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Birds 100 - Systematic Listing

(96 speciess + 4 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 377

Last update: 28/10/2026 11:40:22

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Chile

General Information

Chile is a country located on the western coast of South America, bordered to the north by Peru, to the east by Bolivia and Argentina, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Its geographical position is unique, as it stretches over a long distance, from the tropics to the Antarctic Circle, allowing it to encompass a wide range of climates and landscapes. Chile´s geography is very diverse, with a long and rugged coastline, a chain of the Andes that runs along the country from north to south, and a series of valleys and plains that stretch between the mountain range and the coast. The northernmost region of the country is the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on the planet, while the southernmost region is Patagonia, an area of great natural beauty and biodiversity.

To get to Chile, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, the most important being Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, located in the capital, Santiago. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. It is also possible to arrive in Chile by land, through border crossings with Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. The road network in Chile is extensive and well-maintained, allowing you to travel the country by car or bus. Additionally, there are ferry services that connect the mainland with the islands of the Chiloé archipelago and other coastal areas.

In terms of environments and characteristics of the surroundings, Chile has a wide range of natural landscapes. The coastline is rocky and rugged, with numerous bays and peninsulas, while the Andes mountain range is high and snowy, with peaks that exceed 6,000 meters in height. The valleys and plains that stretch between the mountain range and the coast are fertile and suitable for agriculture, while the Patagonia region is known for its glaciers, fjords, and coniferous forests. The climate in Chile varies from desert in the north to temperate in the south, with a wide range of climatic conditions in different regions. The vegetation is also diverse, with sclerophyllous forests in the central region, coniferous forests in the Araucanía region, and steppes in the Patagonia region.

In terms of logistics, Chile is a well-equipped country to receive tourists and visitors. The hotel infrastructure is wide and varied, with options for all tastes and budgets. The road network is extensive and well-maintained, allowing you to travel the country by car or bus. Additionally, there are guide services and tour operators that offer excursions and activities in different regions of the country. It is essential to keep in mind that the climate and weather conditions can vary depending on the region and time of year, so it is recommended to research and plan ahead before embarking on a trip to Chile.

The best time to visit Chile depends on the region and the activity you want to do. The high season is during the summer months, from December to March, when the weather is warm and sunny in most regions. However, in the Patagonia region, the best time to visit is during the autumn and spring months, when the weather is more stable and the conditions for hiking and outdoor activities are more favorable. In any case, it is essential to research and plan ahead to ensure that you can enjoy the natural beauty and diversity of landscapes that Chile has to offer.

In summary, Chile is a country with a wide range of natural landscapes and climates, offering a wide range of options for visitors who want to explore and enjoy nature. From the rugged coastline to the Andes mountain range and the Patagonia region, Chile is a destination that has something for everyone. With a well-developed tourist infrastructure and a wide range of activities and excursions available, Chile is an ideal place for those looking for a unique and memorable travel experience.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AnseriformesAnatidaeLake DuckPato Zambullidor ChicoMarreca-pé-na-bundaOxyura vittataNative
 LC 
2Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
3Upland GooseCauquén ComúnGanso-de-magalhãesChloephaga pictaNative
 LC 
4Kelp GooseCarancaChloephaga hybridaNative
 LC 
5Fuegian Steamer DuckQuetro AustralTachyeres pteneresNative
 LC 
6Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
7Cinnamon TealPato ColoradoMarreca-coloradaSpatula cyanopteraNative
 LC 
8Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
9Yellow-billed TealPato BarcinoMarreca-pardinhaAnas flavirostrisNative
 LC 
10PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
11ColumbiformesColumbidaeBlack-winged Ground DovePalomita CordilleranaMetriopelia melanopteraNative
 LC 
12Picui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
13West Peruvian DoveTorcaza Ala BlancaZenaida melodaNative
 LC 
14Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
15Chilean PigeonPaloma AraucanaPatagioenas araucanaNative
 LC 
16Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
17GruiformesRallidaePlumbeous RailGallineta ComúnSaracura-do-banhadoPardirallus sanguinolentusNative
  
18CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
19HaematopodidaeBlackish OystercatcherOstrero NegroHaematopus aterNative
 LC 
20American OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
21CharadriidaeRufous-chested DotterelChorlito Pecho CanelaBatuíra-de-peito-tijoloZonibyx modestusNative
 LC 
22Southern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
23ScolopacidaeHudsonian WhimbrelPlayero TrinadorMaçarico-de-bico-tortoNumenius hudsonicusNative
  
24Lesser YellowlegsPitotoy ChicoMaçarico-de-perna-amarelaTringa flavipesNative
 VU 
25Greater YellowlegsPitotoy GrandeMaçarico-grande-de-perna-amarelaTringa melanoleucaNative
 NT 
26Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
27SurfbirdPlayero de RompienteCalidris virgataNative
 LC 
28White-rumped SandpiperPlayerito Rabadilla BlancaMaçarico-de-sobre-brancoCalidris fuscicollisNative
 VU 
29StercorariidaeStercorarius sp.Native
  
