Birds Recorded 2007 (H = species heard only).
Greater Rhea Rhea americana
Six birds in total seen over two days in the Pantanal. Easy to see at Pouso Alegre.
Great Tinamou Tinamus major H
Heard on two dates at Carajas.
White-throated Tinamou Tinamus guttatus H
Heard on one date at Carajas.
Little Tinamou Crypturellus soui H
Heard at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Brown Tinamou Crypturellus obseletus H
Heard at Guapi Assu on one date.
Undulated Tinamou Crypturellus undulates
Heard on six dates in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes with two birds seen at Jamaca at the latter site on 25th.
Variegated Tinamou Crypturellus variegates H
Heard on two dates at Carajas.
Brazilian Tinamou Crypturellus strigulosus H
Heard on five dates at Carajas.
Small-billed Tinamou Crypturellus parvirostris H
Heard at Carajas on 16th.
Tataupa Tinamou Crypturellus tataupa H
Heard near Brasilia on 13th and on two dates at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata maginificens
A couple seen near Rio de Janeiro on 13th as we travelled to the airport.
Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Half a dozen seen near Rio on 13th and a single the next morning in Brasilia were the only sightings until we reached the Pantanal. Numerous on 23rd and 24th there.
Anhinga Anhinga anhinga
Small numbers in the Pantanal.
White-necked Heron Ardea cocoi
Singles on two dates in the Carajas area were the first sightings. Numerous records from the Pantanal.
Great Egret Ardea alba
Small numbers on two dates near Carajas. Very common in the Pantanal.
Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal with a maxima of 3 birds.
Snowy Egret Egreta thula
Seen on six dates, most numerous in the Pantanal.
Striated Heron Butorides striatus
Common in the Pantanal.
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
Widespread and numerous.
Whistling Heron Syrigma sibilatrix
A few seen near Guapi Assu and quite numerous in the Pantanal.
Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus
A single near Carajas and small numbers daily in the Pantanal.
Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
Common in the Pantanal and one near Rio .
Boat-billed Heron Cochlearius cochlearia
Eight birds seen on the Rio Pixaim in the Pantanal on 23rd.
Rufescent Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma lineatum
One at Guapi Assu on our last morning there and seen daily in the Pantanal.
Agami Heron Agamia agami
An immature seen at close quarters from the boat on the Rio Pixaim in the Pantanal.
Wood Stork Mycteria americana
Common in the Pantanal.
Jabiru Jabiru mycteria
Common in the Pantanal.
Plumbeous Ibis Theristicus caerulescens
Common in the Pantanal.
Buff-necked Ibis Theristicus caudatus
Regularly seen in the Pantanal and 3 near Guapi Assu.
Green Ibis Mesembrinibis cayennensis
Small numbers in the Pantanal every day there.
Bare-faced Ibis Phimosus infuscatus
Recorded on two dates in the Pantanal. Daily max. 30+.
Roseate Spoonbill Ajaia ajaja
Small numbers on three dates in the Pantanal. Max. 6+.
Southern Screamer Chauna torquata
Single bird on 21st just south of Pocone was the only record.
Brazilian Teal Amazonetta braziliensis
Several birds seen at Guapi Assu on two dates. Seen in the Pantanal on our first day there.
Masked Duck Oxyura dominica
A pair seen at Guapi Assu.
Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata
A pair seen in the Pantanal.
Chaco Chachalaca Ortalis canicollis
Numerous in the Pantanal.
Rusty Margined Guan Penelope superciliosus
One seen at Carajas.
White-crested Guan Penelope pileata
Heard at Carajas. A pair of guans seen briefly were almost certainly this species.
Chestnut-bellied Guan Penelope ochrogaster
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal. Max. 4 birds in a day.
Blue-throated Piping-Guan Pipile cumanensis
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal.
Red-throated Piping-Guan Pipile cujubi
Seen frequently in the Pantanal, often in company of the above species.
King Vulture Sarcorhamphus papa
Singles on three dates at Carajas.
Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Widespread and numerous. Seen every day.
Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
Seen most days.
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes burrovianus
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal with a daily max. of 10 birds.
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture Cathartes melambrotus
A few records on two dates at Carajas, but maybe under recorded as there were so many other birds to look at!
Pearl Kite Gampsonyx swainsonii
Two individuals seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus
Seen almost daily at Carajas (daily max. 8) and a couple of records from Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Grey-headed Kite Leptodon cayenensis
An individual seen on two consecutive dates in Portao de Fe at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Hook-billed Kite Chondrohierax uncinatus
A single at Carajas.
Rufous-thighed Kite Harpagus diodon
One seen well at Carajas.
Double-toothed Kite Harpagus bidentatus
A single at Carajas.
Snail Kite Rostrhamus sociabilis
Single bird seen at Carajas and numerous in the Pantanal.
Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geronoaetus melanoleucus
One at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
White-tailed Hawk Buteo albicaudatus
One near Pico Caledonia on 12th.
Roadside Hawk Buteo magnirostris
Recorded on ten dates.
Grey-lined Hawk Asturina nitida
Seen regularly in small numbers at Carajas.
White Hawk Leucopternis albicollis
Singles on four dates at Carajas.
Black-collared Hawk Busarellus nigricollis
Common in the Pantanal.
Savanna Hawk Buteogallus meridionalis
Seen on two dates at Guapi Assu and numerous in the Pantanal.
Great Black Hawk Buteogallus urubitinga
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal. Daily max.4 birds.
Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus
Singles seen at Guapi Assu and Carajas.
Crane Hawk Geranospiza caerulescens
One in the Pantanal was the only record.
Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans
Frequently heard throughout the tour but only one seen: Pantanal on 24th as we drove back to Cuiaba.
Cryptic Forest-Falcon Micrastur mintoni
One at Carajas.
Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon Micrastur mirandollei H
One heard at Carajas.
Black Caracara Daptrius ater
Seen on two dates at Carajas.
Yellow-headed Caracara Milvago chimachima
Recorded on six dates, most frequently at Guapi Assu.
Southern Crested Caracara Caracara plancus
Seen regularly at Guapi Assu, Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes. Not seen at Carajas.
