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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
1RheiformesRheidaeLesser RheaChoiqueRhea pennataNative
 LC 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeCoscoroba SwanCoscorobaCapororocaCoscoroba coscorobaNative
 LC 
3Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
4Upland GooseCauquén ComúnGanso-de-magalhãesChloephaga pictaNative
 LC 
5Ashy-headed GooseCauquén RealChloephaga poliocephalaNative
 LC 
6Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
7Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
8Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
9PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
10ColumbiformesColumbidaeRock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
11GruiformesRallidaeRed-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
12CharadriiformesPluvianellidaeMagellanic PloverChorlito CenicientoPluvianellus socialisNative
 VU 
13CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
14Two-banded PloverChorlito Doble CollarBatuíra-de-coleira-duplaAnarhynchus falklandicusNative
 LC 
15ScolopacidaeHudsonian WhimbrelPlayero TrinadorMaçarico-de-bico-tortoNumenius hudsonicusNative
  
16Magellanic SnipeBecasina PatagónicaGallinago magellanicaNative
 LC 
17Baird´s SandpiperPlayerito UnicolorMaçarico-de-bico-finoCalidris bairdiiNative
 LC 
18White-rumped SandpiperPlayerito Rabadilla BlancaMaçarico-de-sobre-brancoCalidris fuscicollisNative
 VU 
19LaridaeArctic TernGaviotín ÁrticoTrinta-réis-árticoSterna paradisaeaNative
 LC 
20Brown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
21Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
22ProcellariiformesDiomedeidaeSnowy AlbatrossAlbatros Errante AustralAlbatroz-giganteDiomedea exulansNative
 VU 
23Black-browed AlbatrossAlbatros Ceja NegraAlbatroz-de-sobrancelhaThalassarche melanophrisNative
 LC 
24ProcellariidaeSouthern Giant PetrelPetrel Gigante ComúnPetrel-giganteMacronectes giganteusNative
 LC 
25SuliformesSulidaePeruvian BoobyPiquero PeruanoSula variegataNative
 LC 
26PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
27Imperial ShagCormorán ImperialLeucocarbo atricepsNative
 LC 
28PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
29PelecanidaePeruvian PelicanPelícano PeruanoPelecanus thagusNative
 NT 
30CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
31Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
32FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
33Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
34PasseriformesCotingidaeRufous-tailed PlantcutterRaraPhytotoma raraNative
 LC 
35TyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
36Austral NegritoSobrepuesto ComúnColegialLessonia rufaNative
 LC 
37FurnariidaeBuff-winged CinclodesRemolinera ComúnPedreiro-dos-andesCinclodes fuscusNative
 LC 
38Dark-bellied CinclodesRemolinera AraucanaCinclodes patagonicusNative
 LC 
39HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
40Blue-and-white SwallowGolondrina BarranqueraAndorinha-pequena-de-casaPygochelidon cyanoleucaNative
 LC 
41TroglodytidaeGrass WrenRatona AperdizadaCorruíra-do-campoCistothorus platensisNative
 LC 
42PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
43PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
44IcteridaeAustral BlackbirdTordo PatagónicoCuraeus curaeusNative
 LC 
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