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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
1RheiformesRheidaeLesser RheaChoiqueRhea pennataNative
 LC 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeCoscoroba SwanCoscorobaCapororocaCoscoroba coscorobaNative
 LC 
3Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
4Upland GooseCauquén ComúnGanso-de-magalhãesChloephaga pictaNative
 LC 
5Crested DuckPato CrestónLophonetta specularioidesNative
 LC 
6Silver TealPato CapuchinoMarreca-cricriSpatula versicolorNative
 LC 
7Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
8Cinnamon TealPato ColoradoMarreca-coloradaSpatula cyanopteraNative
 LC 
9Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
10PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
11ColumbiformesColumbidaePicui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
12Picazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
13GruiformesRallidaePlumbeous RailGallineta ComúnSaracura-do-banhadoPardirallus sanguinolentusNative
  
14Red-fronted CootGallareta Escudete RojoCarqueja-de-escudo-vermelhoFulica rufifronsNative
 LC 
15Red-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
16CharadriiformesThinocoridaeLeast SeedsnipeAgachona ChicaAgachadeira-mirimThinocorus rumicivorusNative
  
17SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
18PelecaniformesArdeidaeBlack-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
19StrigiformesTytonidaeAmerican Barn OwlLechuza de CampanarioSuindaraTyto furcataNative
 LC 
20StrigidaeShort-eared OwlLechuzón CampestreMocho-dos-banhadosAsio flammeusNative
  
21Lesser Horned OwlTucúquereBubo magellanicusNative
 LC 
22AccipitriformesAccipitridaeHarris´s HawkGavilán MixtoGavião-asa-de-telhaParabuteo unicinctusNative
 LC 
23Variable HawkAguilucho ComúnGavião-de-costas-vermelhasGeranoaetus polyosomaNative
 LC 
24Black-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
25FalconiformesFalconidaeAmerican KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
26Aplomado FalconHalcón PlomizoFalcão-de-coleiraFalco femoralisNative
 LC 
27PasseriformesCotingidaeRufous-tailed PlantcutterRaraPhytotoma raraNative
 LC 
28TyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
29Tufted Tit-TyrantCachudito Pico NegroAnairetes parulusNative
 LC 
30FurnariidaeAustral CanasteroEspartillero AustralAsthenes anthoidesNative
 LC 
31TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
32MimidaePatagonian MockingbirdCalandria MoraMimus patagonicusNative
 LC 
33TurdidaeChiguanco ThrushZorzal ChiguancoTurdus chiguancoNative
 LC 
34MotacillidaeHellmayr´s PipitCachirla PálidaCaminheiro-de-barriga-acaneladaAnthus hellmayriNative
 LC 
35ThraupidaeYellow-bridled FinchYal AndinoMelanodera xanthogrammaNative
 LC 
36Mourning Sierra FinchYal NegroCanário-andino-negroRhopospina fruticetiNative
 LC 
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