Bat Falcon Falco rufigularis
One at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal and a single at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
American Kestrel Falco sparverius
Seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes only.
Marbled Wood-Quail Odontophorus gujanensis H
Heard at Carajas.
Spot-winged Wood-Quail Odontophorus capueira H
Heard ar Guapi Assu.
Limpkin Aramus guarauna
Heard at Guapi Assu and numerous in the Pantanal.
Blackish Rail Rallus nigricans
One seen at Guapi Assu.
Grey-nacked Wood-Rail Aramides cajanea
Common in the Pantanal.
Ash-throated Crake Porzana albicollis H
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Rufous-sided Crake Laterallus melanophaius
One seen at Guapi Assu and heard in the Pantanal.
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
Common at Guapi Assu.
Purple Gallinule Porphyrio martinica
A few seen at Guapi Assu and one in the Pantanal.
Sungrebe Heliornis fulica
Three on the Rio Pixaim see from the boat in the Pantanal.
Sunbittern Eurypyga helias
Seen every day in the Pantanal with more than 10 birds seen daily.
Red-legged Seriema Caraima cristata
Seen in Brasilia NP and recorded most days in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana
Common at Guapi Assu and in the Pantanal.
Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis
As above species.
Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria
Small numbers in the Pantanal.
Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda
One seen in the Pantanal.
South American Snipe Gallinago paraguaiae H
Heard at Guapi Assu early morning.
Giant Snipe Gallinago undulata
Superb views of a bird in damp pasture one morning at Guapi Assu. Many other displaying males heard.
Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus
Seen near Rio de Janeiro as we travelled to the airport from Guapi Assu.
Large-billed Tern Phaetusa simplex
Small numbes on two days in the Pantanal.
Scaled Pigeon Columba speciosa
Recorded on three dates in the Carajas area and heard at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Picazuro Pigeon Columba picazuro
Common at Guapai Assu, in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Gfuimaraes.
Pale-vented Pigeon Columba cayennensis
Small numbers seen in the Pantanal.
Plumbeous Pigeon Columba plumbea H
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Ruddy Pigeon Columba subvinacea
Regularly encountered (usually voice only) in the Carajas area.
Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
Scaled Dove Scardafella squammata
Small numbers near Belo Horizonte and in the Pantanal.
Ruddy Ground-Dove Columbina talpacoti
Common and widespread with records from eight dates during the tour.
Picui Ground-Dove Columbina picui
Common in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes areas.
Blue Ground-Dove Claravis pretiosa
A single bird seen at Carajas.
Long-tailed Ground-Dove Uropelia campestris
Small numbers on three dates in the Pantanal.
White-tipped Dove Leptotila verreauxi
Widespread – recorded at most localities and most numerous in the Pantanal.
Grey-fronted Dove Leptotila rufaxilla
Seen on two dates at Carajas.
Ruddy Quail-Dove Geotrygon Montana
Singles on two dates at Carajas.
Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
A pair seen at Carajas was a real surprise. Seen on three dates in the Pantanal.
Red-and-green Macaw Ara chloropterus
Recorded on eight dates at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Chestnut-fronted Macaw Ara severa
Seen on two dates at Carajas.
Blue-winged Macaw Ara maracana
Seen on two dates at Guapi Assu.
Yellow-collared Macaw Ara auricollis
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal, including 6 birds on 23rd August.
Red-shouldered Macaw Ara nobilis
At least 15 birds seen going to roost in the plaza of Chapada dos Gumaraes.
White-eyed Parakeet Aratinga leucophthalmus
Widespread: Recorded on eleven dates at Guapai Assu, Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Jandaya Parakeet Aratinga jandaya
Recorded on four dates at Carajas.
Peach-fronted Parakeet Aratinga aurea
Small numbers near Belo Horizonte, the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Black-hooded Parakeet Nandayus nenday
A pair in the Pantanal.
Hellmayr's Parakeet Pyrrhura amazonum
Seen on five dates at Carajas in good numbers.
Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus
Seen in good numbers in the Pantanal.
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet Brotogeris chiriri
Recorded on seven dates near Belo Horizonte, the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Golden-winged Parakeet Brotogeris chrysopterus
Common in the Carajas area.
Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet Touit huetii
A pair over the “Kanga” at Carajas.
Vulturine Parrot Pionopsitta vulturina H
Heard at Carajas on one date.
Blue-headed Parrot Pionus menstruus
Common at Carajas and also recorded at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Scaly-headed Parrot Pionus maximiliani
Recorded in small numbers at Guapi Assu and in the Pantanal.
Blue-fronted Parrot Amazona aestiva
Small numbers near Belo Horizonte and common in the Pantanal.
Yellow-crowned Amazon Amazona ochrocephala H
Heard at Carajas on one date.
Orange-winged Parrot Amazona amazonica
A pair seen at Carajas.
Mealy Parrot Amazona farinose
One seen at Carajas.
Red-fan Parrot Deroptyus accipitrinus H
Heard at Carajas.
Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana
Recorded on eleven dates.
Little Cuckoo Piaya minuta
Single at Carajas.
Smooth-billed Ani Crotophaga ani
Common: Recorded on eleven dates.
Guira Cuckoo Guira guira
Widespread: Seen on six dates and common in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Striped Cuckoo Tapera naevia
Recorded on six dates.
Pheasant Cuckoo Dromococcyx phasianellus
One seen (and heard the next day) at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Barn Owl Tyto alba
Seen on two dates at Guapi Assu.
Tropical Screech-Owl Megascops choliba
One seen in the Pantanal.
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl Megascops watsonii H
Heard one morning at Carajas but did not respond to playback.
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
Tawny-browed Owl Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana H
Unresponsive birds (to playback) heard at Guapi Assu on two nights.
Amazonian Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium hardyii H
Heard on three dates at Carajas.
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Glaucidium brasilianum
Seen at Guapi Assu and in the Pantanal.
Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia
Small numbers at Guapi Assu and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Great Potoo Nyctibius grandis
One seen in the Pantanal.
Common Potoo Nyctibius griseus
One seen at Carajas.
