, 1758

Swallow-tailed Gull – Gaviota Tijereta

G Creagrus furcatus (Néboux), 1846

Genus RISSA Stephens, 1826

Black-legged Kittiwake – Gaviota Tridáctila

N Rissa tridactyla (Linnaeus), 1758
One individual observed and photographed at Pucusana, 60 km south of Lima, Región
de Lima (Haase 1993). Two subspecies are sometimes recognized, but it is not known to
which, record from Peru may belong.

Genus XEMA Leach, 1819

Sabine’s Gull – Gaviota de Sabine

N Xema sabini (Sabine), 1819
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Genus CHROICOCEPHALUS Eyton, 1836

[[[Bonaparte’s Gull – Gaviota de Bonaparte

N Chroicocephalus philadelphia (Ord), 1815
Record from Tambo Valley, Región de Arequipa, refers to an immature L. serranus
(Hellmayr and Conover 1948b).]]]

Andean Gull – Gaviota Andina

T Chroicocephalus serranus (Tschudi), 1844

Brown-hooded Gull – Gaviota de Capucha Café

S Chroicocephalus maculipennis (M. H. C. Lichtenstein), 1823
Observed at Matarani, Región de Arequipa (Brinkley 1967); observed at Villa, Región de
Lima (D. Beadle and S. Connop to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.). Photographed at Laguna
de Villa (G. Engblom to Birdingperu in litt.) and identification confirmed (A. Jaramillo to
Birdingperu in litt.). Photographed at Laguna Marvilla, Pantanos de Villa (Comité de
Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2013). Additional photographic records have been
made in 2018 at Ite, Región de Tacna, Playa La Aguada, Paracas National Reserve,
Región de Ica and at Camaná, Región de Arequipa by three different observers (Comité
de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2019).

Gray-hooded Gull – Gaviota de Capucha Gris

Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus cirrocephalus (Vieillot), 1818

Genus LEUCOPHAEUS Bruch, 1853

Gray Gull – Gaviota Gris

S T Leucophaeus modestus (Tschudi), 1843

Laughing Gull – Gaviota Reidora

N Leucophaeus atricilla megalopterus (Bruch), 1855

Franklin’s Gull – Gaviota de Franklin

N Leucophaeus pipixcan (Wagler), 1831

Genus LARUS Linnaeus, 1758

Belcher’s (Band-tailed) Gull – Gaviota Peruana

T Larus belcheri Vigors, 1829

[[[Ring-billed Gull – Gaviota de Pico Anillado

N Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815
One individual observed and photographed (unpublished) at Lagunas de Mejía, Región
de Arequipa, (Win ten Have to Birdingperu in litt.). The photograph is not of an accepted
quality and the concensus of several experts determines that the gull cannot be identified
to species.]]]

Kelp Gull – Gaviota Dominicana

Larus dominicanus M. H. C. Lichtenstein, 1823

Herring Gull – Gaviota Argéntea

N Larus argentatus smithsonianus Coues, 1862
One individual observed and photographed at Playa Ventanilla, Región de Lima (Krabbe
et al. 2001), may belong to this race.
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Genus ANOUS Stephens, 1826

Black Noody – Tiñosa Negra

P Anous minutus subspecies
Several subspecies are recognized, but it is not known to which the specimen from Peru
belongs to.

Genus GYGIS Wagler, 1832

[White-Tern – Gaviotín Blanco

P Gygis alba subspecies
Sight record about 175 nautical miles w of Chimbote, Región de Ancash by R. L. Pitman
(T. S. Schulenberg to various persons in litt.).]

Genus ONYCHOPRION WAGLER, 1832

Sooty Tern – Gaviotín Oscuro

P Onychoprion fuscatus luctuosus (R. A. Philippi and Landbeck), 1866
Sight records off Bahía de La Independencia, Región de Ica (Murphy 1936), may belong
to this race. Several observers photographed it in March 2016, from a cruise ship from
40 to 190 NM off the Peruvian coast. One photograph published (Comité de Registros
de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2017).

Genus STERNULA Boie, 1822

Least Tern – Gaviotín Chico

N Sternula antillarum subspecies
Several subspecies are currently recognized, but it is not known to which, records from
Perú belong. Records east of the Andes (Bent 1921) require confirmation.

Yellow-billed Tern – Gaviotín de Pico Amarillo

Sternula superciliaris (Vieillot), 1819

Peruvian Tern – Gaviotín Peruano

Sternula lorata (R. A. Philippi and Landbeck), 1861

Genus PHAETUSA Wagler, 1832

Large-billed Tern – Gaviotín de Pico Grande

Phaetusa simplex (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus GELOCHELIDON C. L. Brehm, 1830

Gull-billed Tern – Gaviotín de Pico Negro

N Gelochelidon nilotica aranea A. Wilson, 1814

Genus HYDROPROGNE Kaup, 1829

Caspian Tern – Gaviotín Cáspia

N Hydroprogne caspia (Pallas), 1770
Seven individuals observed and photographed at Santuario Nacional Manglares de
Tumbes, Región de Tumbes. Photograph published (Comité de Registros de Aves
Peruanas (CRAP) 2019.
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Genus LAROSTERNA Blyth, 1852

Inca Tern – Gaviotín Zarcillo

T Larosterna inca (Lesson and Garnot), 1827

Genus CHLIDONIAS Rafinesque, 1822

Black Tern – Gaviotín Negro

N Chlidonias niger surinamensis (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus STERNA Linnaeus, 1758

Common Tern – Gaviotín Común

N Sterna hirundo hirundo Linnaeus, 1758

Arctic Tern – Gaviotín Artico

N Sterna paradisaea Pontopiddan, 1763

South American Tern – Gaviotín Sudamericano

Sterna hirundinacea Lesson, 1831

Snowy-crowned Tern – Gaviotín de Cabeza Blanca

S Sterna trudeaui Audubon, 1838
Sight records and photographed at Paracas, Región de Ica (Donahue and Petersen
1980; Plenge et al. 1989). Sight record from Mejía, Región de Arequipa (Plenge et al.
1989).

Genus THALASSEUS Boie, 1822

Elegant Tern – Gaviotín Elegante

N Thalasseus elegans (Gambel), 1849

Sandwich Tern – Gaviotín de Pata Negra

N Thalasseus sandvicensis acuflavidus (S. Cabot), 1847

Royal Tern – Gaviotín Real

N Thalasseus maximus maximus Boddaert, 1783

Order EURYPYGIFORMES: Sunbitterns

Family EURYPYGIDAE: Sunbitterns

Genus EURYPYGA Illiger, 1811

Sunbittern – Tigana
T Eurypyga helias meridionalis Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1902
Eurypyga helias helias (Palla), 1781

Order PHAETHONTIFORMES: Tropicbirds

Family PHAETHONTIDAE: Tropicbirds

Genus PHAETHON Linnaeus, 1758

Red-billed Tropicbird – Ave del Trópico de Pico Rojo

G Phaethon aethereus mesonauta J. L. Peters, 1930
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[Red-tailed Tropicbird – Ave del Trópico de Cola Roja

P Phaethon rubricauda subspecies
Sight record from Boca del Río, Región de Tacna (Høgsås 1999).]

Order SPHENISCIFORMES: Penguins

Family SPHENISCIDAE: Penguins

[[[Genus APTENODYTES J. F. Miller, 1778

King Penguin. – Pingüino Rey

S Aptenodytes patagonicus subspecies
One specimen observed by T. Valqui off Región de Tacna (Clements and Shany 2001).
Valqui advised several persons in litt. that he never saw a King Penguin and that
Clements confused a story regarding the existence of a fur and skull from another locality
in Peru. M. A. Plenge was advised by P. Majluf that one King Penguin was found on a
beach south of Punta San Juan, Region de Ica. It was captured alive by fishermen but
died shorly. The head, fur and flippers were delivered to authorities of Punta San Juan.
Confirmation is required.]]]

Genus SPHENISCUS Brisson, 1760

Humboldt Penguin – Pingüino de Humboldt

T Spheniscus humboldti Meyen, 1834

Magellanic Penguin – Pingüino de Magallanes

S Spheniscus magellanicus (J. R. Forster), 1781
One injured individual captured, photographed, and released at Lagunillas and two
sightings at Punta San Juan, Región de Ica. Another individual captured, photographed,
and released at Punta Coles, Región de Tacna (Zavalaga and Paredes 2009). An
additional juvenile individual was found injured in Montecarlo beach, Provincia de Ilo,
Región de Moquegua, and later photographed (Vizcarra et al. 2020).

Order PROCELLARIIFORMES: Albatrosses, Petrels, Shearwaters, and Allies

Family DIOMEDEIDAE: Albatrosses

Genus PHOEBASTRIA Reichenbach, 1853

Waved Albatross – Albatros de las Galápagos

G T Phoebastria irrorata (Salvin), 1883

[[[Genus DIOMEDEA Linnaeus, 1758]]]

Royal Albatross – Albatros Real

P Diomedea epomophora subspecies
Sight records off northern Peru (Koepcke 1964, 1970). Probable sight record off
Mollendo, Región de Arequipa (Hughes 1991). Sight records in Jahncke et al (1998b) by
inexperience observers. However, no documentation presented on how they were
identified. Confirmation is required.]]]
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[[[Wandering Albatross – Albatros Errante

P Diomedea exulans subspecies
Clements and Shany (2001) state that it is cited for Peru by Koepcke (1970) without
definitive records, but this statement applies to Diomedea epomophora. Does not occur
in Peru. However, it has been it has been seen off the coast of northern Chile.]]]

[[[Genus PHOEBETRIA Reichenbach, 1853

Light-mantled Albatross – Albatros de Manto Claro

P Phoebetria palpebrata (J. R. Forster), 1785
Sight record from 20°S off Peru (R. A. Hughes in Harrison (1983). This record is cited by
Clements and Shany (2001). P. Harrison confirmed to T. S. Schulenberg in litt. that the
observation was off northen Chile.]]]

Genus THALASSARCHE Reichenbach, 1853

Black-browed Albatross – Albatros de Ceja Negra

P Thalassarche melanophris melanophris (Temminck), 1828

[Gray-headed Albatross – Albatros de Cabeza Gris

P Thalassarche chrysostoma (J. R. Forster), 1785
Specimens captured by fishermen at Bahía de La Independencia, Región de Ica and the
corpses photographed; sight records from Mollendo and Matarani, Región de Arequipa,
and Pisco, Región de Ica (Plenge et al. 1989). Sight records in Jahncke et al (1998b)
require confirmation due to inexperience of the observers.]

