Our preliminary birding efforts have yielded 339 observed bird species, all listed here. With the help of guests and researchers, we hope to do justice to the stunning biodiversity of the Reserve and add more to the list – we estimate there are more than 350 in total. This list includes the threatened Masked Antpitta (Hylopezus auricularis – a rare endemic species classified as vulnerable by IUCN and recorded at several distinct locations inside the reserve) and the threatened White-throated Toucan, as well as 4 species of large Ara macaws.
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Crypturellus cinereu
Small-billed Tinamou
Undulated Tinamou
Order: Tinamiformes
Scientific name: Crypturellus undulatus
Common name: Undulated Tinamou
Description: The undulated tinamou is a groundbird of the family Tinamidae, which are found in Middle and South America. Instead to many other closely related groundbirds, tinamous have the ability to fly although they will mostly run away in case of danger.
Horned Screamer
Southern Screamer
Order: Anseriformes
Scientific name: Chauna torquata
Common name: Southern screamer
Description: The southern screamer is a good swimmer which is but prefers to be on land. They have a skin filled with air bubbles which makes a crackling sound when pressed on it.
White-faced whistling duck
Black-bellied whistling duck
Muscovy Duck
Brazilian Teal
Order: Anatidae
Scientific name: Amazonetta brasiliensis
Common name: Brazilian teal
Description: The Brazilian teal is one of the few duck species living in South America. They live in ponds and freshwater marshes. Although they make nests on plant matter they, sometimes nest in tree hollows.