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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeTorrent DuckPato de los TorrentesMerganetta armataNative
  
2GalliformesOdontophoridaeCalifornia QuailCodorniz CalifornianaCodorniz-da-califórniaCallipepla californicaNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeEared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
4Chilean PigeonPaloma AraucanaPatagioenas araucanaNative
 LC 
5CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
6SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
7PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
8StrigiformesStrigidaeAustral Pygmy OwlCaburé GrandeGlaucidium nanaNative
 LC 
9CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
10Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
11AccipitriformesAccipitridaeHarris´s HawkGavilán MixtoGavião-asa-de-telhaParabuteo unicinctusNative
 LC 
12Variable HawkAguilucho ComúnGavião-de-costas-vermelhasGeranoaetus polyosomaNative
 LC 
13White-throated HawkAguilucho AndinoButeo albigulaNative
 LC 
14PiciformesPicidaeChilean FlickerCarpintero PitíoColaptes pitiusNative
 LC 
15Striped WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz GrandeVeniliornis lignariusNative
 LC 
16FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
17Peregrine FalconHalcón PeregrinoFalcão-peregrinoFalco peregrinusNative
 LC 
18PsittaciformesPsittacidaeSlender-billed ParakeetChoroyEnicognathus leptorhynchusNative
 LC 
19PasseriformesCotingidaeRufous-tailed PlantcutterRaraPhytotoma raraNative
 LC 
20TyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
21Tufted Tit-TyrantCachudito Pico NegroAnairetes parulusNative
 LC 
22Fire-eyed DiuconDiucónPyrope pyropeNative
 LC 
23RhinocryptidaeBlack-throated Huet-huetHuet-huet ComúnPteroptochos tarniiNative
 LC 
24FurnariidaeWhite-throated TreerunnerPicolezna PatagónicoPygarrhichas albogularisNative
 LC 
25Dark-bellied CinclodesRemolinera AraucanaCinclodes patagonicusNative
 LC 
26Thorn-tailed RayaditoRayaditoAphrastura spinicaudaNative
 LC 
27Plain-mantled Tit-SpinetailColudito Cola NegraLeptasthenura aegithaloidesNative
  
28HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
29Blue-and-white SwallowGolondrina BarranqueraAndorinha-pequena-de-casaPygochelidon cyanoleucaNative
 LC 
30TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
31MimidaeChilean MockingbirdTencaMimus thencaNative
 LC 
32TurdidaeAustral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
33PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
34MotacillidaeHellmayr´s PipitCachirla PálidaCaminheiro-de-barriga-acaneladaAnthus hellmayriNative
 LC 
35FringillidaeBlack-chinned SiskinCabecitanegra AustralSpinus barbatusNative
 LC 
36PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
37IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
38Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
39Austral BlackbirdTordo PatagónicoCuraeus curaeusNative
 LC 
40ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
41Diuca FinchDiuca ComúnDiucaDiuca diucaNative
 LC 
42Grassland Yellow FinchMistoTipioSicalis luteolaNative
 LC 
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