We leave the lodge in the northern half of the Pantanal and head to the end of the road. We are taken by speedboat to a hotel boat, where we are taken around and fed for three days. From the boat, we head out into the river arms and tributaries, where we mainly hope to see jaguars. We already see the first one today. There are also many birds, of course.
Turquoise-fronted amazon
Blauwvoorhoofdamazone
Amazona aestiva
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 12.2 m
The photo shows a Turquoise-fronted amazon (Amazona aestiva). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil) at 06:55 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Striated heron
Mangrovereiger
Butorides striata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 23.2 m
The photo shows a Striated heron (Butorides striata). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:03 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Roseate spoonbill
Rode lepelaar
Platalea ajaja
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 79.8 m
The photo shows a Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:04 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Rufescent tiger heron
Rosse tijgerroerdomp
Tigrisoma lineatum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 23.6 m
The photo shows a Rufescent tiger heron (Tigrisoma lineatum). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:05 on Monday September 07, 2026.
White-headed marsh tyrant
Witkopwatertiran
Arundinicola leucocephala
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 15.7 m
The photo shows a White-headed marsh tyrant (Arundinicola leucocephala). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 08:06 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Yellow-chinned spinetail
Geelkeelstekelstaart
Certhiaxis cinnamomeus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a Yellow-chinned spinetail (Certhiaxis cinnamomeus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 08:09 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Solitary sandpiper
Amerikaanse bosruiter
Tringa solitaria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 12.0 m
The photo shows a Solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:16 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Green ibis
Groene ibis
Mesembrinibis cayennensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 21.1 m
The photo shows a Green ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:24 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Monk parakeet
Monniksparkiet
Myiopsitta monachus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 37.1 m
The photo shows a Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:24 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Capybara
Capibara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 34.2 m
The photo shows a Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). It is a animal in the order Rodentia and the family Caviidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:27 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Greyish saltator
Grijze saltator
Saltator coerulescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 17.2 m
The photo shows a Greyish saltator (Saltator coerulescens). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 08:31 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Yellow-chevroned parakeet
Chiririparkiet
Brotogeris chiriri
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 6.36 m
The photo shows a Yellow-chevroned parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 08:55 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Azara's agouti
Azara's agoeti
Dasyprocta azarae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 23.1 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 Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 08:56 on Monday September 07, 2026.
House wren
Huiswinterkoning
Troglodytes aedon
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 13.0 m
The photo shows a House wren (Troglodytes aedon). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Troglodytidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 08:58 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Wood stork
Kaalkopooievaar
Mycteria americana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F5.0, ISO 800, distance 29.9 m
The photo shows a Wood stork (Mycteria americana). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 08:59 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Muscovy duck
Muskuseend
Cairina moschata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 36.8 m
The photo shows a Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 08:59 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Laughing falcon
Lachvalk
Herpetotheres cachinnans
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 124 m
The photo shows a Laughing falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans). It is a bird in the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae. The photo was taken at Aymara (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 09:10 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Unicolored blackbird ♂
Moerastroepiaal
Agelasticus cyanopus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 26.9 m
The photo shows a Unicolored blackbird (Agelasticus cyanopus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 10:15 on Monday September 07, 2026.
White-lined tanager
Zwarte tangare
Tachyphonus rufus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 26.7 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 Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 10:15 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Yacare caiman
Yacarekaaiman
Caiman yacare
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/680 sec at F2.8, ISO 50
The photo shows a Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). It is a animal in the class Crocodylia and the family Alligatoridae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (106 m) at 10:33 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Rufescent tiger heron (juv.)
Rosse tijgerroerdomp
Tigrisoma lineatum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 31.9 m
The photo shows a Rufescent tiger heron (Tigrisoma lineatum). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (104 m) at 11:13 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Black-crowned night heron
Kwak
Nycticorax nycticorax
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 40.9 m
The photo shows a Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (105 m) at 11:17 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Snail kite
Slakkenwouw
Rostrhamus sociabilis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 37.7 m
The photo shows a Snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (105 m) at 11:17 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Bare-faced ibis
Maskeribis
Phimosus infuscatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 23.8 m
The photo shows a Bare-faced ibis (Phimosus infuscatus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (105 m) at 11:26 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Lesser kiskadee
Kleine kiskadie
Philohydor lictor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 31.5 m
The small bird on the left is a yellow-chinned spinetail.
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 Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (105 m) at 11:27 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Solitary cacique
Zwarte buidelspreeuw
Cacicus solitarius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 30.0 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 Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (105 m) at 11:28 on Monday September 07, 2026.
