Brazil
Naturalist Journeys tour, 15 Sep-1 Oct 2007, with Jaguar
River Extension Sept. 30-Oct. 4 - Bird/Species
Trip List
Guides: Peg Abbott, Narca Moore-Craig & Douglas Trent with
11 participants (4 on extension)
Compiled
by Narca Moore-Craig
Taxonomy according to So. American Committee AOU
http://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline11.html
Birds
404 Species (387 Main Tour, 17 additional from extension)
RHEAS
Greater Rhea Rhea americana––fairly common in the Pantanal,
including a male with 18 young chicks at Pouso Alegre
TINAMOUS
Great Tinamou Tinamus major––heard at Rio Cristalino
Undulated Tinamou Crypturellus undulatus––a very cooperative
one seen near the oxbow lake, Pouso Alegre, plus many heard at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Brazilian Tinamou C. strigulosus––heard along the Serra
Trail at Rio Cristalino
Small-billed Tinamou C. parvirostris––heard at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Red-winged Tinamou Rhynchotus rufescens––a grassland species,
heard at Chapada
SCREAMERS
Southern Screamer Chauna torquata––pairs seen in wet areas
of the Pantanal
DUCKS
& GEESE
Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata––up to 5 at Rio Cristalino
and a couple in the Pantanal
Brazilian Teal Amazonetta brasiliensis––2 at a small pond
near Pousada Piuval, Pantanal
GUANS,
CHACHALACAS & CURRASSOWS
Chestnut-bellied Guan Penelope ochrogaster––excellent
looks at this endangered cracid near Pouso Alegre in the Pantanal
Blue-throated Piping-Guan Pipile cumanensis––seen briefly
on 2 days in the Pantanal
Red-throated Piping-Guan P. cujubi––a group of this scarce
guan, seen from the boats near the mouth of Rio Cristalino, as they
moved through the treetops
Black-fronted Piping-Guan P. jacutinga––a solitary bird
near the boardwalk to the Devil’s Throat, Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Chaco Chachalaca Ortalis canicollis––very common in the
Pantanal, even coming to feeders
Bare-faced Curassow Crax fasciolata––spectacular, huge
cracids seen by all in the Pantanal and at Rio Cristalino
Razor-billed Curassow Mitu tuberosum––one handsome bird
along the Rio Cristalino, seen by people in Narca’s boat as
we departed for Alta Floresta
CORMORANTS
& SHAGS
Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus––very common
along rivers and in wetlands throughout
DARTERS
Anhinga Anhinga anhinga––numerous at Rio Cristalino and
a few in the Pantanal
BITTERNS
& HERONS
Rufescent Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma lineatum––fairly common
at Rio Cristalino and in the Pantanal, with both adults and immatures
in evidence.
Boat-billed Heron Cochlearius cochlearius––the more common
nocturnal heron in the Pantanal
Black-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax––a couple
on a night drive in the Pantanal
Striated Heron Butorides striata––regular along the Rio
Cristalino and in the Pantanal
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis––constant companion of cattle
and water buffalo throughout
Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi––fairly common large heron at
Rio Cristalino and the Pantanal
Great Egret Ardea alba––scattered in wetlands throughout
Whistling Heron Syrigma sibilatrix––several of this striking
heron in the Pantanal
Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus––another beauty, with
up to 5 in the Pantanal and 1 at Rio Cristalino
Snowy Egret Egretta thula––uncommon in the Pantanal and
at Rio Cristalino
Little Blue Heron E. caerulea––only 2, both in the Pantanal
IBISES
& SPOONBILLS
Green Ibis Mesembrinibis cayennensis––a few along the
banks of the Rio Cristalino and up to 15 in a day in the Pantanal
Plumbeous Ibis Theristicus caerulescens––a shaggy ibis,
seen daily in the Pantanal
Buff-necked Ibis T. caudatus––up to 10 in a day in the
Pantanal, beginning with a pair at Pousada Piuval
Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja––uncommon, though seen
daily, in the Pantanal
STORKS
Jabiru Jabiru mycteria––perhaps as many as 30 in a day
of this magnificent stork, mainly in the Pantanal
Wood Stork Mycteria americana––common in the Pantanal,
with over 100 in a day, plus a group flying over at Rio Cristalino
NEW
WORLD VULTURES
Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura––only a few, seen at Iguzu,
Rio Cristalino and the Pantanal
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture C. burrovianus––uncommon
in open country
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture C. melambrotus––fairly common
in forest at Rio Cristalino
Black Vulture Coragyps atratus––everywhere except Rio
Cristalino
King Vulture Sarcoramphus papa––scarce at Rio Cristalino
HAWKS,
EAGLES & KITES
Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus––common at Chapada
dos Guimaraes and at Rio Cristalino, with at least 50 seen one day
from the canopy tower
Snail Kite Rostrhamus sociabilis––a few in the Pantanal
and 1 or 2 at Iguazu Falls
Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus––1 at Rio Cristalino
& 1 enroute to Alta Floresta
Plumbeous Kite Ictinia plumbea––common throughout
Crane Hawk Geranospiza caerulescens––1 seen at Iguazu
Falls, Argentina
White Hawk Leucopternis albicollis––a beautiful adult
carrying a stick to a nest along the Serra Trail at Rio Cristalino
Great Black Hawk Buteogallus urubitinga––a few in the
Pantanal and at Rio Cristalino, several of which were most cooperative
for photographs!
Savanna Hawk B. meridionalis––fairly common at Chapada
dos Guimaraes and in the Pantanal
Black-collared Hawk Busarellus nigricollis––a striking
hawk seen well in the Pantanal
Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris––regular at Chapada dos
Guimaraes and in the Pantanal
Gray (=Gray-lined) Hawk Buteo (=Asturina) nitida––several
seen, especially at Alta Floresta; no rationale has yet been published
for formally elevating Gray-lined Hawk to species status
Short-tailed Hawk B. brachyurus––a total of 3, including
both light and dark morphs, at Alta Floresta and environs
White-tailed Hawk B. albicaudatus––1 immature scoped at
Chapada dos Guimaraes
Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus melanoleucus––Peg
spotted this handsome raptor soaring above the airport at Alta Floresta
FALCONS
& CARCARAS
Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans––1 heard at Rio
Cristalino
Southern Caracara (split from Crested) Caracara plancus––common
throughout
Red-throated Caracara Ibycter americanus––several at Rio
Cristalino
Black Caracara Daptrius ater––up to 5 in a day at Rio
Cristalino and Alta Floresta
Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima––a few, mainly
at Chapada dos Guimaraes
American Kestrel Falco sparverius––several, including
a family group, at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Bat Falcon F. rufigularis––several perched prominently
at Rio Cristalino & Alta Floresta
Aplomado Falcon F. femoralis––1 fly-by at Chapada dos
Guimaraes
LIMPKIN
Limpkin Aramus guarauna––very common snail-eater in the
Pantanal
RAILS,
GALLINUES & COOTS
Gray-necked Wood-Rail Aramides cajanea––uncommon to abundant,
with up to 40 in a day in the Pantanal; this rail provided our wake-up
call at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinica––3 of this colorful
species in the Pantanal
SUNGREBE
Sungrebe Heliornis fulica––what luck to see 2 at Rio Cristalino
and 1 at Alta Floresta!
