(October 7.)
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is the highest capital city in the world at about 9,000 feet.
An urban area isn’t an ideal place to look for birds but Guápulo Park offers some nice specimens. (Click the pictures for a larger view.)
A Rufous Collared Sparrow.
Eared Dove.
Western Emerald.
Glossy Black Thrush (I think.)
Giant Hummingbird.