The Uirapuru

The Uirapuru is the sacred bird of the Guarani Indians. There are many legends around the Uirapuru; sometimes spelled Irapuru. This bird is scarce now because of the encroachment of man to his habitat. Ths picture is lovingly painted by Tania Montenegro Oro who resides in Brazil. Tania's painting of the Uirapuru is with fruit of the guarana'.