Band-tailed Nighthawk Nyctiprogne leucopyga
A party of 15 or so birds hawking over the Rio Pixaim near our hotel in the Pantanal one evening.
Nacunda Nighthawk Podager nacunda
At least 5 seen as we drove to our hotel on the banks of the Rio Pixaim at dusk in the Pantana.
Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis
Seen on four dates and heard on two other days as well.
Spot-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus maculicaudus H
Heard at Guapi Assu but unresponsive to playback unfunately.
Blackish Nightjar Caprimulgus nigrescens
Four seen on one day at Carajas.
Scissor-tailed Nightjar Hydropsalis brasiliana
A couple seen on one dates as we travelled back to our hotel from Carajas.
White-collared Swift Streptoprocne zonaris
A couple seen at Guapi Assu were the only records.
Biscutate Swift Streptoprocne biscutata
Groups of 20+ seen roosting near Chapada ds Guimaraes on two nights.
Great Dusky Swift Cypseloides senex
Seen at a roost near Chapaa os Guimaraes on two evening visits. Max. 25 birds.
Sooty Swift Cypseloides fumigatus
40+ over Cerrado near Belo Horizonte.
Grey-rumped Swift Chaetura cinereiventris
Recorded on two dates from Guapi Assu and Carajas.
Pale-rumped Swift Chaetura egregaria
Regularly recorded at Carajas with 40+ birds seen on one occasion.
Sick's Swift Chaetura meridionalis
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Short-tailed Swift Chaetura brachyura
Seen in small numbers on two dates near Carajas.
Amazonian Swift Chaetura viridipennis
Seen on two dates at Carajas.
Swift sp. Chaetura sp.
Several birds in the company of Short-tailed Swifts C. brachyura at Rio Parauapebas were considered subtly dfferent by some members of the group who diligently studied them. Photographic evidence to be studied.
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift Panyptila cayennensis
Pairs seen on two dates at Carajas.
Fork-tailed Palm-Swift Tachornis squamata
Small numbers at Brasilia NP and Carajas.
Rufous-breasted Hermit Glaucis hirsute
Singles at Guapi Assu and Carajas.
Eastern Long-tailed Hermit Phaethornis superciliosus
One at Carajas.
Reddish Hermit Phaethornis ruber
Singles on two dates at Carajas.
Buff-bellied Hermit Phaethornis subochraceous
One in the Pantanal.
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird Eupetomena macroura
Singles at Guapi Assu and Brasilia NP.
White-necked Jacobin Florisuga mellivora
One at Carajas.
White-vented Violet-ear Colibri serrirostris
One near Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Black-throated Mango Anthracothorax nigricollis
Singles at Carajas and in the Pantanal.
Black-breasted Plovercrest Stephanoxis lalandi
Two seen Pico Caledonia.
Glittering-bellied Emerald Chlorostilbon aureoventris
Singles seen at Guapi Assu and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Blue-tailed Emerald Chlorostilbon mellisugus
One at Carajas.
Fork-tailed Woodnymph Thalurania furcata
Several at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Violet-capped Woodnymph Thalurania glaucopis
One at Guapi Assu.
Versicolored Emerald Amazilia versicolor
Singles on three dates at Guapi Assu and Carajas.
Glittering-throated Emerald Amazilia fiimbriata
Small numbers near Belo Horizonte and in the Pantanal.
Horned Sungem Heliactin cornuta
One (a male) in the Cerrado of Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Black-tailed Trogon Trogon melanurus
A couple of birds at Carajas.
Amazonian White-tailed Trogon Trogon viridis
Recorded on three dates at Carajas.
Black-throated Trogon Trogon rufus
A pair at Guapi Assu.
Surucua Trogon Trogon surrucura
A male seen well at Guapi Assu.
Blue-crowned Trogon Trogon curucui
Singles in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Amazonian Violaceous Trogon Trogon violaceus
One at Carajas.
Ringed Kingfisher Megaceryle torquata
A couple seen at Guapi Assu and common in the Pantanal.
Amazon Kingfisher Chloroceryle amazona
Common in the Pantanal.
Green Kingfisher Chloroceryle americana
Small numbers on two dates in the Pantanal.
American Pygmy Kingfisher Chloroceryle aenea
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
Rufous-capped Motmot Baryphthengus ruficapillus
One seen at Guapi Assu.
Blue-crowned Motmot Momotus momota
Recorded at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Brown Jacamar Brachygalba lugubris
Seen well on two dates at Chapada ds Guimaraes.
Three-toed Jacamar Jacamaralcyon tridactyla
Half-a-dozen or so of this rare Atlantic Forest endemic were seen in the Soumiduro Valley.
Blue-cheeked Jacamar Galbula cyanicollis
Seen well on two dates at Carajas.
Rufous-tailed Jacamar Galbula ruficauda
Seen well in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes. Daily max. of 5 birds.
Great Jacamar Jacamerops aurea H
Heard at Carajas but distant and unresponsive to playback unfortunately.
White-necked Puffbird Notharchus macrorhynchus
One at Carajas.
Pied Puffbird Notharchus tectus
Two seen at Carajas.
White-eared Puffbird Nystalus chacuru
Recorded on three dates in the Cerrado near Chapada with up to three birds seen daily.
Spot-backed Puffbird Nystalus maculates
One seen well in the Cerrado near Brasilia.
Black-fronted Nunbird Monasa nigrifrons
Widespread and recorded in Brasilia NP, Carajas, the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
White-fronted Nunbird Monasa morphoeus
A pair seen a Carajas.
Swallow-wing Chelidoptera tenebrosa
Small numbers at Carajas and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Black-necked Aracari Pteroglossus aracari
Two or three birds seen at Carajas on two dates.
Chestnut-eared Aracari Pteroglossus castanotis
Common in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Lettered Aracari Pteroglossus inscriptus
Single bird seen at Carajas.
Spot-billed Toucanet Selendera maculirostris
One seen very well on ou first morning at Guapi Assu.
Gould's Toucanet Selendera gouldii
Recorded on three dates at Carajas.
Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus
Recorded at all sites in small numbers.
White-throated Toucan Ramphastos tucanus
Common (at least by voice) at Carajas.
Toco Toucan Ramphastos toco
Three seen in the Cerrado near Brasilia. Common in the Pantanal with up to 20 seen in a day. Smaller numbers at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
White-wedged Piculet Picumnus albosquamatus
Seen well in the Pantanal.
White-barred Piculet Picumnus cirratus H
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Bar-breasted Piculet Picumnus aurifrons
Seen on two dates at Carajas.
Campo Flicker Colaptes campestris
Small numbers seen throughout the tour.
Green-barred Woodpecker Colaptes melanochloros
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal.
Yellow-throated Woodpecker Piculus flavigula
Seen at Guapi Assu and heard at Carajas.
Golden-green Woodpecker Piculus chrysochloros
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
White-throated Woodpecker Piculus leucolaemus
Recorded on four dates at Carajas.
Pale-crested Woodpecker Celeus lugubris
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Cream-coloured Woodpecker Celeus flavus
Recorded on three dates at Carajas.
Ringed Woodpecker Celeus torquatus
One at Carajas.
Lineated Woodpecker Dryocopus lineatus
Recorded on three dates at Carajas and one at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker Melanerpes cruentatus
Seen at Carajas and heard at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
White Woodpecker Melanerpes candidus
Seen at Guapi Assu and in the Pantanal.
Little Woodpecker Veniliornis passerinus
Seen on four dates in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Red-stained Woodpecker Veniliornis affinis
Two records at Carajas.
Yellow-eared Woodpecker Veniliornis maculifrons
One seen well at Guapi Assu.
Crimson-crested Woodpecker Campephilus melanoleucos
A pair seen well in the Pantanal.
Red-necked Woodpecker Campephilus rubricollis
One seen at Carajas.
Olivaceous Woodcreeper Sittasomus griseicapillus
Seen at Guapi Assu, Carajas and in the Pantanal. The Atlantic Forest and Amazonian forms may well be split as different species by virtue of their morphology and vocalisation difrferences.
Wedge-billed Woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus
One at Carajas.
White-throated Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes albicollis H
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Great Rufous Woodcreeper Xiphocolaptes major
Great views of a pair in the Pantanal.
Red-billed (Brigida's) Woodcreeper Hylexetastes perrotii brigidai
One seen well at Carajas.
Straight-billed Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus picus
Heard at Carajas and seen in the Pantanal.
Buff-throated (Dusky-billed) Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus guttatus eytoni
Seen well in the Pantanal and at Carajas.
Spix's Woodcreeper Xiphorhynchus spixii
One seen well at Carajas.
Narrow-billed Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes angustirostris
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Lineated Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes albolineatus layardi
Seen at Carajas.
Lesser Woodcreeper Lepidocolaptes fuscus
Three seen on our first day of the tour at Guapi Assu.
Red-billed Scythebill Campylorhamphus trochilirostris
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
Rufous Hornero Furnarius rufus
Recorded every day away from the Amazon and most common in the Pantanal.
Pale-legged Hornero Furnarius leucopus
Common around the Rio Pixaim in the Pantanal.
Wing-banded Hornero Furnarius figulus
Seen at Guapi Assu.
Chotoy Spinetail Schoeniophylax phryganophila
A pair in the Pantanal.
Itatiaia Spinetail Oreophylax moreirae
Three seen at Pico Caledonia on our day excursion from Guapi Assu.
Sooty-fronted Spinetail Synalaxis frontalis
A single at Carajas.
Pale-breasted Spinetail Synallaxis albescens
One at Carajas.
White-lored Spinetail Synallaxis albilora
Two seen near the Rio Pixaim in the Pantanal.
Ruddy Spinetail Synallaxis rutilans
Seen at Carajas.
Chicli Spinetail Synallaxis spixi
Seen at Guapiu Assu.
Ochre-cheeked Spinetail Synallaxis scutata
Heard in the “Kanga” of Carajas.
Rusty-backed Spinetail Cranioleuca vulpine
Three seen in the Pantanal.
Pallid Spinetail Cranioleuca pallida
A pair at Guapi Assu.
Yellow-chinned Spinetail Certhiaxis cinnamomea
Small numbers at Guapi Assu and in the Pantanal.
Plain Thornbird Phacellodomus rufifrons
The usual “squabbling” groups at Guapi Assu and in the Pantanal.
Greater Thornbird Phacellodomus ruber
A couple of pairs seen I the Pantanal.
Point-tailed Palmcreeper Berlepschia rikeri
Great views of thyree birds at Carajas.
Grey-crested Cacholote Pseudoseisura unirufa
A couple of birds seen in the Pantanal.
Peruvian Recurvebill Simoxenops ucayalae H
One blasted out its song very close to us late one afternoon at Carajas, but frustratingly failed to respond to playback.
Buff-fronted Foliage-Gleaner Philydor rufus
One seen at Guapi Assu.
Para Foliage-Gleaner Automolus paraensis
Individuals seen on two dates at Carajas.
Chestnut-crowned Foliage-Gleaner Automolus rufipileatus
One seen at Carajas.
Streaked Xenops Xenops rutilans
One seen in the Pantanal.
Plain Xenops Xenops minutes
A pair at Guapi Assu.
Rufous-breasted Leaftosser Sclerurus scansor
One of the first birds seen at Guapi Assu was this Atlantic Rainforest endemic.
Sharp-tailed Streamcreeper Lochmias nematura
Heard at Guapi Assu and seen very well at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Fasciated Antshrike Cymbilaimus lineatus H
Heard at Carajas on three dates but not seen.
Spot-backed Antshrike Hypoedaleus guttatus
One seen in the vine tangles at Guapi Assu.
Large-tailed Antshrike Mackenziaena leachii H
Only fleeting glimpses of this shy species were obtained at Pico Caledonia and it’s best retained as a “Heard Only”.
Great Antshrike Taraba major
Heard on a couple of occasions at Carajas and then sen in the Pantanal.
Glossy Antshrike Sakesphorus luctuosus
A pair seen in the riverine forest along the Rio Parauapebas Trail near Carajas.