30Chilean SkuaSalteador AcaneladoMandrião-chilenoStercorarius chilensisNative
 LC 
31LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
32Inca TernZarcilloLarosterna incaNative
 NT 
33South American TernGaviotín SudamericanoTrinta-réis-de-bico-vermelhoSterna hirundinaceaNative
 LC 
34Brown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
35Dolphin GullGaviota GrisGaivota-australLeucophaeus scoresbiiNative
 LC 
36Grey GullGaviota GarumaGaivota-de-garumaLeucophaeus modestusNative
 LC 
37Franklin´s GullGaviota ChicaGaivota-de-franklinLeucophaeus pipixcanNative
 LC 
38Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
39SphenisciformesSpheniscidaeGentoo PenguinPingüino de VinchaPygoscelis papuaNative
 LC 
40Humboldt PenguinPingüino de HumboldtSpheniscus humboldtiNative
 VU 
41Magellanic PenguinPingüino PatagónicoPinguim-de-magalhãesSpheniscus magellanicusNative
 LC 
42ProcellariiformesDiomedeidaeNorthern Royal AlbatrossAlbatros Real MenorAlbatroz-real-do-norteDiomedea sanfordiNative
 EN 
43Black-browed AlbatrossAlbatros Ceja NegraAlbatroz-de-sobrancelhaThalassarche melanophrisNative
 LC 
44Salvin´s AlbatrossAlbatros de SalvinThalassarche salviniNative
 VU 
45OceanitidaeWilson´s Storm PetrelPaíño ComúnAlma-de-mestreOceanites oceanicusNative
 LC 
46ProcellariidaeMacronectes sp.Native
  
47Puffinus sp.Native
  
48Thalassarche sp.Native
  
49Southern Giant PetrelPetrel Gigante ComúnPetrel-giganteMacronectes giganteusNative
 LC 
50Northern Giant PetrelPetrel Gigante SubantárticoPetrel-gigante-do-norteMacronectes halliNative
 LC 
51Southern FulmarPetrel PlateadoPardelão-prateadoFulmarus glacialoidesNative
 LC 
52Westland PetrelPetrel De WestlandProcellaria westlandicaNative
 EN 
53White-chinned PetrelPetrel Barba BlancaPardela-pretaProcellaria aequinoctialisNative
 VU 
54Sooty ShearwaterPardela OscuraBobo-escuroArdenna griseaNative
 NT 
55Pink-footed ShearwaterPardela Pico RosadoArdenna creatopusNative
 VU 
56Peruvian Diving PetrelYunco de HumboldtPelecanoides garnotiiNative
 NT 
57Magellanic Diving PetrelPetrel Zambullidor MagallánicoPetrel-mergulhador-de-magalhãesPelecanoides magellaniNative
 LC 
58SuliformesSulidaePeruvian BoobyPiquero PeruanoSula variegataNative
 LC 
59PhalacrocoracidaeRed-legged CormorantCormorán GrisPoikilocarbo gaimardiNative
 NT 
60Neotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
61Rock ShagCormorán Cuello NegroLeucocarbo magellanicusNative
 LC 
62Guanay CormorantGuanayLeucocarbo bougainvilliorumNative
 NT 
63Imperial ShagCormorán ImperialLeucocarbo atricepsNative
 LC 
64PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
65PelecanidaePeruvian PelicanPelícano PeruanoPelecanus thagusNative
 NT 
66ArdeidaeSnowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
67Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
68Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
69Western Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
70CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
71Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
72AccipitriformesAccipitridaeWhite-tailed KiteMilano BlancoGavião-peneiraElanus leucurusNative
 LC 
73CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
74PiciformesPicidaeStriped WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz GrandeVeniliornis lignariusNative
 LC 
75FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
76Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
77American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
78PasseriformesCotingidaeRufous-tailed PlantcutterRaraPhytotoma raraNative
 LC 
79TyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
80Ochre-naped Ground TyrantDormilona FraileMuscisaxicola flavinuchaNative
 LC 
81RhinocryptidaeChucao TapaculoChucaoScelorchilus rubeculaNative
 LC 
82FurnariidaeShort-billed MinerCaminera PatagónicaGeositta antarcticaNative
 LC 
83Dark-bellied CinclodesRemolinera AraucanaCinclodes patagonicusNative
 LC 
84Chilean Seaside CinclodesChurrete CosteroCinclodes nigrofumosusNative
 LC 
85Plain-mantled Tit-SpinetailColudito Cola NegraLeptasthenura aegithaloidesNative
  
86HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
87MimidaeChilean MockingbirdTencaMimus thencaNative
 LC 
88TurdidaeAustral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
89PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
90FringillidaeBlack-chinned SiskinCabecitanegra AustralSpinus barbatusNative
 LC 
91PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
92IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
93Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
94Greyish BaywingTordo MúsicoAsa-de-telhaAgelaioides badius
 LC 
95ThraupidaeGrey-hooded Sierra FinchComesebo AndinoPhrygilus gayiNative
 LC 
96Patagonian Sierra FinchComesebo PatagónicoPhrygilus patagonicusNative
 LC 
97Greater Yellow FinchJilguero GrandeSicalis auriventrisNative
 LC 
98Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
99Diuca FinchDiuca ComúnDiucaDiuca diucaNative
 LC 
100Grassland Yellow FinchMistoTipioSicalis luteolaNative
 LC 
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