Today, the owner of Regua is driving me around. He maintains his contacts, picks up a few things, and takes us to Itororo, where they have many feeders. Due to the altitude, 1,200 meters, we have partially different species again.
Itororo
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/117 sec at F2.8, ISO 50
In a small valley high up, a German couple created a little paradise long ago, for themselves, for other nature lovers, and for birds.
The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1190 m) at 09:00 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Brazilian ruby
Braziliaanse robijnkolibrie
Clytolaema rubricauda
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 2.52 m
The photo shows a Brazilian ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda). It is a bird in the order Apodiformes and the family Trochilidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1206 m) at 09:29 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Magpie tanager
Ekstertangare
Cissopis leverianus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 22.4 m
The photo shows a Magpie tanager (Cissopis leverianus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1206 m) at 09:29 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Maroon-bellied parakeet
Bruinoorparkiet
Pyrrhura frontalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 5.94 m
The photo shows a Maroon-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura frontalis). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1202 m) at 09:40 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Chestnut-bellied euphonia ♀
Kastanjebuikorganist
Euphonia pectoralis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 6.24 m
The photo shows a Chestnut-bellied euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1202 m) at 09:41 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Golden-chevroned tanager
Goudschubtangare
Thraupis ornata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 5.03 m
The photo shows a Golden-chevroned tanager (Thraupis ornata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1202 m) at 09:43 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Rufous-collared sparrow
Roodkraaggors
Zonotrichia capensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 5.98 m
The photo shows a Rufous-collared sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1202 m) at 09:43 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Ruby-crowned tanager ♀
Kroontangare
Tachyphonus coronatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 7.75 m
The photo shows a Ruby-crowned tanager (Tachyphonus coronatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1201 m) at 09:52 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Ruby-crowned tanager ♂
Kroontangare
Tachyphonus coronatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 7.91 m
The photo shows a Ruby-crowned tanager (Tachyphonus coronatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1201 m) at 09:54 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Green-winged saltator
Groenvleugelsaltator
Saltator similis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 6.25 m
The photo shows a Green-winged saltator (Saltator similis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1201 m) at 09:55 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Black jacobin
Rouwkolibrie
Florisuga fusca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/320 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 3.44 m
The photo shows a Black jacobin (Florisuga fusca). It is a bird in the order Apodiformes and the family Trochilidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1205 m) at 10:08 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Plain parakeet
Tiricaparkiet
Brotogeris tirica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 6.85 m
The photo shows a Plain parakeet (Brotogeris tirica). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1205 m) at 10:15 on Wednesday September 16, 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 2000, distance 5.77 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 Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1205 m) at 10:21 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Black-goggled tanager ♂
Zwartbriltangare
Trichothraupis melanops
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 6.61 m
The photo shows a Black-goggled tanager (Trichothraupis melanops). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1205 m) at 10:23 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Brassy-breasted tanager
Oranjeborsttangare
Tangara desmaresti
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 5.26 m
The photo shows a Brassy-breasted tanager (Tangara desmaresti). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1206 m) at 10:25 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Dusky-legged guan
Grijspootsjakohoen
Penelope obscura
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 7.30 m
The photo shows a Dusky-legged guan (Penelope obscura). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1249 m) at 11:02 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Chestnut-bellied euphonia ♂
Kastanjebuikorganist
Euphonia pectoralis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 6.6 m
The photo shows a Chestnut-bellied euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1207 m) at 11:33 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Violet-capped woodnymph
Violetkapbosnimf
Thalurania glaucopis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 5.70 m
The photo shows a Violet-capped woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis). It is a bird in the order Apodiformes and the family Trochilidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1207 m) at 11:37 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Black-goggled tanager ♀
Zwartbriltangare
Trichothraupis melanops
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 6.07 m
The photo shows a Black-goggled tanager (Trichothraupis melanops). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1207 m) at 11:38 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Blue-naped chlorophonia ♂
Blauwnekorganist
Chlorophonia cyanea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 3.09 m
The photo shows a Blue-naped chlorophonia (Chlorophonia cyanea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Morro do Mosa (New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1207 m) at 11:40 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Village street
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/2110 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
Today, the owner is my guide. He stops every now and then to pop inside somewhere.
The photo was taken at Muri (Mury, New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 980 m) at 13:19 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
The guide car
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/1770 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
After the big classic Toyota, the VW Polo has become my bird car. Much easier for me to get in. The Polo holds its own admirably on sandy and potholed roads.
The photo was taken at Muri (Mury, New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 979 m) at 13:20 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.
Olivaceous woodcreeper
Grijze muisspecht
Sittasomus griseicapillus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Olivaceous woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Galdinópolis (Lumiar, New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 895 m) at 14:10 on Wednesday September 16, 2026.