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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 
2Crested DuckPato CrestónLophonetta specularioidesNative
 LC 
3Cinnamon TealPato ColoradoMarreca-coloradaSpatula cyanopteraNative
 LC 
4Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
5Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
6Yellow-billed TealPato BarcinoMarreca-pardinhaAnas flavirostrisNative
 LC 
7GalliformesOdontophoridaeCalifornia QuailCodorniz CalifornianaCodorniz-da-califórniaCallipepla californicaNative
 LC 
8PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
9ColumbiformesColumbidaeChilean PigeonPaloma AraucanaPatagioenas araucanaNative
 LC 
10GruiformesRallidaePlumbeous RailGallineta ComúnSaracura-do-banhadoPardirallus sanguinolentusNative
  
11Spot-flanked GallinulePollona PintadaFrango-d´água-carijóPorphyriops melanopsNative
 LC 
12Red-fronted CootGallareta Escudete RojoCarqueja-de-escudo-vermelhoFulica rufifronsNative
 LC 
13Red-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
14CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
15HaematopodidaeBlackish OystercatcherOstrero NegroHaematopus aterNative
 LC 
16American OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
17CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
18ScolopacidaeHudsonian WhimbrelPlayero TrinadorMaçarico-de-bico-tortoNumenius hudsonicusNative
  
19Lesser YellowlegsPitotoy ChicoMaçarico-de-perna-amarelaTringa flavipesNative
 VU 
20Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
21LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
22Inca TernZarcilloLarosterna incaNative
 NT 
23Franklin´s GullGaviota ChicaGaivota-de-franklinLeucophaeus pipixcanNative
 LC 
24Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
25SphenisciformesSpheniscidaeHumboldt PenguinPingüino de HumboldtSpheniscus humboldtiNative
 VU 
26ProcellariiformesProcellariidaePeruvian Diving PetrelYunco de HumboldtPelecanoides garnotiiNative
 NT 
27SuliformesSulidaePeruvian BoobyPiquero PeruanoSula variegataNative
 LC 
28PhalacrocoracidaeRed-legged CormorantCormorán GrisPoikilocarbo gaimardiNative
 NT 
29Neotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
30Guanay CormorantGuanayLeucocarbo bougainvilliorumNative
 NT 
31PelecaniformesPelecanidaePeruvian PelicanPelícano PeruanoPelecanus thagusNative
 NT 
32ArdeidaeSnowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
33Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
34Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
35ApodiformesTrochilidaeWhite-sided HillstarPicaflor AndinoOreotrochilus leucopleurusNative
  
36Southern Giant HummingbirdPicaflor GigantePatagona gigasNative
  
37CathartiformesCathartidaeTurkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
38PiciformesPicidaeStriped WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz GrandeVeniliornis lignariusNative
 LC 
39FalconiformesFalconidaeChimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
40American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
41PasseriformesCotingidaeRufous-tailed PlantcutterRaraPhytotoma raraNative
 LC 
42TyrannidaeMany-colored Rush TyrantTachurí SietecoloresPapa-piriTachuris rubrigastraNative
 LC 
43White-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
44Tufted Tit-TyrantCachudito Pico NegroAnairetes parulusNative
 LC 
45Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
46Fire-eyed DiuconDiucónPyrope pyropeNative
 LC 
47FurnariidaeWren-like RushbirdJunqueroBate-bicoPhleocryptes melanopsNative
 LC 
48Chilean Seaside CinclodesChurrete CosteroCinclodes nigrofumosusNative
 LC 
49Grey-flanked CinclodesRemolinera ChicaCinclodes oustaletiNative
 LC 
50Thorn-tailed RayaditoRayaditoAphrastura spinicaudaNative
 LC 
51Plain-mantled Tit-SpinetailColudito Cola NegraLeptasthenura aegithaloidesNative
  
52HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
53TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
54MimidaeChilean MockingbirdTencaMimus thencaNative
 LC 
55TurdidaeAustral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
56FringillidaeBlack-chinned SiskinCabecitanegra AustralSpinus barbatusNative
 LC 
57PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
58IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
59Austral BlackbirdTordo PatagónicoCuraeus curaeusNative
 LC 
60Yellow-winged BlackbirdVarillero Ala AmarillaSargentoAgelasticus thiliusNative
 LC 
61ThraupidaeGrey-hooded Sierra FinchComesebo AndinoPhrygilus gayiNative
 LC 
62Diuca FinchDiuca ComúnDiucaDiuca diucaNative
 LC 
63Plumbeous Sierra FinchYal PlomizoGeospizopsis unicolorNative
 LC 
64Greater Yellow FinchJilguero GrandeSicalis auriventrisNative
 LC 
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