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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeCoscoroba SwanCoscorobaCapororocaCoscoroba coscorobaNative
 LC 
2Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
3Rosy-billed PochardPato PicazoMarrecãoNetta peposacaNative
 LC 
4Crested DuckPato CrestónLophonetta specularioidesNative
 LC 
5Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
6Yellow-billed TealPato BarcinoMarreca-pardinhaAnas flavirostrisNative
 LC 
7PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeAndean FlamingoParina GrandeFlamingo-grande-dos-andesPhoenicoparrus andinusNative
 VU 
8PodicipediformesPodicipedidaePied-billed GrebeMacá Pico GruesoMergulhão-caçadorPodilymbus podicepsNative
 LC 
9Great GrebeMacá GrandeMergulhao-grande o choronaPodiceps majorNative
 LC 
10ColumbiformesColumbidaePicui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
11West Peruvian DoveTorcaza Ala BlancaZenaida melodaNative
 LC 
12Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
13Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
14GruiformesRallidaeRed-fronted CootGallareta Escudete RojoCarqueja-de-escudo-vermelhoFulica rufifronsNative
 LC 
15Horned CootGallareta CornudaFulica cornutaNative
 NT 
16Red-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
17White-winged CootGallareta ChicaCarqueja-de-bico-amareloFulica leucopteraNative
 LC 
18CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
19HaematopodidaeBlackish OystercatcherOstrero NegroHaematopus aterNative
 LC 
20American OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
21CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
22Snowy PloverChorlo NevadoAnarhynchus nivosusNative
 NT 
23ScolopacidaeHudsonian WhimbrelPlayero TrinadorMaçarico-de-bico-tortoNumenius hudsonicusNative
  
24Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
25SanderlingPlayerito BlancoMaçarico-brancoCalidris albaNative
 LC 
26LaridaeInca TernZarcilloLarosterna incaNative
 NT 
27Elegant TernGaviotín EleganteThalasseus elegansNative
 NT 
28Franklin´s GullGaviota ChicaGaivota-de-franklinLeucophaeus pipixcanNative
 LC 
29Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
30SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeRed-legged CormorantCormorán GrisPoikilocarbo gaimardiNative
 NT 
31Neotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
32PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
33White-faced IbisCuervillo de CañadaCaraúnaPlegadis chihiNative
 LC 
34PelecanidaePeruvian PelicanPelícano PeruanoPelecanus thagusNative
 NT 
35ArdeidaeSnowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
36Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
37Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
38CathartiformesCathartidaeTurkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
39FalconiformesFalconidaeChimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
40Mountain CaracaraMatamico AndinoDaptrius megalopterusNative
 LC 
41PasseriformesTyrannidaeAustral NegritoSobrepuesto ComúnColegialLessonia rufaNative
 LC 
42Black-billed Shrike-TyrantGaucho SerranoAgriornis montanusNative
 LC 
43Great Shrike-TyrantGaucho GrandeAgriornis lividusNative
 LC 
44FurnariidaeRufous-banded MinerCaminera ColoradaGeositta rufipennisNative
 LC 
45Chilean Seaside CinclodesChurrete CosteroCinclodes nigrofumosusNative
 LC 
46HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
47TurdidaeAustral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
48PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
49PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
50IcteridaeYellow-winged BlackbirdVarillero Ala AmarillaSargentoAgelasticus thiliusNative
 LC 
51ThraupidaeDiuca FinchDiuca ComúnDiucaDiuca diucaNative
 LC 
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