SUNBITTERN
Sunbittern Eurypyga helias––a scarce but stunning denizen
of Rio Cristalino and the Pantanal
SERIEMAS
Red-legged Seriema Cariama cristata––first seen at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, then at very close range in the Pantanal, especially
Pousada Piuval
PLOVERS
& LAPWINGS
Pied Lapwing Vanellus cayanus––a single found by Peg at
the edge of an island in the Teles Pires River
Southern Lapwing V. chilensis––common nearly throughout,
scarcer at Rio Cristalino; remember the 3 pairs of legs beneath the
brooding mother at Iguazu?
Collared Plover Charadrius collaris––only 1, briefly seen
on our drive to the oxbow lake at Pouso Alegre
SANDPIPERS
& ALLIES
Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda––1 spotted by Narca
in the field near Pousada Piuval
Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius––singles at Rio Cristalino
and in the Pantanal
Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria––1 near Alta Floresta
and 1 in the Pantanal
JACANAS
Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana––yellow-winged adults and
young in the Pantanal and Alta Floresta
SKUAS,
GULLS & TERNS
Yellow-billed Tern Sternula superciliaris––a single tern,
fishing on the Teles Pires River
PIGEONS
& DOVES
Ruddy Ground-Dove Columbina talpacoti––regular throughout,
with up to 30 in a day
Scaled Dove Columbina squammata––several at Chapada dos
Guimaraes and in the Pantanal
Picui Ground-Dove C. picui––common in the Pantanal
Blue Ground-Dove Claravis pretiosa––singles at Rio Cristalino
and reported by Douglas in the Pantanal
Long-tailed Ground-Dove Uropelia campestris–– about a
dozen of this pretty little dove at Pouso Alegre, thanks to Douglas
Rock Pigeon Columba livia––in town at Cuiaba
Picazuro Pigeon Patagioenas picazuro––regular in most
locations
Pale-vented Pigeon P. cayennensis––most frequent at Chapada
dos Guimaraes; a few elsewhere
Plumbeous Pigeon P. plumbea––at Rio Cristalino
Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata––at Iguazu Falls and in
the Pantanal
White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi––several in the
Pantanal
Gray-fronted Dove L. rufaxilla––only at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Ruddy Quail-Dove Geotrygon montana––an adult on a nest
containing 2 eggs along the Serra Trail at Rio Cristalino, thanks
to Benjamin
PARROTS
& ALLIES
Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus––several pairs
of this spectacular icon in the Pantanal
Blue-and-yellow Macaw Ara ararauna––fairly numerous at
Alta Floresta & Cristalino, including a group feasting by the
docks
Scarlet Macaw A. macao––uncommon at Cristalino
Red-and-green Macaw A. chloropterus––most numerous at
Chapada dos Guimaraes, but also at Cristalino
Chestnut-fronted Macaw A. severus––excellent looks at
this small macaw at Alta Floresta & Rio Cristalino
Blue-winged Macaw Primolius maracana––seen only at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, when a cooperative pair was scoped during our first
morning in the shrubby pasturelands, then seen very well on the trail
around the head of the falls
Yellow- (=Golden-) collared Macaw P. auricollis––2 or
3 in the Pantanal
White-eyed Parakeet Aratinga leucophthalma––common large
parakeet everywhere except Iguazu
Peach-fronted Parakeet A. aurea––common in Chapada dos
Guimaraes
Nanday Parakeet Nandayus nenday––only 1, seen by Narca
and Brenda, in the Pantanal
Red-shouldered Macaw A. nobilis––1 scoped in early morning
light, as we approached the gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Crimson-bellied Parakeet Pyrrhura perlata––found at Rio
Cristalino by Peg and Brenda
Painted Parakeet P. picta–– small groups of this beauty
at Rio Cristalino, including a fledgling being fed in trees at the
salt lick
Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus––abundant in the Pantanal,
sharing their enormous, colonial nests with Jabiru
Blue-winged Parrotlet Forpus xanthopterygius––just 1 group
at Iguazu Falls
Dusky-billed Parrotlet F. sclateri––fairly common at Cristalino,
including a group drinking at the river’s edge as we returned
from an outing by boat
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet Brotogeris chiriri––noisy groups,
seen best in the Pantanal
at Pouso Alegre where they feasted on mangoes
Golden-winged Parakeet B. chrysoptera––a few at Cristalino
(& Alta Floresta?); replaces Yellow-chevroned in humid forest
White-bellied Parrot Pionites leucogaster––handsome parrots,
with several seen mostly from the canopy tower at Cristalino
Orange-cheeked Parrot Gypopsitta barrabandi––a striking
parrot, seen from the canopy tower our last morning at Cristalino,
and by those walking with Douglas
Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus––common at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, Alta Floresta & Rio Cristalino
Scaly-headed Parrot P. maximiliani––a group seen in the
Pantanal
Blue- (=Turquoise-) fronted Parrot Amazona aestiva––the
common Amazon of the Pantanal
Orange-winged Parrot A. amazonica––a big Amazon which
gave us the best look at Alta Floresta
Red-fan Parrot Deroptyus accipitrinus––a spectacular parrot
seen from the canopy tower, then scoped in early morning light at
Alta Floresta, where one partially spread its “fan”
CUCKOOS
Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana––shy, but fairly common throughout
ANIS
& ALLIES
Greater Ani Crotophaga major––only at Cristalino, where
a group of about 20 flapped ahead of our boats, shimmering with blue
iridescence in the evening light
Smooth-billed Ani C. ani––quite common throughout, especially
in open country
Guira Cuckoo Guira guira––another odd cuckoo, which lumbered
about in conspicuous flocks at Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal
Striped Cuckoo Tapera naevia––we heard its striking whistle
at Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal, but didn’t see
one
TYPICAL
OWLS
Tropical Screech-Owl Megascops (=Otus) choliba––heard
at Solar do Ingles and on the trail at dusk near the scenic cliffs
of Chapada dos Guimaraes
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl M. watsonii––heard only, at
Cristalino near the cabins
Amazonian Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium hardyi––also heard at Cristalino
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl G. brasilianum––heard at Chapada
dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal, where 1 gave us a prolonged look
along the road to the oxbow lake
Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia––very common at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
POOTOOS
Great Potoo Nyctibius grandis––1 in a snag-top nest along
the Rio Cristalino
Common (=Gray) Potoo N. griseus––3 seen on a night drive
in the Pantanal, their eyes glowing like huge jewels
GOATSUCKERS
Short-tailed Nighthawk Lurocalis semitorquatus––a few
at dusk along Rio Cristalino
Band-tailed Nighthawk Nyctiprogne leucopyga––1 seen well
on a night drive in Pantanal
Common Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis––the most common
caprimulgid, heard or seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes, Cristalino, Alta
Floresta & the Pantanal
Rufous Nightjar Caprimulgus rufus––a good look at 1 in
the spotlight at the Pantanal
Spot-tailed Nightjar C. maculicaudus––the 2nd most common
caprimulgid on our night drives in the Pantanal
Little Nightjar C. parvulus––1 of this diminutive nightjar
seen well on a night drive in the Pantanal
Blackish Nightjar C. nigrescens––several at Cristalino
Jungle Lodge, where one with a chick was nesting atop a sheltered
side roof; Mark documented the event!
