Troupial, Pouso Alegre August 2008.
Red-crested Cardinal, Pouso Alegre August 2008.
Black-collared Hawk, Pouso Alegre August 2008.
Despite having already seen them at Carajas it was still a real treat having Hyacinth Macaws around the lodge in the Pantanal. These birds roosted in the yard of the ranch and would spend the heat of the day in shady big trees nearby, their raucous calls breaking out once in a while.
White-necked (Cocoi) Heron.
Not too much water around at the moment so lots of birds concentrating on small pools near the lodge. Plumbeous Ibis like this one were easy enough to find but I've never had to work so hard to see Bare-faced Ibis in the Pantanal. No whistling-ducks either, just the odd Muscovy Duck and Brazilian Teal.
It's not just water birds here though. There's plenty to see in the forest edge and scrub like this Great Antshrike (male) and the open areas had flock of doves including at least 8 of these dinky Long-tailed Ground-Doves (below) - a nice Brazilian endemic.
