Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planalto

-16.89640 , -42.99158

Brazil

This reserve preserves key habitat for Blue-eyed Ground dove, and the reserve + general area has many interesting (near) endemics of interior Brazil.

Key species: Blue-eyed Ground Dove, Pale-throated Pampa (Serra) finch, Cinereous Warbling-finch, Horned Sungem, Blue Finch, Helmeted Manakin, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet, Caatinga (cactus) parakeet, Velvety Black Tyrant, Hangnest tody-tyrant, Ochre-backed Woodpecker, ...

One of the (3 known) territories of the Ground-doves is right at the marker (-16.896, -42.991). This area holds most of the key species (Cinereous Warbling-Finch, Serra Finch, Horned Sungem, Velvety Black Tyrant, ... One can mover further towards an even bigger river at -16.916, -43.013 (not crossable with any vehicle if it rains heavily). The whole area before and after that big river holds plenty of birds (e.g. Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Horned Sungem near the big river, and Helmeted Manakin has a stake-out at -16.910, -42.999.

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Coordinates were changed by Lieven De Temmerman : -16.8964/-42.9916 (2021-12-26 10:34:42 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -16.9041/-42.9879 (2021-01-16 19:32:17 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planalto" (2021-01-16 19:32:17 )

Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:55:00
Botumirim - Rolinha do planalto reserve This reserve preserves key habitat for Blue-eyed Ground dove, and the reserve + general area has many interesting (near) endemics of interior Brazil. Key species: Blue-eyed Ground Dove, Pale-throated Pampa (Serra) finch, Cinereous Warbling-finch, Horned Sungem, Blue Finch, Helmeted Manakin, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet, Caatinga (cactus) parakeet, Velvety Black Tyrant, Hangnest tody-tyrant, Ochre-backed Woodpecker, ... One of the (3 known) territories of the Ground-doves is right at the marker (-16.896, -42.991). This area holds most of the key species (Cinereous Warbling-Finch, Serra Finch, Horned Sungem, Velvety Black Tyrant, ... One can mover further towards an even bigger river at -16.916, -43.013 (not crossable with any vehicle if it rains heavily). The whole area before and after that big river holds plenty of birds (e.g. Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Horned Sungem near the big river, and Helmeted Manakin has a stake-out at -16.910, -42.999. .
Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:17:37
Botumirim - Rolinha do planalto reserve This reserve preserves key habitat for Blue-eyed Ground dove, and the reserve + general area has many interesting (near) endemics of interior Brazil. Key species: Blue-eyed Ground Dove, Pale-throated Pampa (Serra) finch, Cinereous Warbling-finch, Horned Sungem, Blue Finch, Helmeted Manakin, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet, Caatinga (cactus) parakeet, Velvety Black Tyrant, Hangnest tody-tyrant, Ochre-backed Woodpecker,  Woodpecker, ... One of the (3 known) territories of the Ground-doves is right at the marker (-16.896, -42.991). This area holds most of the key species (Cinereous Warbling-Finch, Serra Finch, Horned Sungem, Velvety Black Tyrant, ... One can mover further towards an even bigger river at -16.916, -43.013 (not crossable with any vehicle if it rains heavily). The whole area before and after that big river holds plenty of birds (e.g. Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Horned Sungem near the big river, and Helmeted Manakin has a stake-out at -16.910, -42.999. .
Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:04:05