SWIFTS
Sooty Swift Cypseloides fumigatus––seen at Cristalino
from the canopy tower
Great Dusky Swift C. senex––seen extremely well at Iguazu
Falls, as they clung to walls next to waterfalls; also in flight at
Cristalino
White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris––large swifts
seen well at Chapada dos Guimaraes & Cristalino
Biscutate Swift S. biscutata––at Chapada dos Guimaraes,
including the geodesic center of South America, where they flew low
enough to give us good looks at their interrupted white collars
Gray-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris––seen at the
canopy tower
Pale-rumped Swift C. egregia––seen at the canopy tower
by Douglas and other folks at the upper level
Short-tailed Swift C. brachyura––also from the canopy
tower
HUMMINGBIRDS
Reddish (Tapajos) Hermit P. ruber––2 of these tiny hermits
at Cristalino
Planalto Hermit Phaethornis pretrei––1 coming to flowers
at Solar do Ingles in Chapada
White-bearded Hermit P. hispidus––1 briefly at flowers,
Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Black-eared Fairy Heliothryx auritus––seen best from the
canopy tower, a lovely hummer
Black-throated Mango Anthracothorax nigricollis––1 at
the Serra lookout, Cristalino
Black-bellied Thorntail Discosura langsdorffi––another
jewel, a male in treetop flowers at the canopy tower our last morning,
spotted by Narca
Dot-eared Coquette Lophornis gouldii––a stunning male
spotted by Peg in the gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes, and
scoped by some of us
Long-billed Starthroat Heliomaster longirostris––1 along
the Serra Trail, Cristalino
Glittering-bellied Emerald Chlorostilbon aureoventris––at
least 1 at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird Eupetomena macroura––spectacular
hummer at Iguazu Falls & Chapada dos Guimaraes
Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata––several at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, Cristalino & Alta Floresta
Violet-capped Woodnymph T. glaucopis––1 at Iguazu Falls
Versicolored Emerald Amazilia versicolor––1 working flowers
at Cristalino lodge
Glittering-throated Emerald A. fimbriata––also at Cristalino
lodge, plus 1 in the Pantanal
Rufous-throated Sapphire Hylocharis sapphirina––1 at the
Serra lookout, Cristalino
TROGONS
White-tailed Trogon Trogon viridis––1 along Cristalino’s
River Trail & 1 at Alta Floresta
Surucua Trogon T. surrucura––superlative looks at a splendid
bird at Iguazu Falls, both in Brazil & Argentina
Blue-crowned Trogon T. curucui––1 at Alta Floresta for
Brenda and Peg, & 1 heard only, in the Pantanal near the start
of our drive
Violaceous Trogon T. violaceus––seen well at Alta Floresta
& Cristalino
Black-throated Trogon T. rufus––2 scoped our first morning
at Rio Cristalino
Black-tailed Trogon T, melanurus––seen at Cristalino and
plucking fruit at Alta Floresta
KINGFISHERS
Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata––common along waterways
at Cristalino & the Pantanal, plus 1 at Iguazu Falls
Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona––very common at
Cristalino & the Pantanal, plus 1 at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Green Kingfisher C. americana––somewhat scarce, but seen
at Cristalino & the Pantanal
Green-and-rufous Kingfisher C. inda––only 1, seen only
by Peg at Rio Cristalino
American Pygmy Kingfisher C. aenea––1 seen briefly at
Chapada dos Guimaraes’ gallery forest stream, then another enjoyed
at close range on the Rio Pixaim in the Pantanal
MOTMOTS
Blue-crowned Motmot Momotus momota––several seen and heard
at Chapada dos Guimaraes & Cristalino, beginning in our garden
at Solar do Ingles
JACAMARS
Blue-cheeked Jacamar Galbula cyanicollis––1 seen the last
morning at Cristalino, by those who went on the boat outing
Rufous-tailed Jacamar G. ruficauda––excellent, close looks
at Chapada dos Guimaraes gallery forest, then again in the Pantanal
Paradise Jacamar G. dea––this elegant jacamar was fairly
common at Cristalino
Great Jacamar Jacamerops aureus––1 seen by Peg at Cristalino
while climbing the
tower
PUFFBIRDS
& ALLIES
Striolated Puffbird Nystalus striolatus––2 charmers from
the canopy tower the last visit
White-eared Puffbird N. chacuru––fairly common at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Black-fronted Nunbird Monasa nigrifrons––widespread, seen
at Chapada dos Guimaraes, Cristalino, Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
White-fronted Nunbird M. morphoeus––1 group at Cristalino,
as we returned from the salt lick
Swallow-winged Puffbird Chelidoptera tenebrosa––an odd
little puffbird, with 15+ along the river each day at Cristalino
BARBETS
Black-girdled Barbet Capito dayi––nicely seen from the
canopy tower at Cristalino
TOUCANS
Toco Toucan Ramphastos toco––the largest toucan, regularly
seen at Iguazu Falls (where nesting), Chapada dos Guimaraes &
the Pantanal
White-throated Toucan (includes the race, Cuvier’s Toucan) R.
tucanus––several at Cristalino
Channel-billed Toucan (Yellow-ridged Toucan considered a race of this)
R. vitellinus––seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes & Cristalino
Lettered Aracari Pteroglossus inscriptus––groups at Chapada
dos Guimaraes gallery forest (& Cristalino?)
