Pavãozinho-do-pará – Sunbittern
Trip Report: Journey to the Pantanal with Constantino Mello – From Aparecida do Norte to Chapada dos Guimarães
In early August 2024, I had the opportunity to guide bird photographer Constantino Mello from Aparecida do Norte, São Paulo, on an exciting trip to the Pantanal of Mato Grosso. I departed from Resende and drove solo to Aparecida do Norte, where I met Constantino, and from there, we headed together to the Pantanal. Our main goal was to search for Lifers—new bird species for Constantino. Covering over 1,900 kilometers, the journey began with a stop in Alto Taquari, where, on the second day, Constantino experienced a true photography overload with the stunning Blue-and-yellow Macaws. It was an incredible spectacle, with several macaws flying, nesting, and interacting, which made Constantino extremely happy. We then headed towards Poconé but took a detour after Rondonópolis onto a road leading to Barão de Melgaço. During our stay in the Pantanal, we were fortunate to witness the pink ipe trees in full bloom. These trees, which only flower for about 15 to 20 days a year, were breathtaking and added an impressive visual bonus to our journey. In addition to searching for birds, we had the opportunity to photograph the rich biodiversity of the Pantanal, including monkeys, caimans, pacas, peccaries, agoutis, deer, marsh deer, and tortoises. We were also very lucky to spot and photograph a Giant Anteater, getting close enough to capture some fantastic shots. Although we didn’t manage to photograph a jaguar, we did have the thrilling experience of seeing its tracks—a vivid reminder of this majestic feline’s presence in the region. At Chapada dos Guimarães, where we stayed at a lodge, we had the privilege of witnessing many birds visiting the feeders and water stations daily. Among the frequent visitors was the impressive Red-and-green Macaw, providing special moments for observation and photography. With over eight years of experience taking clients to the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimarães to photograph birds and wildlife, I can confidently say that this trip was a testament to the richness and beauty of these destinations. For 2025, we are preparing special tours to these incredible locations and invite you to join us in exploring the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimarães. Don’t miss the chance to experience up-close the lush nature, diverse birdlife, and wildlife in one of Brazil’s most fascinating places. Contact us and reserve your spot for an unforgettable experience with us!
| Nome Comum | Common Name | |
| 1 | acauã | Laughing Falcon |
| 2 | alegrinho | White-crested Tyrannulet |
| 3 | alma-de-gato | Squirrel Cuckoo |
| 4 | anambé-branco-de-rabo-preto | Black-tailed Tityra |
| 5 | andorinha-do-campo | Brown-chested Martin |
| 6 | andorinha-do-rio | White-winged Swallow |
| 7 | andorinha-grande | Gray-breasted Martin |
| 8 | andorinhão-de-rabo-curto | Short-tailed Swift |
| 9 | andorinhão-do-buriti | Fork-tailed Palm-Swift |
