Santo Antônio do Descoberto

History

The history of European occupation of the region of Santo Antônio goes back to 1726 when, according to tradition, slaves belonging a Portuguese gold seeker sat down to rest and supposedly discovered an image of Santo Antônio in the branches of a tree. They took it to their master and a chapel was built in 1728. Soon the site became a place of pilgrimage attracting people from near and far. After a time the festivals disappeared and the town continued with the name of Santo Antônio de Montes Claros, district of Luziânia. In 1982 it got its emancipation and took the present name honoring the saint and the river that flows through the region.

Most-observed species

• Southern Lapwing

  Vanellus chilensis (Molina, 1782) · Aves
  62
• Great Kiskadee

  Pitangus sulphuratus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  57
• Picazuro Pigeon

  Patagioenas picazuro (Temminck, 1813) · Aves
  48
• Saffron Finch

  Sicalis flaveola (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  46
• Ruddy Ground-Dove

  Columbina talpacoti (Temminck, 1810) · Aves
  46
• Pale-breasted Thrush

  Turdus leucomelas Vieillot, 1818 · Aves
  45
• Tropical Kingbird

  Tyrannus melancholicus Vieillot, 1819 · Aves
  41
• Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

  Brotogeris chiriri (Vieillot, 1818) · Aves
  38