29 Nov 2014
White-eyed Parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus)
White-eyed parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus) is a common species in the Pantanal and in general in South America, and this one I encountered during one of…
27 Nov 2014
Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)
For some reason the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) has evolved very different nesting habits compared to the other parrot species. It's hard work making…
27 Nov 2014
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is recovering well, and some places in Pantanal you can see many of them. This is one very special couple…
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…
14 Nov 2013
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) often roosts right outside the buildings of Pousada Xaraés, and this morning I found a few of them enjoying the…
13 Nov 2013
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
One of the main reasons I chose Pousada Xaraés was to see the hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus). And see them I did! A large group resides on the…