Buller’s Albatross – Albatros de Buller

P Thalassarche bulleri platei (Reichenow), 1898

Salvin’s Albatross – Albatros de Salvin

P Thalassarche salvini (Rothschild), 1893

[Chatham Albatross – Albatros de Chatham

P Thalassarche eremita Murphy, 1930
Sight record and photographed (unpublished) off the coast of Chiclayo, Región de
Lambayeque (Haase 1994).]

Family OCEANITIDAE: Southern Storm-Petrels

Genus FREGETTA Bonaparte, 1855

[White-bellied Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar de Vientre Blanco

P Fregetta grallaria subspecies
Sight records off the coast of Peru (Brinkley 1967; Jahncke et al. 1998b). Also observed
by M. Force about 200 nautical miles west of Peninsula Paracas (T. S. Schulenberg to M.
A. Plenge in litt.). However, no documentation presented on how it was identified.
Confirmation is required. Fregetta grallaria segethi (Philippi and Landbeck), 1860, is
believed to be confined primarily to waters of the Humboldt Current off South America
(Spear and Ainley 2007)]

Black-bellied Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar de Vientre Negro

P Fregetta tropica tropica (Gould), 1844
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Genus OCEANITES Keyserling and J. H. Blasius, 1840

Wilson’s Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar de Wilson

P Oceanites oceanicus chilensis Murphy, 1936

Elliot’s (White-vented) Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar Chica

Oceanites gracilis gracilis (Elliot), 1859

[[[[[Gray-backed Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar Subantártica or de Dorso Grís

P Garrodia nereis (Gould), 1841
Sight record and photographs (unpublished) off the central coast of Peru, Región de Lima
(G. Engblom to Birdingperu in litt.). Comments from experts confirming it is this species,
has been requested. To date, no reply has been forthcoming.]]]]]

Genus PELAGODROMA Reichenbach, 1853

White-faced Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar de Cara Blanca

P Pelagodroma marina maoriana Mathews, 1912
Specimens taken at sea in different latitudes off Peru in the United States National
Museum (M. S. Foster to M. A. Plenge in litt.), may belong to this race. Specimens are
unreported. Several observers photographed it in March 2016, from a cruise ship about
199-146 NM off the Peruvian coast. One photograph published (Comité de Registros de
Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2017).

Family HYDROBATIDAE: Northern Storm-Petrels

Genus HYDROBATES Coues, 1864

[Least Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar Menuda

N Hydrobates microsoma (Coues), 1864
At least three specimens were collected by R. L. Pitman in March 1982, off of northern
Peru (05°08’S, 81°43’W) and deposited in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County (T. S. Schulenberg to M. A. Plenge in litt.). Specimens are unreported.]

Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar Peruana

G [[[Hydrobates tethys tethys (Bonaparte), 1852
Cited for northern Peru without definite records (American Ornithologists’ Union Check-
list 1957).]]]
T Hydrobates tethys kelsalli (Lowe), 1925

[Band-rumped Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar de Madeira

G Hydrobates castro (Harcourt), 1851
Sight records off the coast of northern Peru (Mackiernan et al. 2001, Clements and
Shany 2001). However, no documentation presented on how they were identified.
Confirmation is required.]

Leach’s Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar Boreal

N Hydrobates leucorhoa leucorhoa (Vieillot), 1818

Markham’s Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar de Markham

T Hydrobates markhami (Salvin), 1883

Hornby’s (Ringed) Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar de Hornbyi (Collar)

Hydrobates hornbyi (G. R. Gray), 1854
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Black Storm-Petrel – Golondrina de Mar Negra

N Hydrobates melania (Bonaparte), 1854

Family PROCELLARIIDAE: Petrels and Shearwaters

Genus MACRONECTES Richmond, 1905

Southern Giant-Petrel – Petrel Gigante Sureño

P Macronectes giganteus (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Northern Giant-Petrel – Petrel Gigante Norteño

P Macronectes halli Mathews, 1912
Sight records and photographed near Isla La Vieja and at Punta San Juan, Región de
Ica; offshore near Ilo Harbor, Región de Moquegua (Ayala 2007). Sight records and
photographed 35 miles off Callao, Región de Lima, and off Ilo, Región de Moquegua
(Zavalaga et al. 2009).

Genus FULMARUS Stephens, 1826

Southern Fulmar – Petrel Plateado

P Fulmarus glacialoides (A. Smith), 1840

Genus DAPTION Stephens, 1826

Cape Petrel – Petrel Damero

P Daption capense capense (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus PTERODROMA Bonaparte, 1856

[[[[[Chatham Petrel – Petrel de las Chatham

P Pterodroma axillaris (Salvin), 1893
Sight records and photographs about 800 km off the coast of Peru (Force et al. 2009,
Rayner et al. 2012). The species is not included in the Peru list, as the record is outside
Peruvian territorial waters (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2017).]]]]]

[[[White-winged Petrel – Petrel de Ala Blanca

P Pterodroma leucoptera leucoptera (Gould), 1844
Sight records off the coast of northern Peru (Ballance et al. 2002. However, no
documentation presented on how it was identified. Confirmation is required.]]]

Cook’s Petrel – Petrel de Cook

P Pterodroma cookii (G. R. Gray), 1843

[[[Black-winged Petrel – Petrel de Ala Negra

P Pterodroma nigripennis (Rothschild), 1893
The sight record of L. B. Spear (Clements and Shany 2001) requires confirmation, as no
documentation is presented on how it was identified.]]]

Masatierra Petrel – Petrel Chileno

P Pterodroma defilippiana (Giglioli and Salvadori), 1869

[[[Stejneger’s Petrel – Petrel de Masafuera

P Pterodroma longirostris (Stejneger) 1893
Sight record off the coast of southern Peru (Mackiernan et al. 2001, Clements and Shany
2001). However, no documentation presented on how it was identified. Confirmation is
required.]]]
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[Kermadec Petrel – Petrel de Kermadec

P Pterodroma neglecta subspecies
Sight records off the coast of Peru (Jahncke et al. 1998b) require confirmation due to
inexperience of the observers. Clements and Shany (2001) report observations by R. L.
Pitman and L. B. Spear. Has also been observed off the coast of the Región de Lima by
M. Force (T. S. Schulenberg to M. A. Plenge in litt.). Three individual were observed
offshore from Puerto Lomas, Región de Arequipa. Due to possible confusion with other
species this last record was not accepted by the Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas
CRAP (2014).]

[[[Murphy’s Petrel – Petrel de Murphy

P Pterodroma ultima Murphy, 1949
Sight record 120 km w of Lima by R. L. Pitman (Clements and Shany 2001). However,
no documentation presented on how it was identified. Confirmation is required.]]]

Galapagos Petrel – Petrel de las Galápagos

G Pterodroma phaeopygia (Salvin), 1876
Apparently no specimen from Peruvian waters have been collected. Many sight records
and previous photographs from the Peruvian coast. Photograph published (Comité de
Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2014).

[Juan Fernández Petrel – Petrel de Juan Fernández

P Pterodroma externa (Salvin), 1875
Sight records off the coast of Peru (Jahncke et al. 1998a, 1998b, Clements and Shany
2001). However, no documentation presented on how they were identified. Confirmation
is required.]

[[[Genus HALOBAENA Bonaparte, 1856

Blue Petrel – Petrel Azulado

P Halobaena caerulea (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
The sight records of Meeth and Meeth (1977) are not within Peruvian territorial waters.]]]

Genus PACHYPTILA Illiger, 1811

[[[Fairy Prion – Petrel-Azul de Pico Corto

P Pachyptila turtur (Kuhl), 1820
As it was reported from Arica, Chile, Clements and Shany (2001) state: “Accidental (?)
pelagic visitor to extreme southern waters”. However, “the Chilean specimen in the
collection of Dr. Behn and reported to be turtur by Phillippi is a perfect example of
belcheri” (P. Post to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.).]]]

Broad-billed Prion – Petrel-Azul de Pico Ancho

P Pachyptila vittata (G. Forster), 1777

Antarctic Prion – Petrel-Azul Antártico

P Pachyptila desolata (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
Three subspecies are sometimes recognized, but it is not known to which, records from
Peru belong.

Slender-billed (Thin-billed) Prion – Petrel-Azul de Pico Delgado

P Pachyptila belcheri (Mathews), 1912
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Genus PROCELLARIA Linnaeus, 1758

Gray Petrel – Petrel Gris

P Procellaria cinerea J. F. Gmelin, 1789

White-chinned Petrel – Petrel de Mentón Blanco

P Procellaria aequinoctialis aequinoctialis Linnaeus, 1758

Parkinson’s Petrel – Petrel de Parkinson

P Procellaria parkinsoni G. R. Gray, 1862

[Westland Petrel – Petrel de Westland

P Procellaria westlandica Falla, 1946
Sight records in the company of White-chinned Petrels facilitated making direct
comparisons with the Westland Petrels off the coast near the border of the Región de
Tumbes and the Región de Piura (M. Force to N. Shany and T. S. Schulenberg in litt.).
Photographic record off Callao, Región de Lima, has been rejected as conflicting
identification comments have been received from experts and P. parkinsoni is also a
possibility (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2015).]

Genus ARDENNA Reichenbach, 1853

[Wedge-tailed Shearwater – Pardela Cola de Cuña

P Ardenna pacifica (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
Sight records off the coast of the Región de Piura by C. Oedekoven (L. T. Ballance to T.
S. Schulenberg in litt.). However, no documentation presented on how they were
identified. Confirmation is required.]

Buller’s Shearwater – Pardela de Buller

P Ardenna bulleri (Salvin), 1888

Sooty Shearwater – Pardela Oscura

P Ardenna grisea (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Pink-footed Shearwater – Pardela de Pata Rosada

P Ardenna creatopus (Coues), 1864

[Flesh-footed Shearwater – Pardela de Pata Pálida

P Ardenna carneipes (Gould), 1844
Sight records off the coast of the Región de Piura and the Región de Tumbes (Brown
1981). However, no documentation presented on how they were identified. Confirmation
is required.]

Genus PUFFINUS Brisson, 1760

Manx Shearwater – Pardela Atlántica

N Puffinus puffinus Brünnich, 1764
After several previous sight reports eventually it was photographed near Atico, Región de
Arequipa. Photograph published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2016).

