The Helmeted Manakin (Antilophia galeata) is one of the most striking and colorful birds of Brazilian forests. Several species of Manakins occur from the Amazon or Atlantic Forest, but the Helmeted Manakin – the soldadinho in Portugues – is an exclusive species of riparian forests of the central-western Brazilian and the forests of the Pantanal… Continue reading Helmeted Manakin in Pantanal
Tag: Pousada
Yellow-billed Cardinal in Pantanal
Despite being at the edge of its eastern distribution, the Yellow-billed Cardinal (Paroaria capitata) is so common in the Pantanal, that you hardly can miss it. Besides being one of the most colorful birds of the Pantanal, it is also one of the most common along the rivers, corixos and bays of the Pantanal plain.… Continue reading Yellow-billed Cardinal in Pantanal
Der Rostzügel-Todityrann am Nest
Ein Aufenthalt auf der Farm Pouso Alegre Lodge, direkt an der sogenannten Transpantaneira, nur 33 km südlich des Zugangs zum Pantanal bei Pocone gelegen, hat manche Überraschung bereit. Eines Morgens nehme ich auf meinem Morgenspaziergang Bewegung direkt entlang des Weges wahr. Ein kleiner Vogel mit einem quer-liegenden Grashalm verschwindet schnell im Dickicht. Ich kann dann… Continue reading Der Rostzügel-Todityrann am Nest
Blue-crowned Motmot in Pantanal
The Blue-crowned Motmot (Momotus momota) is so common in the Pantanal, that you hardly can miss it. Besides being one of the most colorful birds of the Pantanal, it is also one of the most spectacular birds of the Pantanal by the colorful and unique shape of the tail feathers. The bird is specialized in… Continue reading Blue-crowned Motmot in Pantanal
Dull-capped Attila in Pantanal
The Dull-capped Attila (Attila bolivianus) has rufous-brown upperparts and tail and it has a gray-brown crown. The underparts and the rump are rufous as well. Remarkable is the white iris. Also known as the White-eyed Attila, the Dull-capped Attila is principally an uncommon inhabitant of seasonally flooded forests, including on river islands, as well as… Continue reading Dull-capped Attila in Pantanal
Schwarz-rote Schönheit: die Helmpipra im Pantanal
Im dämmrigen Unterholz eines der Waldstücke inmitten der Savannenlandschaft im Pantanal taucht auf einmal Farbe auf. Auf einem Ast ist ein Vogel zu sehen, der ein auffälliges Rot vom Rücken bis zum Kopf aufweist. Das sieht aus, wie ein Helm. Und so ist auch sein deutscher und sein englischer Name. Es ist ein Helmeted Manakin… Continue reading Schwarz-rote Schönheit: die Helmpipra im Pantanal
Remarks to wintering Solitary Sandpipers (Tringa solitaria) in the Pantanal
During scientific research in the northern Pantanal between the 20th of December 2012 and the 10th of January 2013 I often observe Solitary Sandpipers along the muddy ditches on a farm. Of the two subspecies of the solitary sandpiper recognized the subspecies present probably was Tringa solitaria solitaria which usually has a more well-defined streak… Continue reading Remarks to wintering Solitary Sandpipers (Tringa solitaria) in the Pantanal
Der Mantelkardinal im Überschwemmungsgebiet des Pantanal
Mantelkardinale bewohnen Trockenwälder und Savannen des südlichen Amerikas. Die Verbreitung reicht vom südöstlichen Bolivien, über Brasilien bis in den Norden Argentiniens. Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Art auch auf Hawai eingeführt. Es ist unbekannt, wann oder wie diese Art nach Hawai kam. Die ersten Beobachtungen reichen zurück vielleicht schon bis in die 1930er Jahre. Obwohl er sich… Continue reading Der Mantelkardinal im Überschwemmungsgebiet des Pantanal
Rufous Hornero on a termite mound
The Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus) is so common in the Pantanal, that you hardly think of taking a picture, as you think, that you will do it next day. Ok, this time some pictures were shot, when the bird was standing on a termite mound. There is some examination ungoing to study the interaction between… Continue reading Rufous Hornero on a termite mound
Rusty-fronted Tody-flycatcher at the nest
A trip during a scientific excursion in the northern Pantanal between the 20th of December 2012 and the 10th of January 2013 showed a lot of excitement. One day I perceived a movement right along the path I was walking. A small bird with a transversely lying blade of grass quickly disappeared in the thicket.… Continue reading Rusty-fronted Tody-flycatcher at the nest
Birds on Pousada Pouso Alegre – the Non-Passeriformes
Pouso Alegre is a pousada (ex-fazenda) which is very well situated 7 km away from the Transpantaneira, with water on both sides much of the way now in the rainy season. The location is 33 km south of Pocone in the northern Pantanal. The hole pousada is a great nature-area with original landscape and extensive… Continue reading Birds on Pousada Pouso Alegre – the Non-Passeriformes