Wildlife
Birding route areas
Our birding itinerary takes in four areas around Alta Floresta: Fazenda Anacã and three partner areas. Together they bring together tall forest, várzea, buriti palm swamps, rivers and open areas, widening the chances of encounters during your stay.
Area by area
Get to know each area in detail
Habitats, distance from the lodge and highlights of each one.
01 · Anacã's own property
Fazenda Anacã
Forest, restoration areas, a private reserve, ecological corridors and open habitat
A mosaic of habitats close to one another, so a single outing can cover several settings — with parrots and macaws a particular highlight. Trails, boardwalks, jetties and lookout points make access easy. Outings run in the morning, in the afternoon and at night.
On the property
Habitats
Outing times
- Morning
- 6:00 – 10:30
- Afternoon / extended
- 15:30 – 18:00/19:00
- Night
- 19:30 – 21:00
Featured birds
Red-fan parrot (Deroptyus accipitrinus) · Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) · Red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) · Long-billed starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris) · White-necked puffbird (Notharchus hyperrhynchus) · White-bearded hermit (Phaethornis hispidus) · Red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus) · Blue-necked tanager (Stilpnia cyanicollis)
eBird hotspot: Alta Floresta — Fazenda Anacã
02 · Partner area
Fazenda Rancho Novo
Várzea forest along the Santa Helena River
A private track runs through the different habitats, making access easy and creating good chances for watching and photography. In open areas and along forest edges, the stronger light favours photography. One outing covers the area well, but its variety rewards repeat visits during a stay.
About 40 minutes from Fazenda Anacã
Habitats
Outing times
- Morning
- 5:00 – 10:30
- Afternoon and early evening
- 14:30 – 19:00
Featured birds
Black-chested tyrant (Taeniotriccus andrei) · Crested owl (Lophostrix cristata) · Paradise tanager (Tangara chilensis) · Várzea schiffornis (Schiffornis major)
eBird hotspot: Alta Floresta — Fazenda Rancho Novo
03 · Partner area
Fazenda Bom Jesus
Tall forest on the banks of the Teles Pires River
A private track leads into the forest and to different parts of the property, reaching the Teles Pires River and following part of its banks. Under a high canopy, it offers deeper immersion in the forest and access to forest-interior species. The size of the area allows each outing to be aimed at specific sites and target species.
About 30–40 minutes from Fazenda Anacã
Habitats
Outing times
- Morning
- 5:00 – 10:30
- Afternoon
- 14:30 – 17:45
Featured birds
Crimson-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata) · Ruddy spinetail (Synallaxis rutilans) · Alta Floresta antpitta (Hylopezus whittakeri) · Spix's warbling-antbird (Hypocnemis striata)
eBird hotspot: Alta Floresta — Fazenda Bom Jesus
04 · Partner area
Chácara Esteio
Open habitat and a different set of species
A completely different setting from the forest areas. Plenty of light and open space favour watching and photography — especially birds in flight and eye-level shots.
Close to Fazenda Anacã, easy to reach
Habitats
Outing times
- Morning
- 6:00 – 10:30
- Afternoon / extended
- 15:30 – 18:00/19:00
- Night
- 19:30 – 21:00
Featured birds
Blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) · Brazilian teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis) · Yellow-crowned parrot (Amazona ochrocephala) · Red-capped cardinal (Paroaria gularis)
eBird hotspot: Alta Floresta — Chácara Esteio
Fazenda Rancho Novo, Fazenda Bom Jesus and Chácara Esteio are partner properties and are not part of Fazenda Anacã. Visits to these areas are part of the itineraries Anacã organises for its guests, with guide and transfers arranged in the plan.
As this is wild nature, sightings depend on the weather and on the animals themselves. No sighting can be guaranteed.
Combine the areas in your itinerary
Areas can be combined or revisited to explore different sections and species.