| 10 | andorinha-pequena-de-casa | Blue-and-white Swallow |
| 11 | andorinha-serradora | Southern Rough-winged Swallow |
| 12 | anhuma | Horned Screamer |
| 13 | anu-branco | Guira Cuckoo |
| 14 | anu-preto | Smooth-billed Ani |
| 15 | araçari-castanho | Chestnut-eared Aracari |
| 16 | araçari-de-bico-riscado | Lettered Aracari |
| 17 | aracuã-do-pantanal | Chaco Chachalaca |
| 18 | arapaçu-beija-flor | Red-billed Scythebill |
| 19 | arapaçu-de-bico-branco | Straight-billed Woodcreeper |
| 20 | arapaçu-de-cerrado | Narrow-billed Woodcreeper |
| 21 | arapaçu-de-lafresnaye | Lafresnaye’s Woodcreeper |
| 22 | arapaçu-do-campo | Great Rufous Woodcreeper |
| 23 | arapaçu-grande | Planalto Woodcreeper |
| 24 | arapaçu-verde | Olivaceous Woodcreeper |
| 25 | arara-azul | Hyacinth Macaw |
| 26 | arara-canindé | Blue-and-yellow Macaw |
| 27 | arara-vermelha | Red-and-green Macaw |
| 28 | aratinga-de-testa-azul | Blue-crowned Parakeet |
| 29 | ariramba-de-cauda-ruiva | Rufous-tailed Jacamar |
| 30 | ariramba-preta | Brown Jacamar |
| 31 | asa-de-telha | Grayish Baywing |
| 32 | avoante | Eared Dove |
| 33 | bacurau | Common Pauraque |
| 34 | baiano | Yellow-bellied Seedeater |
| 35 | balança-rabo-de-máscara | Masked Gnatcatcher |
| 36 | bandoleta | White-rumped Tanager |
| 37 | batuqueiro | Black-throated Saltator |
| 38 | beija-flor-de-bico-curvo | White-tailed Goldenthroat |
| 39 | beija-flor-de-garganta-verde | Glittering-throated Emerald |
| 40 | beija-flor-tesoura | Swallow-tailed Hummingbird |
| 41 | beija-flor-tesoura-verde | Fork-tailed Woodnymph |
| 42 | bem-te-vi | Great Kiskadee |
| 43 | bem-te-vi-rajado | Streaked Flycatcher |
| 44 | benedito-de-testa-vermelha | Yellow-tufted Woodpecker |
| 45 | bentevizinho-de-asa-ferrugínea | Rusty-margined Flycatcher |
| 46 | bentevizinho-do-brejo | Lesser Kiskadee |
| 47 | bichoita | Chotoy Spinetail |
| 48 | bico-reto-azul | Blue-tufted Starthroat |
| 49 | bico-reto-cinzento | Long-billed Starthroat |
| 50 | biguá | Neotropic Cormorant |
| 51 | biguatinga | Anhinga |
| 52 | cabeça-seca | Wood Stork |
| 53 | cabeçudo | Sepia-capped Flycatcher |
| 54 | caburé | Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl |
| 55 | cambacica | Bananaquit |
| 56 | caminheiro-zumbidor | Yellowish Pipit |
| 57 | canário-da-terra | Saffron Finch |
| 58 | canário-do-mato | Flavescent Warbler |
| 59 | caneleiro-de-chapéu-preto | Crested Becard |
| 60 | carão | Limpkin |
| 61 | carcará | Crested Caracara |
| 62 | cardeal | Red-crested Cardinal |
| 63 | carrapateiro | Yellow-headed Caracara |
| 64 | carretão-do-oeste | Yellow-breasted Blackbird |
| 65 | casaca-de-couro-amarelo | Pale-legged Hornero |
| 66 | casaca-de-couro-de-crista-cinza | Rufous Cacholote |
| 67 | catatau | Thrush-like Wren |
| 68 | caturrita | Monk Parakeet |
| 69 | cavalaria | Yellow-billed Cardinal |
| 70 | chifre-de-ouro | Horned Sungem |
| 71 | choca-barrada | Barred Antshrike |
| 72 | choca-do-planalto | Planalto Slaty-Antshrike |
| 73 | choquinha-lisa | Plain Antvireo |
