Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

A beautiful species with a very unique vocalization that adds depth and mystery to the myriads of songs in the forest. Sometimes it will rhythmically move the…


Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

A beautiful species with a very unique vocalization that adds depth and mystery to the myriads of songs in the forest. Sometimes it will rhythmically move the…


Black-capped donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla)

Black-capped donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla)

Where there's water there's Black-capped donacobius, and the oxbow lake at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is no exception - you'll hear and…


Black-capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla)

Black-capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla)

As I was slowly moving on the river of Fazenda San Francisco I noticed this bird in a dense thicket on the riverside. What's peculiar is the white on its head,…


Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)

Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)

Catching a glimpse of the beautiful blue-crowned motmot in front of its nest is really a treat, but with a frog in its beak - wow! That was amazing - thank…


Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

This bird is so well camouflaged that even though you know what to look for you will easily miss it. As a visitor you'll need help from the locals, as their…


Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)

Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum)

The Broad-billed Motmot is common in Tinalandia and can sometimes be seen eating the Papaya from the feeders by the restaurant. If you don't see them you…