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Mais de 650 espécies de aves fazem do Pantanal um paraíso para observadores de pássaros.
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Birds of the Pantanal: An Overview
The Pantanal is home to one of the richest avifaunas in the world, with over 600 species of birds that play vital roles in the ecosystem.
Hydropsalis torquata (Scissor-tailed Nightjar)
The scissor-tailed nightjar is one of the most elegant nocturnal birds of the Pantanal, with a long tail and silent flight.
Nyctibius griseus (Urutau)
The Urutau is a master of camouflage in the Pantanal forests, remaining motionless on branches throughout the day, virtually invisible.
Dryocopus lineatus (Lineated Woodpecker)
The lineated woodpecker is one of the largest woodpeckers in the Pantanal, with a striking red crest and powerful drumming.
Cyanocorax cyanomelas (Purplish Jay)
The purplish jay is a social and intelligent bird of the Pantanal, known for its loud calls and dark violet-blue plumage.
Gnorimopsar chopi (Chopi Blackbird)
The Chopi Blackbird is a robust blackbird of the Pantanal, known for its powerful and melodious song that echoes through open fields.
Chrysomus ruficapillus (Chestnut-capped Blackbird)
The chestnut-capped blackbird is a striking bird that forms large flocks in the flooded fields of the Pantanal.
Icterus cayanensis (Encontro)
The encontro is an oriole with orange-shouldered plumage, whose melodious song resonates through the riparian forests of the Pantanal.
Paroaria coronata (Red-crested Cardinal)
The Red-crested Cardinal is one of the most beautiful birds of the Pantanal, with unmistakable red crest and chest.
Sporophila collaris (Marsh Seedeater)
The marsh seedeater is a small bird of the Pantanal wetlands, known for its melodious song and black throat patch.
Turdus leucomelas (White-throated Thrush)
The White-throated Thrush is one of the most common thrushes in the Pantanal, known for its melodious song that heralds dawn.
Momotus momota (Blue-crowned Motmot)
The blue-crowned motmot is one of the most colorful birds of the Pantanal, featuring a turquoise-blue crown and pendulous tail.
Chloroceryle amazona (Amazon Kingfisher)
The Amazon kingfisher is one of the most skilled fishers of the Pantanal rivers and bays.
Megaceryle torquata (Ringed Kingfisher)
The ringed kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the Americas, a common sight along the rivers and bays of the Pantanal.
Tringa solitaria (Solitary Sandpiper)
The solitary sandpiper is a migratory bird from North America that visits the Pantanal during the austral summer.
Jacana jacana (Wattled Jacana)
The wattled jacana is an aquatic bird famous for its extremely long toes, allowing it to walk on floating vegetation.