| 74 | chora-chuva-preto | Black-fronted Nunbird |
| 75 | chorão | White-bellied Seedeater |
| 76 | choró-boi | Great Antshrike |
| 77 | chororó-do-pantanal | Mato Grosso Antbird |
| 78 | chorozinho-de-bico-comprido | Large-billed Antwren |
| 79 | chupim | Shiny Cowbird |
| 80 | chupim-azeviche | Screaming Cowbird |
| 81 | coleirinho | Double-collared Seedeater |
| 82 | coleiro-do-brejo | Rusty-collared Seedeater |
| 83 | colhereiro | Roseate Spoonbill |
| 84 | coró-coró | Green Ibis |
| 85 | corruíra | Southern House Wren |
| 86 | corucão | Nacunda Nighthawk |
| 87 | coruja-buraqueira | Burrowing Owl |
| 88 | curicaca | Buff-necked Ibis |
| 89 | curicaca-real | Plumbeous Ibis |
| 90 | curió | Chestnut-bellied Seed-Finch |
| 91 | curutié | Yellow-chinned Spinetail |
| 92 | ema | Greater Rhea |
| 93 | encontro | Variable Oriole |
| 94 | falcão-de-coleira | Aplomado Falcon |
| 95 | ferreirinho-de-cara-parda | Rusty-fronted Tody-Flycatcher |
| 96 | ferreirinho-relógio | Common Tody-Flycatcher |
| 97 | figuinha-de-rabo-castanho | Chestnut-vented Conebill |
| 98 | fim-fim | Purple-throated Euphonia |
| 99 | freirinha | White-headed Marsh Tyrant |
| 100 | galinha-d’água | Common Gallinule |
| 101 | garça-azul | Little Blue Heron |
| 102 | garça-branca-grande | Great Egret |
| 103 | garça-branca-pequena | Snowy Egret |
| 104 | garça-moura | Cocoi Heron |
| 105 | garça-real | Capped Heron |
| 106 | garça-vaqueira | Cattle Egret |
| 107 | garrinchão-de-barriga-vermelha | Buff-breasted Wren |
| 108 | garrinchão-pai-avô | Moustached Wren |
| 109 | gavião-belo | Black-collared Hawk |
| 110 | gavião-bombachinha | Rufous-thighed Kite |
| 111 | gavião-caboclo | Savanna Hawk |
| 112 | gavião-caramujeiro | Snail Kite |
| 113 | gavião-carijó | Roadside Hawk |
| 114 | gavião-de-rabo-branco | White-tailed Hawk |
| 115 | gavião-do-banhado | Long-winged Harrier |
| 116 | gavião-pedrês | Gray-lined Hawk |
| 117 | gavião-pega-macaco | Black Hawk-Eagle |
| 118 | gavião-preto | Great Black Hawk |
| 119 | gavião-tesoura | Swallow-tailed Kite |
| 120 | gralha-do-campo | Curl-crested Jay |
| 121 | gralha-do-pantanal | Purplish Jay |
| 122 | graveteiro | Greater Thornbird |
| 123 | gritador | Sibilant Sirystes |
| 124 | guaracava-de-barriga-amarela | Yellow-bellied Elaenia |
| 125 | guaracava-de-topete-uniforme | Plain-crested Elaenia |
| 126 | guaracavuçu | Fuscous Flycatcher |
| 127 | inhambu-chintã | Tataupa Tinamou |
| 128 | iraúna-de-bico-branco | Solitary Black Cacique |
| 129 | iraúna-grande | Giant Cowbird |
| 130 | irerê | White-faced Whistling-Duck |
| 131 | irré | Swainson’s Flycatcher |
| 132 | jaçanã | Wattled Jacana |
| 133 | jacu-de-barriga-castanha | Chestnut-bellied Guan |
| 134 | jacurutu | Great Horned Owl |
| 135 | jacutinga-de-garganta-azul | Blue-throated Piping-Guan |
| 136 | jaó | Undulated Tinamou |
| 137 | japacanim | Black-capped Donacobius |
| 138 | japu | Crested Oropendola |
| 139 | joão-corta-pau | Rufous Nightjar |
| 140 | joão-de-barro | Rufous Hornero |
| 141 | joão-de-pau | Rufous-fronted Thornbird |
| 142 | joão-do-pantanal | White-lored Spinetail |
| 143 | joão-pinto | Orange-backed Troupial |
| 144 | juriti-pupu | White-tipped Dove |
| 145 | lavadeira-de-cara-branca | Black-backed Water-Tyrant |
| 146 | maçarico-de-perna-amarela | Lesser Yellowlegs |
| 147 | maitaca-de-cabeça-azul | Blue-headed Parrot |
| 148 | maracanã-de-colar | Yellow-collared Macaw |
| 149 | maracanã-do-buriti | Red-bellied Macaw |
| 150 | maracanã-pequena | Red-shouldered Macaw |
| 151 | maria-cavaleira | Short-crested Flycatcher |
| 152 | maria-cavaleira-de-rabo-enferrujado | Brown-crested Flycatcher |
| 153 | maria-corruíra | Rufous-sided Pygmy-Tyrant |
| 154 | maria-faceira | Whistling Heron |
| 155 | maria-ferrugem | Rufous Casiornis |
| 156 | maria-pechim | Forest Elaenia |
| 157 | marreca-ananaí | Brazilian Teal |
| 158 | marreca-cabocla | Black-bellied Whistling-Duck |
| 159 | martim-pescador-grande | Ringed Kingfisher |
| 160 | martim-pescador-miúdo | American Pygmy Kingfisher |
| 161 | martim-pescador-pequeno | Green Kingfisher |
| 162 | martim-pescador-verde | Amazon Kingfisher |
| 163 | mexeriqueira | Pied Lapwing |
| 164 | mineirinho | Coal-crested Finch |
| 165 | mutum-de-penacho | Bare-faced Curassow |
| 166 | neinei | Boat-billed Flycatcher |
| 167 | noivinha-branca | White-rumped Monjita |
| 168 | papa-formiga-vermelho | Rusty-backed Antwren |
| 169 | papagaio-verdadeiro | Turquoise-fronted Parrot |
| 170 | pardal | House Sparrow |
| 171 | pássaro-preto | Chopi Blackbird |
| 172 | patativa | Plumbeous Seedeater |
| 173 | pato-do-mato | Muscovy Duck |
| 174 | pavãozinho-do-pará | Sunbittern |
| 175 | peitica-de-chapéu-preto | Crowned Slaty Flycatcher |
| 176 | peixe-frito | Pheasant Cuckoo |
| 177 | peixe-frito-pavonino | Pavonine Cuckoo |
| 178 | periquitão | White-eyed Parakeet |
| 179 | periquito-de-encontro-amarelo | Yellow-chevroned Parakeet |
| 180 | periquito-rei | Peach-fronted Parakeet |
| 181 | pernilongo-de-costas-brancas | White-backed Stilt |
| 182 | pia-cobra | Masked Yellowthroat |
| 183 | pica-pau-branco | White Woodpecker |
| 184 | pica-pau-de-banda-branca | Lineated Woodpecker |
| 185 | pica-pau-de-testa-branca | White-fronted Woodpecker |
| 186 | pica-pau-de-topete-vermelho | Crimson-crested Woodpecker |
| 187 | pica-pau-do-campo | Campo Flicker |
| 188 | pica-pau-dourado-escuro | Golden-green Woodpecker |
| 189 | pica-pau-louro | Pale-crested Woodpecker |
| 190 | pica-pau-pequeno | Little Woodpecker |
| 191 | pica-pau-verde-barrado | Green-barred Woodpecker |
| 192 | picapauzinho-escamoso | White-wedged Piculet |
| 193 | piolhinho | Planalto Tyrannulet |
| 194 | pipira-da-taoca | Gray-headed Tanager |
| 195 | pipira-preta | White-lined Tanager |
| 196 | pipira-vermelha | Silver-beaked Tanager |
| 197 | polícia-inglesa-do-sul | White-browed Meadowlark |
| 198 | pomba-asa-branca | Picazuro Pigeon |
| 199 | pomba-galega | Pale-vented Pigeon |
| 200 | pomba-trocal | Scaled Pigeon |
| 201 | pombo-doméstico | Rock Pigeon |
| 202 | primavera | Gray Monjita |
| 203 | príncipe | Vermilion Flycatcher |
