The guide has to split up today: with me in the morning, and with another client in the afternoon. It will be a drive in the neighborhood, with the usual new birds. That is this man's specialty, I think. There are a great many different species. Sometimes the male and female are equally colorful, but often the females are brownish. That makes it difficult for me to tell them apart.
Glittering-throated emerald
Franjeamazilia
Amazilia fimbriata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 8.84 m
The photo shows a Glittering-throated emerald (Amazilia fimbriata). It is a bird in the order Apodiformes and the family Trochilidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 54 m) at 06:35 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Channel-billed toucan
Groefsnaveltoekan
Ramphastos vitellinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 40.5 m
The photo shows a Channel-billed toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Ramphastidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 54 m) at 06:44 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Common marmoset
Gewoon penseelaapje
Callithrix jacchus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/320 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 14.2 m
The photo shows a Common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus). It is a animal in the order Primates and the family Callitrichidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 06:54 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Toco toucan
Reuzentoekan
Ramphastos toco
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 44.2 m
The photo shows a Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Ramphastidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 07:25 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Saffron finch ♂
Gewone saffraangors
Sicalis flaveola
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 11.2 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 Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 07:32 on Friday September 18, 2026.
The sun is shining
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/4405 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
After a few days of rain and fog, it is sunny today. Lovely.
The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 48 m) at 07:36 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Flame-crested tanager
Vuurkuiftangare
Tachyphonus cristatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 6.86 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) at 07:44 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Streaked xenops
Gestreepte xenops
Xenops rutilans
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 14.5 m
The photo shows a Streaked xenops (Xenops rutilans). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 07:49 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Rufous-tailed jacamar
Roodstaartglansvogel
Galbula ruficauda
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 20.3 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 Morro Frio (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 07:49 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Yellow-backed tanager
Geelstuittangare
Hemithraupis flavicollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 13.2 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) at 07:51 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Sepia-capped flycatcher
Bruinkapleptopogon
Leptopogon amaurocephalus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/400 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 5.81 m
The photo shows a Sepia-capped flycatcher (Leptopogon amaurocephalus). 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) at 07:59 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Plain parakeet
Tiricaparkiet
Brotogeris tirica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 26.4 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 Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:22 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Black jacobin
Rouwkolibrie
Florisuga fusca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 19.1 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 Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:23 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Swallow-tailed hummingbird
Zwaluwstaartkolibrie
Eupetomena macroura
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 23.9 m
The photo shows a Swallow-tailed hummingbird (Eupetomena macroura). It is a bird in the order Apodiformes and the family Trochilidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:24 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Buff-throated saltator
Bontkeelsaltator
Saltator maximus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 14.4 m
The photo shows a Buff-throated saltator (Saltator maximus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:41 on Friday September 18, 2026.
White-bearded manakin ♀
Bonte manakin
Manacus manacus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 12.0 m
The photo shows a White-bearded manakin (Manacus manacus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pipridae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:42 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Orange-bellied euphonia ♂
Vuurbuikorganist
Euphonia xanthogaster
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 Orange-bellied euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:44 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Orange-bellied euphonia ♀
Vuurbuikorganist
Euphonia xanthogaster
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/200 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 8.13 m
The photo shows a Orange-bellied euphonia (Euphonia xanthogaster). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:45 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Moustached wren
Knevelwinterkoning
Pheugopedius genibarbis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/200 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 8.65 m
The photo shows a Moustached wren (Pheugopedius genibarbis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Troglodytidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:49 on Friday September 18, 2026.
White-flanked antwren ♂
Witflankmiersluiper
Myrmotherula axillaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/400 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 9.09 m
The photo shows a White-flanked antwren (Myrmotherula axillaris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thamnophilidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 08:52 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Red-rumped cacique
Roodstuitbuidelspreeuw
Cacicus haemorrhous
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 18.3 m
The photo shows a Red-rumped cacique (Cacicus haemorrhous). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 09:21 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Chestnut-crowned becard
Kastanjebekarde
Pachyramphus castaneus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 7.32 m
The photo shows a Chestnut-crowned becard (Pachyramphus castaneus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tityridae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 09:22 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Crested becard ♀
Kuifbekarde
Pachyramphus validus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a Crested becard (Pachyramphus validus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tityridae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 09:32 on Friday September 18, 2026.
White-bellied tanager
Turkooistangare
Tangara brasiliensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 8.97 m
The photo shows a White-bellied tanager (Tangara brasiliensis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 09:34 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Red-eyed vireo
Roodoogvireo
Vireo chivi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 7.89 m
The photo shows a Red-eyed vireo (Vireo chivi). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Vireonidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 09:36 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Social flycatcher
Roodkruintiran
Myiozetetes similis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 10.2 m
The photo shows a Social flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 09:36 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Information signs along the walking path
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/762 sec at F1.8, ISO 64
The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 147 m) at 09:48 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Violet-capped woodnymph
Violetkapbosnimf
Thalurania glaucopis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 14.2 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 Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 10:00 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Saw-billed hermit
Zaagsnavelheremietkolibrie
Ramphodon naevius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 5.10 m
The photo shows a Saw-billed hermit (Ramphodon naevius). It is a bird in the order Apodiformes and the family Trochilidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 10:45 on Friday September 18, 2026.
White woodpecker
Witte specht
Melanerpes candidus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/3200 sec at F8.0, ISO 500, distance 25.4 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 Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 11:05 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Southern house-wren
Zuidelijke winterkoning
Troglodytes musculus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 9.07 m
The photo shows a Southern house-wren (Troglodytes musculus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Troglodytidae. The photo was taken at Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 11:15 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Green-headed tanager
Prachttangare
Tangara seledon
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 9.56 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 Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 11:18 on Friday September 18, 2026.
Blue-black grassquit ♂ (imm.)
Jacarinagors
Volatinia jacarina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 9.59 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 Guapiaçu (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at 11:22 on Friday September 18, 2026.
REGUA lodge
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/382 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The lodge where I stayed for over a week.
The photo was taken at REGUA (Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 50 m) at 15:11 on Friday September 18, 2026.