[Galapagos Shearwater – Pardela de las Galápagos

G Puffinus subalaris Ridgway, 1897
Sight records off the coast of Peru under P. lherminieri (Jahncke et al. 1998a, 1998b;
Clements and Shany 2001). However, no documentation presented on how it was
identified. Confirmation is required.]
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[Little Shearwater – Pardela Chica

P Puffinus assimilis elegans Giglioli and Salvadori, 1869
Sight record from Mollendo, Región de Arequipa (R. A. Hughes to M. A. Plenge in litt.);
Ballestas Islands, Región de Ica (D. A. Scott to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.); from the shore
off Callao, Región de Lima (T. Love to Birdingperu in litt.); other sight records in Jahncke
et al (1998b). Possibly may belong to this race. However, no documentation presented
on how they were identified. Confirmation is required.]

[[[Genus PSEUDOBULWERIA Mathews, 1936

Tahiti Petrel – Petrel de Tahití

P Pseudobulweria rostrata rostrata (Peale), 1848
Sight records off the coast of northern Peru (Ballance et al. 2002). However, no
documentation presented on how it was identified. Confirmation is required.]]]

Genus PELECANOIDES Lacépède, 1799

Peruvian Diving-Petrel – Potoyunco Peruano

T Pelecanoides garnotii (Lesson and Garnot), 1828

Order CICONIIFORMES: Storks

Family CICONIIDAE: Storks

Genus CICONIA Brisson, 1760

Maguari Stork – Cigüeña Maguari

Ciconia maguari (J. F. Gmelin), 1789
Sight records from Pampas del Health, Región de Madre de Dios (Stotz et al. 2002a,
2002b). Since then in different years about eight different sightings were made at several
localities and two photographs obtained (unpublished). A photograph from 2003, has
now been published by the Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2017.

Genus JABIRU Hellmayr, 1906

Jabiru – Jabirú
Jabiru mycteria (M. H. C. Lichtenstein), 1819

Genus MYCTERIA Linnaeus, 1758

Wood Stork – Cigüeña Gabán

Mycteria americana Linnaeus, 1758

Order SULIFORMES: Frigatebirds, Boobies, Cormorants and Allies

Family FREGATIDAE: Frigatebirds

Genus FREGATA Lacépède, 1799

Magnificent Frigatebird – Avefragata Magnífica

G Fregata magnificens Mathews, 1914
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[Great Frigatebird – Avefragata Grande

G Fregata minor ridgwayi Mathews, 1914
Sight records off the coast of the Región de Tumbes (Brown 1981, M. Force to T. S.
Schulenberg in litt.), may belong to this race. However, no documentation presented on
how they were identified. Confirmation is required.]

Family SULIDAE: Gannets and Boobies

Genus MORUS Vieillot, 1816

Cape Gannet – Alcatraz de El Cabo

P Morus capensis (M. H. C. Lichtenstein), 1823
Photographed at Macabí Island, Región de Lima (García-Godos 2002).

Genus SULA Brisson, 1760

Blue-footed Booby – Piquero de Pata Azul

Sula nebouxii nebouxii A. Milne-Edwards, 1882

Peruvian Booby – Piquero Peruano

T Sula variegata (Tschudi), 1843

Masked Booby – Piquero Enmascarado

P Sula dactylatra subspecies
All extant specimens from Peru should be examined to confirm their identification as they
could be Sula granti. One undocumented sight record from Mollendo Bay, Región de
Arequipa (R. A. Hughes to M. A. Plenge in litt.), could be this species.

Nazca Booby – Piquero de Nazca

Sula granti Rothschild, 1902
No known specimens from Peru. However, breeds on Lobos de Afuera, Región de
Lambayeque (Figueroa 2004). Jahncke and Goya (1997) reported Sula dactylatra
nesting at Isla Lobos de Tierra, Región de Piura, but later recognized that the
morphologic characteristics of these birds are more similar to those of the Nazca Boobies
than of the Masked Boobies (Figueroa 2004).

Red-footed Booby – Piquero de Pata Roja

G Sula sula subspecies
Three sight records (2 photographs) off the coast of the Regiones de Piura, Ancash and
Arequipa (García-Godos and Sánchez 2009), possibly the race websteri Rothschild,
1898.

Brown Booby – Piquero Pardo

N Sula leucogaster brewsteri Goss, 1888
N Sula leucogaster etesiaca Thayer and Bangs, 1905
This species is known only from sight records throughout the Peruvian coast. All known
published records from 1972 to 2017, and recent observations have been studied
(Figueroa et al.2017). One individual has been identified as S. l. brewsteri. Other
individuals have been assigned to S. l. etesiaca or considered to be S. l.
brewsteri/etesiaca. Some individuals could not be determine as to subspecies.
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Family ANHINGIDAE: Anhingas

Genus ANHINGA Brisson, 1760

Anhinga – Anhinga Americana

Anhinga anhinga anhinga (Linnaeus), 1766

Family PHALACROCORACIDAE: Cormorants

Genus PHALACROCORAX Brisson, 1760

Red-legged Cormorant – Cormorán de Pata Roja

T Phalacrocorax gaimardi (Garnot), 1828

Neotropic Cormorant – Cormorán Neotropical

Phalacrocorax brasilianus brasilianus (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Guanay Cormorant – Cormorán Guanay

Phalacrocorax bougainvillii (Lesson), 1837

Order PELECANIFORMES: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises, and Allies

Family PELECANIDAE: Pelicans

Genus PELECANUS Linnaeus, 1758

Brown Pelican – Pelícano Pardo

Pelecanus occidentalis murphyi Wetmore, 1945

Peruvian Pelican – Pelícano Peruano

Pelecanus thagus Molina, 1782

Family ARDEIDAE: Herons and Bitterns

Genus TIGRISOMA Swainson, 1827

Rufescent Tiger-Heron – Garza-Tigre Colorada

Tigrisoma lineatum lineatum (Boddaert), 1783

Fasciated Tiger-Heron – Garza-Tigre Oscura

Tigrisoma fasciatum salmoni P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1875

Bare-throated Tiger-Heron – Garza-Tigre Mexicana

Tigrisoma mexicanum Swainson, 1834
Sight records and photographed from the mangroves at El Algarrobo just over the river
from Ecuador in the Región de Tumbes (Valqui and Walker 2002).

Genus AGAMIA Reichenbach, 1853

Agami Heron – Garza de Pecho Castaño

Agamia agami (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus COCHLEARIUS Brisson, 1760

Boat-billed Heron – Garza Cucharón

Cochlearius cochlearius cochlearius (Linnaeus), 1766
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Genus ZEBRILUS Bonaparte, 1855

Zigzag Heron – Garza Zebra

Zebrilus undulatus (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus BOTAURUS Stephens, 1819

[Pinnated Bittern – Mirasol Grande

Botaurus pinnatus pinnatus (Wagler), 1829
Numerous sight records and photographs (unpublished) of probably the same individual
in May/June 1981, from Zona Reservada de Tambopata, Región de Madre de Dios (P. K.
Donahue and T. A. Parker III to M. A. Plenge pers. comm.; D. A. Scott to M. A. Plenge in
litt.).]

Genus IXOBRYCHUS Billberg, 1828

Least Bittern – Mirasol Leonado

Ixobrychus exilis limoncochae D. W. Norton, 1965
T Ixobrychus exilis peruvianus J. Bond, 1955

Stripe-backed Bittern – Mirasol Listado

Ixobrychus involucris (Vieillot), 1823

Genus NYCTICORAX T. Forster, 1817

Black-crowned Night-Heron – Huaco Común

Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus NYCTANASSA Stejneger, 1887

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron – Huaco de Corona Amarilla

Nyctanassa violacea caliginis Wetmore, 1946

Genus BUTORIDES Blyth, 1852

Striated Heron – Garcita Estriada

Butorides striata striata (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus BUBULCUS Bonaparte, 1855

Cattle Egret – Garcita Bueyera

Bubulcus ibis ibis (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus ARDEA Linnaeus, 1758

[[[Great Blue Heron – Garza Azulada

Ardea herodias herodias Linnaeus, 1758
Sight record from Río Llullapichis, Región de Huánuco (P. K. Donahue to M. A. Plenge
pers. comm.). Confirmation is required.]]]

Cocoi Heron – Garza Cuca

Ardea cocoi Linnaeus, 1766

Great Egret – Garza Grande

Ardea alba egretta J. F. Gmelin, 1789
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Genus SYRIGMA Ridgway, 1878

Whistling Heron – Garza Silbadora

Syrigma sibilatrix (Temminck), 1824
Recorded from the Colombian side of the río Putumayo at Puerto Leguizamo (Janni to
Birdingperu in litt.). Three years later several persons observed and photographed a
medium-sized heron in flight 50 to 100 meters inland on the Peruvian side of the
Putumayo River in Región de Loreto, near Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia. One
photograph now published by the Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2020.

Genus PILHERODIUS Reichenbach, 1850

Capped Heron – Garza Pileada

Pilherodius pileatus (Boddaert), 1783

Genus EGRETTA T. Forster, 1817

Tricolored Heron – Garcita Tricolor

Egretta tricolor ruficollis Gosse, 1847

N Reddish Egret – Garcita Rojiza

Egretta rufescens subspecies
Sight records and photographs from Lagunas at the mouth of the río Zaña, Región de
Lambayeque (M. Iliff to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.). Subsequently seen by other observers.
Photographs published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2012).

Snowy Egret – Garcita Blanca

Egretta thula (Molina), 1782

Little Blue Heron – Garcita Azul

Egretta caerulea (Linnaeus), 1758

Family THRESKIORNITHIDAE: Ibises and Spoonbills

Genus EUDOCIMUS Wagler, 1832

White Ibis – Corocoro Blanco

Eudocimus albus ramobustorum Patten, 2012

Scarlet Ibis – Corocoro Escarlata

Eudocimus ruber (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus PLEGADIS Kaup, 1829

[[[White-faced Ibis – Ibis de Cara Blanca

Plegadis chihi (Vieillot), 1817
Sight record from Mejía, Región de Arequipa (Hughes 1970) has been questioned by
several persons. Record from Lima, Región de Lima, is questioned by Hellmayr and
Conover (1948a). The occurrence of this species needs to be well documented.]]]

Puna Ibis – Ibis de la Puna

T Plegadis ridgwayi (J. A. Allen), 1876
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Genus MESEMBRINIBIS J. L. Peters, 1930

Green Ibis – Ibis Verde

Mesembrinibis cayennensis (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus PHIMOSUS Wagler, 1832

Bare-faced Ibis – Ibis de Cara Pelada

Phimosus infuscatus berlepschi Hellmayr, 1903
Observed and photographed (unpublished) at several localities in Región de Loreto,
northeastern Peru. Localities where recorded and one photograph now published by the
Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2017. Sight records may belong to this
race.

