The saracura (Aramides saracura) is a secretive bird, more often heard than seen. Its rhythmic calls echo through the Atlantic Rainforest, where it thrives in dense vegetation. Feeding on insects, amphibians, and plant matter, it plays a key role in maintaining ecological balance.

We are excited to announce that we have reached a milestone of five thousand observations on iNaturalist! We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our guests who have taken the time to add their observations to our page, documenting their findings here at the Eco Lodge Itororó.

Tree-dwelling species, Brazilian Squirrels are diurnal and live high on top of trees, subsisting primarily on fruits and insects, making excellent seed dispersers as they cover large distances and like to carefully bury seeds as the critically endangered Araucaria trees (Araucaria angustifolia) on the ground.

Bamboos are members of the grass family and play a vital role in tropical and temperate forests. If you are interested in visiting the Atlantic Rainforest and would like to learn more about our nature-related tours, please contact us.