The guide drives me around in a classic Toyota. The model dates from the post-World War II era; these cars were manufactured in Brazil between 1958 and 2001. I thought it was a handsome car, though I found it difficult to climb into. Just like yesterday, it was a wet day—mist, haze, drizzle, and steady rain. That was no problem for the birds, and the guide knew exactly where to go to find them.
Black vulture
Zwarte gier
Coragyps atratus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 54.6 m
The photo shows a Black vulture (Coragyps atratus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Cathartidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 m) at 08:00 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
White-eyed parakeet
Witoogaratinga
Psittacara leucophthalmus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 26.2 m
The photo shows a White-eyed parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 32 m) at 08:17 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Chalk-browed mockingbird
Camposspotlijster
Mimus saturninus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 27.5 m
The photo shows a Chalk-browed mockingbird (Mimus saturninus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Mimidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 31 m) at 08:25 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Streamer-tailed tyrant
Lintstaarttiran
Gubernetes yetapa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 37.4 m
The photo shows a Streamer-tailed tyrant (Gubernetes yetapa). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 30 m) at 08:30 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
The REGUA area
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/2000 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 34 m) at 08:30 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Guira cuckoo
Guirakoekoek
Guira guira
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 77.4 m
The photo shows a Guira cuckoo (Guira guira). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 30 m) at 08:34 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Grassland sparrow
Graslandgors
Ammodramus humeralis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 8.58 m
The photo shows a Grassland sparrow (Ammodramus humeralis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 30 m) at 08:38 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Green-barred woodpecker ♂
Groenbandgrondspecht
Colaptes melanochloros
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 12.3 m
The photo shows a Green-barred woodpecker (Colaptes melanochloros). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 30 m) at 08:49 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Green-barred woodpecker ♀
Groenbandgrondspecht
Colaptes melanochloros
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F5.0, ISO 1600, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Green-barred woodpecker (Colaptes melanochloros). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:51 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
White-eared puffbird
Witoorbaardkoekoek
Nystalus chacuru
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 85.6 m
The photo shows a White-eared puffbird (Nystalus chacuru). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Bucconidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 m) at 08:53 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Yellowish pipit
Gele pieper
Anthus lutescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 15.5 m
The photo shows a Yellowish pipit (Anthus lutescens). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 33 m) at 09:03 on Sunday September 13, 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 5000, distance 18.2 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 Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 31 m) at 09:12 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Western cattle egret
Koereiger
Bubulcus ibis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 10.5 m
The photo shows a Western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 32 m) at 09:13 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Savanna hawk
Savannebuizerd
Buteogallus meridionalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 43.5 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 Subaio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 31 m) at 09:19 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Lesser yellow-headed vulture
Kleine geelkopgier
Cathartes burrovianus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F5.0, ISO 1250, distance 49.9 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 Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 26 m) at 09:27 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Dusky-capped flycatcher
Monnikskaptiran
Myiarchus tuberculifer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 17.3 m
The photo shows a Dusky-capped flycatcher (Myiarchus tuberculifer). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 23 m) at 09:46 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Short-crested flycatcher
Kortkuiftiran
Myiarchus ferox
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 16.6 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 Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 23 m) at 09:46 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Blue dacnis
Blauwe pitpit
Dacnis cayana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 11.2 m
The photo shows a Blue dacnis (Dacnis cayana). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:47 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Blue-black grassquit ♀
Jacarinagors
Volatinia jacarina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a Blue-black grassquit (Volatinia jacarina). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:49 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Yellow-billed cardinal
Geelsnavelkardinaal
Paroaria capitata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 16.0 m
The photo shows a Yellow-billed cardinal (Paroaria capitata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:49 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Saffron finch ♂
Gewone saffraangors
Sicalis flaveola
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 16.2 m
The photo shows a Saffron finch (Sicalis flaveola). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:49 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Yellow-bellied seedeater
Geelbuikdikbekje
Sporophila nigricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Yellow-bellied seedeater (Sporophila nigricollis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:49 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Blue-black grassquit (imm.)
