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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeSilver TealPato CapuchinoMarreca-cricriSpatula versicolorNative
 LC 
2Cinnamon TealPato ColoradoMarreca-coloradaSpatula cyanopteraNative
 LC 
3Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
4Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
5PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeChilean FlamingoFlamenco AustralFlamingo-chilenoPhoenicopterus chilensisNative
 NT 
6PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
7Silvery GrebeMacá PlateadoMergulhão-de-orelha-amarelaPodiceps occipitalisNative
 LC 
8GruiformesRallidaeSpot-flanked GallinulePollona PintadaFrango-d´água-carijóPorphyriops melanopsNative
 LC 
9CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
10CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
11LaridaeGrey-headed GullGaviota Capucho GrisGaivota-de-cabeça-cinzaChroicocephalus cirrocephalusNative
 LC 
12Brown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
13SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
14PelecaniformesArdeidaeSnowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
15StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
16PiciformesPicidaeCampo FlickerCarpintero CampestrePica-pau-do-campoColaptes campestrisNative
 LC 
17PsittaciformesPsittacidaeBlue-crowned ParakeetCalancate ComúnAratinga-de-testa-azulThectocercus acuticaudatusNative
 LC 
18PasseriformesTyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
19Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
20Vermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
21White MonjitaMonjita BlancaNoivinhaXolmis iruperoNative
 LC 
22FurnariidaeScimitar-billed WoodcreeperChinchero GrandeArapaçu-platinoDrymornis bridgesiiNative
 LC 
23HirundinidaeWhite-rumped SwallowGolondrina Ceja BlancaAndorinha-de-sobre-brancoTachycineta leucorrhoaNative
 LC 
24TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
25PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
26PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
27IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
28Greyish BaywingTordo MúsicoAsa-de-telhaAgelaioides badiusNative
 LC 
29ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
30Yellow CardinalCardenal AmarilloCardeal-amareloGubernatrix cristataNative
 EN 
31Many-colored Chaco FinchPepitero ChicoBico-de-pimenta-chaquenhoSaltatricula multicolorNative
 LC 
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