Itatiaia lichen (Usnea sp)

Itatiaia lichen (Usnea sp)

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…


Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)

Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)

Paradise jacamar (Galbula dea) is definitely the most beautiful of the jacamars! From the western canopy tower of Cristalino Jungle Lodge I enjoyed not just…


Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)

You'll probably hear the characteristic song before you'll see this beautiful bird. This rufous-tailed jacamar (Galbula ruficauda) is sitting on a branch…