Barred Antshrike Thamnophilus doliatus
Frequently encountered in the Pantanal.
Chestnut-backed Antshrike Thamnophilus palliates
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Planalto Slaty-Antshrike Thamnophilus pelzini
One seen well in dry forest habitat in the Pantanal.
Natterer's Slaty-Antshrike Thamnophilus stictocephalus
Three seen well in the “Kanga” at Carajas.
Variable Antshrike Thamnophilus caerulescens
Males seen at Guapi Assu and Brasilia NP.
Rufous-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus torquatus
Two seen in the Cerrado near Brasilia.
Rufous-capped Antshrike Thamnophilus ruficapillus
A male at Guapi Assu.
Plain-winged Antshrike Thamnophilus schistaceus
Recorded every day at Caajas.
Spot-winged Antshrike Pygiptila stellaris
Heard only at Carajas.
Plain Antvireo Dysithamnus mentalis
A couple at Guapi Assu and seen on two dates in the woodlands at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Spot-breasted Antvireo Dysithamnus stictothorax
A pair seen well at Guapi Assu.
Cinereous Antshrike Thamnomanes caesius
Recorded every day at Carajas.
Plain-throated Antwren Myrmotherula hauxwelli
Recorded on two dates at Carajas.
Star-throated Antwren Mymotherula gularis
Three seen well at Guapi Assu.
White-eyed Antwren Myrmotherula leucopthalma
One seen at Carajas.
Ornate Antwren Myrmotherula ornata
Seen on two dates at Carajas.
Pygmy Antwren Myrmotherula brachyura
Recorded on four dates at Carajas.
Unicolored Antwren Myrmotherula unicolor
Three seen at Guapi Assu.
Long-winged Antwren Myrmotherula longipennis
Seen on two dates (in bird flocks) at Carajas.
Grey Antwren Myrmotherula menetriesii
Small numbers on three dates at Carajas.
Rufous-winged Antwren Herpsilochmus rufimarginatus
Seen on two dates at Carajas.
Large-billed Antwren Herpsilochmus longirostris
A pair seen well in the Pantanal.
White-fringed Antwren Formicivora grisea
A pair seen in the “Kanga” at Carajas.
Rusty-backed Antwren Formicivora rufa
A pair seen in the Pantanal and a female at Chapada dos Guimaraes in the Cerrado.
Rufous-tailed Antbird Drymophila genei
Seen well at Pico Caledonia.
Scaled Antbird Drymophila squamata
A couple of pairs seen at Guapi Assu.
Streak-capped Antwren Terenura maculata
Two at Guapi Assu.
Mato Grosso Antbird Cercomacra melanaria
Three in riverine scrub in the Pantanal.
Grey Antbird Cercomacra cinerascens
A pair seen at Carajas, but more often heard in the canopy.
Blackish Antbird Cercomacra nigrescens
Seen on a couple of days at Carajas.
White-backed Fire-eye Pyriglena leuconota
Recorded on three dates at Carajas.
White-shouldered Fire-eye Pyriglena leucoptera
One seen at Guapi Assu.
Black-faced Antbird Myrmoborus myotherinus
Recorded on five dates at Carajas.
White-browed Antbird Myrmoberus leucophrys
Recorded on two dates at Carajas.
Spix’s Warbling-Antbird Hypocnemis striata
Birds of this recently described taxon seen at Carajas on three dates.
Band-tailed Antbird Hypocnemoides maculicauda
Two pairs seen in the Pantanal.
Brazilian Antthrush Chamaza ruficauda H
Heard at Pico Caledonia.
Rufous-capped Antthrush Formicarius colma H
Heard at Guapi Assu and Carajas.
Black-faced Antthrush Formicarius analis H
Heard on three dates at Carajas.
Spotted Antpitta Hylopezus macularius H
Heard at Carajas.
Amazonian Antpitta Hylopezus berlepshi H
Heard distantly at Carajas.
Black-cheeked Gnateater Conopophaga melanops
Two seen well at Guapi Assu.
Rufous Gnateater Conopophaga lineata H
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Black-bellied Gnateater Conopophaga melanogaster
Recorded on three dates at Carajas ad seen well on one day.
Chestnut-belted Gnateater Conopophaga aurita
A pair seen very well at Carajas.
Collared Crescent-chest Melanopareia torquata
Recorded on three dates in the Cerrado near Chapada dos Guimaraes and one performed very well one morning.
Mouse-coloured Tapaculo Scytolopus speluncae
One heard at Pico Caldonia in the distance.
Guianan Red-Cotinga Phoenicircus carnifex
A fine male responded to playback at Carajas.
Black-and-Gold Cotinga Tijuca atra
Despite extensive scanning of the canopy the singing male at Pico Caledonia could not be located. Heard only.
Purple-breasted Cotinga Cotinga cotinga
A male sen briefly at Carajas.
White-browed Purpletuft Iodopleura isabellae
Small parties (twos and threes) seen on three days at Carajas.
White-tailed Cotinga Xipholena lamellipennis
Seen on two dates (parties of 4 and 5 birds) at Carajas. One of the target birds of the tour.
Screaming Piha Lipaugus vociferans
Recorded on 6 dates at Carajas.
Bare-throated Bellbird Procnias nudicollis
A male seen at Guapi Assu.
White Bellbird Procnias alba
Recorded on four dates at Carajas.
Purple-throated Fruitcrow Querula purpurata
Recorded on two dates at Carajas.
Bare-necked Fruitcrow Gymnoderus foetidus
One seen at Carajas.
Red-headed Manakin Pipra rubrocapilla
Recorded on two dates at Carajas.
Opal-crowned Manakin Pipra iris
Recorded on four dates at Carajas with great views of males.
Band-tailed Manakin Pipra fasciicauda
Seen at Carajas and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Helmeted Manakin Antilophia galatea
Our first male in Brasilia NP was a real treat! Many more located in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Blue-backed Manakin Chiroxiphia pareola
Recorded on three dates at Carajas.
Swallow-tailed (Blue) Manakin Chiroxiphia caudata
At least 6 at Guapi Assu.