Red-necked Aracari P. bitorquatus––seen at Alta Floresta
& from the canopy tower
Chestnut-eared Aracari P. castanotis––the most common
& widespread aracari, found at Iguazu Falls, Chapada dos Guimaraes,
Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
Curl-crested Aracari P. beauharnaesii––seen from the canopy
tower both visits, including views of those phenomenal, metallic-looking
curls on their crowns
WOODPECKERS
& ALLIES
White Woodpecker Melanerpes candidus––a striking species,
first scoped in the garden of Solar do Ingles, then seen several times
in the Pantanal
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker M. cruentatus––a pair of this
showy woodpecker scoped en route to Alta Floresta and later at the
Alta Floresta hotel
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker M. flavifrons––1 at Iguazu from
our hotel
Little Woodpecker Vernilornis passerinus––an unobtrusive
species, seen twice in the Pantanal
Spot-breasted Woodpecker Colaptes puntigula––1 at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, pretty!
Campo Flicker C. campestris––beautiful flickers, foraging
on the ground at Chapada dos Guimaraes & in the Pantanal
Pale-crested Woodpecker Celeus lugubris––a lovely Celeus
seen during our boat ride on the Pixaim, near the Giant Otters
Cream-colored Woodpecker C. flavus––a spectacular Celeus
spotted by Elaine at the oxbow lake
Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus––an impressive
woodpecker in the same genus as our Pileated, seen several times at
Alta Floresta & in the Pantanal
Red-necked Woodpecker Campephilus rubricollis––an even
more impressive creature, in the same genus as the Ivory-billed Woodpecker,
a pair was seen by several of us on both days at Alta Floresta
OVENBIRDS,
SPINETAILS & ALLIES
Pale-legged Hornero Furnarius leucopus––5 along the Pixiam
River
Rufous Hornero F. rufus––the quintessential ovenbird,
widespread & conspicuous at Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal;
we photographed their active adobe nests
White-lored Spinetail Synallaxis albilora––1 lured into
view by Douglas along the trail from Pouso Alegre
Rusty-backed Spinetail Cranioleuca vulpine––1 on the oxbow
lake outing
Yellow-chinned Spinetail Certhiaxis cinnamomeus––2 in
the Pantanal, our first day there
Caatinga (=Gray-crested) Cacholote Pseudoseisura cristata––this
large, cocky ovenbird frequented the feeder at Mato Grosso Hotel
Point-tailed Palmcreeper Berlepschia rikeri––1 glimpsed
on the road to Alta Floresta
Chestnut-winged Hookbill Ancistrops strigilatus––1 in
a mixed flock at Cristalino, our last morning there
Chestnut-winged Foliage-Gleaner Philydor ruficaudatum––1,
also in a mixed flock at Cristalino
Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura––1 seen briefly
by Narca only, at a small waterfall in Iguazu
Plain Xenops Xenops minutus––1 investigating tangles at
Cristalino
WOODCREEPERS
Plain-brown Woodcreeper Dendrocincla fuliginosa––a single
seen by Douglas at Alta Floresta
Long-tailed Woodcreeper Deconychura longicauda––1 at Alta
Floresta
Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus––1 at
Rio Cristalino
Long-billed Woodcreeper Nasica longirostris––1 of this
fancy woodcreeper, seen from the boats at Cristalino
Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper Dendrexetastes rufigula––fine
look at a distinctive woodcreeper, our morning at Alta Floresta near
the ponds
Great Rufous Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes major––2 impressive
birds in the Pantanal near Pousada Piuval
Straight-billed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus picus––only
1, at Alta Floresta
Striped Woodcreeper X. obsoletus––1 at Rio Cristalino
Spix’s Woodcreeper X. spixii––1 studied at the Cristalino
tower, part of a mixed flock
Buff-throated Woodcreeper X. guttatus––1 on our last day
in the Pantanal
Narrow-billed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes angustirostris––several
at Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal
Red-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus trochilirostris––3
of this magnificent species in the Pantanal at Pouso Alegre
ANTBIRDS
Great Antshrike Taraba major––pairs of this striking species
in the Pantanal
Glossy Antshrike Sakesphorus luctuosus––an impressive,
rufous-crested male at Cristalino, where 2 Capybara lounged
Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus––1 at Chapada dos
Guimaraes during our waterfall outing
Rufous-winged Antshrike T. torquatus––2 at Chapada dos
Guimaraes our first morning
Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis––1 female at Iguazu
& a second bird at Chapada dos Guimaraes in the gallery forest
Cinereous Antshrike Thamnomanes caesius––1 along the Serra
Trail at Cristalino
Pygmy Antwren Myrmotherula brachyura––a pair of this diminutive
species, also on the Serra Trail
Sclater’s Antwren M. sclateri––1 seen & heard
from the canopy tower on our 2nd visit
Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus––1
at Cristalino, a jewel
Dot-winged Antwren Microrhopias quixensis––several at
Cristalino, also striking
Rusty-backed Antwren Formicivora rufa––a cooperative male
spotted by Narca & seen by all from our safari vehicle
Striated Antbird Drymophila devillei––1 seen at Cristalino
Gray Antbird Cercomacra cinerascens––a couple, best seen
along Cristalino’s Serra Trail
Mato Grosso Antbird C. melanaria––a beautiful male near
the oxbow lake in the Pantanal
White-browed Antbird Myrmoborus leucophrys––1 seen by
most at the edge of the Cristalino lodge grounds
Warbling Antbird Hypocnemis cantator––seen twice at Cristalino,
including along the Serra Trail
Spot-backed Antbird Hylophylax naevius––1 seen on our
last morning in Cristalino
TAPACULOS
Collared Crescentchest Melanopareia torquata–– heard only,
at Chapada dos Guimaraes the first morning
TYRANT
FLYCATCERS
Planalto Tyrannulet Phyllomyias fasciatus––2 or 3 in the
gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Forest Elaenia Myiopagis gaimardii––several in the gallery
forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes & at Cristalino
Small-billed Elaenia Elaenia parvirostris––a couple at
Chapada dos Guimaraes
Plain-crested Elaenia E. cristata––individuals at Chapada
dos Guimaraes & Pantanal; this elaenia is strongly crested
Southern Beardless Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum––1
in the Pantanal near the oxbow lake
