White-eyed Parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus)
Yet another of many species of parrots you may see on the grounds of Cristalino Jungle Lodge. This couple is eating off…
Dusky-billed Parrotlet (Forpus modestus)
Even though I was close to this tree and heard a lot of noise from these birds, it was hard to locate them, as their…
Peach-fronted Parakeet (Eupsittula aurea)
My last day at Pousada Xaraés was a wet one, and a totally different setting than the previous two, which were sunny…
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The sitting bird looks frightened in this photo, but this is all play and fun! This tree is often busy with younger…
Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)
This is perhaps the best time of day as the air has cooled substantially and the light is mellow and soft. Many birds…
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
It's such joy to see how the hyacinth macaws thrive here at Pousada Xaraés, and they will continue to do so as the…
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The hyacinth macaw can get very old, and the chicks take a long time to fledge - almost 4 months! After they leave…
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The hyacinth macaws often roost right outside the buildings of Pousada Xaraés, and this morning I found a few of them…
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
One of the main reasons I chose Pousada Xaraés was to see the hyacinth macaws. And see them I did! A large group…
Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)
The feeding trough is visited by many wild bird species including these macaws that also like to raid the many mango…
Golden-collared Macaw (Primolius auricollis)
I've never seen so many species of parrots as in Pantanal! Some species are in large groups and others just like this…
Nanday Parakeet (Aratinga nenday)
Fazenda San Fransico’s rice fields are irresitible to a number of bird species, and the black-hooded parakeets are…