Pin-tailed Manakin Ilicura militaris
Six seen at Guapi Assu on our first day.
Fiery-capped Manakin Machaeropterus pyrocephalus
Recorded on three dates at Chapada dos Guimaraes with great views of a couple of birds at a fruiting tree on one morning.
White-bearded Manakin Manacus manacus
A pair seen at Guapi Assu.
Pale-bellied Tyrant-Manakin Neopelma pallescens
Three seen at the forest – “Kanga” transition at Carajas.
Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin Tyranneutes stolzmanni H
Heard at Carajas.
Wing-barred Piprites Piprites chloris H
Heard at Carajas.
Grey Monjita Xolmis cinerea
Seen at Brasila and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
White-rumped Monjita Xolmis velata
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Long-tailed Tyrant Colonia colonus
One seen at Carajas.
Streamer-tailed Tyrant Gubernetes yetapa
One near Guapi Assu.
Crested Black-Tyrant Knipolegus lophotes
Recorded on two dates in the Cerrado at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Velvety Black-Tyrant Knipolegus nigerrimus
Two in the highlands of Pico Caledonia.
Blue-billed Black-Tyrant Knipolegus cyanirostris
Seen near Guapi Assu.
Black-backed Water-Tyrant Fluvicola albiventer
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
Masked Water-Tyrant Fluvicola nengeta
Seen in the wetlands of Guapi Assu.
White-headed Marsh-Tyrant Arundinicola leucocephala
We saw his species at Guapi Assu and more commonly in the Pantanal.
Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus
Numerous in the Pantanal.
Yellow-browed Tyrant Satrapa icterophrys
A couple near Brasilia.
Cattle Tyrant Machetorrnis rixosus
Seen near Guapi Assu and very numerous in the Pantanal.
Sirystes Sirystes sibilator
Single seen on two consecutive dates in the woodlands of Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Fork-tailed Flycatcher Tyrannus savana
Widespread and locally numerous.
Tropical Kingbird Tyrannus melancholicus
Common.
Piratic Flycatcher Legatus leucophaius
Recorded on four dates at Carajas.
Boat-billed Flycatcher Megarhynchus pitangua
Recorded on six dates.
Streaked Flycatcher Myiodynastes maculates
Seen daily in small numbers at Carajas.
Rusty-margined Flycatcher Myiozetetes cayanensis
Seen on four dates at Carajas.
Social Flycatcher Myiozetetes similis
Common and seen at most sites.
Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus
Seen daily.
Lesser Kiskadee Philohydor lictor
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal.
Bright-rumped Attila Attila spadiceus H
Heard on two dates at Carajas.
Cinnamon Attila Attila cinnamomeus H
Heard at Carajas.
Rufous Casiornis Casiornis rufa
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal woodlands.
Greyish Mourner Rhytipterna simplex
Recorded on tw dates at Carajas.
Short-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus ferox
Seen at Carajas and in the Pantanal.
Brown-crested Flycatcher Myiarchus tyrannulus
Several records from the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Swainson's Flycatcher Myiarchus swainsoni
One at Carajas.
Dusky-capped Flycatcher Myiarchus tuberculifer
Records from Carajas, the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Whiskered Flycatcher Myiobius barbatus
One seen at Carajas.
Blackish Pewee Contopus nigrescens
Two seen at Carajas.
Euler's Flycatcher Lathrotriccus euleri
Heard on two dates at Carajas.
Fuscous Flycatcher Cnemotriccus fuscatus
One seen at Carajas.
Bran-coloured Flycatcher Myiophobus fasciatus H
Heard on two dates at Carajas.
Cliff Flycatcher Hirundinea ferruginea
Seen on three dates and most numerous at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher Terenotriccus erythrurus
Recorded on three dates at Carajas.
Yellow-olive Flycatcher Tolmomyias sulphurescens
Recorded on five dates.
Grey-crowned Flycatcher Tolmomyias poliocephalus
Recorded on four dates at Carajas.
Yellow-breasted Flycatcher Tolmomyias flaviventris
Heard on two occasions at Carajas.
Black-and-White Tody-Tyrant Poecilotriccus capitalis
Two seen at Carajas.
Black-chested Tyrant Taeniotriccus andrei
Seen on three dates on the Rio Parauapebas trail near Carajas. One of the birds of the tour.
Common Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum cinereum
One seen in the Pantanal.
Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher Todirostrum latirostre
Recorded on three dates in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant Lophotriccus galeatus
One seen at Carajas.
Snethlage's Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus minor
One at Carajas.
White-bellied Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus griseipectus H
Heard at Carajas.
Pearly-vented Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus margaritaceiventer
Recorded at Carajas and in the Pantanal.
Eye-ringed Tody-Tyrant Hemitriccus orbitatus
One seen near Guapi Assu.
Serra do Mar Tyrannulet Phyloscartes difficilis H
As its scientific name suggests this species was a tricky customer! One called back many times at Pico Caledonia but just would not show. Heard only.
Rufous-sided Pygmy-Tyrant Euscarthmus rufomarginatus
Great views of a bird in the Cerrado at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Tawny-crowned Pygmy-Tyrant Euscarthmus meloryphus
Seen well in the company of the above speces.
Yellow-bellied Elaenia Elaenia flavogaster
Recorded on three dates.
Plain-crested Elaenia Elaenia cristata
Seen near Brasilia, in the “Kanga” of Carajas and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Lesser Elaenia Elaenia chiriquensis
One at Carajas.
Highland Elaenia Elaenia obscura
Seen at Pico Caledonia.
Forest Elaenia Myiopagis gaimardii
Heard at Carajas.
Grey Elaenia Myiopagis caniceps H
Heard at Carajas.
Greenish Elaenia Myiopagis viridicata
One seen at Carajas.
Chapada Flycatcher Suiriri islerorum
At least 6 seen in the Cerrado near Brasilia.
Mouse-coloured Tyrannulet Phaeomyias murina
One seen at Carajas.
Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet Camptostoma obsoletum
Widespread in small numbers and seen on several dates.
