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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 
3Upland GooseCauquén ComúnGanso-de-magalhãesChloephaga pictaNative
 LC 
4Kelp GooseCarancaChloephaga hybridaNative
 LC 
5Crested DuckPato CrestónLophonetta specularioidesNative
 LC 
6Bronze-winged DuckPato de AnteojosSpeculanas specularisNative
 NT 
7Flying Steamer DuckQuetro VoladorTachyeres patachonicusNative
 LC 
8Fuegian Steamer DuckQuetro AustralTachyeres pteneresNative
 LC 
9Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
10PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeAndean FlamingoParina GrandeFlamingo-grande-dos-andesPhoenicoparrus andinusNative
 VU 
11James´s FlamingoParina ChicaFlamingo-da-punaPhoenicoparrus jamesiNative
 NT 
12Chilean FlamingoFlamenco AustralFlamingo-chilenoPhoenicopterus chilensisNative
 NT 
13PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
14ColumbiformesColumbidaeRock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
15GruiformesRallidaeHorned CootGallareta CornudaFulica cornutaNative
 NT 
16CharadriiformesHaematopodidaeMagellanic OystercatcherOstrero AustralHaematopus leucopodusNative
 LC 
17Blackish OystercatcherOstrero NegroHaematopus aterNative
 LC 
18American OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
19CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
20ThinocoridaeRufous-bellied SeedsnipeAgachona GrandeAttagis gayiNative
  
21ScolopacidaeHudsonian WhimbrelPlayero TrinadorMaçarico-de-bico-tortoNumenius hudsonicusNative
  
22Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
23LaridaeBrown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
24Andean GullGaviota AndinaChroicocephalus serranusNative
 LC 
25Dolphin GullGaviota GrisGaivota-australLeucophaeus scoresbiiNative
 LC 
26Grey GullGaviota GarumaGaivota-de-garumaLeucophaeus modestusNative
 LC 
27Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
28ProcellariiformesProcellariidaeSouthern Giant PetrelPetrel Gigante ComúnPetrel-giganteMacronectes giganteusNative
 LC 
29SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
30Rock ShagCormorán Cuello NegroLeucocarbo magellanicusNative
 LC 
31Imperial ShagCormorán ImperialLeucocarbo atricepsNative
 LC 
32PelecaniformesPelecanidaePeruvian PelicanPelícano PeruanoPelecanus thagusNative
 NT 
33ArdeidaeBlack-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
34CathartiformesCathartidaeAndean CondorCóndor AndinoCondor-dos-andesVultur gryphusNative
 VU 
35Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
36AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBlack-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
37CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
38PiciformesPicidaeChilean FlickerCarpintero PitíoColaptes pitiusNative
 LC 
39Magellanic WoodpeckerCarpintero GiganteCampephilus magellanicusNative
 LC 
40Striped WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz GrandeVeniliornis lignariusNative
 LC 
41FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
42Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
43Mountain CaracaraMatamico AndinoDaptrius megalopterusNative
 LC 
44PsittaciformesPsittacidaeAustral ParakeetCachañaEnicognathus ferrugineusNative
 LC 
45PasseriformesTyrannidaeDark-faced Ground TyrantDormilona Cara NegraGaúcha-de-cara-sujaMuscisaxicola maclovianusNative
 LC 
46Tufted Tit-TyrantCachudito Pico NegroAnairetes parulusNative
 LC 
47Ochre-naped Ground TyrantDormilona FraileMuscisaxicola flavinuchaNative
 LC 
48Fire-eyed DiuconDiucónPyrope pyropeNative
 LC 
49FurnariidaeCommon MinerCaminera ComúnCurriqueiroGeositta cuniculariaNative
 LC 
50Crag ChiliaOchetorhynchus melanurusNative
 LC 
51Dark-bellied CinclodesRemolinera AraucanaCinclodes patagonicusNative
 LC 
52Thorn-tailed RayaditoRayaditoAphrastura spinicaudaNative
 LC 
53TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
54TurdidaeAustral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
55PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
56PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
57IcteridaeAustral BlackbirdTordo PatagónicoCuraeus curaeusNative
 LC 
58ThraupidaeGrey-hooded Sierra FinchComesebo AndinoPhrygilus gayiNative
 LC 
59Greenish Yellow FinchJilguero OliváceoSicalis olivascensNative
 LC 
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