Yellow-billed Cardinal (Paroaria capitata)
As I was photographing the water plants I encountered this nesting yellow-billed cardinal. As you can see it's panting…
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
In Pantanal some groups of capybaras are almost tame, and this one was no exception, as it seemingly regarded my…
Short-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox)
Very similar to swainson's and dusky-capped flycatcher, so best way to identification is its song. Most likely you'll…
Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)
Catching a glimpse of the beautiful blue-crowned motmot in front of its nest is really a treat, but with a frog in its…
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
During the dry season the water level is low and thus all remaining pools of water and rivers are packed with fish and…
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
With so much easy pickings during the dry season, I saw plenty of anhingas! It's a time of plenty, but soon the water…
Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi)
Usually a very wary bird, and very hard to get close to. In Pantanal many birds allow you to get quite close, but this…
Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
The Giant Anteater is threatened and thus not common to see - even in Pantanal. I was really grateful to see it the…
Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira)
A very common bird in Pantanal and sometimes in early mornings you'll see many together basking in the sun in a…
Black-hooded Parakeet (Nandayus nenday)
This species was attracted to the mango trees on the property, and I also saw them the in rice fields of Fazenda San…
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
Perhaps the first you'll notice when you come to Fazenda San Fransico are all the Rheas leisurely strolling around the…
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
At this level the rhea's head is small compared to the body of the parrot. When I look at its facial expression I can't…