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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeLake DuckPato Zambullidor ChicoMarreca-pé-na-bundaOxyura vittataNative
 LC 
2Brazilian TealPato CutiríMarreca-ananaíAmazonetta brasiliensisNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeWhite-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
4Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
5Picazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
6GruiformesRallidaeGiant Wood RailIpacaáSaracuruçuAramides ypecahaNative
 LC 
7Red-fronted CootGallareta Escudete RojoCarqueja-de-escudo-vermelhoFulica rufifronsNative
 LC 
8White-winged CootGallareta ChicaCarqueja-de-bico-amareloFulica leucopteraNative
 LC 
9CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
10JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
11LaridaeYellow-billed TernGaviotín Chico FluvialTrinta-réis-anãoSternula superciliarisNative
 LC 
12Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
13PelecaniformesArdeidaeWhistling HeronChiflónMaria-faceiraSyrigma sibilatrixNative
 LC 
14Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
15Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
16ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
17StrigiformesStrigidaeFerruginous Pygmy OwlCaburé ChicoCaburéGlaucidium brasilianumNative
 LC 
18FalconiformesFalconidaeChimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
19American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
20PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
21Yellow-chevroned ParakeetCatita ChiriríPeriquito-de-encontro-amareloBrotogeris chiririNative
 LC 
22PasseriformesTyrannidaeCattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
23Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
24Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
25Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
26White MonjitaMonjita BlancaNoivinhaXolmis iruperoNative
 LC 
27Grey MonjitaMonjita GrisPrimaveraNengetus cinereusNative
 LC 
28FurnariidaeRufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
29CorvidaePlush-crested JayUrraca ComúnGralha-picaçaCyanocorax chrysopsNative
 LC 
30HirundinidaeWhite-rumped SwallowGolondrina Ceja BlancaAndorinha-de-sobre-brancoTachycineta leucorrhoaNative
 LC 
31Grey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
32SturnidaeCommon StarlingEstornino PintoEstorninho-malhadoSturnus vulgarisExotic
 LC 
33TurdidaeCreamy-bellied ThrushZorzal ChalchaleroSabiá-pocaTurdus amaurochalinusNative
 LC 
34Rufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
35PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
36FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
37IcteridaeShiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
38Brown-and-yellow MarshbirdPecho Amarillo ComúnDragãoPseudoleistes virescensNative
 LC 
39ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
40Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
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