Planalto Tyrannulet Phyllomyias fasciatus
Seen at Guapi Assu and in the “Kanga” at Carajas.
Slender-footed Tyrannulet Zimmerius gracilipes
Seen at the nest at Carajas.
White-lored Tyrannulet Ornithion inerme H
Heard at Carajas.
Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet Tyrannulus elatus
Heard on three dates at Carajas.
Sepia-capped Flycatcher Leptopogon amaurocephalus
A pair seen at Brasilia NP.
Southern Antpipit Corythopis delalandi
One at Chapada dos Guimaraes rewarded our hard work with very poor views.
Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis ecaudatus
Recorded on two dates at Carajas.
Eared Pygmy-Tyrant Myiornis auricularis
One at Guapi Assu.
White-naped Xenopsaris Xenopsaris albinucha
One in the Pantanal.
Green-backed Becard Pachyramphus viridis
A female at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Chestnut-crowned Becard Pachyramphus castaneus
A couple seen at Guapi Assu.
White-winged Becard Pachyramphus polychopterus H
Heard at Guapi Assu.
Black-capped Becard Pachyramphus marginatus
One seen at Guapi Assu.
Crested Becard Pachyramphus validus
A pair at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Masked Tityra Tityra semifasciata
Recorded on three dates at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Black-crowned Tityra Tityra inquisitor
Two records from Carajas.
Sharpbill Oxyruncus cristatus
One at Guapi Assu.
White-winged Swallow Tachycineta albiventer
Small numbers near Carajas and common in the Pantanal.
White-rumped Swallow Tachycineta leucorrhoa
A couple of pairs near Guapi Assu.
Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera
Common in the Pantanal.
Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea
Common and seen most days.
Blue & White Swallow Notiochelidon cyanoleuca
Seen in small numbers at Guapi Assu and near Brasilia.
White-thighed Swallow Notiochelidon tibialis
Small numbers on two dates at Carajas.
Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
Recorded on nine dates.
Curl-crested Jay Cyanocorax cristatellus
Small numbers on three dates in the Cerrado at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Purplish Jay Cyanocorax cyanomeias
Common in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
White-naped Jay Cyanocorax cyanopogon
One seen by a few members of the group at Carajas.
Thrush-like Wren Campylorhynchus turdinus
Recorded from Carajas, the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Moustached Wren Thryothorus genibarbis
Recorded on three dates at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Buff-breasted Wren Thryotherus leucotis
One seen in the Pantanal.
Coraya Wren Thryotherus coraya
Seen and heard at Carajas most days.
House Wren Troglodytes aedon
Surprisingly few records.
Southern Nightingale-Wren Microcerclus marginatus H
Heard on three dates at Carajas.
Black-capped Donacobius Donacobius atricapillus
Easily seen in the Pantanal.
Chalk-browed Mockingbird Mimus saturninus
Commom away from the Amazon at Carajas.
Yellow-legged Thrush Platycichla flavipes
Seen on two dates at Guapi Assu.
Rufous-bellied Thrush Turdus rufiventris
Commom at Guapi Assu, Braslia and in Mato Grosso.
Pale-breasted Thrush Turdus leucomelas
Regularly encountered around Brasilia and in Mato Grosso sites.
Creamy-bellied Thrush Turdus amaurochalinus
Small numbers at most sites.
Cocoa Thrush Turdus fumigatus
One at Carajas.
Long-billed Gnatwren Ramphocaenus melanurus
Recorded on three dates at Carajas.
Masked Gnatcatcher Polioptila dumicola
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal.
Para Gnatcatcher Polioptila paraensis
Three seen in one canop flock at Carajas.
Yellowish Pipit Anthus lutescens
Thee birds early one morning at Guapi Assu were seen while we were out for Giant Snipe. A single was seen in the Panatanal.
Rufous-browed Peppershrike Cyclarhis gujanensis
Recorded on five dates at Guapi Assu, Carajas, the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes. Daily max. 3 birds.
Slaty-capped Shrike-Vireo Smaragdolanius leucotis
One seen at Carajas and heard near Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus
Scattered records throughout the tour.
Lemon-chested Greenlet Hylophilus thoracicus
A pair at Brasilia NP.
Grey-chested Greenlet Hylophilus semicinereus
A pair at Carajas.
Ashy-headed Greenlet Hylophilus pectoralis
A pair in the Pantanal.
Tawny-crowned Greenlet Hylophilus ochraceiceps
One at Carajas.
Shiny Cowbird Molothrus bonariensis
Seen on ne date in the Pantanal.
Bay-winged Cowbird Molothrus badius
Seen on three dates in the Pantanal.
Giant Cowbird Scaphidura oryzivora
Small numbers at Carajas and in the Pantanal.
Crested Oropendola Psarocolius decumanus
Common in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Green Oropendola Psaracolius viridis
Recorded on two dates at Carajas.
Yellow-rumped Cacique Cacicus cela
Recorded on eight dates.
Red-rumped Cacique Cacicus haemorrhous
Five at Guapi Assu.
Solitary Cacique Cacicus solitarius
Seen on one date in the Pantanal.
Chopi Blackbird Gnorimopsar chopi
Common around Brasilia, in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Chestnut-capped Blackbird Agelaius ruficapillus
At least five seen one morning at Guapi Assu.
Unicolored Blackbird Agelaius cyanopus
Common in the Pantanal.
White-browed Blackbird Leistes superciliaris
Four seen in the Pantanal.
Epaulet Oriole Icterus cayanensis
At least five seen on one date in the Pantanal.
Campo Oriole Icterus jamacaii
Seen on four dates in the Pantanal.
Scarlet-headed Blackbird Amblyramphus holosericeus
Singles on three dates in the Pantanal.
Tropical Parula Parula pitiayumi
A couple seen in Brasilia NP.
Rose-breasted Chat Granatellus pelzeni
Seen on two dates in Carajas.
Flavescent Warbler Basileuterus flaveolus
A couple at Carajas and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Golden-crowned Warbler Basileuterus culicivorus
Seen on two dates at Guapi Assu.
White-bellied Warbler Basileuterus hypoleucus
One at Brasilia NP.
