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Lesser Kiskadee (Philohydor lictor subsp. lictor) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riparian woodlands adjacent to the Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Whispering Ibis (Phimosus infuscatus) This species is still called Bare-faced ibis in Brazilian bird books. Along the banks of Ro Cuiaba, south of Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine sandbars at ca. 110 m (361 ft).

Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi). Sexes similar. A fly by. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Pixaim River with adjacent Cerrado, riparian woods and scattered riverine wetlands at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Greater Rhea (Rhea americana subsp. araneipes) Sexes similar. North along the MT-060 Road heading towards Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil from the Transpanthaneria Road. Cerrado at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation. There were eight of them. When we \first saw them and they were close to the road. A...

Turquoise-fronted Parrot (Amazona aestiva subsp. xanthpteryx) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Cerrado (savannah) with riparian woods and scattered wetlands adjacent to the Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Five-banded Amberwing (Perithemis lais: Libellulidae) 1.9-2.5 cm (0.75-0.98 in) long. Along the banks of Ro Cuiaba, Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine with scattered cerrado and wetlands at ca. 110 m (361 ft).

Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis subsp. nigricollis) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riparian woods and scattered wetlands along the Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare: Alligatoridae) South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Pixaim River with adjacent Cerrado, riparian woods and scattered riverine wetlands at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation. I am taking my wife to a dog show on Saturday and will be out. I am planning on...

Eulers Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riparian woodlands adjacent to the Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation. I am taking my wife to a dog show on Saturday and will be out. I am planning on being back on line Sunday...

Neotropical swarm-founding Wasp (Synoeca surinama: Vespidae) They average ca. 2.0 cm (0.79 in) long. All members of this genus is known for their very painful sting. Photographed in an open air restaurant in Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil at ca. 150 m (492 ft) elevation.

Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) Sexes similar. North along the MT-060 Road heading towards Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil from the Transpanthaneria Road. Cerrado at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) Sexes similar. North along the MT-060 Road heading towards Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil from the Transpanthaneria Road. Roadside, cerrado at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation. Taken from a backseat of a moving Van through the sloped windshield. I just like the...

Greater Thornbird (Phacellodomus ruber) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Cerrado and riparian woodlands adjacent to the Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Transpanthaneira Road. The beginning of the Transpanthaneria Road and terminus of MT-060 heading south from Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. There are four Rufous Hornero nests on the sign.

Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus subsp. urubitinga) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Cerrado (savannah) with riparian woods and scattered wetlands adjacent

Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga subsp. urubitinga) Sexes similar. Tributary of Piquiri River, south of Puerto Jofre, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine with cerrado and scattered wetlands away from the tributary at ca. 122 m (400) elevation.

Narrow-billed Woodcreeper (Lepidocolaptes angustirostris subsp. bivittatus) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Cerrado adjacent to the Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Mimus saturninus subsp. frater) South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Cerrado adjacent to the Pixaim River with adjacent riparian woods and scattered riverine wetlands at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Happy birding for 2016! I hope you have a healthy, prosperous, and fun 2016. Thank you for viewing and commenting on my posts!!! I know I enjoyed viewing all of the fabulous posts during 2015. Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi) Previously known as White-necked Heron. Along the banks of Ro Piquiri...

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare: Alligatoridae) This Caiman was ca 200 m from any water nestled down in the grass. I saw it only after it raised up. I assume it would have taken off if I kept walking towards it but I gave it a wide birth and it continued to stand up on its feet watching me for...

Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroeryle amazona) Female, species sexually dimorphic. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Along the riparian of Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus subsp. maximiliani) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine with cerrado vegetation adjacent to the Pixaim River with interspersed wetlands at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Barred Antshrike (Thamnophilus doliatus subsp. radiatus) Male, species sexually dimorphic. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine with cerrado vegetation adjacent to the Pixaim River with interspersed wetlands at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.

Black-capped Donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla) Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Merry Christmas Bird Forum!!!! South Wild, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna subsp. guarauna) Sexes similar. An easy bird to locate when calling. Its screaming cry is unmistakable and easily heard. Tributary of Piquiri River, south of Puerto Jofre, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine with cerrado and scattered wetlands adjacent to the tributary at ca...