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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeWhite-faced Whistling DuckSirirí PampaIrerêDendrocygna viduataNative
 LC 
2Lake DuckPato Zambullidor ChicoMarreca-pé-na-bundaOxyura vittataNative
 LC 
3Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
4Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
5Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
6PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
7Pied-billed GrebeMacá Pico GruesoMergulhão-caçadorPodilymbus podicepsNative
 LC 
8GruiformesAramidaeLimpkinCarauCarãoAramus guaraunaNative
 LC 
9RallidaePlumbeous RailGallineta ComúnSaracura-do-banhadoPardirallus sanguinolentusNative
  
10Red-fronted CootGallareta Escudete RojoCarqueja-de-escudo-vermelhoFulica rufifronsNative
 LC 
11CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
12CiconiiformesCiconiidaeMaguari StorkCigüeña AmericanaMaguariCiconia maguariNative
 LC 
13PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
14White-faced IbisCuervillo de CañadaCaraúnaPlegadis chihiNative
 LC 
15ArdeidaeWhistling HeronChiflónMaria-faceiraSyrigma sibilatrixNative
 LC 
16Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
17Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
18Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
19CathartiformesCathartidaeAndean CondorCóndor AndinoCondor-dos-andesVultur gryphusNative
 VU 
20AccipitriformesAccipitridaeVariable HawkAguilucho ComúnGavião-de-costas-vermelhasGeranoaetus polyosomaNative
 LC 
21CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
22FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
23PsittaciformesPsittacidaeGrey-hooded ParakeetCatita Serrana GrandePsilopsiagon aymaraNative
  
24PasseriformesCotingidaeWhite-tipped PlantcutterCortarramasCorta-ramosPhytotoma rutilaNative
 LC 
25TyrannidaeWhite-winged Black TyrantViudita ComúnMaria-preta-bate-raboKnipolegus aterrimusNative
  
26D´Orbigny´s Chat-TyrantPitajo CanelaOchthoeca oenanthoidesNative
 LC 
27Vermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
28Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
29FurnariidaeRufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
30Cream-winged CinclodesRemolinera AndinaCinclodes albiventrisNative
 LC 
31PolioptilidaeMasked GnatcatcherTacuarita AzulBalança-rabo-de-máscaraPolioptila dumicolaNative
 LC 
32SturnidaeCommon StarlingEstornino PintoEstorninho-malhadoSturnus vulgarisExotic
 LC 
33IcteridaeGreyish BaywingTordo MúsicoAsa-de-telhaAgelaioides badiusNative
 LC 
34Chestnut-capped BlackbirdVarillero CongoGaribaldiChrysomus ruficapillusNative
 LC 
35ParulidaeBrown-capped WhitestartArañero Corona RojizaMariquita-de-cabeça-cinzaMyioborus brunnicepsNative
 LC 
36ThraupidaeBlack-capped Warbling FinchMonterita Cabeza NegraCapacetinhoMicrospingus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
37Blue-and-yellow TanagerNaranjeroSanhaçu-papa-laranjaRauenia bonariensisNative
 LC 
38Golden-billed SaltatorPepitero de CollarBico-duroSaltator aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
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