Botumirim - Rolinha do planalto reserve This reserve preserves key habitat for Blue-eyed Ground dove, and the reserve + general area has many interesting (near) endemics of interior Brazil. Key species: Blue-eyed Ground Dove, Pale-throated Pampa (Serra) finch, Cinereous Warbling-finch, Horned Sungem, Blue Finch, Helmeted Manakin, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet, Caatinga (cactus) parakeet, Velvety Black Tyrant, Hangnest tody-tyrant, Ochre-backed Woodpecker,  Logistics: The road to Botumirim is spectacular and in perfect (asphalted) condition at the time of writing (2021). Coming from the main road (251), take the turn-off at -16.56057, -43.0395 to Aldao Colares and further on to Botumirim. Note that there are other (unpaved) ways to reach Botumirim (from the South West), but if it's raining, there is more risk to get stuck on an unpaved road (or a river crossing), in the middle of nowhere.  Before visiting Botumirim, contact SAVE Brazil through (rolinhadoplanalto@savebrasil.org.br). One has to pay a 35 dollar fee (for non-Brazilians) + 50 real for the guard (per group for a 4-hr visit, e.g. from 6-10), online: https://savebrasil.colabore.org/ccyanopis/single_step . After completing the process, SAVE Brazil will arrange a guard to accompagny you in the reserve. The guard knows the territories and stake-outs of the Ground-doves, but is not a specialized bird guide.  The reserve is only 10 minutes drive from Botumirim, on an unpaved road that can be done with a 2WD vehicle with normal ground clearance. In case it rains heavily, torrential rivers are impossible to cross. In that case, the guard can quickly contact a local to drive you around the reserve in a sturdier vehicle (at a fair price).  One of the (3 known) territories of the Ground-doves is right at the marker (-16.896, -42.991). This area holds most of the key species (Cinereous Warbling-Finch, Serra Finch, Horned Sungem, Velvety Black Tyrant, ... One can mover further towards an even bigger river at -16.916, -43.013 (not crossable with any vehicle if it rains heavily). The whole area before and after that big river holds plenty of birds (e.g. Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Horned Sungem near the big river, and Helmeted Manakin has a stake-out at -16.910, -42.999. .
Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 10:59:17
Botumirim - Rolinha do planalto reserve This reserve preserves key habitat for Blue-eyed Ground dove, and the reserve + general area has many interesting (near) endemics of interior Brazil. Key species: Blue-eyed Ground Dove, Pale-throated Pampa (Serra) finch, Cinereous Warbling-finch, Horned Sungem, Blue Finch, Helmeted Manakin, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet, Caatinga (cactus) parakeet, Velvety Black Tyrant, Hangnest tody-tyrant, Ochre-backed Woodpecker,  Logistics: The road to Botumirim is spectacular and in perfect (asphalted) condition at the time of writing (2021). Coming from the main road (251), take the turn-off at -16.56057, -43.0395 to Aldao Colares and further on to Botumirim. Note that there are other (unpaved) ways to reach Botumirim (from the South West), but if it's raining, there is more risk to get stuck on an unpaved road (or a river crossing), in the middle of nowhere.  Before visiting Botumirim, contact SAVE Brazil through (rolinhadoplanalto@savebrasil.org.br). One has to pay a 35 dollar fee (for non-Brazilians) + 50 real for the guard (per group for a 4-hr visit, e.g. from 6-10), online: https://savebrasil.colabore.org/ccyanopis/single_step . After completing the process, SAVE Brazil will arrange a guard to accompagny you in the reserve. The guard knows the territories and stake-outs of the Ground-doves, but is not a specialized bird guide.  The reserve is only 10 minutes drive from Botumirim, on an unpaved road that can be done with a 2WD vehicle with normal ground clearance. In case it rains heavily, torrential rivers are impossible to cross. In that case, the guard can quickly contact a local to drive you around the reserve in a sturdier vehicle (at a fair price).  One of the (3 known) territories of the Ground-doves is right at the marker (-16.896, -42.991). This area holds most of the key species (Cinereous Warbling-Finch, Serra Finch, Horned Sungem, Velvety Black Tyrant, ... One can mover further towards an even bigger river at -16.916, -43.013 (not crossable with any vehicle if it rains heavily). The whole area before and after that big river holds plenty of birds (e.g. Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Horned Sungem near the big river, and Helmeted Manakin has a stake-out at -16.910, -42.999. .

