On birding trips, we often visit people who have created beautiful gardens or small parks—places that are delightful to spend time in. They are appealing to birds because there is food to be found, and to people because the birds are easier to observe. Mario is one such person. We saw many beautiful birds, and the Ornate hawk-eagle circling low overhead was truly special.
Rufous-bellied thrush
Roodbuiklijster
Turdus rufiventris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/125 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 16.0 m
The photo shows a Rufous-bellied thrush (Turdus rufiventris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (804 m) at 06:05 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Rufous hornero
Rosse ovenvogel
Furnarius rufus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/125 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 25.2 m
The photo shows a Rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (804 m) at 06:14 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Boat-billed flycatcher
Bootsnaveltiran
Megarynchus pitangua
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 23.0 m
The photo shows a Boat-billed flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (804 m) at 06:15 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
White-lined tanager
Zwarte tangare
Tachyphonus rufus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 30.4 m
The photo shows a White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (800 m) at 06:42 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Jamacá das Araras
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/238 sec at F1.8, ISO 125
Mario has created an entire complex for visitors to view his bird garden.
The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (764 m) at 06:56 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Black-fronted nunbird
Zwartvoorhoofdtrappist
Monasa nigrifrons
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 26.6 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 Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (760 m) at 07:00 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Amazonian motmot
Amazonemotmot
Momotus momota
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 7.92 m
The photo shows a Amazonian motmot (Momotus momota). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Momotidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (761 m) at 07:05 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Purple-throated euphonia
Purperkeelorganist
Euphonia chlorotica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 35.1 m
The photo shows a Purple-throated euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (760 m) at 07:14 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Ferruginous pygmy owl
Braziliaanse dwerguil
Glaucidium brasilianum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 7.34 m
The photo shows a Ferruginous pygmy owl (Glaucidium brasilianum). It is a bird in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (759 m) at 07:22 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Piratic flycatcher
Piraattiran
Legatus leucophaius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 33.8 m
The photo shows a Piratic flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (764 m) at 07:53 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Pale-breasted thrush
Vaalborstlijster
Turdus leucomelas
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a Pale-breasted thrush (Turdus leucomelas). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (765 m) at 08:25 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Red-and-green macaw
Groenvleugelara
Ara chloropterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 17.3 m
The photo shows a Red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (764 m) at 08:37 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Scaled pigeon
Geschubde duif
Patagioenas speciosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 32.9 m
The photo shows a Scaled pigeon (Patagioenas speciosa). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (764 m) at 08:39 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Yellow-tufted woodpecker ♂♀
Geelbrauwspecht
Melanerpes cruentatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 27.1 m
The photo shows a Yellow-tufted woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (764 m) at 08:45 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Forest elaenia
Boselenia
Myiopagis gaimardii
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 19.0 m
The photo shows a Forest elaenia (Myiopagis gaimardii). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (762 m) at 08:46 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Azara's agouti
Azara's agoeti
Dasyprocta azarae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 49.8 m
The photo shows a Azara's agouti (Dasyprocta azarae). It is a animal in the order Rodentia and the family Dasyproctidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (765 m) at 09:05 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
White-throated toucan
Roodsnaveltoekan
Ramphastos tucanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 26.4 m
The photo shows a White-throated toucan (Ramphastos tucanus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Ramphastidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (766 m) at 09:13 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Ornate hawk-eagle
Bonte kuifarend
Spizaetus ornatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/500 sec at F7.1, ISO 200, distance 68.4 m
The photo shows a Ornate hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (767 m) at 10:00 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.
Yellow-tufted woodpecker
Geelbrauwspecht
Melanerpes cruentatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Yellow-tufted woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (768 m) at 10:58 on Wednesday September 02, 2026.