Suiriri Flycatcher S. suiriri––1 en route to the oxbow
lake, Pantanal; includes Campo Suiriri, which AOU does not accept
as a full species due to extensive interbreeding along a wide zone
Sepia-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon amaurocephalus––several
in gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Southern Scrub-Flycatcher Sublegatus modestus––1, also
en route to the oxbow lake
Plain Tyrannulet Inezia inornata––in open country at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Amazonian (=Pale-tipped) Tyrannulet I. subflava––1 in
a mixed flock at Cristalino
Eared Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis auricularis––1 at Iguazu Falls
Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus galeatus––charming
member of a mixed flock at Cristalino
Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus striaticollis––only
1, seen at Cristalino by folks with Douglas on our last morning
Spotted Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum maculatum––1 at Cristalino
the last morning, for those who explored with Douglas by boat and
hiking
Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum––1 in the
Pantanal
Cliff (=Swallow) Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea bellicose––several
of this graceful flycatcher were at Chapada dos Guimaraes, most near
the geodesic center; this split has not yet been accepted by AOU
Yellow-olive Flycatcher Tolmomyias sulphurescens––1 at
the lunchside waterfall at Chapada dos Guimaraes, by Peg & Brenda
only
Tropical Pewee Contopus cinereus––1 at Chapada dos Guimaraes
in gallery forest
Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus––3 incandescent
males in the Pantanal
Crested Black-Tyrant Knipolegus lophotes––1 at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Drab Water-Tyrant Ochthornis littoralis––1 seen briefly
by Peg on the drive to Alta Floresta
Gray Monjita Xolmis cinereus––a striking flycatcher, seen
well at Chapada dos Guimaraes, including at the geodesic center
White-rumped Monjita X. velatus––several in the Pantanal,
first encountered at Pousada Piuval
Black-backed Water-Tyrant Fluvicola albiventer––fairly
common in the Pantanal
White-headed Marsh-Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala––2
seen in the Pantanal,
including one seen by the horseback riders
Cattle Tyrant Machetornis rixosa––quite common in the
Pananal, plus others at Iguazu
Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis––pairs
at Cristalino, Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
Social Flycatcher M. similis––seen at Iguazu Falls
Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus––throughout, often
common
Lesser Kiskadee P. lictor––up to 6 in a day near water
in the Pantanal
Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculates––singles at
Chapada dos Guimaraes & Alta Floresta
Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarynchus pitangua––a few at
Iguazu Falls, Alta Floresta, Cristalino & the Pantanal
Variegated Flycatcher Empidonomus varius––individuals
& pairs at Chapada dos Guimaraes, Alta Floresta & Cristalino
White-throated Kingbird Tyrannus albogularis––1 scoped
at Chapada dos Guimaraes as we walked the entrance road to the waterfall
Tropical Kingbird T. melancholicus––fairly common in most
locations
Fork-tailed Flycatcher T. savanna––16 in a flock at Chapada
dos Guimaraes & 1 en route to Alta Floresta
Rufous Casiornis Casiornis rufus––1 at Cristalino along
the Serra Trail
Grayish Mourner Rhytipterna simplex––1 in a mixed flock,
our last morning at Cristalino
Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer––1 in gallery
forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Short-crested Flycatcher M. ferox––first encountered in
gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes, then more in the Pantanal
Large-headed Flatbill Ramphotrigon megacephalum––1 heard
only, at Cristalino
COTINGAS
Spangled Cotinga Cotinga cayana––glorious males &
a lovely female at Cristalino, seen best from the canopy tower and
at the salt lick, where Pat spotted our closest male
Screaming Piha Lipaugus vociferans––this indicator species
of healthy rainforest was heard frequently at Cristalino & Alta
Floresta, and seen once at Cristalino
Purple-throated Cotinga Porphyrolaema porphyrolaema––a
scarce and interesting cotinga, seen well from the canopy tower
Bare-necked Fruitcrow Gymnoderus foetidus––several at
Cristalino & 1 scoped at Alta Floresta
Amazonian Umbrellabird Cephalopterus ornatus––our welcoming
committee as we entered Rio Cristalino from the Teles Pires, with
several more during our stay at Cristalino
MANAKINS
Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin Tyranneutes stolzmanni––heard only,
at Cristalino along the trail to the salt lick
Fiery-capped Manakin Machaeropterus pyrocephalus––beautiful
imps coming to fruit in gallery forest of Chapada dos Guimaraes
Helmeted Manakin Antilophia galeata––spectacular! The
first male at Chapada dos Guimaraes cooperated for only a few, but
later everyone enjoyed the bird as we left the Pantanal
Red-headed Manakin Pipra rubrocapilla––a beautiful displaying
male at Cristalino on the trail to the salt lick
FAMILY
STATUS pending review (FORMERLY COTINGAS)
Black-tailed Tityra Tityra cayana––seen at Chapada dos
Guimaraes
Masked Tityra T. semifasciata––1 at Cristalino & 3
at Alta Floresta
Cinereous Mourner Laniocera hypopyrra––1 in a mixed flock
at Cristalino
White-browed Purpletuft Iodopleura isabellae––2 of this
unusual former Cotinga-family member (family status now uncertain)
from the canopy tower, perched atop snags, and another later along
Rio Cristalino
VIREOS
& ALLIES
Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis––individuals
at Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal
Gray-chested Greenlet Hylophilus semicinereus––1 heard
only, at Cristalino
Ashy-headed Greenlet H. pectoralis––a great look in the
Pantanal, en route to the oxbow lake
JAYS,
MAGPIES & CROWS
Purplish Jay Cyanocorax cyanomelas––in the Pantanal, with
up to 12 seen during a day
Curl-crested Jay C. cristatellus––2 individuals at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Plush-crested Jay C. chrysops––the common, bold, beautiful
jay of Iguzu Falls, including a nest
SWALLOWS
White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer––common along
all rivers, and all
agreed that it’s a lovely swallow!
Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera––common at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, Cristalino & in the Pantanal
Purple Martin P. subis––migrants from the north had just
arrived at Cristalino; we saw 1 flock of at least 400
Gray-breasted Martin P. chalybea––less numerous than Brown-chested,
but seen at Iguazu Falls, Cristalino & in the Pantanal
White-banded Swallow Atticora fasciata––regular along
the Rio Cristalino
Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis––common
throughout
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica––a couple of migrants in
the Pantanal
WRENS
House Wren Troglodytes aedon––uncommon yet widespread,
at Iguazu Falls, Chapada dos Guimaraes & Alta Floresta
Thrush-like Wren Campylorhynchus turdinus––the spotted
race hypostictus was at Alta Floresta, where one was robbing nest
material from an oropendola nest, and the plain race unicolor was
fairly common at Chapada dos Guimaraes & in the Pantanal. Very
vocal!
Moustached Wren Thryothorus genibarbis––1 of this shy
species in gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes, seen by most
Buff-breasted Wren T. leucotis––heard only, at Cristalino
Musician Wren Cyphorhinus arada––1 of this lovely songster
seen on the Brazil Nut Trail at Cristalino
GNATCATCHERS
Masked Gnatcatcher Polioptila dumicola––a handsome pair
at Pouso Alegre, en route to the oxbow lake
FAMILY
STATUS pending review (FORMERLY WITH THRUSHES)
Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapilla––a fabulous
wren, with up to 10 a day in the Pantanal; classification still in
flux, and may be elevated to its own family
SOLITAIRES,
THRUSHES & ALLIES
Rufous-bellied Thrush Turdus rufiventris––fairly common
at Iguazu Falls, Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal
Pale-breasted Thrush T. leucomelas––at Chapada dos Guimaraes,
especially in the garden of Solar do Ingles
Creamy-bellied Thrush T. amaurochalinus––several at Iguazu
Falls
MOCKINGBIRDS,
THRASHERS & ALLIES
Chalk-browed Mockingbird Mimus saturninus––common at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, plus 1 or 2 in the Pantanal
WAGTAILS
& PIPITS
Yellowish Pipit Anthus lutescens––2, spotted by Douglas,
allowed good viewing at a waterhole at Pouso Alegre
TANAGERS
& ALLIES
Red-crested Cardinal Paroaria coronata––3+ of this striking
cardinal in the Pantanal
Red-capped Cardinal P. gularis––several along the Rio
Cristalino
Yellow-billed Cardinal P. capitata––at Iguazu Falls, then
found in large numbers in the Pantanal, with 100+ seen in at day,
mainly at feeders
Black-faced Tanager Schistochlamys melanopis––excellent
views of several at Chapada
Magpie Tanager Cissopis leverianus––a single of this dapper
species at Iguazu Falls
White-rumped Tanager Cypsnagra hirundinacea––in Chapada
dos Guimaraes, best seen on our 2nd morning while searching for seriema
Gray-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata––a pair of this
ant-following species in gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus––individuals
seen from the Cristalino tower
White-lined Tanager T. rufus––several at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo––a widespread
species, found at Chapada dos Guimaraes, Cristalino & the Pantanal
Sayaca Tanager Thraupis sayaca––groups at Chapada dos
Guimaraes, Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
Palm Tanager T. palmarum––a conspicuous tanager seen at
Chapada dos Guimaraes, Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
Turquoise Tanager Tangara mexicana––yet another lustrous
Tangara, seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes & Cristalino
Green-headed Tanager T. seledon––a splendid bird, common
at Iguazu Falls
Red-necked Tanager T. cyanocephala––a beautiful bird found
by Marc & seen also by Peg at Iguazu Falls
Green-and-gold Tanager T. schrankii––seen from the boat
at Cristalino by Peg and those with her
Bay-headed Tanager T. gyrola––a brilliant tanager seen
at Cristalino
Burnished-buff Tanager T. cayana––glowing individuals
at Chapada dos Guimaraes, including 1 perched at the cliff edge above
the waterfall while Douglas was being filmed by a television camera
crew
Swallow-Tanager Tersina viridis––excellent scope views
of a dazzling species at Iguazu Falls, Chapada dos Guimaraes &
Cristalino
Black-faced Dacnis Dacnis lineata––a splendid male from
the Cristalino tower on our 2nd visit
Yellow-bellied Dacnis D. flaviventer––tiny jewels, seen
at Cristalino
Blue Dacnis D. cayana––the most commonly seen dacnis,
found at Iguazu Falls & Chapada dos Guimaraes
Short-billed Honeycreeper Cyanerpes nitidus––only 1 pair,
at Cristalino
Purple Honeycreeper C. caeruleus––several at Cristalino
Red-legged Honeycreeper C. cyaneus––a single found by
Douglas in the gallery forest at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Green Honeycreeper Chlorophanes spiza––individuals at
Cristalino, particularly along the Serra Trail
Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira––only 1, in gallery forest
at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Yellow-backed Tanager H. flavicollis––a group from the
Cristalino tower our last morning
FAMILY
STATUS UNCERTAIN
Bananaquit Coereba flaveloa––several individuals at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, Cristalino & the Pantanal
SPARROWS,
SEEDEATERS & ALLIES
Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis––a few at
Iguazu & Cristalino
Grassland Sparrow Ammodramus humeralis––several of this
relative of our Grasshopper Sparrow, at Chapada dos Guimaraes &
the Pantanal, with our best scope look at the geodesic center
Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola––fairly common at Iguazu
Falls & in the Pantanal, with up to 15 seen in a day
Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina––a common, widespread
finchlet seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes, Cristalino & Alta Floresta
Plumbeous Seedeater Sporophila plumbea––a few at Chapada
dos Guimaraes in open country
Lined Seedeater S. lineola––a single at Cristalino, found
by those who chose the final boat outing
Double-collared Seedeater S. caerulescens––at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, where more than 50 were coming to feeders at Solar
do Ingles
White-bellied Seedeater S. leucoptera––a few in open country
at Chapada
Capped Seedeater S. bouvreuil––seen only by Douglas at
Pouso Alegre during the oxbow outing
Tawny-bellied Seedeater S. hypoxantha––seen our first
morning at Chapada
Chestnut-bellied (=Lesser) Seed-Finch Oryzoborus angolensis––a
few of this heavy-billed species in the Pantanal
Pectoral Sparrow Arremon taciturnus––1 lovely but shy
individual at Chapada dos Guimaraes, seen only by Narca
Red-crested Finch Coryphospingus cucullatus––several seen
well at Iguazu Falls & Chapada dos Guimaraes
GROSBEAKS,
SALTATORS & ALLIES
Black-backed Grosbeak Pheucticus aureoventris––heard only
