Caatinga

An exclusively Brazilian biome, known for its semi-arid climate, drought-adapted vegetation and rocky landscapes. Despite its harsh conditions, the Caatinga is home to unique wildlife, including endangered species such as Lear’s macaw.

Lear's Macaws (Anodorhynchus leari) gathered on a cactus within the rocky landscape of the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.
Lear's Macaw (Anodorhynchus leari) spreading its wings at a rocky cliff cavity in the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.
Four Lear's Macaws (Anodorhynchus leari) flying along the rocky cliffs of the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.
Three Lear’s macaws (Anodorhynchus leari) perched on a rock wall in Canudos, Bahia, Brazil
Two Blue-crowned Parakeets (Thectocercus acuticaudatus) flying past the rocky cliffs of the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.
Red-cowled Cardinal (Paroaria dominicana) perched on a branch against the dry landscape of the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.
Two Lear's Macaws (Anodorhynchus leari) flying together against the rocky cliffs of the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.
Campo Troupial (Icterus jamacaii) perched among native vegetation in the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.
Two Lear's Macaws (Anodorhynchus leari) flying across a vast sandstone cliff in the Brazilian Caatinga near Canudos, Bahia.

Behind the scenes

In Behind the Scenes, I tell the stories behind the photographs: how these encounters happened, the experience I had in the field, and the context of some of the images that are part of my work.