Genus THERISTICUS Wagler, 1832

[[[Plumbeous Ibis – Bandurria Mora

Theristicus caerulescens (Vieillot), 1817
Records of Tschudi (1844, 1844-1846) require confirmation.]]]

Buff-necked Ibis – Bandurria de Ala Blanca

Theristicus caudatus hyperorius Todd, 1948
Observed, photographed and audio recorded at Pampas del Heath, Parque Nacional
Bahuaja-Sonene, Región de Puno (Williams et al. 2011), may belong to this race.

Andean Ibis – Bandurria Andina

T Theristicus branickii Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1894

Black-faced Ibis – Bandurria de Cara Negra

Theristicus melanopis (J. F. Gmelin), 1789

Genus PLATALEA Linnaeus, 1758

Roseate Spoonbill – Espátula Rosada

Platalea ajaja Linnaeus, 1758

Order CATHARTIFORMES: New World Vultures

Family CATHARTIDAE: New World Vultures

Genus SARCORAMPHUS Duméril, 1805

King Vulture – Gallinazo Rey

Sarcoramphus papa (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus VULTUR Linnaeus, 1758

Andean Condor – Cóndor Andino

Vultur gryphus Linnaeus, 1758

Genus CORAGYPS Le Maout, 1853

Black Vulture – Gallinazo de Cabeza Negra

Coragyps atratus (Bechstein), 1793
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Genus CATHARTES Illiger, 1811

Turkey Vulture – Gallinazo de Cabeza Roja

Cathartes aura ruficollis Spix, 1824
Cathartes aura jota (Molina), 1782
Cathartes aura falklandicus (Sharpe), 1873

Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture – Gallinazo de Cabeza Amarilla Menor

Cathartes burrovianus Cassin, 1845

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture – Gallinazo de Cabeza Amarilla Mayor

Cathartes melambrotus Wetmore, 1964

Order ACCIPITRIFORMES: Diurnal Birds of Prey

Family PANDIONIDAE: Ospreys

Genus PANDION Savigny, 1809

Osprey – Aguila Pescadora

N Pandion haliaetus carolinensis (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Family ACCIPITRIDAE: Kites, Eagles, and Hawks

Genus ELANUS Savigny, 1809

White-tailed Kite – Elanio de Cola Blanca

Elanus leucurus leucurus (Vieillot), 1818
Recorded once at 4200 m in Región de Cusco (Fjeldså and Krabbe 1990). Several sight
records and photographs near Puerto Maldonado, Región de Madre de Dios (J. Aben, D.
J. Brightsmith, D. Edwards, B. Walker, R. Westerduijn, R. Zeppilli and other observers.).
In 2012 and 2014, it was again observed three times, photographed and video recorded
in Región de Madre de Dios (Diaz and Angulo 2015). Photographs are published.

Genus GAMPSONYX Vigors, 1825

Pearl Kite – Elanio Perla

T Gampsonyx swainsonii magnus C. Chubb, 1918
Gampsonyx swainsonii swainsonii Vigors, 1825

Genus CHONDROHIERAX Lesson, 1843

Hook-billed Kite – Elanio de Pico Ganchudo

Chondrohierax uncinatus uncinatus (Temminck), 1822

Genus LEPTODON Sundevall, 1836

Gray-headed Kite – Elanio de Cabeza Gris

Leptodon cayanensis cayanensis (Latham), 1790

Genus ELANOIDES Vieillot, 1818

Swallow-tailed Kite – Elanio Tijereta

Elanoides forficatus yetapa (Vieillot), 1818
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Genus MORPHNUS Dumont, 1816

Crested Eagle – Aguila Crestada

Morphnus guianensis (Daudin), 1800

Genus HARPIA Vieillot, 1816

Harpy Eagle – Aguila Harpía

Harpia harpyja (Linnaeus), 1758

Genus SPIZAETUS Vieillot, 1816

Black Hawk-Eagle – Aguila Negra

Spizaetus tyrannus serus Friedmann, 1950

Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle – Aguila Blanca y Negra

Spizaetus melanoleucus (Vieillot), 1816

Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Aguila Penachuda

Spizaetus ornatus vicarius Friedmann, 1935
Previously known from a record in the 19th century from the Región de Tumbes. Recent
sight records and photographs from Cerros de Amotape National Park, Región de
Tumbes (Piana et al. 2010), may belong to this race.
Spizaetus ornatus ornatus (Daudin), 1800

Black-and-chestnut Eagle – Aguila Negra y Castaña

Spizaetus isidori (Des Murs), 1845

Genus BUSARELLUS Lesson, 1843

Black-collared Hawk – Gavilán de Ciénega

Busarellus nigricollis nigricollis (Latham), 1790

Genus ROSTRHAMUS Lesson, 1830

Snail Kite – Elanio Caracolero

Rostrhamus sociabilis sociabilis (Vieillot), 1817

Genus HELICOLESTES Bangs and Penard, 1918

Slender-billed Kite – Elanio de Pico Delgado

Helicolestes hamatus (Temminck), 1821

Genus HARPAGUS Vigors, 1824

Double-toothed Kite – Elanio Bidentado

Harpagus bidentatus bidentatus (Latham), 1790

Genus ICTINIA Vieillot, 1816

Mississippi Kite – Elanio de Mississippi

N Ictinia mississippiensis (A. Wilson), 1811
Sight record from Cocha Cashu (Terborgh et al. 1984), and from the upper Madre de
Dios just upstream from Boca Manu (B. Walker to T. S. Schulenberg in litt.), Región de
Madre de Dios. Multiple photographs obtained at Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pomac,
Región de Lambayeque (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2020).
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Plumbeous Kite – Elanio Plomizo

Ictinia plumbea (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Genus CIRCUS Lacépède, 1799

Cinereous Harrier – Aguilucho Cenizo

Circus cinereus Vieillot, 1816

[Long-winged Harrier – Aguilucho de Ala Larga

Circus buffoni (J. F. Gmelin), 1788
Sight record from Pampas del Health, Región de Madre de Dios (Stotz et al. 2002a,
2002b).]

Genus ACCIPITER Brisson, 1760

Gray-bellied Hawk – Gavilán de Vientre Gris

Accipiter poliogaster (Temminck), 1824

Tiny Hawk – Gavilán Enano

Accipiter superciliosus superciliosus (Linnaeus), 1766

Semicollared Hawk – Gavilán Semiacollarado

Accipiter collaris P. L. Sclater, 1860

Sharp-shinned Hawk – Gavilán Pajarero

Accipiter striatus ventralis P. L. Sclater, 1866

Bicolored Hawk – Gavilán Bicolor

Accipiter bicolor bicolor (Vieillot), 1817

Genus GERANOSPIZA Kaup, 1847

Crane Hawk – Gavilán Zancón

Geranospiza caerulescens balzarensis W. L. Sclater, 1918
Geranospiza caerulescens caerulescens (Vieillot), 1817

[[[Genus CRYPTOLEUCOPTERYX Amaral, Sheldon, Gamauf, Haring, Riesing, Silveira,

and Wajntal, 2009

Plumbeous Hawk – Gavilán Plomizo

Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea (Salvin), 1872
Records from Tumbes (Hellmayr and Conover 1949) are probably misidentified and are
not supported by specimens (T. S. Schulenberg to various persons in litt.).]]]

Genus BUTEOGALLUS Lesson, 1830

Slate-colored Hawk – Gavilán Azul

Buteogallus schistaceus (Sundevall), 1850

Common Black Hawk – Gavilán Cangrejero

Buteogallus anthracinus subtilis (Thayer and Bangs), 1905

Savanna Hawk – Gavilán Sabanero

Buteogallus meridionalis (Latham), 1790
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Great Black Hawk – Gavilán Negro

Buteogallus urubitinga urubitinga (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Solitary Eagle – Aguila Solitaria

T Buteogallus solitarius solitarius (Tschudi), 1844

Genus MORPHNARCHUS Ridgway, 1920

Barred Hawk – Gavilán Barrado

Morphnarchus princeps (P. L. Sclater), 1865
Sight record from the upper Río Comainas, Cordillera del Condor, Región de Amazonas
(Schulenberg and Wust 1997). In 2016 and 2017, it was photographed by different
observers. One photograph has been published by the Comité de Registros de Aves
Peruanas (CRAP) 2017.

Genus RUPORNIS Kaup, 1844

Roadside Hawk – Aguilucho Caminero

[Rupornis magnirostris magnirostris (Gmelin), 1788
Specimens from the Napo and the nearby Amazon in northern Región de Loreto suggest
that they belong to this subspecies (D. F. Lane to M. A. Plenge and T. S. Schulenberg in
litt.). Specimens are unreported.]
T Rupornis magnirostris occiduus Bangs, 1911
Rupornis magnirostris saturatus (Sclater and Salvin), 1876
This subspecies seems seasonal in the Manu region, Región de Cusco (June-August at
least), assuming that the southern population is migratory (D. F. Lane to M. A. Plenge
and T. S. Schulenberg in litt.).

Genus PARABUTEO Ridgway, 1874

Harris’s Hawk (Bay-winged Hawk) – Gavilán Mixto

Parabuteo unicinctus harrisi (Audubon), 1837

White-rumped Hawk – Aguilucho de Lomo Blanco

Parabuteo leucorrhous (Quoy and Gaimard), 1824

Genus GERANOAETUS Kaup, 1844

White-tailed Hawk – Aguilucho de Cola Blanca

Geranoaetus albicaudatus albicaudatus (Vieillot), 1816

Variable Hawk – Aguilucho Variable

Geranoaetus polyosoma polyosoma (Quoy and Gaimard), 1824
Geranoaetus polyosoma fjeldsai (Cabot and de Vries), 2009

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle – Aguilucho de Pecho Negro

Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis Swann, 1922

Genus PSEUDASTUR Blyth, 1849

White Hawk – Gavilán Blanco

Pseudastur albicollis albicollis (Latham), 1790
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Gray-backed Hawk – Gavilán de Dorso Gris

Pseudastur occidentalis (Salvin), 1876
Sight records from Río Tumbes by ?M. Koepcke (Meyer de Schauensee 1966); El
Caucho and Campo Verde where one was videotaped, and Cotrina (Walker 2002,
Wiedenfeld et al. 1985; Whiffin and Sadgrove 2000); Quebrada Faical where
photographed (Piana and Vargas 2007). All localities in Región de Tumbes.