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Horned Sungem (Heliactin bilophus)
Cinereous Warbling Finch (Microspingus cinereus)
Blue Finch (Rhopospina caerulescens)
Pale-throated Pampa-Finch (Embernagra longicauda)

Blue Finch (Rhopospina caerulescens) was added by Lieven De Temmerman (2021-12-26 11:58:18)

Horned Sungem (Heliactin bilophus) was added by Lieven De Temmerman (2021-12-26 11:57:48)

Pale-throated Pampa-Finch (Embernagra longicauda) was added by Lieven De Temmerman (2021-12-26 11:57:35)

Cinereous Warbling Finch (Microspingus cinereus) was added by Lieven De Temmerman (2021-12-26 11:56:12)

  • Timing and strategy

Botumirim can be visited throughout the year. There is a dry and a wet season, and while the wet season will probably stimulate birding activity and enable for more activity throughout the day, the rain can be hard and persistent in the wet season, making some unpaved roads inpassable with a 2WD vehicle, and hampering birding.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:07
Botumirim can be visited throughout the year. There is a dry and a wet season, and while the wet season will probably stimulate birding activity and enable for more activity throughout the day, the rain can be hard and persistent in the wet season, making some unpaved roads inpassable with a 2WD vehicle, and hampering birding.
  • How to get there

The road to Botumirim is spectacular and in perfect (asphalted) condition at the time of writing (2021). Coming from the main road (251), take the turn-off at -16.56057, -43.0395 to Aldao Colares and further on to Botumirim. Note that there are other (unpaved) ways to reach Botumirim (from the South West), but if it's raining, there is more risk to get stuck on an unpaved road (or a river crossing), in the middle of nowhere. 

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 10:59
The road to Botumirim is spectacular and in perfect (asphalted) condition at the time of writing (2021). Coming from the main road (251), take the turn-off at -16.56057, -43.0395 to Aldao Colares and further on to Botumirim. Note that there are other (unpaved) ways to reach Botumirim (from the South West), but if it's raining, there is more risk to get stuck on an unpaved road (or a river crossing), in the middle of nowhere. 

Contact SAVE Brazil through (rolinhadoplanalto@savebrasil.org.br). One has to pay a 35 dollar fee (for non-Brazilians) + 50 real for the guard (per group for a 4-hr visit, e.g. from 6-10), online: https://savebrasil.colabore.org/ccyanopis/single_step . After completing the process, SAVE Brazil will arrange a guard to accompagny you in the reserve. The guard knows the territories and stake-outs of the Ground-doves, but is not a specialized bird guide. 

The reserve is only 10 minutes drive from Botumirim, on an unpaved road that can be done with a 2WD vehicle with normal ground clearance. In case it rains heavily, torrential rivers are impossible to cross. In that case, the guard can quickly contact a local to drive you around the reserve in a sturdier vehicle (at a fair price). 

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:04
Contact SAVE Brazil through (rolinhadoplanalto@savebrasil.org.br). One has to pay a 35 dollar fee (for non-Brazilians) + 50 real for the guard (per group for a 4-hr visit, e.g. from 6-10), online: https://savebrasil.colabore.org/ccyanopis/single_step . After completing the process, SAVE Brazil will arrange a guard to accompagny you in the reserve. The guard knows the territories and stake-outs of the Ground-doves, but is not a specialized bird guide.  The reserve is only 10 minutes drive from Botumirim, on an unpaved road that can be done with a 2WD vehicle with normal ground clearance. In case it rains heavily, torrential rivers are impossible to cross. In that case, the guard can quickly contact a local to drive you around the reserve in a sturdier vehicle (at a fair price). 
Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:00
Contact SAVE Brazil through (rolinhadoplanalto@savebrasil.org.br). One has to pay a 35 dollar fee (for non-Brazilians) + 50 real for the guard (per group for a 4-hr visit, e.g. from 6-10), online: https://savebrasil.colabore.org/ccyanopis/single_step . After completing the process, SAVE Brazil will arrange a guard to accompagny you in the reserve. The guard knows the territories and stake-outs of the Ground-doves, but is not a specialized bird guide. 
  • Other attractions

Both the Diamantina plateau West of Botumirim, and the dry forest North of Botumirim are excellent for birding and are actually a must for any birder that made the long detour to Botumirim.

