Today, I first walked around the grounds of our hotel, the Pousada Currupira. There are many blackbirds and other black birds that I wouldn't be able to identify without a guide. The young harpy eagle has moved to another tree nearby, but she is returning to her own tree. She is also practicing in the tree, performing flying jumps from branch to branch. While waiting for a parent, we entertained ourselves with a trogon and a very beautiful woodpecker. After lunch at the hotel, we took a detour to the hotel in Cuiaba, where we met the other birdwatchers.
Grey-breasted martin
Grijsborstpurperzwaluw
Progne chalybea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 12.8 m
The photo shows a Grey-breasted martin (Progne chalybea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (241 m) at 06:37 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Grey monjita
Grijze monjita
Xolmis cinereus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 22.6 m
The photo shows a Grey monjita (Xolmis cinereus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (242 m) at 06:41 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Pousada Currupira
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/2053 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The hotel has large grounds.
The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (241 m) at 06:42 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Chopi blackbird
Chopitroepiaal
Gnorimopsar chopi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 10.4 m
The photo shows a Chopi blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (240 m) at 06:52 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Crab-eating fox
Krabbenetende vos
Cerdocyon thous
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 127 m
The photo shows a Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous). It is a animal in the order Carnivora and the family Canidae. The photo was taken at Barra do Bugres, Mato Grosso, Brazil (230 m) at 07:10 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Black-fronted nunbird
Zwartvoorhoofdtrappist
Monasa nigrifrons
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Black-fronted nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Bucconidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (234 m) at 07:35 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Black-tailed trogon
Zwartstaarttrogon
Trogon melanurus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Black-tailed trogon (Trogon melanurus). It is a bird in the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (233 m) at 07:43 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Harpy eagle
Harpij
Harpia harpyja
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 31.9 m
The photo shows a Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (235 m) at 08:10 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Red-necked woodpecker
Roodnekspecht
Campephilus rubricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 22.5 m
The photo shows a Red-necked woodpecker (Campephilus rubricollis). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (236 m) at 08:55 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
The Harpy in the spotlight
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2, 1/430 sec at F2.2, ISO 64
I had brought a camping chair along, but I ended up taking most of the photos while standing. It’s hard to find the right angle from a lounge chair.
The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (247 m) at 10:21 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Greater rhea
Nandoe
Rhea americana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 76.4 m
The photo shows a Greater rhea (Rhea americana). It is a bird in the order Rheiformes and the family Rheidae. The photo was taken at Barra do Bugres, Mato Grosso, Brazil (234 m) at 10:40 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Streaked flycatcher
Gestreepte tiran
Myiodynastes maculatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 14.8 m
The photo shows a Streaked flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Barra do Bugres, Mato Grosso, Brazil (243 m) at 10:45 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Peach-fronted parakeet
Goudvoorhoofdparkiet
Eupsittula aurea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 25.5 m
The photo shows a Peach-fronted parakeet (Eupsittula aurea). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (244 m) at 11:04 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Argentine black and white tegu
Salvator merianae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 25.1 m
The photo shows a Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae). It is a animal in the class Squamata and the family Teiidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (242 m) at 12:03 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Wattled jacana (imm.)
Leljacana
Jacana jacana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 18.5 m
The photo shows a Wattled jacana (Jacana jacana). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Jacanidae. The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (243 m) at 13:36 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Pousada Currupira
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/4975 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The hotel at the Harpy nest is quite nice. I expected more guests for the nest, but it was just a nice hotel-with-pool where Brazilians relax.
The photo was taken at Rosário Oeste, Mato Grosso, Brazil (245 m) at 13:43 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Picui ground dove
Picuiduif
Columbina picui
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 3.29 m
The photo shows a Picui ground dove (Columbina picui). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Jangada, Mato Grosso, Brazil (195 m) at 14:32 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Red pileated finch
Rode kroongors
Coryphospingus cucullatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 18.7 m
The photo shows a Red pileated finch (Coryphospingus cucullatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Guia (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 203 m) at 15:55 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Variable oriole
Vuurvleugeltroepiaal
Icterus pyrrhopterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 25.5 m
The photo shows a Variable oriole (Icterus pyrrhopterus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Guia (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 202 m) at 16:04 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Picazuro pigeon
Picazuroduif
Patagioenas picazuro
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 24.1 m
The photo shows a Picazuro pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Guia (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 202 m) at 16:16 on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Black-throated saltator
Zwartkeelsaltator
Saltator atricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 20.7 m
The photo shows a Black-throated saltator (Saltator atricollis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae. The photo was taken at Guia (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 186 m) at 16:27 on Sunday August 30, 2026.