Genus LEUCOPTERNIS Kaup, 1847

[Semiplumbeous Hawk – Gavilán Plomizo

Leucopternis semiplumbeus Lawrence, 1861
Has been reported from a few sites in Amazonian Peru. Confirmation of its occurrence is
highly desirable (Schulenberg et al. 2007, 2010a, 2010b).]

Black-faced Hawk – Gavilán de Cara Negra

Leucopternis melanops (Latham), 1790

White-browed Hawk – Gavilán de Ceja Blanca

Leucopternis kuhli Bonaparte, 1850

Genus BUTEO Lacépède, 1799

Gray-lined Hawk – Gavilan Gris Lineado

Buteo nitidus (Latham), 1790

Broad-winged Hawk – Aguilucho de Ala Ancha

N Buteo platypterus platypterus (Vieillot), 1823

White-throated Hawk – Aguilucho de Garganta Blanca

Buteo albigula R. A. Philippi, Sr., 1899

Short-tailed Hawk – Aguilucho de Cola Corta

Buteo brachyurus brachyurus Vieillot, 1816

Swainson’s Hawk – Aguilucho de Swainson

N Buteo swainsoni Bonaparte, 1838

Zone-tailed Hawk – Aguilucho Negro

Buteo albonotatus Kaup, 1847

Order STRIGIFORMES: Barn Owls, Owls

Family TYTONIDAE: Barn Owls

Genus TYTO Billberg, 1828

Barn-Owl – Lechuza de Campanario

Tyto alba contempta (E. Hartert), 1898

Family STRIGIDAE: Owls

Genus MEGASCOPS Kaup, 1848

White-throated Screech-Owl – Lechuza de Garganta Blanca

Megascops albogularis macabrus (Bonaparte), 1850
Megascops albogularis remotus (J. Bond and Meyer de Schauensee), 1841
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Tropical Screech-Owl – Lechuza Tropical

Megascops choliba cruciger (Spix), 1824

Koepcke’s Screech Owl – Lechuza de Koepcke

T Megascops koepckeae koepckeae (Hekstra), 1982
T Megascops koepckeae hockingi Fjeldså, Baiker, Engblom, Franke, Geale, Krabbe, Lane,
Lezama, Schmitt, Williams, Ugarte-Núñez, V. Yábar, and R. Yábar, 2012

Rufescent Screech-Owl – Lechuza Rojiza

Megascops ingens ingens (Salvin), 1897

Cinnamon Screech-Owl – Lechuza Canela

T Megascops petersoni (Fitzpatrick and O’Neill), 1986

Cloud-forest Screech-Owl – Lechuza de Bosque de Neblina

T Megascops marshalli (Weske and Terborgh), 1981

Foothill Screech-Owl – Lechuza Submontana

T Megascops roraimae napensis (Chapman), 1928

Peruvian Screech-Owl – Lechuza Peruana

T Megascops roboratus pacificus (Hekstra), 1982
T Megascops roboratus roboratus (Bangs and Noble), 1918

Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl – Lechuza de Vientre Leonado

Megascops watsonii watsonii (Cassin), 1849
Megascops watsonii usta (P. L. Sclater), 1858

Genus LOPHOSTRIX Lesson, 1836

Crested Owl – Búho Penachudo

Lophostrix cristata cristata (Daudin), 1800

Genus PULSATRIX Kaup, 1848

Spectacled Owl – Búho de Anteojos

Pulsatrix perspicillata chapmani Griscom, 1932
Pulsatrix perspicillata perspicillata (Latham), 1790

Band-bellied Owl – Búho de Vientre Bandeado

T Pulsatrix melanota melanota (Tschudi), 1844

Genus BUBO Duméril, 1806

Great Horned Owl – Búho Americano

Bubo virginianus nigrescens Berlepsch, 1884
Bubo virginianus magellanicus (Lesson), 1828

Genus CICCABA Wagler, 1832

Mottled Owl – Búho Café

Ciccaba virgata superciliaris (Pelzeln), 1863

Black-and-white Owl – Búho Blanco y Negro

Ciccaba nigrolineata P. L. Sclater, 1859
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Black-banded Owl – Búho Negro Bandeado

Ciccaba huhula huhula (Daudin), 1800

Rufous-banded Owl – Búho Rufo Bandeado

T Ciccaba albitarsis opaca J. L. Peters, 1943

Genus GLAUCIDIUM Boie, 1826

Andean Pygmy-Owl – Lechucita Andina

Glaucidium jardinii (Bonaparte), 1855

Yungas Pygmy-Owl – Lechusita de las Yungas

Glaucidium bolivianum C. König, 1991

Subtropical Pygmy-Owl – Lechucita Subtropical

Glaucidium parkeri Robbins and Howell, 1995

Amazonian Pygmy-Owl – Lechucita Amazónica

Glaucidium hardyi Vielliard, 1989

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl – Lechucita Ferruginosa

T Glaucidium brasilianum ucayalae Chapman, 1929

Peruvian Pygmy-Owl – Lechucita Peruana

T Glaucidium peruanum C. König, 1991

Genus XENOGLAUX O’Neill and Graves, 1977

E Long-whiskered Owlet – Lechucita Bigotona

T Xenoglaux loweryi O’Neill and Graves, 1977

Genus ATHENE Boie, 1822

Burrowing Owl – Lechuza Terrestre

Athene cunicularia punensis (Chapman), 1914
T Athene cunicularia nanodes (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1892
T Athene cunicularia juninensis (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1902
[[[Athene cunicularia boliviana Kelso, 1939
Many sight observations and photographs (unpublished) from numerous localities in
Región de Madre de Dios. No specimens have been collected. The observer believes
that these birds are expanding their territory from Bolivia and assumed they are A. c.
boliviana, after considering they could not be taxa already known in Peru. As no
comparisons have been made with cis-Andean lowlands of South America further
investigation with specimens is mandatory (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas
(CRAP) 2015).]]]

Genus AEGOLIUS Kaup, 1829

Buff-fronted Owl – Lechucita de Frente Anteada

Aegolius harrisii harrisii (Cassin), 1849

Genus ASIO Brisson, 1760

Striped Owl – Búho Listado

Asio clamator clamator (Vieillot), 1808
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Stygian Owl – Búho Estigio

Asio stygius robustus L. Kelso, 1934

Short-eared Owl – Lechuza de Oreja Corta

Asio flammeus suinda (Vieillot), 1817

Order TROGONIFORMES: Trogons

Family TROGONIDAE: Trogons

Genus PHAROMACHRUS de La Llave, 1832

Pavonine Quetzal – Quetzal Pavonino

Pharomachrus pavoninus (Spix), 1824

Golden-headed Quetzal – Quetzal de Cabeza Dorada

Pharomachrus auriceps auriceps (Gould), 1842

Crested Quetzal – Quetzal Crestado

Pharomachrus antisianus (d’Orbigny), 1837

Genus TROGON Brisson, 1760

Ecuadorian Trogon – Trogón Ecuatoriano

Trogon mesurus (Cabanis and Heine), 1863

Black-tailed Trogon – Trogón de Cola Negra

T Trogon melanurus eumorphus J. T. Zimmer, 1948

Green-backed Trogon – Trogón de Dorso Verde

Trogon viridis viridis Linnaeus, 1766

Gartered Trogon – Trogón de Liguero

Trogon caligatus concinnus Lawrence, 1862

Amazonian Trogon – Trogón Amazónico

T Trogon ramonianus ramonianus Deville and Des Murs, 1849
Trogon ramonianus crissalis (Cabanis and Heine), 1863

Blue-crowned Trogon – Trogón de Corona Azul

T Trogon curucui peruvianus Swainson, 1838

Black-throated Trogon – Trogón de Garganta Negra

Trogon rufus sulphureus Spix, 1824

Collared Trogon – Trogón Acollarado

Trogon collaris collaris Vieillot, 1817
Trogon collaris castaneus Spix, 1824

Masked Trogon – Trogón Enmascarado

Trogon personatus personatus Gould, 1842
T Trogon personatus assimilis Gould, 1846
T Trogon personatus heliothrix Tschudi, 1844
Trogon personatus submontanus Todd, 1943
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Order CORACIIFORMES: Rollers, Kingfishers, Motmots and Allies

Family MOMOTIDAE: Motmots

Genus ELECTRON Gistel, 1848

Broad-billed Motmot – Momoto de Pico Ancho

T Electron platyrhynchum pyrrholaemum (Berlepsch and Stolzmann) 1902

Genus BARYPHTHENGUS Cabanis and Heine, 1859

Rufous Motmot – Momoto Rufo

Baryphthengus martii martii (Spix), 1824

Genus MOMOTUS Brisson, 1760

Whooping Motmot – Momoto Gritón

Momotus subrufescens argenticinctus Sharpe, 1892

Amazonian Motmot – Momoto Amazónico

Momotus momota microstephanus P. L. Sclater, 1858
T Momotus momota ignobilis Berlepsch, 1889

Andean Motmot – Momoto Andino

T Momotus aequatorialis chlorolaemus Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1902

Family ALCEDINIDAE: Kingfishers

Genus MEGACERYLE Kaup, 1848

Ringed Kingfisher – Martín Pescador Grande

Megaceryle torquata torquata (Linnaeus), 1766

Genus CHLOROCERYLE Kaup, 1848

Amazon Kingfisher – Martín Pescador Amazónico

Chloroceryle amazona (Latham), 1790

American Pygmy Kingfisher – Martín Pescador Pigmeo

Chloroceryle aenea aenea (Pallas), 1764

Green Kingfisher – Martín Pescador Verde

T Chloroceryle americana cabanisii (Tschudi), 1846
Chloroceryle americana americana (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Green-and-rufous Kingfisher – Martín Pescador Verde y Rufo

Chloroceryle inda inda (Linnaeus), 1766

Order GALBULIFORMES: Jacamars, Puffbirds

Family GALBULIDAE: Jacamars

Genus GALBALCYRHYNCHUS Des Murs, 1845

White-eared Jacamar – Jacamar de Oreja Blanca

Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis Des Murs, 1845
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Purus Jacamar – Jacamar del Purús

Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus Goeldi, 1904

Genus BRACHYGALBA Bonaparte, 1854

White-throated Jacamar – Jacamar de Garganta Blanca

Brachygalba albogularis (Spix), 1824

Brown Jacamar – Jacamar Pardo

Brachygalba lugubris caquetae Chapman, 1917

Genus GALBULA Brisson, 1760

Yellow-billed Jacamar – Jacamar de Pico Amarillo

T Galbula albirostris chalcocephala Deville, 1849

Blue-cheeked Jacamar – Jacamar de Mejilla Azul

Galbula cyanicollis Cassin, 1851

White-chinned Jacamar – Jacamar de Barbilla Blanca

Galbula tombacea tombacea Spix, 1824

Bluish-fronted Jacamar – Jacamar de Frente Azulada

T Galbula cyanescens Deville, 1849

[Coppery-chested Jacamar – Jacamar de Pecho Cobrizo

Galbula pastazae Taczanowski and Berlepsch, 1885
Sight records and audio recorded from the upper Río Comainas, Cordillera del Condor,
Región de Amazonas (Schulenberg and Wust 1997).]