Botumirim - Diamantina plateau

Key species: Minas Gerais Tyrannulet, Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner, White-wedged Piculet, Black-bellied and Black-capped Antwren, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet (entrance trail) and Cipo Canastero, Hyacinth Visorbearer (plateau)

Drive out of Botumirim at -16.86626, -43.0121 (a steep gravel road, very hard with a 2WD in the rain) and park here: -16.8623, -43.02316. On the trail to the top of the plateau, many key species can be found... The plateau itself starts at -16.85332, -43.03222 and should be good for Cipo Canastero and Hyacinth Visorbearer.

Botumirim - dry forest

Key species: Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner, Narrow-billed Antwren, Large-billed Antwren, Caatinga Antwren, Toco Toucan, Yellow-legged Tinamou, Pale-bellied Tyrant-manakin, White-browed Antpitta.

Best birding is down at the end of the road, around -16.790, -42.999.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:25
Both the Diamantina plateau West of Botumirim, and the dry forest North of Botumirim are excellent for birding and are actually a must for any birder that made the long detour to Botumirim. Botumirim - Diamantina plateau Key species: Minas Gerais Tyrannulet, Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner, White-wedged Piculet, Black-bellied and Black-capped Antwren, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet (entrance trail) and Cipo Canastero, Hyacinth Visorbearer (plateau) Drive out of Botumirim at -16.86626, -43.0121 (a steep gravel road, very hard with a 2WD in the rain) and park here: -16.8623, -43.02316. On the trail to the top of the plateau, many key species can be found... The plateau itself starts at -16.85332, -43.03222 and should be good for Cipo Canastero and Hyacinth Visorbearer. Botumirim - dry forest Key species: Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner, Narrow-billed Antwren, Large-billed Antwren, Caatinga Antwren, Toco Toucan, Yellow-legged Tinamou, Pale-bellied Tyrant-manakin, White-browed Antpitta. Best birdin birding is down at the end of the road, around -16.790, -42.999.
Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:16
Both the Diamantina plateau West of Botumirim, and the dry forest North of Botumirim are excellent for birding and are actually a must for any birder that made the long detour to Botumirim. Botumirim - Diamantina plateau Key species: Minas Gerais Tyrannulet, Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner, White-wedged Piculet, Black-bellied and Black-capped Antwren, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Grey-eyed Greenlet (entrance trail) and Cipo Canastero, Hyacinth Visorbearer (plateau) Drive out of Botumirim at -16.86626, -43.0121 (a steep gravel road, very hard with a 2WD in the rain) and park here: -16.8623, -43.02316. On the trail to the top of the plateau, many key species can be found... The plateau itself starts at -16.85332, -43.03222 and should be good for Cipo Canastero and Hyacinth Visorbearer. Botumirim - dry forest Key species: Henna-capped Foliage-gleaner, Narrow-billed Antwren, Large-billed Antwren, Caatinga Antwren, Toco Toucan, Yellow-legged Tinamou, Pale-bellied Tyrant-manakin, White-browed Antpitta. Best birdin is down at the end of the road, around -16.790, -42.999.

Botumirim has some smaller hotels / guesthouses:

Pousada Campina da Serra +55 (38) 9 9908 9167

Pousada Eco-chalé Almazen +55 (38) 9 9920 1475

Pousada do Vale +55 (38) 9 9985 1022

Recando das Aves +55 (38) 9 9724 5121

Pousada e Camping Sítio Cachoeira +55 (38) 9 9918 7920 (this one is actually on the road towards the reserve)

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:03
Botumirim has some smaller hotels / guesthouses: Pousada Campina da Serra +55 (38) 9 9908 9167 Pousada Eco-chalé Almazen +55 (38) 9 9920 1475 Pousada do Vale +55 (38) 9 9985 1022 Recando das Aves +55 (38) 9 9724 5121 Pousada e Camping Sítio Cachoeira +55 (38) 9 9918 7920 (this one is actually on the road towards the reserve)

Botumirim is a safe and quiet place. The biggest hazard could be if you are getting stuck with your car e.g. on one of the unpaved sideroads, as traffic here can be very scarce. 

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Lieven De Temmerman on 2021-12-26 11:05
Botumirim is a safe and quiet place. The biggest hazard could be if you are getting stuck with your car e.g. on one of the unpaved sideroads, as traffic here can be very scarce. 
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