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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
1ColumbiformesColumbidaeEared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
2Spot-winged PigeonPaloma ManchadaPomba-do-orvalhoPatagioenas maculosaNative
 LC 
3Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
4ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
5StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
6PiciformesPicidaeGreen-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
7FalconiformesFalconidaeChimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
8PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
9Burrowing ParrotLoro BarranqueroCyanoliseus patagonusNative
 LC 
10PasseriformesTyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
11Suiriri FlycatcherSuirirí ComúnSuiriri-cinzentoSuiriri suiririNative
 LC 
12Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
13Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
14Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
15Vermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
16FurnariidaeScimitar-billed WoodcreeperChinchero GrandeArapaçu-platinoDrymornis bridgesiiNative
 LC 
17Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
18MimidaeChalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
19SturnidaeCommon StarlingEstornino PintoEstorninho-malhadoSturnus vulgarisExotic
 LC 
20TurdidaeChiguanco ThrushZorzal ChiguancoTurdus chiguancoNative
 LC 
21Creamy-bellied ThrushZorzal ChalchaleroSabiá-pocaTurdus amaurochalinusNative
 LC 
22Rufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
23PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
24FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
25PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
26IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
27Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
28ThraupidaePampa FinchVerdónSabiá-do-banhadoEmbernagra platensisNative
 LC 
29Black-capped Warbling FinchMonterita Cabeza NegraCapacetinhoMicrospingus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
30Blue-and-yellow TanagerNaranjeroSanhaçu-papa-laranjaRauenia bonariensisNative
 LC 
31Golden-billed SaltatorPepitero de CollarBico-duroSaltator aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
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