Purplish Jacamar – Jacamar Purpúreo

Galbula chalcothorax P. L. Sclater, 1855

Bronzy Jacamar – Jacamar Bronceado

Galbula leucogastra Vieillot, 1817
Observed and photographed at Amazon Manu Lodge (Ahlman and Danielsson 2010);
observed and audio recorded near Los Amigos Research Station (J. A. Tobias to
Birdingperu in litt.). Both in Región de Madre de Dios (Schulenberg et al. 2010b).

Paradise Jacamar – Jacamar del Paraíso

Galbula dea brunneiceps (Todd), 1943

Genus JACAMEROPS Lesson, 1830

Great Jacamar – Jacamar Grande

Jacamerops aureus isidori Deville, 1849

Family BUCCONIDAE: Puffbirds

Genus NOTHARCHUS Cabanis and Heine, 1863

White-necked Puffbird – Buco de Cuello Blanco

Notharchus hyperrhynchus hyperrhynchus (P. L. Sclater), 1856
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Brown-banded Puffbird – Buco Pardo Bandeado

Notharchus ordii (Cassin), 1851

Pied Puffbird – Buco Pinto

T Notharchus tectus picatus (P. L. Sclater), 1856

Genus BUCCO Brisson, 1760

Chestnut-capped Puffbird – Buco de Gorro Castaño

Bucco macrodactylus (Spix), 1824

Spotted Puffbird – Buco Moteado

T Bucco tamatia pulmentum P. L. Sclater, 1856

Collared Puffbird – Buco Acollarado

Bucco capensis Linnaeus, 1766

Genus NYSTALUS Cabanis and Heine, 1863

Barred Puffbird – Buco Barrado

Nystalus radiatus (P. L. Sclater), 1854
Sight record and photographed at the highest point of the trail, 890 m.a.s.l., between
Pozo del Pato and Campo Verde, at 200 m west of the junction to Puesto Figueroa.
Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape, sector El Caucho, Región de Tumbes (Mischler
2006, Schulenberg et al. 2010b).

Western Striolated-Puffbird – Buco Estriolado Occidental

Nystalus obamai Whitney, Piacentini, Schunck, Aleixo, Sousa, Silveira, and Rêgo, 2013

White-eared Puffbird – Buco de Oreja Blanca

T Nystalus chacuru uncirostris (Sztolcman), 1926

Genus MALACOPTILA G. R. Gray, 1841

White-chested Puffbird – Buco de Pecho Blanco

Malacoptila fusca (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Semicollared Puffbird – Buco Semiacollarado

Malacoptila semicincta Todd, 1925

Rufous-necked Puffbird – Buco de Cuello Rufo

Malacoptila rufa rufa (Spix), 1824

White-whiskered Puffbird – Buco de Bigote Blanco

Malacoptila panamensis poliopis P. L. Sclater, 1862

Black-streaked Puffbird – Buco Listado de Negro

Malacoptila fulvogularis fulvogularis P. L. Sclater, 1854

Genus MICROMONACHA P. L. Sclater, 1881

Lanceolated Monklet – Monjecito Lanceolado

T Micromonacha lanceolata (Deville), 1849
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Genus NONNULA P L. Sclater, 1854

Rusty-breasted Nunlet – Monjita de Pecho Rojizo

T Nonnula rubecula cineracea P. L. Sclater, 1881

Fulvous-chinned Nunlet – Monjita de Barbilla Leonada

Nonnula sclateri Hellmayr, 1907

Brown Nunlet – Monjita Parda

Nonnula brunnea P. L. Sclater, 1881

Rufous-capped Nunlet – Monjita de Gorro Rufo

T Nonnula ruficapilla rufipectus Chapman, 1928
T Nonnula ruficapilla ruficapilla (Tschudi), 1844

Genus HAPALOPTILA P. L. Sclater, 1881

White-faced Nunbird – Monja de Cara Blanca

Hapaloptila castanea (J. Verreaux), 1866

Genus MONASA Vieillot, 1816

Black-fronted Nunbird – Monja de Frente Negra

Monasa nigrifrons nigrifrons (Spix), 1824
Monasa nigrifrons canescens Todd, 1937

White-fronted Nunbird – Monja de Frente Blanca

T Monasa morphoeus peruana P. L. Sclater, 1856

Yellow-billed Nunbird – Monja de Pico Amarillo

T Monasa flavirostris Strickland, 1850

Genus CHELIDOPTERA Gould, 1837

Swallow-wing – Buco Golondrina

Chelidoptera tenebrosa tenebrosa (Pallas), 1782

Order PICIFORMES: Barbets, Toucans, Woodpeckers and Allies

Family CAPITONIDAE: New World Barbets

Genus CAPITO Vieillot, 1816

Scarlet-crowned Barbet – Barbudo de Corona Escarlata

T Capito aurovirens (Cuvier), 1829

E Scarlet-banded Barbet – Barbudo de Franja Escarlata

T Capito wallacei wallacei O’Neill, Lane, Kratter, Capparella and Fox, 2000
T Capito wallacei fitzpatricki Seeholzer, Winger, Harvey, Cáceres and Weckstein, 2012

Gilded Barbet – Barbudo Brilloso

Capito auratus punctatus (Lesson), 1830
T Capito auratus auratus (Dumont), 1816
T Capito auratus orosae Chapman, 1928
Capito auratus insperatus Cherrie, 1916
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Genus EUBUCCO Bonaparte, 1850

Lemon-throated Barbet – Barbudo de Garganta Limon

Eubucco richardsoni richardsoni (G. R. Gray), 1846
T Eubucco richardsoni nigriceps Chapman, 1928
T Eubucco richardsoni aurantiicollis P. L. Sclater, 1858

Scarlet-hooded Barbet – Barbudo de Capucha Escarlata

T Eubucco tucinkae (Seilern), 1913

Red-headed Barbet – Barbudo de Cabeza Roja

Eubucco bourcierii orientalis Chapman, 1914

Versicolored Barbet – Barbudo Versicolor

T Eubucco versicolor steerii (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1878
T Eubucco versicolor glaucogularis (Tschudi), 1844
T Eubucco versicolor versicolor (Statius Muller), 1776

Family RAMPHASTIDAE: Toucans

Genus RAMPHASTOS Linnaeus, 1758

[Toco Toucan – Tucán Toco

Ramphastos toco albogularis Cabanis, 1862
Sight records from Pampas de Heath (Graham et al. 1980; R. S. R. Williams to B. Walker
in litt.), Región de Madre de Dios, may belong to this race.]

Yellow-throated Toucan – Tucán de Garganta Amarilla

Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii Gould, 1833
Ramphastos ambiguus ambiguus Swainson, 1823

White-throated Toucan – Tucán de Garganta Blanca

Ramphastos tucanus cuvieri Wagler, 1827

Choco Toucan – Tucán del Chocó

Ramphastos brevis Meyer de Schauensee, 1945

Channel-billed Toucan – Tucán de Pico Acanalado

Ramphastos vitellinus culminatus Gould, 1833

Genus AULACORHYNCHUS Gould, 1835

Emerald Toucanet – Tucancillo Esmeralda

Aulacorhynchus prasinus cyanolaemus Gould, 1866
T Aulacorhynchus prasinus atrogularis (J. H. C. F. Sturm and J. W. Sturm), 1841
T Aulacorhynchus prasinus dimidiatus (Ridgway), 1886

Chestnut-tipped Toucanet – Tucancillo de Puntas Castañas

Aulacorhynchus derbianus Gould, 1835

E Yellow-browed Toucanet – Tucancillo de Ceja Amarilla

T Aulacorhynchus huallagae Carriker, 1933

Blue-banded Toucanet – Tucancillo de Franja Celeste

Aulacorhynchus coeruleicinctis d’Orbigny, 1840
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Genus ANDIGENA Gould, 1851

Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan – Tucan-Andino de Pecho Gris

T Andigena hypoglauca lateralis Chapman, 1923

Hooded Mountain-Toucan – Tucan-Andino Encapuchado

Andigena cucullata (Gould), 1846

Black-billed Mountain-Toucan – Tucan-Andino de Pico Negro

Andigena nigrirostris spilorhynchus Gould, 1858
Specimens collected in Región de Cajamarca and Región de Piura (Salazar et al. 2017),
may belong to this race.

Genus SELENIDERA Gould, 1837

Golden-collared Toucanet – Tucancillo de Collar Dorado

Selenidera reinwardtii reinwardtii (Wagler), 1827
Selenidera reinwardtii langsdorffii (Wagler), 1827

Genus PTEROGLOSSUS Illiger, 1811

Lettered Araçari – Arasari Letreado

Pteroglossus inscriptus humboldti Wagler, 1827

Pale-mandibled Araçari – Arasari de Pico Pálido

Pteroglossus erythropygius Gould, 1843
Sight records and audio recorded between Campo Verde and El Cruce, Región de
Tumbes (Whiffin and Sangrove 2000, Walker 2002, Sánchez et al. 2012). Photographed
by an unknown person above Quebrada Faical, Cerros de Amotape National Park,
Región de Tumbes. Photograph published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas
(CRAP) 2016).

