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Birds 41 - Systematic Listing

(40 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 55

Last update: 04/10/2026 23:40:29

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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeCrested DuckPato CrestónLophonetta specularioidesNative
 LC 
2ColumbiformesColumbidaeBlack-winged Ground DovePalomita CordilleranaMetriopelia melanopteraNative
 LC 
3GruiformesRallidaeRed-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
4Purple GallinulePollona AzulFrango-d´água-azulPorphyrio martinicaNative
 LC 
5StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
6Ferruginous Pygmy OwlCaburé ChicoCaburéGlaucidium brasilianumNative
 LC 
7AccipitriformesAccipitridaeVariable HawkAguilucho ComúnGavião-de-costas-vermelhasGeranoaetus polyosomaNative
 LC 
8FalconiformesFalconidaeChimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
9PasseriformesCotingidaeWhite-tipped PlantcutterCortarramasCorta-ramosPhytotoma rutilaNative
 LC 
10TyrannidaeElaenia sp.Native
  
11Cattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
12Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
13Streaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
14Boat-billed FlycatcherPitanguáNeineiMegarynchus pitanguaNative
 LC 
15Crowned Slaty FlycatcherTuquito GrisPeitica-de-chapéu-pretoEmpidonomus aurantioatrocristatusNative
 LC 
16Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
17Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
18White-browed Ground TyrantDormilona Ceja BlancaMuscisaxicola albiloraNative
 LC 
19Cinnamon-bellied Ground TyrantDormilona CanelaMuscisaxicola capistratusNative
  
20Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
21Black-billed Shrike-TyrantGaucho SerranoAgriornis montanusNative
 LC 
22RhinocryptidaeMagellanic TapaculoChurrín AndinoScytalopus magellanicusNative
 LC 
23FurnariidaeRufous-banded MinerCaminera ColoradaGeositta rufipennisNative
 LC 
24Grey-flanked CinclodesRemolinera ChicaCinclodes oustaletiNative
 LC 
25TroglodytidaeThrush-like WrenRatona GrandeCatatauCampylorhynchus turdinusNative
 LC 
26MimidaePatagonian MockingbirdCalandria MoraMimus patagonicusNative
 LC 
27Chalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
28SturnidaeCrested MynaEstornino CrestadoMainá-de-cristaAcridotheres cristatellusExotic
 LC 
29TurdidaePale-breasted ThrushZorzal SabiáSabiá-barrancoTurdus leucomelasNative
 LC 
30MotacillidaeHellmayr´s PipitCachirla PálidaCaminheiro-de-barriga-acaneladaAnthus hellmayriNative
 LC 
31FringillidaeChestnut-bellied EuphoniaTangará AlcaldeFerro-velhoEuphonia pectoralisNative
 LC 
32Hooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
33IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
34Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
35ThraupidaeGrey-hooded Sierra FinchComesebo AndinoPhrygilus gayiNative
 LC 
36Greater Yellow FinchJilguero GrandeSicalis auriventrisNative
 LC 
37Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
38Plumbeous Sierra FinchYal PlomizoGeospizopsis unicolorNative
 LC 
39Mourning Sierra FinchYal NegroCanário-andino-negroRhopospina fruticetiNative
 LC 
40Grassland Yellow FinchMistoTipioSicalis luteolaNative
 LC 
41Double-collared SeedeaterCorbatita ComúnColeirinhoSporophila caerulescensNative
 LC 
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