Wildlife in Paulinia

The largest rodent in the world, it lives in packs of up to 50 individuals and communicate by different sounds.

Its webbed paws make it easy to swim in rivers, lakes, and marshes, and it can stay submerged for up to five minutes. They can weigh up to 10 kg and prefer to eat aquatic plants and roots.

An endangered species, this animal is a predator of fish and lives a solitary life.

An endangered species, females carry their young on their backs for up to a year.

 Its name comes from the Greek “porphyrio” meaning “purple.” The vibrant colors of this marsh hen make it highly appreciated by observers.

Characteristically colored teal, with white cheeks and neck and a beak with a red base.

A common Brazilian species with brownish tones and a red beak in the males. They spend most of their time in the water and when they fly, they show off their vibrant blue coloring. 

The largest bird in Brazil with a wingspan of up to 1.80m. It stands out from others due to the dark colors on its head and wings. Solitary for most of the year, they only gather in large nests during the breeding season.

An elegant bird with long legs, its movement is precise when catching fish in shallow waters. They gather in large colonies at night to sleep.

Typical of wetland areas, it has adapted legs to get stuck in vertical leaves.

Common in marshes, this bird can be seen jumping after food near the water’s surface. It makes its nest with twigs near the water.

A bird with a long, straight beak that helps it capture insects and worms on the banks of marshes. To attract the female, the male flies high in circles and then dives into shallow water to produce a characteristic sound.

These birds live in pairs, where the male has a black body and white head and the female has paler colors. They feed on insects captured in flight.

Endemic to the cerrado, it inflates  its body as a defense, showing two black circles that look like eyes to increase its size. 

These cunning and skillful animals are able to make great leaps and move silently.

The largest wild dog in the Americas, it lives a solitary life, gathering in couples during the breeding season. It feeds on birds and small mammals, but also eats fruit.

This small wild cat is difficult to observe and rare in many locations. It has an elongated body that makes it very different from other cats in this region.

Brazil's most common wild dog, found in pairs or groups of up to four individuals. They can be seen in preserved areas, plantations, and near cities.

This species is much appreciated for its song, making it one of the most trafficked in Brazil. Its melodic song is emitted by males to attract females and defend their territory.

An unusually shaped bird with a long, curved beak, used to catch small animals on the banks of bodies of water. Common in riparian forests and wetlands, it can be recognized by its striking “coró-coró” song.

With vibrant colors, this species can be seen in pairs or small flocks. They make a characteristic sound by hitting their beaks on trees (drumming). They eat insects found inside tree trunks and branches.

A hummingbird with a long, curved beak, found in forests and gardens. During courtship, males attract the attention of females by opening their beaks, displaying their brightly colored mouth, tongue, and jaw to attract attention.

A common bird found in forests and gardens, it has a strong, thick beak that it uses to prey on insects. Although its melodic song is common to hear, it manages to hide among the foliage.

With bright colors, where males have brighter and more vibrant colors than females, it feeds on fruits and insects as it moves between trees.

A small bird that lives in pairs among the bushes of the cerrados biome, cerradões and dry forests. The pairs use their nest as shelter even outside of the breeding season.