Driving along the western coast of Rio we can still find some restinga vegetation on preserved areas. These parks are good for Brazilian and Orange-headed Tanagers, Russet-crowned and Rufous-sided Crakes, Mustached Wren and much more. This is also a great chance to see the famous coastline of Rio. From 6:30 to 1 pm.
With an area of 28.000 ha, this first national park of Brazil has some of the highest peaks in the country, close to 2.800 meters. Birds diversity with a good number of endemics, great accommodation and a road that goes up to 2.400 meters, makes Itatiaia one of the greatest hot spots for birding in Southeastern Brazil.
This beautiful National Park offers great birding with Atlantic Forest, Cerrado and Altitude fields. The big stars here are the Brazilian Mergansers but Cock-tailed Tyrants and many other endemics will fill up our list. Minas Gerais state and its countryside life style and nature is a must see part of Brazil.