Pampa Finch (Embernagra platensis)

Pampa Finch (Embernagra platensis)

An omnivore that knows how to harvest left overs from tourists, and this one was definitely accustomed to people as it was keeping a close eye on my lunch. It…


Lomariocycas schomburgkii

Lomariocycas schomburgkii

The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…


Diademed Tanager (Stephanophorus diadematus)

Diademed Tanager (Stephanophorus diadematus)

On the way to the Itatiaia park entrance, towards Agulhas Negras, you'll find the only sturdy man-made construction - a bridge painted in white. From here you…


Brassy-breasted Tanager (Tangara desmaresti)

Brassy-breasted Tanager (Tangara desmaresti)

On the way to the Itatiaia park entrance, towards Agulhas Negras, you'll find the only sturdy man-made construction - a bridge painted in white. From here you…


Sayaca Tanager (Thraupis sayaca)

Sayaca Tanager (Thraupis sayaca)

One of several species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It sounds like this:


Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)

Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)

Only once did I see this species while at Hotel do ype.


Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon)

Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon)

One of the spectacular birds seen around Hotel do Ype, and perhaps the most photographed.


Golden-chevroned Tanager (Thraupis ornata)

Golden-chevroned Tanager (Thraupis ornata)

One of several species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It sounds like this:


Black-goggled Tanager (Trichothraupis melanops)

Black-goggled Tanager (Trichothraupis melanops)

One of several bird species seen in the gardens of Hotel do Ype.


Ruby-crowned Tanager (Tachyphonus coronatus)

Ruby-crowned Tanager (Tachyphonus coronatus)

One of several species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype.