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
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
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…
18 Nov 2013
Blackish Nightjar (Caprimulgus nigrescens)
Nightjars are naturally hard to see as they're nocturnal, but you definitely hear them and if you use their sound you can often locate them with a flashlight.…
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…
15 Nov 2013
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 are now preparing for the night, but…
14 Nov 2013
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
It's such joy to see how the hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) thrives here at Pousada Xaraés, and they will continue to do so as the owner is truly…
14 Nov 2013
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) can get very old, and the chicks take a long time to fledge - almost 4 months! After they leave their nest they…