South Pantanal & Sinkwhole The Macaws | Birding Is The World

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SOUTH PANTANAL AND AMAZON RAINFOREST EXTRAVAGANZA - Aug 5th - 19th, 2024

Spectacular manakin with very long tail filaments and piercing white eyes. Males are bright yellow from the face to the underparts and bright red from the crown to the mantle; otherwise they are black. Females are dull olive-green with a yellow tinge to the chin and breast and have shorter tail filaments. Usually found near streams in humid forests, including gallery forests and old second growth.

Massive bird of prey, restricted to mature forest and always rare. Enormous talons. Adult is dark gray above, paler below, with obvious dark breast band. Note more obvious black-and-white barring on wings in flight to help separate it from Crested Eagle. Juvenile has whiter head than adult and no breast band; very similar to Crested Eagle but note longer crest with two points (separated in the middle). Feeds on monkeys and sloths. Usually seen perched in the canopy or flying across a road or river, does not soar.

A large, chunky cotinga, always preceded by its reputation. Exquisite adult male is impossible to mistake for anything else; young males and females are brown and best identified by size, odd shape and pale eyes. Most readily found in lowland rainforest near rock formations that provide nest sites. Often seen flying across small rivers or roads, but generally difficult to observe away from display areas. Feeds on fruit. Calls, occasionally given in alarm and while foraging, are querulous and fowl-like.

Tapirus terrestris can be found predominantly in Brazil, but its range covers much of South America’s tropical forests. They prefer tropical montane forests, but are also present in swamps and lowland forests. Tapirs prefer to live close to water, especially rivers, and are great swimmers.

Enormous parrot with a long, pointed tail. Unmistakable: cerulean upperparts and golden-yellow underparts with a white face and black patch on the throat. Could only be confused with Blue-throated Macaw, which is rare and local in Bolivia only and has a more extensive blue throat and a less extensive white face. Found in lowland rainforests and savannas from eastern Panama to Brazil, often in more open habitats than other macaws. Usually found in pairs, which fly together and perch in the canopy. Can gather in small groups, especially at fruiting trees or clay licks. Nests in cavities. Listen for raucous calls, typical of large macaws.

The jaguar are the largest cat species in the Americas, the third largest in the world and Pantanal contains South America’s highest concentration of them.

bright red crest and throat that contrasts with its gray back and white underparts. Note the pale horn-colored bill. Usually seen on the ground in semiopen habitat including agricultural lands and urban areas. In the nonbreeding season gathers in large flocks

Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)

Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)

Macaws sinkhole

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GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE

Aug 5th - 19th, 2024

DURATION

15 days
14 nights

STARTS & ENDS

Sao Paulo City

PARTICIPANTS

1-8 + leader
Never more than that

GOALS

PACE

Excellent route to see and photograph amazing birds.

Easy and relaxing route, not overly strenuous. Some walking required but no long hikes

TRAVEL INSURANCE

MEDICAL

We highly recommend getting insurance. It is important that the insurance covers trip cancellation and medical attention, as well

Inform your doctor about your trip. We will keep you informed about Brazilian and American requirements. More information can be found on the CDC website.

COST AND TERMS

From: $8,500* per person (sharing room) Single supplement: $750

PRICE

WHAT IS INCLUDED

15 days ,14 nights in Hotels/Lodges
2 roundtrip local airline tickets
Road transportation through the trip
Specialized English-speaking Leader Guide
Local Guide
Meals
Water/soft drinks and snacks

A deposit of $600 is required to book your spot.
The rest of the payment should be done until 90 days priori the trip

We work with bank transfer and Zelle

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

International airfare and airport taxes
Tips for all waiters, guides and drivers
Items of personal use, laundry, medical expenses
Additional services offered in hotels (Spa, massage, etc.)
Travel insurance.

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