| 204 | quero-quero | Southern Lapwing |
| 205 | quiriquiri | American Kestrel |
| 206 | rabo-branco-de-sobre-amarelo | Cinnamon-throated Hermit |
| 207 | risadinha | Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet |
| 208 | rolinha-fogo-apagou | Scaled Dove |
| 209 | rolinha-picuí | Picui Ground-Dove |
| 210 | rolinha-roxa | Ruddy Ground-Dove |
| 211 | rolinha-vaqueira | Long-tailed Ground-Dove |
| 212 | sabiá-barranco | Pale-breasted Thrush |
| 213 | sabiá-do-campo | Chalk-browed Mockingbird |
| 214 | sabiá-laranjeira | Rufous-bellied Thrush |
| 215 | sabiá-poca | Creamy-bellied Thrush |
| 216 | saci | Striped Cuckoo |
| 217 | saí-andorinha | Swallow Tanager |
| 218 | saí-azul | Blue Dacnis |
| 219 | saíra-amarela | Burnished-buff Tanager |
| 220 | saíra-de-chapéu-preto | Hooded Tanager |
| 221 | sanhaço-cinzento | Sayaca Tanager |
| 222 | sanhaço-de-coleira | Black-faced Tanager |
| 223 | sanhaço-de-fogo | Hepatic Tanager |
| 224 | sanhaço-do-coqueiro | Palm Tanager |
| 225 | saracura-três-potes | Gray-necked Wood-Rail |
| 226 | sebinho-de-olho-de-ouro | Pearly-vented Tody-tyrant |
| 227 | sebinho-rajado-amarelo | Stripe-necked Tody-Tyrant |
| 228 | seriema | Red-legged Seriema |
| 229 | socó-boi | Rufescent Tiger-Heron |
| 230 | socó-dorminhoco | Black-crowned Night-Heron |
| 231 | socozinho | Striated Heron |
| 232 | suiriri | Tropical Kingbird |
| 233 | suiriri-cavaleiro | Cattle Tyrant |
| 234 | suiriri-cinzento | Suiriri Flycatcher |
| 235 | surucuá-de-barriga-vermelha | Blue-crowned Trogon |
| 236 | tachã | Southern Screamer |
| 237 | talha-mar | Black Skimmer |
| 238 | taperuçu-de-coleira-branca | White-collared Swift |
| 239 | tapicuru | Bare-faced Ibis |
| 240 | tempera-viola | Buff-throated Saltator |
| 241 | tesourinha | Southern Fork-tailed Flycatcher |
| 242 | tico-tico | Rufous-collared Sparrow |
| 243 | tico-tico-de-costas-cinza | Gray-backed Sparrow |
| 244 | tico-tico-do-campo | Grassland Sparrow |
| 245 | tico-tico-rei | Red-crested Finch |
| 246 | tietinga | Magpie Tanager |
| 247 | tiziu | Blue-black Grassquit |
| 248 | trinca-ferro-gongá | Grayish Saltator |
| 249 | trinta-réis-grande | Large-billed Tern |
| 250 | trinta-réis-pequeno | Yellow-billed Tern |
| 251 | tucano-de-bico-preto | Channel-billed Toucan |
| 252 | tucanuçu | Toco Toucan |
| 253 | tuiuiú | Jabiru |
| 254 | udu-de-coroa-azul | Amazonian Motmot |
| 255 | urubu-de-cabeça-amarela | Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture |
| 256 | urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha | Turkey Vulture |
| 257 | urubu-preto | Black Vulture |
| 258 | urubu-rei | King Vulture |
| 259 | urubuzinho | Swallow-winged Puffbird |
| 260 | urutau-grande | Great Potoo |
| 261 | vite-vite-de-cabeça-cinza | Ashy-headed Greenlet |
| 262 | xexéu | Yellow-rumped Cacique |
Tuiuiú – Jabiru
Arara-canindé – Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Lesser Kiskadee – bentevizinho-do-brejo
Arara-canindé – Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Arara-canindé – Blue-and-yellow Macaw
