The Brown-backed Parrotlets that have been frequenting the Praia Vermelha do Sul condominium continue to attract the attention of birders from all over Brazil.
Brown-backed Parrot eating fruit from a Clusea tree © Elis Simpson
The other day there was a group of 14 birders watching the birds as they fed and rested. One of them, Ciro Albano, a well known and repected photographer and guide had travelled from Forteleza in Ceará, about 2,300 km away in the north east.
Part of the group watching the resting parrotlets © Elis Simpson
These birds have given us unprecedented opportunities to observe and study their daily routines and behaviour, which until now has been largely a mystery. Rick and Elis Simpson are spending as much time as they can with the birds and enjoy meeting the visiting birders and condominium residents alike.
Elis is joined by other photographers to record the bird's habits © Rick Simpson
Rick making notes on the baviour of the parrotlets © Elis Simpson
The UBWC would like to thank the administration of the condominium for their help and assistance facilitating the observation of these enigmatic birds.
Any birders visiting the site should remember that it is a private condominium and private property is strictly off limits, please stick to the roads when observing the birds.
The area has a ‘zona azul’ parking system in operation, the price is R$5.00 for the whole day in any area of the condominium, please remember to pay one of the agents that can be identified by yellow tabards with zona azul written on them.
Your co-operation in these matters will greatly enhance the relationship between birders and the residents and birders will continue to be made most welcome.
For more information on the birds and visiting arrangements please contact the UBWC info @ubwc.info.
Brown-backed Parrotlet © Elis Simpson
