In the morning, we first look for new species at the Alegre Lodge. The most spectacular one is the Black-throated Woodpecker. A few dozen kilometers further south, we head to another lodge. This one looks nicer than the previous one; I have nesting macaws right outside my window. Some of the species are different again, and there is less water here than at the first stop.
The green car for us
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/1901 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
We were driven around in the green car. Fortunately, the dirt roads are much easier to ride than in Tanzania.
The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 116 m) at 08:20 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Plumbeous ibis
Grijze ibis
Theristicus caerulescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F5.0, ISO 1000, distance 34.0 m
The photo shows a Plumbeous ibis (Theristicus caerulescens). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 08:45 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Solitary cacique
Zwarte buidelspreeuw
Cacicus solitarius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F5.0, ISO 1250, distance 23.9 m
The photo shows a Solitary cacique (Cacicus solitarius). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 08:48 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Rufous hornero
Rosse ovenvogel
Furnarius rufus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 14.7 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 Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 08:50 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Narrow-billed woodcreeper
Wenkbrauwmuisspecht
Lepidocolaptes angustirostris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 16.9 m
The photo shows a Narrow-billed woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 08:54 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Little woodpecker
Musspecht
Veniliornis passerinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 11.9 m
The photo shows a Little woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 08:55 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Short-crested flycatcher
Kortkuiftiran
Myiarchus ferox
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 13.8 m
The photo shows a Short-crested flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 09:04 on Saturday September 05, 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 3200, distance 17.7 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 Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 09:06 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
The roads for the tours
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/3759 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
You can also easily walk there, and the guide hears more species then.
The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 09:11 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Savanna hawk
Savannebuizerd
Buteogallus meridionalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 24.4 m
The photo shows a Savanna hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 09:15 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Lesser kiskadee
Kleine kiskadie
Philohydor lictor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 16.7 m
The photo shows a Lesser kiskadee (Philohydor lictor). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Pouso Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 09:32 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Crimson-crested woodpecker
Zwartkeelspecht
Campephilus melanoleucos
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 18.3 m
The photo shows a Crimson-crested woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 117 m) at 10:51 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Pale-legged hornero
Bleekpootovenvogel
Furnarius leucopus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 15.0 m
The photo shows a Pale-legged hornero (Furnarius leucopus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 117 m) at 11:00 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Sunbittern
Zonneral
Eurypyga helias
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias). It is a bird in the order Eurypygiformes and the family Eurypygidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 117 m) at 11:01 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Silver-beaked tanager
Fluweeltangare
Ramphocelus carbo
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 10.1 m
The photo shows a Silver-beaked tanager (Ramphocelus carbo). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 117 m) at 11:02 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Squirrel cuckoo
Eekhoornkoekoek
Piaya cayana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 43.7 m
The photo shows a Squirrel cuckoo (Piaya cayana). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 118 m) at 11:19 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
American pygmy kingfisher
Groene dwergijsvogel
Chloroceryle aenea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 10.2 m
The photo shows a American pygmy kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 117 m) at 12:51 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Hyacinth macaw
Hyacinthara
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 14.3 m
The photo shows a Hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 121 m) at 13:06 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Orange-winged amazon
Oranjevleugelamazone
Amazona amazonica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 30.4 m
The photo shows a Orange-winged amazon (Amazona amazonica). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 115 m) at 15:39 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
White-lored spinetail
Okerborststekelstaart
Synallaxis albilora
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 13.7 m
The photo shows a White-lored spinetail (Synallaxis albilora). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 117 m) at 16:07 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Masked gnatcatcher
Maskermuggenvanger
Polioptila dumicola
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 20.0 m
The photo shows a Masked gnatcatcher (Polioptila dumicola). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Polioptilidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 115 m) at 16:37 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Rufous-tailed jacamar
Roodstaartglansvogel
Galbula ruficauda
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 27.6 m
The photo shows a Rufous-tailed jacamar (Galbula ruficauda). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Galbulidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 115 m) at 16:39 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Barred antshrike ♀
Gebandeerde mierklauwier
Thamnophilus doliatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 13.5 m
The photo shows a Barred antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 116 m) at 16:43 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Red pileated finch
Rode kroongors
Coryphospingus cucullatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, 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 Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 116 m) at 17:04 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Grey-necked wood rail
Cayennebosral
Aramides cajaneus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 16.4 m
The photo shows a Grey-necked wood rail (Aramides cajaneus). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 116 m) at 17:04 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Jabiru
Jabiroe
Jabiru mycteria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 14.5 m
The photo shows a Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 116 m) at 17:05 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Creamy-bellied thrush
Crèmebuiklijster
Turdus amaurochalinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 26.7 m
The photo shows a Creamy-bellied thrush (Turdus amaurochalinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 17:17 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Flavescent warbler
Amazonezanger
Myiothlypis flaveola
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/400 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 24.1 m
The photo shows a Flavescent warbler (Myiothlypis flaveola). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Parulidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 17:32 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Great antshrike
Grote mierklauwier
Taraba major
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/160 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 16.6 m
The photo shows a Great antshrike (Taraba major). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 114 m) at 17:42 on Saturday September 05, 2026.
Striped owl
Gestreepte ransuil
Pseudoscops clamator
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/50 sec at F4.5, ISO 32000, distance 52.3 m
The photo shows a Striped owl (Pseudoscops clamator). It is a bird in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The photo was taken at Aymara Lodge (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 120 m) at 18:28 on Saturday September 05, 2026.