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  1. Ecuadorrebel

    Rufous-vented Sapphire

    Just posted a photo of a female, Rufous-vented Sapphire.You have no photos of this bird on OPUS. Hope this helps.
  2. Ecuadorrebel

    When does feeding birds go too far?

    Yesterday I was up at Yanachocha west of Quito Ecuador in search of the Black-breasted Puffleg. While I was back at the hummingbird feeders the ranger took me and my 2 companions a short distance to an area where they have set up a cleared location to call in the relatively shy Rufous Antpitta...
  3. Ecuadorrebel

    Black-breasted Puffleg

    Was out today at Yanacocha Pichincha Ecuador and was blessed to see the critically endangered Black-breasted Puffleg. It was a lone female visiting flowers off of one of the reserves side trails. Spent about 30 minutes observing and photographing it. I was told that the last time it was...
  4. Ecuadorrebel

    Thanks for the help

    Back around the first of the year I asked people for input on what they would want to see in a book referencing the various birding areas of northwest Ecuador. I would like to thank all of those who provided suggestions and encouragement. I receive emails from independent birders all the time...
  5. Ecuadorrebel

    What would you want to see in a birding travel reference.

    I am in the process of writing an e-book on the birding areas of northwest Ecuador. The purpose of the publication is to provide a reference for the birder looking for the various reserves, public and private, within this area. I am including information on where these locations are, how to...
  6. Ecuadorrebel

    Baby bird in my back yard (house, bedroom)

    I leave the back door to my dining room open so that my Yorkie, Boo, can have access. This often allows other creatures to enter, mainly birds such as Rufus-collared Sparrows and an occasional Black-tailed Trainbearer. Boo pretty much ignores them but a few days ago he started getting excited...
  7. Ecuadorrebel

    Ecuador Hummer ?

    I saw this hummer back in December and again this past week. These photos were taken at Parque Jerusalem which is a dry forest at about 2,600 m (8,600 ft) altitude just north of Quito. It looks like a cross between a White-bellied Woodstar and a Black-throated Hermit. The significantly decurved...
  8. Ecuadorrebel

    Appreciate the help

    I have recently started writing articles for HubPages, mostly on birds and birding opportunities in Ecuador. One of my articles has been selected as a finalist for what they call HubNuggets. If it is selected it means more exposure for my work (no money involved) . I would appreciate anyone...
  9. Ecuadorrebel

    New Blog

    About three months ago I started a blog to describe the various birding areas of Ecuador, being specific about locations and how to reach them. Yesterday I started a new blog to supplement this information, concentrating on the individual bird species, providing photos and specifics on...
  10. Ecuadorrebel

    Eastern Slope Hummer - Ecuador

    I am open for suggestions on this one. Maybe it is the light that is causing me problems. The common hummingbirds in this area that come close are the Fawn-breasted Brilliant and the Buff-tailed Coronet, neither of which quite match this one. The dark colors of the main body are what throw me...
  11. Ecuadorrebel

    New species

    I just added a new species to the Opus database. It is a Northern Mountain-Cacique (Cacicus leucoramphus), a subspecies of the Mountain Cacique (C. chrysonotus). Please check to see if I added it correctly as this is the first time I have added a bird species. I don't have a photo yet but I will...
  12. Ecuadorrebel

    Masked Trogon - Western Slope, Ecuador

    Masked Trogon - Eastern Slope, Ecuador Seeking some input on this image. I know that it is a Trogon and the Masked Trogon is common to the area (Guango Lodge). However, nowhere in Ridgely does it mention this blue color. Maybe it is the lighting, but I have tried to make adjustment to white...
  13. Ecuadorrebel

    Added 3 more

    I just added 3 more photos, although a couple are not the greatest. 1. Many-striped Canastero 2. One-colored Becard 3. Pearled Treerunner Hope that helps. Still going through my photos.
  14. Ecuadorrebel

    New photo

    I am going through my photos and comparing them to the OPUS. I found that you were missing the Black-capped Tyrannulet and have added the photo as well as additional information that was lacking. I will continue to go through what I have and see if there are any missing from the OPUS
  15. Ecuadorrebel

    Political Unrest in Ecuador

    Just thought that I would update what is happening in Ecuador for anyone out there who is contemplating a visit to the the country in the near future. Although there were some tense moments last night as the police tried to storm the hospital where the Ecuadorian president was, that situation...
  16. Ecuadorrebel

    Eagle - Cotopaxi, Ecuador

    I was up at lake Limiopungo near the base of the volcano Cotopaxi when I saw this raptor flying overhead. I took some quick photos, although not the greatest. At first I thought it was a Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle but after looking at the photos the underside does not jive. The only eagle that...
  17. Ecuadorrebel

    Tanager? Mindo, Ecuador

    I took a photo of this bird while at Milpe Bird Sanctuary yesterday but I need some help on the id. I think it is a tanager but I can't find anything in Ridgely with quite that color pattern. Maybe I am totally off base and I just don't see it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
  18. Ecuadorrebel

    If you were a bird.....

    The more I study birds the more I see their different habits and personalities. Some are aggressive while others are timid. Some show no lack of fear while others are seldom seen. I find that I recognize myself in some of the bird personalities and those birds sort of become my favorites. So I...
  19. Ecuadorrebel

    Day Trip from Quito

    Spent a wonderful 4 hours up at Yanacocha Reserve about an hour outside of Quito. Had the reserve to myself for most of the morning. The sun was shining and the birds were active. Came upon a mixed flock of flowerpiercers; Black, Glossy and Masked. They were jumping around in the tops of the...
  20. Ecuadorrebel

    Brush-finch: Yanacocha, Ecuador

    I am a little confused on this bird. Ridgely shows a bird similar to this one as a Rufus-naped Brush-finch. However, McMullen's "Birds of Northwest Ecuador" would list this as a Yellow-breasted Brush-finch. Neither book lists the other bird. Wikipedia lists the Yellow-breasted as a sub-species...
  21. Ecuadorrebel

    New Blog for Ecuador

    I have lived in Quito for over 10 years and have recently retired, so my days are spent seeking out and photographing the birds throughout the country. I decided to start a blog about my exploits as I check out not only the well known birding areas such as Mindo and Yanacocha, but also the...
  22. Ecuadorrebel

    Hummer Help, Mindo Ecuador

    I originally thought that this was a Buff-Tailed Coronet but after looking at it again I can't justify the puff legs. Same with the Rufus-Tailed Hummingbird. I am open for suggestions. I don't see any Pufflegs with this color in the tail and I don't see any other hummers that have this color...
  23. Ecuadorrebel

    Wood-Pewee or Flycatcher - Napo river, Ecuador

    Still trying to identify some of the less obvious birds I saw along the Napo river in Ecuador. I believe that this is either a Eastern Wood-Pewee or an Alder/Willow Flycatcher. Ridgely indicates that they are pretty difficult to tell apart so I am hoping that someone might have a little...
  24. Ecuadorrebel

    Dark-Billed Cuckoo? Napo river, Ecuador

    Just want to get confirmation on this one. I believe it is a Dark-Billed Cuckoo. Ridgely lists it as an uncommon austral migrant to this area. I feel the beak is to dark to be any of the other cuckoos that might be in this area. Any thoughts? Steve
  25. Ecuadorrebel

    Tanager, Napo River Ecuador

    Just got back from a week along the Napo River in eastern Ecuador and got this photo of a Masked Crimson Tanager but I am not sure about the other bird above it. I narrowed it down to two possibilities but I could be wrong on either. It could be a White-Lined Tanager although I can't see any...
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