at Cristalino; Benjamin pointed out its lovely song
Slate-colored Grosbeak Saltator grossus––singles at Cristalino
Buff-throated Saltator S. maximus––a few in the Pantanal
Grayish Saltator S. coerulescens––1 or 2 in the Pantanal
Black-throated Saltator S. atricollis––regular at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, where up to 8 were seen in a day
Ultramarine Grosbeak Cyanocompsa brissonii––only 1, at
Iguazu Falls
NEW
WORLD WARBLERS
Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi––a lovely, cooperative,
singing male at Iguazu Falls
Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus––only
1, in gallery forest at Chapada
White-bellied Warbler B. hypoleucus––very nice looks at
a pair in gallery forest, Chapada dos Guimaraes
BLACKBIRDS
& ALLIES
Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus––the most common
oropendola, this huge relative of orioles was conspicuous at Iguazu
Falls, Cristalino, Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
Olive (Amazonian) Oropendola P. bifasciatus yurcares––a
few seen at Cristalino
Solitary Cacique Cacicus solitarius––a few seen in the
Pantanal
Yellow-rumped Cacique C. cela––common & widespread,
seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes, Cristalino & Alta Floresta
Red-rumped Cacique C. haemorrhous––only at Iguazu, where
common
Campo Troupial Icterus jamacaii––several in the Pantanal,
with one coming to orange halves at a feeder
Epaulet Oriole I. cayanensis––2 seen at Iguazu Falls
Chopi Blackbird Gnorimopsar chopi––regular at Chapada
dos Guimaraes the Pantanal
Scarlet-headed Blackbird Amblyramphus holosericeus––only
a single bird, in the Pantanal
Unicolored Blackbird Agelasticus cyanopus––several in
wetlands along the Transpantaneira road
Bay-winged Cowbird Agelaioides badius––abundant in the
Pantanal, where they frequented feeders
Giant Cowbird Molothrus oryzivorus––encountered at Iguazu
Falls, en route to Alta Floresta & in the Pantanal
Shiny Cowbird M. bonariensis––common & widespread,
found at Iguazu Falls, Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal
Red-breasted Blackbird Sturnella militaris––a striking
meadowlark, spotted by Narca. We saw & photographed a male, a
female & 1 juvenile, documenting a range extension.
White-browed Blackbird S. superciliaris––2 of this showy
icterid in the Pantanal
FINCHES
Purple-throated Euphonia Euphonia chlorotica––frequently
encountered at Iguazu Falls, Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal
Violaceous Euphonia E. violacea––small numbers at Iguazu
Falls
Thick-billed Euphonia E. laniirostris––several at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Orange-bellied Euphonia E. xanthogaster––1 seen at Cristalino
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia E. pectoralis––a gorgeous male
at Iguazu Falls
Blue-naped Chlorophonia Chlorophonia cyanea––2 pairs of
this gem at Iguazu Falls, including well-photographed birds beneath
the toucan nest
OLD
WORLD SPARROWS
House Sparrow Passer domesticus––around settlements at
Iguazu Falls, Chapada dos Guimaraes & the Pantanal
Additional
bird species from the extension:
White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna bicolor
Osprey Pandion haliaetus
Gray-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis
Large-billed Tern Phaetusa simplex
Black Skimmer Rynchops niger
Great-horned Owl Bubo virginianus
Bar-breasted Piculet Picumnus aurifrons
Golden-green Woodpecker Piculus flavigula
Cinereous-breasted Spinetail Synaliaxis hypospodia
Chotoy Spinetail Schoeniophylax phryganophilia
Gray-bellied Spinetail Synallaxis cinerascens
Greater Thornbird Phacellodomus rufifrons
White-backed Fire-eye Pyriglena leuconota
Band-tailed Antbird Hypocnemoides maculicauda
Amazonian Black Tyrant Knipolegus poecilocercus
White-rumped Swallow Tachycineta leucorrhoa
Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus
Mammals
Total: 23 species of mammals
Long-nosed Bat Rhynchonycteris naso––small group roosting
on a trunk over the Rio Cristalino
Greater Fishing Bat Noctilio leporinus––at least 1 at
Pouso Alegre
Black-tailed Marmoset Callithrix melanura––about a dozen
of these tiny, charming primates, found by Peg and Brenda at Alta
Floresta
Brown Capuchin Cebus apella––the most commonly-encountered
monkey at Cristalino, Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
White-nosed Bearded Saki Chiropotes albinasus––2 groups
of about 6 of these rare, endemic monkeys at Cristalino, the first
group overhead as we walked the trail to the salt lick, and the second
from the tower our last morning
Black-and-gold Howler Alouatta caraya––a group of 7 of
this large, vegetarian monkey in the Pantanal
Black Spider Monkey Alteles paniscus––a group of a half-dozen
at Alta Floresta
White-whiskered Spider Monkey A. marginatus––at leat 10
at Cristalino from the tower; the Teles Pires River divides the ranges
of these 2 spider monkey
South American Fox Dusicyon vetulus––a memorable encounter
with a pair of these foxes near the sheer cliffs of Chapada dos Guimaraes,
at dusk
Crab-eating Fox Cerdocyon thous––about a dozen in the
Pantanal, primarily during our night drives, including a dispersed
family with 5 kits
Crab-eating Raccoon Procyon cancrivorus––up to 11 (including
3 young) on a single night drive! We were very lucky to see so many.
South American Coati Nasua nasua––single males & large
nursery groups encountered, in Iguazu Falls & the Pantanal
Giant River Otter Pteronura brasiliensis––excellent looks
at 3 of this endangered species in the Pixaim River
Ocelot Leopardus (formerly Felis) pardalis––we were treated
to a very leisurely view of this splendid cat at Pouso Alegre
Brazilian Tapir Tapirus terrestris––at least 3 individuals
seen during our night drives in the Pantanal, where we were able to
observe them calmly foraging
Red Brocket Deer Mazama americana––several in the Pantanal
Gray Brocket Deer M. gouazoubira––4 or 5 in the Pantanal;
the most recent classifications give only these two brockets as possible
in the Pantanal; the Little Brocket is an Andean species, and the
Dwarf Brocket a rainforest species
Marsh Deer Blastocerus dichotomus––perhaps 20 of this
large marsh specialist in the Pantanal
Southern Amazon Red Squirrel Sciurus spadiceus––1 at Chapada
dos Guimaraes, in a country where squirrels are rare due in part to
competition with monkeys
Brazilian Cavy Cavia aperea––several of these guinea pigs
at Iguazu Falls
Capybara Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris––regular along the
Rio Cristalino & abundant in the Pantanal, where we saw babies
as well as adults
Azara’s Agouti Dasyprocta azarae––several at Iguazu
Falls, Alta Floresta & the Pantanal
Brazilian Rabbit Sylvilagus brasiliensis––only 1 bunny,
seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Additional
mammals (3 species) from the extension:
Ghost bat
Collared Peccary
Jaguar !!!
