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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
 Cuyo









  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1RheiformesRheidaeGreater RheaÑandúEmaRhea americanaNative
 NT 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeTorrent DuckPato de los TorrentesMerganetta armataNative
  
3Ashy-headed GooseCauquén RealChloephaga poliocephalaNative
 LC 
4GruiformesRallidaePlumbeous RailGallineta ComúnSaracura-do-banhadoPardirallus sanguinolentusNative
  
5CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
6CharadriidaeAmerican Golden PloverChorlo PampaBatuiruçuPluvialis dominicaNative
 LC 
7ScolopacidaeLesser YellowlegsPitotoy ChicoMaçarico-de-perna-amarelaTringa flavipesNative
 VU 
8LaridaeOlrog´s GullGaviota CangrejeraGaivota-de-rabo-pretoLarus atlanticusNative
 NT 
9CiconiiformesCiconiidaeMaguari StorkCigüeña AmericanaMaguariCiconia maguariNative
 LC 
10PelecaniformesArdeidaeWhistling HeronChiflónMaria-faceiraSyrigma sibilatrixNative
 LC 
11ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
12StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
13AccipitriformesAccipitridaeLong-winged HarrierGavilán PlaneadorGavião-do-banhadoCircus buffoniNative
 LC 
14FalconiformesFalconidaeChimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
15Aplomado FalconHalcón PlomizoFalcão-de-coleiraFalco femoralisNative
 LC 
16PasseriformesTyrannidaeVermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
17Yellow-browed TyrantSuirirí AmarilloSuiriri-pequenoSatrapa icterophrysNative
 LC 
18Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
19FurnariidaeBuff-winged CinclodesRemolinera ComúnPedreiro-dos-andesCinclodes fuscusNative
 LC 
20Sulphur-bearded ReedhaunterCurutié OcráceoArredio-de-papo-manchadoLimnoctites sulphuriferusNative
 LC 
21HirundinidaeWhite-rumped SwallowGolondrina Ceja BlancaAndorinha-de-sobre-brancoTachycineta leucorrhoaNative
 LC 
22Barn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
23TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
24FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
25IcteridaeBrown-and-yellow MarshbirdPecho Amarillo ComúnDragãoPseudoleistes virescensNative
 LC 
26ParulidaeTropical ParulaPitiayumíMariquitaSetophaga pitiayumiNative
  
27ThraupidaePampa FinchVerdónSabiá-do-banhadoEmbernagra platensisNative
 LC 
28Black-and-rufous Warbling FinchSietevestidos ComúnQuem-te-vestiuPoospiza nigrorufaNative
 LC 
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