22 Nov 2013
Maroon-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura frontalis)
A brief and only encounter with maroon-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura frontalis) species during my stay at Hotel do Ype,this was the only one in a passing group I…
19 Nov 2013
Caricae Nymphidium (Nymphidium caricae)
On the path close to the new rooms at Cristalino Jungle Logde there was a large asteraceae bush in bloom, and naturally I found many wonderful species there.…
19 Nov 2013
Derufata Nymphidium (Nymphidium derufata)
On the path close to the new rooms at Cristalino Jungle Logde there was a large asteraceae bush in bloom, and naturally I found many wonderful species there.…
19 Nov 2013
Nymphidium chione
On the path close to the new rooms at Cristalino Jungle Logde there was a large asteraceae bush in bloom, and naturally I found many wonderful species there.…
19 Nov 2013
White-bellied Parrot (Pionites leucogaster)
This was my one and only encounter with white-bellied parrot (Pionites leucogaster). This is just one of two individuals that found time to sit in this Brazil…
18 Nov 2013
White-eyed Parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus)
White-eyed parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus) is yet another of many species of parrots you may see on the grounds of Cristalino Jungle Lodge. This couple is…
18 Nov 2013
Cat’s-eye Sapphire (Lasaia arsis)
I've shot cat’s-eye sapphire (Lasaia arsis) times before, but I just can't help myself - and this shot I think really shows the splendor of this species!……
18 Nov 2013
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 size and color is just like the leaves of…
16 Nov 2013
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 and hot. This group of peach-fronted…
16 Nov 2013
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The sitting hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) looks frightened in this photo, but this is all play and fun! This tree is often busy with younger…