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Argentina

General Information

Argentina is located in the southernmost part of South America, bordering Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Drake Passage to the south, and Chile to the west. Argentina´s geographical position is unique, as it encompasses a wide range of climates and landscapes, from the peaks of the Andes mountain range to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The country can be divided into several geographical regions, including the Pampas, Patagonia, Cuyo, and Chaco, each with its own geographical and climatic characteristics.

To get to Argentina, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, including Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, which is the largest and busiest in the country. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. You can also enter Argentina by land, through the borders with neighboring countries, or by sea, through the ports of the Atlantic Ocean. Once inside the country, you can use different modes of transportation, such as buses, trains, or cars, to get to the various places of interest.

In terms of environments and characteristics of the surroundings, Argentina is a country with great geographical diversity. The Pampas region is a fertile and flat plain, covered with grasslands and crops, while the Patagonia region is a mountainous and glacial area, with a cold and windy climate. The Cuyo region is a valley and mountain area, with a dry and sunny climate, while the Chaco region is a forest and savanna area, with a hot and humid climate. The vegetation in Argentina is also very varied, with quebracho and algarrobo forests in the Chaco region, grasslands in the Pampas, and shrubs and cacti in Patagonia.

In terms of useful logistical information, it is essential to keep in mind that Argentina is a large and diverse country, and each region has its own characteristics and needs. In general, it is recommended to plan ahead and research the climatic and geographical conditions of each place before traveling. It is also important to consider the availability of services and infrastructure in each region, as some areas may be more remote and difficult to access than others. In terms of accessibility, Argentina has a network of roads and highways that connect the different cities and towns, although some areas may be more difficult to access due to lack of infrastructure or weather conditions.

In summary, Argentina is a country with great geographical and climatic diversity, offering a variety of landscapes and environments to explore. With proper planning and prior research, it is possible to enjoy a unique and exciting nature observation experience in this country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026



Regions
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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1TinamiformesTinamidaeBrown TinamouTataupá RojizoInhambuguaçuCrypturellus obsoletusNative
 LC 
2CuculiformesCuculidaePavonine CuckooYasiyateré ChicoPeixe-frito-pavoninoDromococcyx pavoninusNative
 LC 
3PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeGreen IbisTapicurúCoró-coróMesembrinibis cayennensisNative
 LC 
4NyctibiiformesNyctibiidaeCommon PotooUrutaú ComúnUrutauNyctibius griseusNative
 LC 
5ApodiformesTrochilidaePurple-crowned PlovercrestPicaflor CopetónStephanoxis loddigesiiNative
 LC 
6StrigiformesStrigidaeStygian OwlLechuzón NegruzcoMocho-diaboAsio stygiusNative
 LC 
7AccipitriformesAccipitridaeGrey-headed KiteMilano Cabeza GrisGavião-de-cabeça-cinzaLeptodon cayanensisNative
 LC 
8Black-and-white Hawk-EagleÁguila ViudaGavião-patoSpizaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
9Ornate Hawk-EagleÁguila Crestuda RealGavião-de-penachoSpizaetus ornatusNative
 NT 
10Rufous-thighed KiteMilano de CorbataGavião-bombachinhaHarpagus diodonNative
 LC 
11Short-tailed HawkAguilucho Cola CortaGavião-de-cauda-curtaButeo brachyurusNative
 LC 
12TrogoniformesTrogonidaeAtlantic Black-throated TrogonSurucuá AmarilloSurucuá-de-barriga-amarelaTrogon chrysochlorosNative
 LC 
13GalbuliformesBucconidaeBuff-bellied PuffbirdChacurú GrandeMacuru-de-barriga-castanhaNotharchus swainsoniNative
 LC 
14FalconiformesFalconidaeBat FalconHalcón Negro ChicoCauréFalco rufigularisNative
 LC 
15Peregrine FalconHalcón PeregrinoFalcão-peregrinoFalco peregrinusNative
 LC 
16PasseriformesPipridaeBlue ManakinBailarín AzulTangaráChiroxiphia caudataNative
 LC 
17CotingidaeSwallow-tailed CotingaTesoritoTesourinha-da-mataPhibalura flavirostrisNative
 LC 
18TyrannidaeOchre-faced Tody-FlycatcherMosqueta Cabeza CanelaTororóPoecilotriccus plumbeicepsNative
 LC 
19White-throated SpadebillPicochato EnanoPatinhoPlatyrinchus mystaceusNative
 LC 
20Southern Bristle TyrantMosqueta Media LunaBarbudinhoPogonotriccus eximiusNative
 NT 
21Common Tody-FlycatcherMosqueta Pico PalaFerreirinho-relógioTodirostrum cinereumNative
 LC 
22Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
23ThamnophilidaeSpot-backed AntshrikeBatará GoteadoChocão-carijóHypoedaleus guttatusNative
 LC 
24Plain AntvireoChoca AmarillaChoquinha-lisaDysithamnus mentalisNative
 LC 
25HirundinidaeWhite-winged SwallowGolondrina Ala BlancaAndorinha-do-rioTachycineta albiventerNative
 LC 
26ThraupidaeGreen-headed TanagerSaíra ArcoirisSaíra-sete-coresTangara seledonNative
 LC 
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