Do you consider yourself a good birdwatcher? Birdwatching is the sport of enjoying birds in the wild. Brazil is a full plate for the practice, as it is the third largest country in the world with the most bird species.
So, if you want to discover new places or start birdwatching, check out our list and enjoy the most beautiful things in nature responsibly!
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Itanhaém
The Três Quedas waterfall, located in Itanhaém, is a great place to enjoy friends on the wing in the middle of the Atlantic Forest. There, you can spot beautiful species such as the peppered sabiá, the saucy saíra and the purple-faced parrot. After all, this city has 350 different types of birds.
Ribeirão Grande
The inland city is home to several famous spots for animal watchers. They are:
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- Nascentes do Paranapanema State Park;
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- Paraiso Eco Lodge;
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- Widow’s Road;
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- Morro Alto.
There, you can spot beautiful bluetits, queros and different types of woodpeckers and kingfishers. As well as enjoying the activity, you’ll enjoy a relaxing destination in the middle of nature, which is also a great option for a family outing.
Ubatuba
Among the 332 thousand hectares of Serra do Mar State Park, you will find the Cambucá Birdwatching Center. There are around 463 recorded species in the region, including: star flycatchers, tuim, sandpipers and hummingbirds and even the painted-breasted chokecherry, which is unfortunately threatened with extinction.
São Paulo
Who says you can’t spot beautiful birds in the city of São Paulo? The capital’s parks offer us unique moments to marvel at nature. Check out some of the hot spots for birdwatching in São Paulo:
Burle Marx Park
If you’ve chosen Burle Marx to practice your observation skills, take the opportunity to pick up a pair of binoculars free of charge from the administration, which are available every day of the week.
This way, you’ll be properly equipped to find the 117 species of birds that inhabit the region. Some of them are: small pigeon hawk (uncommon in urban areas), pineapple, kestrel and heron.
📍Avenida Dona Helena Pereira de Moraes, 200 – Vila Andrade
Carmo Park
You don’t have to visit the park only on Cherry Blossom Festival. The region is great for spotting a variety of birds , such as: irerês, grebes, hummingbirds and yellow-headed woodpeckers. There are around 157 species on site.
📍Avenida Afonso de Sampaio e Sousa, 951 – Itaquera
Ibirapuera Park
Orange-crowned night-owls, herons, scissor hummingbirds, hawks, falcons, owls and 231 other species of birds fly over the area sP’s most beloved park. The tip for those who are going to observe the fauna is to go to the Manequinho Lopes Nursery, as there is more chance of seeing the rarest birds.
📍Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral – Vila Mariana