There will be a new bridge
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/7143 sec at F1.8, ISO 64
The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 11:30 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Black-capped donacobius
Zwartkopdonacobius
Donacobius atricapilla
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 10.5 m
The photo shows a Black-capped donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Donacobiidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (99 m) at 11:31 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Large-billed tern
Grootsnavelstern
Phaetusa simplex
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/5000 sec at F8.0, ISO 500, distance 48.1 m
The photo shows a Large-billed tern (Phaetusa simplex). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (100 m) at 11:35 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Maguari stork
Magoeari
Ciconia maguari
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 129 m
The photo shows a Maguari stork (Ciconia maguari). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (101 m) at 11:41 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Crane hawk
Langpootkiekendief
Geranospiza caerulescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 7.66 m
The photo shows a Crane hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (102 m) at 12:00 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Boat taxi and speedboat
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/8130 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
For the next few days, this boat is our mode of transport in search of jaguars and otters.
The photo was taken at Porto Jofre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 103 m) at 12:21 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Yellow anaconda
Dwerganaconda
Eunectes notaeus
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/6173 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The photo shows a Yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus). It is a animal in the class Squamata and the family Boidae. The photo was taken at São Bento (Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, 99 m) at 12:33 on Monday September 07, 2026.
ons boothotel
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/2817 sec at F2.8, ISO 50
The photo was taken at Jacaré Houseboat (100 m) at 12:49 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Jaguar
Jaguar
Panthera onca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 31.9 m
The photo shows a Jaguar (Panthera onca). It is a animal in the order Carnivora and the family Felidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 15:02 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Ringed kingfisher ♂
Amerikaanse reuzenijsvogel
Megaceryle torquata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 11.9 m
The photo shows a Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Porto Três Irmãos (99 m) at 15:18 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Black skimmer
Amerikaanse schaarbek
Rynchops niger
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 10.2 m
The photo shows a Black skimmer (Rynchops niger). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (99 m) at 15:22 on Monday September 07, 2026.
White-rumped sandpiper
Bonapartes strandloper
Calidris fuscicollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 15.2 m
The photo shows a White-rumped sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (99 m) at 15:23 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Smooth-billed ani
Kleine ani
Crotophaga ani
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 35.6 m
The photo shows a Smooth-billed ani (Crotophaga ani). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (100 m) at 15:25 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Striped cuckoo
Gestreepte koekoek
Tapera naevia
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 41.6 m
The photo shows a Striped cuckoo (Tapera naevia). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Porto Três Irmãos (100 m) at 15:32 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Pied plover
Cayennekievit
Hoploxypterus cayanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 16.1 m
The photo shows a Pied plover (Hoploxypterus cayanus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Porto Três Irmãos (98 m) at 15:35 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Southern screamer
Kuifhoenderkoet
Chauna torquata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 20.5 m
The photo shows a Southern screamer (Chauna torquata). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anhimidae. The photo was taken at Porto Três Irmãos (98 m) at 15:36 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Amazon kingfisher ♂
Amazoneijsvogel
Chloroceryle amazona
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 10.7 m
The photo shows a Amazon kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 15:41 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Southern rough-winged swallow
Zuid-amerikaanse ruwvleugelzwaluw
Stelgidopteryx ruficollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 10.4 m
The photo shows a Southern rough-winged swallow (Stelgidopteryx ruficollis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 15:56 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Vermilion flycatcher
Rode tiran
Pyrocephalus rubinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 53.3 m
The photo shows a Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (100 m) at 16:00 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Boat-billed heron
Schuitbekreiger
Cochlearius cochlearius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 16.0 m
The photo shows a Boat-billed heron (Cochlearius cochlearius). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 16:05 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Great egret
Grote zilverreiger
Ardea alba
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 18.5 m
The photo shows a Great egret (Ardea alba). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 16:11 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Black-collared hawk (imm.)
Moerasbuizerd
Busarellus nigricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 16.0 m
The photo shows a Black-collared hawk (Busarellus nigricollis). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 16:15 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Anhinga
Amerikaanse slangenhalsvogel
Anhinga anhinga
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 15.0 m
The photo shows a Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga). It is a bird in the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 16:17 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Yellow-rumped cacique
Geelstuitbuidelspreeuw
Cacicus cela
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 25.4 m
The photo shows a Yellow-rumped cacique (Cacicus cela). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (99 m) at 16:21 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Unicolored blackbird ♀
Moerastroepiaal
Agelasticus cyanopus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 7.68 m
The photo shows a Unicolored blackbird (Agelasticus cyanopus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (99 m) at 16:23 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Rufous-tailed jacamar
Roodstaartglansvogel
Galbula ruficauda
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 8.87 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (100 m) at 16:44 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Black-backed water tyrant
Zwartrugwatertiran
Fluvicola albiventer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 10.4 m
The photo shows a Black-backed water tyrant (Fluvicola albiventer). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 17:09 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Jabiru
Jabiroe
Jabiru mycteria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 53.5 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 17:29 on Monday September 07, 2026.
Lesser yellow-headed vulture
Kleine geelkopgier
Cathartes burrovianus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/400 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 30.2 m
The photo shows a Lesser yellow-headed vulture (Cathartes burrovianus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Cathartidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (104 m) at 17:33 on Monday September 07, 2026.