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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeBlack-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
2Upland GooseCauquén ComúnGanso-de-magalhãesChloephaga pictaNative
 LC 
3Kelp GooseCarancaChloephaga hybridaNative
 LC 
4Crested DuckPato CrestónLophonetta specularioidesNative
 LC 
5Bronze-winged DuckPato de AnteojosSpeculanas specularisNative
 NT 
6Flying Steamer DuckQuetro VoladorTachyeres patachonicusNative
 LC 
7Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
8Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
9Yellow-billed TealPato BarcinoMarreca-pardinhaAnas flavirostrisNative
 LC 
10PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeGreat GrebeMacá GrandeMergulhao-grande o choronaPodiceps majorNative
 LC 
11ColumbiformesColumbidaeRock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
12CharadriiformesHaematopodidaeMagellanic OystercatcherOstrero AustralHaematopus leucopodusNative
 LC 
13Blackish OystercatcherOstrero NegroHaematopus aterNative
 LC 
14CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
15ScolopacidaeMagellanic SnipeBecasina PatagónicaGallinago magellanicaNative
 LC 
16StercorariidaeChilean SkuaSalteador AcaneladoMandrião-chilenoStercorarius chilensisNative
 LC 
17LaridaeSouth American TernGaviotín SudamericanoTrinta-réis-de-bico-vermelhoSterna hirundinaceaNative
 LC 
18Brown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
19Dolphin GullGaviota GrisGaivota-australLeucophaeus scoresbiiNative
 LC 
20Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
21SphenisciformesSpheniscidaeKing PenguinPingüino ReyPinguim-reiAptenodytes patagonicusNative
 LC 
22Gentoo PenguinPingüino de VinchaPygoscelis papuaNative
 LC 
23Magellanic PenguinPingüino PatagónicoPinguim-de-magalhãesSpheniscus magellanicusNative
 LC 
24ProcellariiformesDiomedeidaeBlack-browed AlbatrossAlbatros Ceja NegraAlbatroz-de-sobrancelhaThalassarche melanophrisNative
 LC 
25ProcellariidaeSouthern Giant PetrelPetrel Gigante ComúnPetrel-giganteMacronectes giganteusNative
 LC 
26SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
27Rock ShagCormorán Cuello NegroLeucocarbo magellanicusNative
 LC 
28Imperial ShagCormorán ImperialLeucocarbo atricepsNative
 LC 
29PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
30ArdeidaeBlack-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
31CathartiformesCathartidaeTurkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
32AccipitriformesAccipitridaeChilean HawkEsparvero PatagónicoAstur chilensisNative
  
33Black-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
34CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
35PiciformesPicidaeMagellanic WoodpeckerCarpintero GiganteCampephilus magellanicusNative
 LC 
36FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
37Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
38White-throated CaracaraMatamico BlancoDaptrius albogularisNative
 LC 
39PsittaciformesPsittacidaeAustral ParakeetCachañaEnicognathus ferrugineusNative
 LC 
40PasseriformesTyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
41Tufted Tit-TyrantCachudito Pico NegroAnairetes parulusNative
 LC 
42Austral NegritoSobrepuesto ComúnColegialLessonia rufaNative
 LC 
43Fire-eyed DiuconDiucónPyrope pyropeNative
 LC 
44FurnariidaeDark-bellied CinclodesRemolinera AraucanaCinclodes patagonicusNative
 LC 
45Thorn-tailed RayaditoRayaditoAphrastura spinicaudaNative
 LC 
46HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
47TroglodytidaeGrass WrenRatona AperdizadaCorruíra-do-campoCistothorus platensisNative
 LC 
48Southern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
49TurdidaeAustral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
50PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
51FringillidaeBlack-chinned SiskinCabecitanegra AustralSpinus barbatusNative
 LC 
52PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
53IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
54Austral BlackbirdTordo PatagónicoCuraeus curaeusNative
 LC 
55ThraupidaePatagonian Sierra FinchComesebo PatagónicoPhrygilus patagonicusNative
 LC 
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