Birds
of The Pantanal
The Pantanal lies in the
western part of central Brazil and encompasses about 140´000 square
kilometers of savannas, forests, rivers and lagoons. It is considered
the largest freshwater wetland in the world. During the rainy season
from October through March this area floods and plant life explodes.
Then in April as the waters recede, the birds return in vast numbers and
variety. Due to the wide open areas between patches of forest, birds are
easily seen. It is estimated that during the year over 600 species of
birds call the Pantanal home!
In the early morning and
evening visitors can enjoy the magnificent spectacle of thousands of
birds flying. In the Pantanal there are many types of parrots, egrets,
jays, cormorants, raptors, seriemas, plovers, sandpipers, skimmers,
terns, doves, cuckoos, owls, nightjars, potoos, hummingbirds, trogons,
ovenbirds, tanagers, cardinals, finches, blackbirds, orioles,
spoonbills, woodpeckers, tyrants, eagles, ibis, macaws, ducks, hawks,
toucans and much more... See the
list.
The
Jabiru
(Jabiru mycteria) is commonly seen here and has become the
animal symbol of the Pantanal.
Macaws abound within this
area. This is one of the last places where the largest hook bill, the
endangered
Hyacinth Macaw
(Anodorhynchus
hyacinthinus) can be seen daily.
Find here a list of birds
and other animals found on
Barranco Alto Farm
in the heart of the Pantanal. This list is not complete
yet and still growing with every birdwatcher's visit. We only list
seen birds!
COMPLETE BIRDLIST
(updated frequently)
General list of
Birds & other Animals on
Barranco Alto Eco Lodge
These are some interesting
links for birdwatchers:
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