Gray Brocket (Mazama gouazoubira)
A gray brocket (Mazama gouazoubira) focused on a a possible danger other than me. It's uncommon to see wild animals…
Strangler Fig (ficus clusiifolia)
I found a great number of strangler figs on palm trees during my stay at Pousada Xaraés. The fig seemed specialized on…
South American Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus nacurutu)
This was my only encounter with South American great horned owl (Bubo virginianus nacurutu) in Pantanal, but it had no…
Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)
Although toco youcan (Ramphastos toco) is common, it's nonetheless stunningly beautiful. It singing in this dead tree,…
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
One of the main reasons I chose Pousada Xaraés was to see the hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus). And see them…
White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
This white peacock (Anartia jatrophae) was one of few species of butterflies I encountered in the fields of Pousada…
Six-Banded Armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus)
I encountered a few armadillos while in Pantanal, and this six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus) was racing in…
Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)
The feeding trough is visited by many wild bird species the including blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) that also…
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
One of the great opportunities to encounter wildlife is at night, and on the Fazenda San Fransico they arrange night…
Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira)
Guira cuckoo (Guira guira) is common bird of the Pantanal and was always around the houses of Fazenda San Fransico -…
Greyish Saltator (Saltator coerulescens)
As I was slowly moving on the river of Fazenda San Francisco I noticed this greyish saltator (Saltator coerulescens)…
Black-capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla)
As I was slowly moving on the river of Fazenda San Francisco I noticed this black-capped donacobius (Donacobius…