Tall forest
Tall Amazon forest interior along the Teles Pires River, for deeper immersion and access to understorey and canopy species.
Fazenda Bom Jesus
Wildlife
Birding
Specialist birding across the varied habitats of the southern Amazon — from tall forest to várzea, buriti swamps and open country — with itineraries built around your time and target species.
360+bird species recorded at Fazenda Anacã
400+bird species recorded at Fazenda Bom Jesus
4complementary birding areas
Figures are per area. Many species occur in more than one area, so the totals do not add up.
Habitats
A mosaic of habitats in a single trip
Combining different areas broadens the species list and the light conditions for photography. Bird diversity depends on healthy habitat: at Fazenda Anacã, part of the forest is protected for good by a private reserve, and other areas have been under restoration since 2016.
Várzea and riparian forest
Várzea, riparian forest and edges along the Santa Helena River, reached by a private track.
Fazenda Rancho Novo
Buriti swamps, reservoirs and corridors
A mosaic of forest, edges, buriti swamps, reservoirs, restoration areas and ecological corridors — particularly good for parrots and macaws.
Fazenda Anacã
Open and aquatic habitat
Lawns, ponds and ornamental trees, with plenty of light for birds in flight and eye-level photography.
Chácara Esteio
Anacã's own property
Fazenda Anacã
Forest, restoration areas, a private reserve, ecological corridors and open habitat
Red-fan parrot
Deroptyus accipitrinus
Anacã
Photo: Adrian Rupp
Scarlet macaw
Ara macao
Araracanga
Photo: Fernão Prado
Red-throated caracara
Ibycter americanus
Cancão
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
Long-billed starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
Bico-reto-cinzento
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
White-necked puffbird
Notharchus hyperrhynchus
Macuru-de-testa-branca
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
White-bearded hermit
Phaethornis hispidus
Rabo-branco-cinza
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
Red-and-green macaw
Ara chloropterus
Arara-vermelha
Blue-necked tanager
Stilpnia cyanicollis
Saíra-de-cabeça-azul
Partner area
Fazenda Rancho Novo
Várzea forest along the Santa Helena River
Black-chested tyrant
Taeniotriccus andrei
Maria-bonita
Photo: Adrian Rupp
Crested owl
Lophostrix cristata
Coruja-de-crista
Photo: Marcos Amend
Paradise tanager
Tangara chilensis
Sete-cores-da-amazônia
Photo: Adrian Rupp
Várzea schiffornis
Schiffornis major
Flautim-ruivo
Photo: Valdir Hobus
Partner area
Fazenda Bom Jesus
Tall forest on the banks of the Teles Pires River
Crimson-bellied parakeet
Pyrrhura perlata
Tiriba-de-barriga-vermelha
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
Ruddy spinetail
Synallaxis rutilans
João-teneném-castanho
Photo: Valéria Boldrin
Alta Floresta antpitta
Hylopezus whittakeri
Torom-de-alta-floresta
Photo: Valéria Boldrin
Spix's warbling-antbird
Hypocnemis striata
Cantador-estriado
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
Partner area
Chácara Esteio
Open habitat and a different set of species
Blue-and-yellow macaw
Ara ararauna
Arara-canindé
Photo: Marcos Amend
Brazilian teal
Amazonetta brasiliensis
Marreca-ananaí
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
Yellow-crowned parrot
Amazona ochrocephala
Papagaio-campeiro
Photo: Kacau Oliveira
Red-capped cardinal
Paroaria gularis
Cardeal-da-amazônia
Photo: Adrian Rupp
More records
More birds of the region
A sample of the species that may turn up on our outings.
Red-necked woodpecker
Campephilus rubricollis
Pica-pau-de-barriga-vermelha
Photo: Marcos Amend
Blue-crowned trogon
Trogon curucui
Surucuá-de-barriga-vermelha
Photo: Valdir Hobus
Blue-cheeked jacamar
Galbula cyanicollis
Ariramba-da-mata
Photo: Valdir Hobus
Spix's guan
Penelope jacquacu
Jacu-de-spix
Blue-headed parrot
Pionus menstruus
Maitaca-de-cabeça-azul
Photo: Valdir Hobus
Logistics and guiding
Planned in detail, guided in the field
Based on your dates and interests, we put together a proposed itinerary with options and prices on WhatsApp. Once agreed, we organise the logistics, including your guide and transfers.
In the field, outings are led by Gilberto Tavares, who knows the areas in detail and is known for finding wildlife and for his persistence. Morning outings start at 5 or 6 am, depending on the area.
Times by areaIn the press: Terra da Gente · g1 (2016) · Globo Rural (2019) · all coverage
For birders and photographers
- Allow plenty of field time: seeing a bird does not always mean getting the shot.
- For better light, the open areas and edges at Rancho Novo and Esteio work best; for forest-interior species, Bom Jesus.
- Wear long trousers and closed shoes; bring a cap or hat, repellent, sunscreen and water.
- Rooms have a desk with sockets for charging batteries and gear.
- Share your target species in advance — it guides the choice of areas and timings.
Sightings depend on conditions, season and animal behaviour. No sighting can be guaranteed.
Plan your birding trip
Tell us your dates, how much field time you have and the species you most want to see or photograph.