Chestnut-eared Araçari – Arasari de Oreja Castaña

Pteroglossus castanotis castanotis Gould, 1834

Many-banded Araçari – Arasari Multibandeado

Pteroglossus pluricinctus Gould, 1835

Ivory-billed Araçari – Arasari de Pico Marfil

Pteroglossus azara flavirostris Fraser, 1841
T Pteroglossus azara mariae Gould, 1854

Curl-crested Araçari – Arasari Encrespado

T Pteroglossus beauharnaesii Wagler, 1832

Family PICIDAE: Woodpeckers

Genus PICUMNUS Temminck, 1825

Bar-breasted Piculet – Carpinterito de Pecho Barrado

T Picumnus aurifrons flavifrons Hargitt, 1889
Picumnus aurifrons juruanus Gyldenstolpe, 1941
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Lafrenaye’s Piculet – Carpinterito de Lafresnaye

Picumnus lafresnayi lafresnayi Malherbe, 1862
T Picumnus lafresnayi punctifrons Taczanowski, 1886
T Picumnus lafresnayi taczanowskii Domaniewski, 1925

Ecuadorian Piculet – Carpinterito Ecuatoriano

T Picumnus sclateri sclateri Taczanowski, 1877
T Picumnus sclateri porcullae J. Bond, 1954

E Speckle-chested Piculet – Carpinterito con Pecho Jaspeado

T Picumnus steindachneri Taczanowski, 1882

Ocellated Piculet – Carpinterito Ocelado

T Picumnus dorbignyanus jelskii Taczanowski, 1882

White-wedged Piculet – Carpinterito Escamado

Picumnus albosquamatus albosquamatus d’Orbigny, 1840

Rufous-breasted Piculet – Carpinterito de Pecho Rufo

Picumnus rufiventris rufiventris (Bonaparte), 1838
T Picumnus rufiventris grandis Carriker, 1930

Plain-breasted Piculet – Carpinterito de Pecho Llano

Picumnus castelnau Malherbe, 1862

Fine-barred Piculet – Carpinterito de Barras Finas

T Picumnus subtilis Stager, 1968

Olivaceous Piculet – Carpinterito Oliváceo

Picumnus olivaceus harterti Hellmayr, 1909

Genus MELANERPES Swainson, 1832

[White Woodpecker – Carpintero Blanco

Melanerpes candidus (Otto), 1796
Sight records from Pampas de Heath, Región de Madre de Dios (Graham et al. 1980).]

Yellow-tufted Woodpecker – Carpintero de Penacho Amarillo

Melanerpes cruentatus (Boddaert), 1783

Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Carpintero de Cara Negra

Melanerpes pucherani (Malherbe), 1849
Sight record from El Caucho Field Station, (Piana et al. 2006); also observed and
photographed at Isla Noblecilla within the Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape (Olaya
2013). Both in Región de Tumbes.

[[[White-fronted Woodpecker – Carpintero de Frente Blanca

Melanerpes cactorum (d’Orbigny), 1839
Taczanowski (1884-1886) cites Tschudi (1844-1846) as occurring in Peru. This is
probably an error, as T. S. Schulenberg to several persons in litt., advises that it has not
been reliably recorded north of Cochabamba, Bolivia, although some recent authors list it
for southeastern Peru. Confirmation is required.]]]
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Genus DRYOBATES Boie, 1826

Smoky-brown Woodpecker – Carpintero Pardo

Dryobates fumigatus fumigatus (d’Orbigny), 1840
T Dryobates fumigatus obscuratus (Chapman), 1927

Red-rumped Woodpecker – Carpintero de Lomo Rojo

Dryobates kirkii cecilii (Malherbe), 1849

Little Woodpecker – Carpintero Chico

Dryobates passerinus agilis (Cabanis and Heine), 1863

Scarlet-backed Woodpecker – Carpintero de Dorso Escarlata

T Dryobates callonotus major (Berlepsch and Taczanowski), 1884

Yellow-vented Woodpecker – Carpintero de Vientre Amarillo

T Dryobates dignus valdizani (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1894

Bar-bellied Woodpecker – Carpintero de Vientre Barrado

[Dryobates nigriceps equifasciatus (Chapman), 1912
Specimens collected from Abra Malaga as well as other material southward, Región de
Cusco (S. W. Cardiff to T. S. Schulenberg in litt., Schulenberg et al. 2007, 2010a, 2010b).
Specimens are unreported.]
T Dryobates nigriceps pectoralis (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1902
[Dryobates nigriceps nigriceps (d’Orbigny), 1840
Specimens collected from Región de Piura, Región de Cajamarca, Región de Amazonas
(S. W. Cardiff to T. S. Schulenberg in litt., Schulenberg et al. 2007, 2010a, 2010b).
Specimens are unreported.]

Red-stained Woodpecker – Carpintero Teñido de Rojo

T Dryobates affinis hilaris (Cabanis and Heine), 1863

Genus CAMPEPHILUS G. R. Gray, 1840

Powerful Woodpecker – Carpintero Poderoso

T Campephilus pollens peruvianus (Cory), 1915

Crimson-bellied Woodpecker – Carpintero de Vientre Rojo

T Campephilus haematogaster haematogaster (Tschudi), 1844

Red-necked Woodpecker – Carpintero de Cuello Rojo

T Campephilus rubricollis trachelopyrus (Malherbe), 1857

Crimson-crested Woodpecker – Carpintero de Cresta Roja

Campephilus melanoleucos melanoleucos (J. F. Gmelin), 1788

Guayaquil Woodpecker – Carpintero Guayaquileño

Campephilus gayaquilensis (Lesson), 1845

Genus DRYOCOPUS Boie, 1826

Lineated Woodpecker – Carpintero Lineado

Dryocopus lineatus lineatus (Linnaeus), 1766
Dryocopus lineatus fuscipennis P. L. Sclater, 1860
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Genus CELEUS Boie, 1831

Ringed Woodpecker – Carpintero Anillado

T Celeus torquatus occidentalis (Hargitt), 1889

Scale-breasted Woodpecker – Carpintero de Pecho Escamoso

Celeus grammicus verreauxii (Malherbe), 1858
Celeus grammicus grammicus (Natterer and Malherbe), 1845
T Celeus grammicus latifasciatus Seilern, 1936

Cream-colored Woodpecker – Carpintero Crema

Celeus flavus flavus (Statius Muller), 1776

Rufous-headed Woodpecker – Carpintero de Cabeza Rufa

Celeus spectabilis spectabilis P. L. Scalter and Salvin, 1880
Celeus spectabilis exsul J. Bond and Meyer de Schauensee, 1941

Chestnut Woodpecker – Carpintero Castaño

T Celeus elegans citreopygius P. L. Sclater and Salvin, 1867

Genus PICULUS Spix, 1824

White-throated Woodpecker – Carpintero de Garganta Blanca

Piculus leucolaemus (Natterer and Malherbe), 1845

Yellow-throated Woodpecker – Carpintero de Garganta Amarilla

Piculus flavigula magnus (Cherrie and Reichenberger), 1921

Golden-green Woodpecker – Carpintero Verde y Dorado

Piculus chrysochloros laemostictus Todd, 1937

Genus COLAPTES Vigors, 1825

Golden-olive Woodpecker – Carpintero Olivo y-Dorado

Colaptes rubiginosus rubripileus (Salvadori and Festa), 1900
T Colaptes rubiginosus coloratus (Chapman), 1923
T Colaptes rubiginosus chrysogaster (Berlepsch and Stolzmann), 1902
Colaptes rubiginosus canipileus (d’Orbigny), 1840

Crimson-mantled Woodpecker – Carpintero de Espalda Carmesí

T Colaptes rivolii brevirostris (Taczanowski), 1875
T Colaptes rivolii atriceps (P. L. Sclater and Salvin), 1876

E Black-necked Woodpecker – Carpintero de Cuello Negro

T Colaptes atricollis atricollis (Malherbe), 1850
T Colaptes atricollis peruvianus (Reichenbach), 1854

Spot-breasted Woodpecker – Carpintero de Pecho Punteado

Colaptes punctigula guttatus (Spix), 1824

Andean Flicker – Carpintero Andino

T Colaptes rupicola cinereicapillus Reichenbach, 1854
T Colaptes rupicola puna Cabanis, 1883
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Order FALCONIFORMES: Falcons and Caracaras

Family FALCONIDAE: Falcons and Caracaras

Genus HERPETOTHERES Vieillot, 1817

Laughing Falcon – Halcón Reidor

Herpetotheres cachinnans cachinnans (Linnaeus), 1758
Herpetotheres cachinnans fulvescens Chapman, 1915

Genus MICRASTUR G. R. Gray, 1841

Barred Forest-Falcon – Halcón-Montés Barrado

[Micrastur ruficollis interstes Bangs, 1907
Individuals heard between Cotrina and Campo Verde (Parker et al. 1995); sight records
and calls heard at various localities in the Tumbes Reserved Zone (Walker 2002), both in
Región de Tumbes, may belong to this race.]
Micrastur ruficollis zonothorax (Cabanis), 1866
Micrastur ruficollis concentricus (Lesson), 1830

Lined Forest-Falcon – Halcón-Montés de Ojo Blanco

Micrastur gilvicollis (Vieillot), 1817

Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon – Halcón-Montés de Dorso Gris

Micrastur mirandollei (Schlegel), 1862

Collared Forest-Falcon – Halcón-Montés Acollarado

Micrastur semitorquatus naso (Lesson), 1842
Micrastur semitorquatus semitorquatus (Vieillot), 1817

Buckley’s Forest-Falcon – Halcón-Montés de Buckley

Micrastur buckleyi Swann, 1919

Genus CARACARA Merrem, 1826

Crested Caracara – Caracara Crestado

Caracara plancus cheriway (Jacquin), 1784
Caracara plancus plancus (J. F. Miller), 1777

Genus IBYCTER Vieillot, 1816

Red-throated Caracara – Caracara de Vientre Blanco

Ibycter americanus (Boddaert), 1783

Genus PHALCOBOENUS d’Orbigny, 1834

Mountain Caracara – Caracara Cordillerano

Phalcoboenus megalopterus (Meyen), 1834

Genus DAPTRIUS Vieillot, 1816

Black Caracara – Caracara Negro

Daptrius ater Vieillot, 1816
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Genus MILVAGO Spix, 1824

Yellow-headed Caracara – Caracara Chimachima

Milvago chimachima cordata Bangs and Penard, 1918
Milvago chimachima chimachima (Vieillot), 1816

Genus FALCO Linnaeus, 1758

American Kestrel – Cernícalo Americano

T Falco sparverius peruvianus (Cory), 1915
Falco sparverius cinnamominus Swainson, 1838

Merlin – Halcón Esmerejón

N Falco columbarius columbarius Linnaeus, 1758

Bat Falcon – Halcón Caza Murciélagos

Falco rufigularis petoensis C. Chubb, 1918
Sight record in the Región de Lambayeque (Schulenberg and Parker 1981). Observed
and photographed in twelve areas of the Regiónes de Tumbes, Piura and Lambayeque
(Crespo et al. 2013). No specimens appear to have been collected. Confirmation is
required that the population of northwestern Peru belongs to this race.
Falco rufigularis rufigularis Daudin, 1800

Orange-breasted Falcon – Halcón de Pecho Naranja

Falco deiroleucus Temminck, 1825

Aplomado Falcon – Halcón Aplomado

Falco femoralis femoralis Temminck, 1822
Falco femoralis pichinchae Chapman, 1925

Peregrine Falcon – Halcón Peregrino

N Falco peregrinus tundrius C. M. White, 1968
[Falco peregrinus cassini Sharpe, 1873
A population breeding in Peru may be this subspecies (Kéry 2002, Beingolea and White
2003). Identifications have been made from sightings and captured birds. No specimens
appear to have been collected. Confirmation is required.]