Reptiles
Total: 13 species of reptiles
Spectacled (Common or Yellow) Caiman Caiman crocodilus––several
at Rio Cristalino
Broad-nosed Caiman C. latirostris––1 basking at Iguazu
Falls
Pantanal Caiman C. yacare––abundant in the Pantanal, many
of them crowned with bunches of water hyacinth; previously considered
a race of Spectacled Caiman, but now accorded full species status
Dwarf Caiman Paleosuchus palpebrosus––at least 1 at Rio
Cristalino; this species lacks the infraorbital ridge of Spectacled
Caiman and probably represents a more ancient lineage that branched
off from other Caiman more than 30 million yrs ago
Yellow-spotted River Turtle Podocnemis unifilis––the common
turtle at Rio Cristalino
Geoffrey’s Side-necked Turtle Phrynops geoffroanus––at
least 1 at Rio Cristalino, with a Julia butterfly on its nose; side-necked
turtles’ necks are folded sideways for concealment, instead
of being pulled straight back; the side-necks are a large group, all
living in the southern hemisphere
Mission Lizard Tropidurus torquatus––several at Iguazu
Falls
Common Iguana Iguana iguana––impressive, large, mostly
green lizards at Cristalino & the Pantanal
Meditarranean Gecko Hemidactylus mabouia––several of this
introduced species in the Pantanal, Alta Floresta & Cristalino
Lodge, around the buildings
Amazon Race Runner or Green Ameiva (Amazon Whiptail on list) Ameiva
ameiva––a few at Cristalino Jungle Lodge around the buildings
Common Tegu Lizard Tupinambis teguixin––1 at Iguazu Falls
& 1 in the Pantanal
Amazonian (Green) Anaconda Eunectes murinus––1 about 12
ft long, which was coated in quills from having embraced a porcupine
Velvety Swamp Snake Liophis typhlus––1 at Cristalino along
the Rio Trail, digesting
Additional species from the extension:
Snake, i.d forthcoming!
Amphibians
Total: 3 species of amphibians
Poison-dart Frog Dendrobates castaneoticus––1 at Cristalino,
seen by those who boated on the last morning [Peg, if I remember the
description rightly, this was the one they saw, but I haven’t
seen photos of it; Cristalino website has a photo]
Giant Toad Bufo marinus––a few at Chapada dos Guimaraes
& the Pantanal
Eastern Smooth-sided Toad B. guttatus––1 at Cristalino
along the Rio Trail
Additional species from extension
Amazon Giant River Turtle
Butterflies
/ Insects
Total: 32 species of butterflies – several others pending i.d….
Polydamas Swallowtail Battus polydamas––photographed at
Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Short-lined Kite Swallowtail Protographium agesilaus––photographed
at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Helios Kite-Swallowtail Protesilaus helios––photographed
at Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Glaucolaus Kite Swallowtail Protesilaus glaucolaus––photographed
at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Broad-banded Swallowtail Heraclides astyalus––Cristalino
Jungle Lodge, Tapajos watershed, Brazil
Androgeus Swallowtail H. androgeus––Cristalino Jungle
Lodge
Orange-tipped Angled Sulphur Anteos menippe––Cristalino
Jungle Lodge, Tapajos watershed, Brazil; an example of naming-gone-bad,
as this angled sulphur has NO angle!
Apricot Sulphur Phoebis argante––photographed at Iguazu
Falls, Argentina, & Cristalino Jungle Lodge, Brazil
Cloudless Sulphur P. sennae––photographed at Iguazu Falls,
Argentina & Cristalino Jungle Lodge, Brazil
Cassius Blue Leptotes cassius––photographed at Chapada
dos Guimaraes
Blue species, possibly Hanno Blue Hemiargus hanno––photographed
at Chapada dos Guimaraes
Amarynthina Metalmark Parcella amarynthina––photographed
on canopy tower at Cristalino Jungle Lodge, Tapajos watershed, Brazil
Metalmark species––photographed at Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Helenor Morpho Morpho helenor––photographed at Alta Floresta,
Mato Grosso, Brazil
Forest Giant Owl Caligo eurilochus mattogrossensis––Cristalino
Jungle Lodge, Tapajos watershed, Brazil
Owl species, similar to Selenophanes cassiope––photographed
at Cristalino Jungle Lodge, Tapajos watershed, Brazil
Satyr species, possibly Taygetis or Pseudodebis sp––Cristalino
Jungle Lodge, Tapajos watershed, Brazil
Satyr species, most likely Taygetis sp––Cristalino Jungle
Lodge, Tapajos watershed, Brazil
Arimone Cracker Hamadryas arinome––Alta Floresta, Mato
Grosso, Brazil
Starry Night Cracker H. laodamia––male at Alta Floresta,
Mato Grosso, Brazil
Sister species––photographed at Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Vermilion Sister Adelpha lycorias––photographed at Iguazu
Falls, Argentina
Kallina Emperor Doxocopa kallina––photographed at Iguazu
Falls, Argentina (lime green tongue!)
Gray Cracker Hamadryas februa––photographed at Iguazu
Falls, Brazil
Nymphalid species Prepona or Archeoprepona sp.––photographed
at Iguazu Falls, Brazil, very like a Mexican species, Archeoprepona
phaedra
Blue Leafwing Memphis moruus coerulescens––photographed
at Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Artemisia Sailor Dynamine artemisia––photographed at Iguazu
Falls, Brazil
Coenus Sailor D. coenus––photographed at Iguazu Falls,
Argentina
Four-spotted Sailor D. postverta––photographed at Iguazu
Falls, Argentina
Sailor species similar to Dynamine myrson––photographed
at Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Ithra Crescent Ortilia ithra––photographed at Iguazu Falls,
Argentina
Juliette Eueides aliphera––photographed at Iguazu Falls,
Argentina
Other
insects of special note:
Peanut-head Bug Fulgora laternaria––1 shown to us by Benjamin
at Cristalino Lodge
Whip Scorpion sp––an enormous uropygid, which appeared
deadly but actually is harmless (or so it’s said!); whip scorpions
are valuable in controlling populations of roaches & crickets
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