Neotropical River Warbler Phaeothlypis rivularis H
Heard on two dates at Carajas.
Bananaquit Coereba flaveola
Seen most days.
Chestnut-vented Conebill Conirostrum speciosum
Small numbers at Guapi Assu and in Brasilia NP.
Red-legged Honeycreeper Cyanerpes cyaneus
One record from Chapda dos Guimaraes.
Blue Dacnis Dacnis cayana
Small numbers at Guapi Assu and Brasilia NP.
Red-billed Pied Tanager Lamprospiza melanoleuca
Small numbers on two dates at Carajas.
Magpie Tanager Cissopis leveriana
Just one at Carajas.
Brown Tanager Orchesticus abeillei
One at Guapi Assu.
White-banded Tanager Neothraupis fasciata
We saw this Cerrado specialist at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Cinnamon Tanager Schistochlamys ruficapillus
A couple near Guapi Assu.
Black-faced Tanager Schistoclamys melanopis
Small numbers in dry country at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes
Swallow Tanager Tersina viridis
Small numbers at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Orange-bellied Euphonia Euphonia xanthogaster
One at Guapi Assu.
Purple-throated Euphonia Euphonia chlorotica
Recorded at Brasilia NP, the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Violaceous Euphonia Euphonia violacea
Small numbers at Guapi Assu and Carajas on three dates.
Rufous-bellied Euphonia Euphonia rufiventris
Heard at Carajas.
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia Euphonia pectoralis
Four seen at Guapi Assu.
Green-headed Tanager Tangara seledon
At least 20 seen on our first morning at Guapi Assu.
Burnished-buff Tanager Tangara cyana
Recorded on two dates near Brasilia.
Turquoise Tanager Tangara mexicana
Small numbers on four dates at Carajas.
Red-necked Tanager Tangara cyanocephala
A pair at Guapi Assu.
Brassy-breasted Tanager Tangara desmaresti
Seen on the first two days of the tour near Guapi Assu. Daily max. 15 birds.
Spotted Tanager Tangara punctata
One at Carajas.
Masked Tanager Tangara nigrocincta
A pair at Carajas.
Diademed Tanager Stephanophorus diadematus
Seen in the highlands of Pico Caledonia.
Azure-shouldered Tanager Thraupis cyanoptera
Some of the group saw this species at Guapi Assu on our first day there.
Golden-chevroned Tanager Thraupis ornata
Small numbers on the first few days of the tour near Guapi Assu.
Sayaca Tanager Thraupis sayaca
Very common in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Blue-grey Tanager Thraupis episcopus
Small numbers daily at Carajas.
Palm Tanager Thraupis palmarum
Daily at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Brazilian Tanager Ramphocelus bresilius
Small numbers at Guapi Assu.
Silver-beaked Tanager Ramphocelus carbo
Small numbers throughout the tour.
Lowland Hepatic Tanager Piranga flava
A couple of records from Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Olive-green Tanager Orthogenys chloricterus
One at Guapi Assu.
Red-crowned Ant-Tanager Habia rubica
One at Guapi Assu.
Flame-crested Tanager Tachyphonus cristatus
Recorded on two dates in small numbers at Guapi Assu and Carajas.
White-shouldered Tanager Tachyphonus luctuosus
Seen on four dates at Carajas and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Grey-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata
A single seen at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Black-goggled Tanager Trichothraupis melanops
Small numbers at Guapi Assu and Brasilia NP.
White-rumped Tanager Cypsnagra hirundinacea
This stunning tanager was seen on two dates in the Cerrado of Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Guira Tanager Hemithraupis guira
Small parties in mixed flocks at Brasilia NP and Carajas on two dates.
Yellow-backed Tanager Hemithraupis flavicollis
Six on our first day at Guapi Assu were the only records for the tour.
Buff-throated Saltator Saltator maximus
Scattered records of this widespread species throughout the tour.
Greyish Saltator Saltator coerulescens
Numerous in the Pantanal.
Green-winged Saltator Saltator similes
Records from Guapi Assu on two dates.
Thick-billed Saltator Saltator maxillosus
One in the highlands of Pico Caledonia.
Black-throated Saltator Saltator atricollis
Small numbers in the Cerrado at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Red-crested Cardinal Paroaria coronata
Small numbers in the Pantanal.
Yellow-billed Cardinal Paroaria capitata
Common in the Pantanal.
Slate-coloured Grosbeak Pityllus grossus
Recorded on two dates at Carajas.
Blue-black Grosbeak Cyanocompsa cyanoides
Heard on two occasions at Carajas but not seen.
Blue-black Grassquit Volatinia jacarina
Common and widespread. Seen on seven dates.
Plumbeous Seedeater Sporophila plumbea
Small numbers at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Rusty-collared Seedeater Sporophila collaris
Several seen in the Pantanal on three dates.
Yellow-bellied Seedeater Sporophila nigricollis
A couple of males at Carajas.
Double-collared Seedeater Sporophila caerulescens
Two at Carajas were the only records.
White-bellied Seedeater Sporophila leucoptera
Two in the Pantanal.
Tawny-bellied Seedeater Sporophila hypoxantha
One seen by at least one member of the group in the Pantanal.
Lesser Seed-Finch Oryzoborus angolensis
One in the Pantanal.
Saffron Finch Sicalis flaveola
Seen on four dates at Guapi Assu and in the Pantanal.
Coal-crested Finch Charitospiza eucosma
About a dozen at Chapada dos Gimaraes on one day but they took a bit of finding this year.
Red-crested Finch Coryphospingus cucullatus
Small numbers near Brasilia, in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Saffron-billed Sparrow Arremon flavirostris
At least 3 at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Grassland Sparrow Ammodramus humeralis
Singles in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis
Small numbers throughout the tour.
Wedge-tailed Grass-Finch Emberizoides herbicola
Seen on two dates in the Pantanal and at Chapada dos Guimaraes.
Bay-chested Warbling-Finch Poospiza thoracica
At least 15 at Pico Caledonia.
House Sparrow Passer domesticus
Recorded on nine dates.
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