Order PSITTACIFORMES: Parrots, Macaws

Family PSITTACIDAE: Parrots and Macaws

Genus TOUIT G. R. Gray, 1855

Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet – Periquito de Ala Roja

Touit huetii (Temminck), 1830

Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet – Periquito de Lomo Zafiro

Touit purpuratus viridiceps Chapman, 1929
Sight records from numerous areas and photographed at two localities in the Región de
Loreto (Díaz and Alvarez 2014). No specimens have been collected. Confirmation is
required that the population of northeastern Peru belongs to this race.

Spot-winged Parrotlet – Periquito de Ala Punteada

Touit stictopterus (P. L. Sclater), 1862
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Genus PSILOPSIAGON Ridgway, 1912

Mountain Parakeet – Perico Cordillerano

T Psilopsiagon aurifrons robertsi Carriker, 1933
T Psilopsiagon aurifrons aurifrons (Lesson), 1831
Psilopsiagon aurifrons margaritae (Berlioz and Dorst), 1956

Genus BOLBORHYNCHUS Bonaparte, 1857

Barred Parakeet – Perico Barrado

Bolborhynchus lineola tigrinus (Souancé), 1856

Andean Parakeet – Perico Andino

Bolborhynchus orbygnesius (Souancé), 1856

Genus NANNOPSITTACA Ridgway, 1912

Amazonian Parrotlet – Periquito Amazónico

T Nannopsittaca dachilleae O’Neill, Munn and Franke, 1991

Genus BROTOGERIS Vigors, 1825

Tui Parakeet – Perico Tui

Brotogeris sanctithomae sanctithomae (Statius Muller), 1776

Canary-winged Parakeet – Perico de Ala Amarilla

Brotogeris versicolurus (Statius Muller), 1776

Gray-cheeked Parakeet – Perico de Mejilla Gris

Brotogeris pyrrhoptera (Latham), 1801

Cobalt-winged Parakeet – Perico de Ala Cobalto

Brotogeris cyanoptera cyanoptera (Pelzeln), 1870
T Brotogeris cyanoptera gustavi Berlepsch, 1889

Genus HAPALOPSITTACA Ridgway, 1912

[Red-faced Parrot – Loro de Cara Roja

Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops (Salvin), 1876
One specimen collected on the west slope of Cerro Chinguela, Región de Piura, and later
stolen. Sight records from the east slope of Cerro Chinguela, Región de Cajamarca
(Parker et al. 1985). A summary of additional sight records from north-west Peru is given
by More and Ugarte-Nuñez (2011). Photograph is unpublished.]

Black-winged Parrot – Loro de Ala Negra

T Hapalopsittaca melanotis peruviana (Carriker), 1932

Genus PYRILIA Bonaparte, 1856

Orange-cheeked Parrot – Loro de Mejilla Naranja

Pyrilia barrabandi barrabandi (Kuhl), 1820
Pyrilia barrabandi aurantiigena (Gyldenstolpe), 1951
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Genus PIONUS Wagler, 1832

Red-billed Parrot – Loro de Pico Rojo

Pionus sordidus corallinus Bonaparte, 1854

Speckle-faced Parrot – Loro Tumultuoso

Pionus tumultuosus seniloides (Massena and Souancé), 1854
T Pionus tumultuosus tumultuosus (Tschudi), 1844

Blue-headed Parrot – Loro de Cabeza Azul

Pionus menstruus menstruus (Linnaeus), 1766

Bronze-winged Parrot – Loro de Ala Bronceada

Pionus chalcopterus (Fraser), 1841

Genus GRAYDIDASCALUS Bonaparte, 1854

Short-tailed Parrot – Loro de Cola Corta

Graydidascalus brachyurus (Temminck and Kuhl), 1820

Genus AMAZONA Lesson, 1830

Festive Parrot – Loro de Lomo Rojo

Amazona festiva festiva (Linnaeus), 1758

Yellow-crowned Parrot – Loro de Corona Amarilla

Amazona ochrocephala nattereri (Finsch), 1865

Turquoise-fronted Parrot – Loro de Frente Turquesa

Amazona aestiva xanthopteryx (Berlepsch), 1896
Observed and photographed (published) at the Blanquillo clay lick on the Río Madre de
Dios, Región de Madre de Dios (Avendaño 2015). Another photograph from the same
locality also published (Comité de Registros de Aves Peruanas (CRAP) 2016).

Mealy Parrot – Loro Harinoso

Amazona farinosa farinosa (Boddaert), 1783

Orange-winged Parrot – Loro de Ala Naranja

Amazona amazonica (Linnaeus), 1766

Scaly-naped Parrot – Loro de Nuca Escamosa

T Amazona mercenarius mercenarius (Tschudi), 1844

Genus FORPUS Boie, 1858

Dusky-billed Parrotlet – Periquito de Pico Oscuro

T Forpus modestus sclateri (G. R. Gray), 1859

Blue-winged Parrotlet – Periquito de Ala Azul

T Forpus xanthopterygius crassirostris (Taczanowski), 1883
Forpus xanthopterygius flavescens (Salvadori), 1891

Pacific Parrotlet – Periquito Esmeralda

T Forpus coelestis (Lesson), 1847
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E Yellow-faced Parrotlet – Periquito de Cara Amarilla

T Forpus xanthops (Salvin), 1895

Genus PIONITES Heine, 1890

Black-headed Parrot – Loro de Cabeza Negra

T Pionites melanocephalus pallidus (Berlepsch), 1889

White-bellied Parrot – Loro de Vientre Blanco

T Pionites leucogaster xanthomerius (P. L. Sclater), 1858

Genus DEROPTYUS Wagler, 1832

Red-fan Parrot – Loro de Abanico

Deroptyus accipitrinus accipitrinus (Linnaeus), 1758
In the recent literature there is conflicting information as to which race occurs in Peru: this
race or Deroptyus accipitrinus fuscifrons Hellmayr, 1905, or both.

Genus PYRRHURA Bonaparte, 1856

[[[[[Painted Parakeet – Perico Pintado

Pyrrhura picta subspecies
Schulenberg et al. (2007, 2010a) state that in Peru it is “very poorly known and its
distribution and taxonomic status is not settled.” Doubts exists that local populations
belong to this species. Cf. Schulenberg et al. 2010b.]]]]]

Bonaparte’s Parakeet – Perico de Bonaparte

Pyrrhura lucianii (Deville), 1851

Rose-fronted Parakeet – Perico de Frente Rosada

T Pyrrhura roseifrons peruviana Hocking, Blake, and Joseph, 2002
T Pyrrhura roseifrons parvifrons Arndt, 2008
Pyrrhura roseifrons roseifrons (G. R. Gray), 1859
T Pyrrhura roseifrons dilutissima Arndt, 2008

Maroon-tailed Parakeet – Perico de Cola Marrón

Pyrrhura melanura melanura (Spix), 1824
T Pyrrhura melanura berlepschi Salvadori, 1891

Black-capped Parakeet – Perico de Gorro Negro

T Pyrrhura rupicola rupicola (Tschudi), 1844
T Pyrrhura rupicola sandiae J. Bond and Meyer de Schauensee, 1944

[White-necked Parakeet – Perico de Cuello Blanco

Pyrrhura albipectus Chapman, 1914
Sight record of a flock flying from Ecuador into the Alto Cenepa valley, Región de
Amazonas (Navarrete 2003). Two specimens collected in northern Peru (O’Neill to
various persons in litt.) remain unpublished.]

Genus EUPSITTULA Bonaparte, 1853

Peach-fronted Parakeet – Cotorra de Frente Dorada

Eupsittula aurea (J. F. Gmelin), 1788
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Genus ARATINGA Spix, 1824

Dusky-headed Parakeet – Cotorra de Cabeza Oscura

T Aratinga weddellii (Deville), 1851

Genus ORTHOPSITTACA Ridgway, 1912

Red-bellied Macaw – Guacamayo de Vientre Rojo

Orthopsittaca manilatus (Boddaert), 1783

Genus PRIMOLIUS Bonaparte, 1857

Blue-headed Macaw – Guacamayo de Cabeza Azul

T Primolius couloni (P. L. Sclater), 1876

Genus ARA Lacépède, 1799

Blue-and-yellow Macaw – Guacamayo Azul y Amarillo

Ara ararauna (Linnaeus), 1758

Chestnut-fronted Macaw – Guacamayo de Frente Castaña

Ara severus (Linnaeus), 1758

Military Macaw – Guacamayo Militar

Ara militaris militaris (Linnaeus), 1766

Scarlet Macaw – Guacamayo Escarlata

Ara macao macao (Linnaeus), 1758

Red-and-green Macaw – Guacamayo Rojo y Verde

Ara chloropterus G. R. Gray, 1859

Genus LEPTOSITTACA Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1894

Golden-plumed Parakeet – Perico de Mejilla Dorada

T Leptosittaca branickii Berlepsch and Stolzmann, 1894

Genus DIOPSITTACA Ridgway, 1912

Red-shouldered Macaw – Guacamayo Enano

Diopsittaca nobilis longipennis Neumann, 1931

Genus PSITTACARA Vigors, 1825

Scarlet-fronted Parakeet – Cotorra de Frente Escarlata

T Psittacara wagleri frontata (Cabanis), 1846
T Psittacara wagleri minor Carriker, 1933

Mitred Parakeet – Cotorra Mitrada

T Psittacara mitratus chlorogenys Arndt, 2006
T Psittacara mitratus mitratus (Tschudi), 1844

Red-masked Parakeet – Cotorra de Cabeza Roja

Psittacara erythrogenys (Lesson), 1844
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White-eyed Parakeet – Cotorra de Ojo Blanco

Psittacara leucophthalmus callogenys (Salvadori), 1891

Suggested citation/Cita sugerida: Plenge, M. A. Version [date/fecha] Species and subspecies of the birds
of Peru / Especies y subespecies de las aves del Perú. Unión de Ornitólogos del Perú:
https://sites.google.com/site/boletinunop/subespecies.

Last update: 14 January 2021

Manuel A. Plenge
Lima, Peru