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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 
2Coscoroba SwanCoscorobaCapororocaCoscoroba coscorobaNative
 LC 
3Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
4Torrent DuckPato de los TorrentesMerganetta armataNative
  
5Kelp GooseCarancaChloephaga hybridaNative
 LC 
6Bronze-winged DuckPato de AnteojosSpeculanas specularisNative
 NT 
7Flying Steamer DuckQuetro VoladorTachyeres patachonicusNative
 LC 
8Fuegian Steamer DuckQuetro AustralTachyeres pteneresNative
 LC 
9Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
10Cinnamon TealPato ColoradoMarreca-coloradaSpatula cyanopteraNative
 LC 
11Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
12Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
13Yellow-billed TealPato BarcinoMarreca-pardinhaAnas flavirostrisNative
 LC 
14PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
15Pied-billed GrebeMacá Pico GruesoMergulhão-caçadorPodilymbus podicepsNative
 LC 
16Great GrebeMacá GrandeMergulhao-grande o choronaPodiceps majorNative
 LC 
17Silvery GrebeMacá PlateadoMergulhão-de-orelha-amarelaPodiceps occipitalisNative
 LC 
18ColumbiformesColumbidaePicui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
19Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
20Chilean PigeonPaloma AraucanaPatagioenas araucanaNative
 LC 
21Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
22GruiformesRallidaePlumbeous RailGallineta ComúnSaracura-do-banhadoPardirallus sanguinolentusNative
  
23Red-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
24CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
25HaematopodidaeBlackish OystercatcherOstrero NegroHaematopus aterNative
 LC 
26American OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
27CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
28ScolopacidaeHudsonian WhimbrelPlayero TrinadorMaçarico-de-bico-tortoNumenius hudsonicusNative
  
29Hudsonian GodwitBecasa de MarMaçarico-de-bico-viradoLimosa haemasticaNative
 VU 
30Magellanic SnipeBecasina PatagónicaGallinago magellanicaNative
 LC 
31Lesser YellowlegsPitotoy ChicoMaçarico-de-perna-amarelaTringa flavipesNative
 VU 
32Greater YellowlegsPitotoy GrandeMaçarico-grande-de-perna-amarelaTringa melanoleucaNative
 NT 
33Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
34Baird´s SandpiperPlayerito UnicolorMaçarico-de-bico-finoCalidris bairdiiNative
 LC 
35LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
36Elegant TernGaviotín EleganteThalasseus elegansNative
 NT 
37Snowy-crowned TernGaviotín LaguneroTrinta-réis-de-coroa-brancaSterna trudeauiNative
 LC 
38South American TernGaviotín SudamericanoTrinta-réis-de-bico-vermelhoSterna hirundinaceaNative
 LC 
39Brown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
40Dolphin GullGaviota GrisGaivota-australLeucophaeus scoresbiiNative
 LC 
41Franklin´s GullGaviota ChicaGaivota-de-franklinLeucophaeus pipixcanNative
 LC 
42Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
43SphenisciformesSpheniscidaeHumboldt PenguinPingüino de HumboldtSpheniscus humboldtiNative
 VU 
44Magellanic PenguinPingüino PatagónicoPinguim-de-magalhãesSpheniscus magellanicusNative
 LC 
45ProcellariiformesDiomedeidaeBlack-browed AlbatrossAlbatros Ceja NegraAlbatroz-de-sobrancelhaThalassarche melanophrisNative
 LC 
46OceanitidaePincoya Storm PetrelPaíño PincoyaOceanites pincoyaeNative
 DD 
47ProcellariidaeSooty ShearwaterPardela OscuraBobo-escuroArdenna griseaNative
 NT 
48Pink-footed ShearwaterPardela Pico RosadoArdenna creatopusNative
 VU 
49SuliformesSulidaePeruvian BoobyPiquero PeruanoSula variegataNative
 LC 
50PhalacrocoracidaeRed-legged CormorantCormorán GrisPoikilocarbo gaimardiNative
 NT 
51Neotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
52Rock ShagCormorán Cuello NegroLeucocarbo magellanicusNative
 LC 
53Imperial ShagCormorán ImperialLeucocarbo atricepsNative
 LC 
54PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
55PelecanidaePeruvian PelicanPelícano PeruanoPelecanus thagusNative
 NT 
56ArdeidaeSnowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
57Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
58Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
59ApodiformesTrochilidaeGreen-backed FirecrownPicaflor RubíSephanoides sephaniodesNative
 LC 
60CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
61Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
62AccipitriformesAccipitridaeWhite-tailed KiteMilano BlancoGavião-peneiraElanus leucurusNative
 LC 
63Variable HawkAguilucho ComúnGavião-de-costas-vermelhasGeranoaetus polyosomaNative
 LC 
64Black-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
65CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
66PiciformesPicidaeChilean FlickerCarpintero PitíoColaptes pitiusNative
 LC 
67Striped WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz GrandeVeniliornis lignariusNative
 LC 
68FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
69Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
70American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
71PsittaciformesPsittacidaeSlender-billed ParakeetChoroyEnicognathus leptorhynchusNative
 LC 
72Austral ParakeetCachañaEnicognathus ferrugineusNative
 LC 
73PasseriformesCotingidaeRufous-tailed PlantcutterRaraPhytotoma raraNative
 LC 
74TyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
75Tufted Tit-TyrantCachudito Pico NegroAnairetes parulusNative
 LC 
76Austral NegritoSobrepuesto ComúnColegialLessonia rufaNative
 LC 
77Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
78Fire-eyed DiuconDiucónPyrope pyropeNative
 LC 
79RhinocryptidaeChucao TapaculoChucaoScelorchilus rubeculaNative
 LC 
80Ochre-flanked TapaculoChurrín GrandeEugralla paradoxaNative
 LC 
81FurnariidaeWhite-throated TreerunnerPicolezna PatagónicoPygarrhichas albogularisNative
 LC 
82Wren-like RushbirdJunqueroBate-bicoPhleocryptes melanopsNative
 LC 
83Buff-winged CinclodesRemolinera ComúnPedreiro-dos-andesCinclodes fuscusNative
 LC 
84Dark-bellied CinclodesRemolinera AraucanaCinclodes patagonicusNative
 LC 
85Thorn-tailed RayaditoRayaditoAphrastura spinicaudaNative
 LC 
86Des Murs´s WiretailColilargaSylviorthorhynchus desmuriiNative
 LC 
87Plain-mantled Tit-SpinetailColudito Cola NegraLeptasthenura aegithaloidesNative
  
88HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
89Blue-and-white SwallowGolondrina BarranqueraAndorinha-pequena-de-casaPygochelidon cyanoleucaNative
 LC 
90TroglodytidaeGrass WrenRatona AperdizadaCorruíra-do-campoCistothorus platensisNative
 LC 
91Southern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
92MimidaeChilean MockingbirdTencaMimus thencaNative
 LC 
93TurdidaeAustral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
94PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
95FringillidaeBlack-chinned SiskinCabecitanegra AustralSpinus barbatusNative
 LC 
96PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
97IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
98Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
99Austral BlackbirdTordo PatagónicoCuraeus curaeusNative
 LC 
100Yellow-winged BlackbirdVarillero Ala AmarillaSargentoAgelasticus thiliusNative
 LC 
101ThraupidaePatagonian Sierra FinchComesebo PatagónicoPhrygilus patagonicusNative
 LC 
102Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
103Diuca FinchDiuca ComúnDiucaDiuca diucaNative
 LC 
104Grassland Yellow FinchMistoTipioSicalis luteolaNative
 LC 
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