Jacarinagors
Volatinia jacarina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 13.0 m
The photo shows a Blue-black grassquit (Volatinia jacarina). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:50 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Grey pileated finch
Grijze kroongors
Coryphospingus pileatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 8.76 m
The photo shows a Grey pileated finch (Coryphospingus pileatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:53 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Rufous-bellied thrush
Roodbuiklijster
Turdus rufiventris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 16.5 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 Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:54 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Yellow-bellied elaenia
Geelbuikelenia
Elaenia flavogaster
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 16.7 m
The photo shows a Yellow-bellied elaenia (Elaenia flavogaster). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 m) at 09:54 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Plain-breasted ground dove
Dwergduif
Columbina minuta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 19.4 m
The photo shows a Plain-breasted ground dove (Columbina minuta). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 27 m) at 10:01 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Weiland
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/1678 sec at F1.8, ISO 64
The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 31 m) at 10:11 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
White-rumped swallow
Witstuitzwaluw
Tachycineta leucorrhoa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 10.5 m
The photo shows a White-rumped swallow (Tachycineta leucorrhoa). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 m) at 10:16 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
White-browed blackbird
Leistes superciliaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 20.0 m
The photo shows a White-browed blackbird (Leistes superciliaris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28 m) at 10:18 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
De Toyota klassieker
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/330 sec at F2.8, ISO 50
The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 m) at 10:20 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
White-rumped monjita
Witstuitmonjita
Xolmis velatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 41.6 m
The photo shows a White-rumped monjita (Xolmis velatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28 m) at 10:29 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
White woodpecker
Witte specht
Melanerpes candidus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 174 m
The photo shows a White woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28 m) at 10:30 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Band-tailed hornero
Witbandovenvogel
Furnarius figulus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 20.0 m
The photo shows a Band-tailed hornero (Furnarius figulus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Areal (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 m) at 10:36 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Whistling heron
Fluitreiger
Syrigma sibilatrix
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 42.1 m
The photo shows a Whistling heron (Syrigma sibilatrix). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 32 m) at 10:53 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Green-headed tanager
Prachttangare
Tangara seledon
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 8.21 m
The photo shows a Green-headed tanager (Tangara seledon). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 35 m) at 11:10 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Yellow tyrannulet
Gele looftiran
Capsiempis flaveola
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 11.2 m
The photo shows a Yellow tyrannulet (Capsiempis flaveola). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 35 m) at 11:15 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Blue dacnis ♀
Blauwe pitpit
Dacnis cayana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 9.09 m
The photo shows a Blue dacnis (Dacnis cayana). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 35 m) at 11:17 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Violaceous euphonia ♂
Violette organist
Euphonia violacea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 11.1 m
The photo shows a Violaceous euphonia (Euphonia violacea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 40 m) at 11:19 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Purple-throated euphonia ♀
Purperkeelorganist
Euphonia chlorotica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 9.00 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 Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 40 m) at 11:21 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Violaceous euphonia ♀
Violette organist
Euphonia violacea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 8.60 m
The photo shows a Violaceous euphonia (Euphonia violacea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 40 m) at 11:23 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Yellow-backed tanager ♂
Geelstuittangare
Hemithraupis flavicollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 9.21 m
The photo shows a Yellow-backed tanager (Hemithraupis flavicollis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 40 m) at 11:23 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Flame-crested tanager ♀
Vuurkuiftangare
Tachyphonus cristatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 11.3 m
The photo shows a Flame-crested tanager (Tachyphonus cristatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 40 m) at 11:25 on Sunday September 13, 2026.
Yellow-headed caracara (imm.)
Geelkopcaracara
Milvago chimachima
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 39.5 m
The photo shows a Yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima). It is a bird in the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 34 m) at 11:58 on Sunday September 13, 2026.