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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
1TinamiformesTinamidaeElegant Crested TinamouMartineta ComúnEudromia elegansNative
 LC 
2CuculiformesCuculidaeSmooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
3GruiformesRallidaeWhite-winged CootGallareta ChicaCarqueja-de-bico-amareloFulica leucopteraNative
 LC 
4Purple GallinulePollona AzulFrango-d´água-azulPorphyrio martinicaNative
 LC 
5CharadriiformesCharadriidaeGrey PloverChorlo ÁrticoBatuiruçu-de-axila-pretaPluvialis squatarolaNative
 VU 
6JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
7LaridaeGull-billed TernGaviotín Pico GruesoTrinta-réis-de-bico-pretoGelochelidon niloticaNative
 LC 
8CiconiiformesCiconiidaeMaguari StorkCigüeña AmericanaMaguariCiconia maguariNative
 LC 
9SuliformesAnhingidaeAnhingaAningaBiguatingaAnhinga anhingaNative
 LC 
10PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
11Rock ShagCormorán Cuello NegroLeucocarbo magellanicusNative
 LC 
12PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
13ArdeidaeLeast BitternMirasol ChicoSocoí-vermelhoBotaurus exilisNative
 LC 
14ApodiformesTrochilidaeVersicolored EmeraldPicaflor EsmeraldaBeija-flor-de-banda-brancaChrysuronia versicolorNative
 LC 
15StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
16CathartiformesCathartidaeAndean CondorCóndor AndinoCondor-dos-andesVultur gryphusNative
 VU 
17AccipitriformesAccipitridaeLong-winged HarrierGavilán PlaneadorGavião-do-banhadoCircus buffoniNative
 LC 
18Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
19Variable HawkAguilucho ComúnGavião-de-costas-vermelhasGeranoaetus polyosomaNative
 LC 
20Black-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
21CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeGreen KingfisherMartín Pescador ChicoMartim-pescador-pequenoChloroceryle americanaNative
 LC 
22FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
23PasseriformesTyrannidaeMany-colored Rush TyrantTachurí SietecoloresPapa-piriTachuris rubrigastraNative
 LC 
24Black-and-white MonjitaMonjita DominicaNoivinha-de-rabo-pretoHeteroxolmis dominicanaNative
 VU 
25Strange-tailed TyrantYetapá de CollarTesoura-do-campoAlectrurus risoraNative
 VU 
26FurnariidaeScimitar-billed WoodcreeperChinchero GrandeArapaçu-platinoDrymornis bridgesiiNative
 LC 
27Olrog´s CinclodesRemolinera ChocolateCinclodes olrogiNative
 LC 
28HirundinidaeBarn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
29TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
30TurdidaeRufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
31IcteridaeChestnut-capped BlackbirdVarillero CongoGaribaldiChrysomus ruficapillusNative
 LC 
32ParulidaeBrown-capped WhitestartArañero Corona RojizaMariquita-de-cabeça-cinzaMyioborus brunnicepsNative
 LC 
33CardinalidaeUltramarine GrosbeakReinamora GrandeAzulao-verdadeiroCyanoloxia brissoniiNative
 LC 
34ThraupidaeRed Pileated FinchBrasita de FuegoTico-tico-rei-vermelhoCoryphospingus cucullatusNative
 LC 
35Band-tailed SeedeaterPiquitodeoro ComúnCatamenia analisNative
 LC 
36Yellow CardinalCardenal AmarilloCardeal-amareloGubernatrix cristataNative
 EN 
37Black-crested FinchSoldadito ComúnLophospingus pusillusNative
 LC 
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