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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
1TinamiformesTinamidaeSolitary TinamouMacucoMacucoTinamus solitariusNative
 NT 
2GalliformesCracidaeRusty-margined GuanYacupoíJacupembaPenelope superciliarisNative
 NT 
3Red-faced GuanPava de Monte AliseraPenelope dabbeneiNative
 LC 
4OdontophoridaeSpot-winged Wood QuailUrúUruOdontophorus capueiraNative
 LC 
5CaprimulgiformesCaprimulgidaePauraqueCuriangoBacurauNyctidromus albicollisNative
 LC 
6NyctibiiformesNyctibiidaeCommon PotooUrutaú ComúnUrutauNyctibius griseusNative
 LC 
7ApodiformesTrochilidaePurple-crowned PlovercrestPicaflor CopetónStephanoxis loddigesiiNative
 LC 
8StrigiformesStrigidaeTropical Screech OwlAlilicucú ComúnCorujinha-do-matoMegascops cholibaNative
 LC 
9Tawny-browed OwlLechuzón Mocho ChicoMurucututu-de-barriga-amarelaPulsatrix koeniswaldianaNative
 LC 
10Mottled OwlLechuza EstriadaCoruja-do-matoStrix virgataNative
 LC 
11CoraciiformesMomotidaeRufous-capped MotmotYeruváJuruva-verdeBaryphthengus ruficapillusNative
 LC 
12PiciformesRamphastidaeRed-breasted ToucanTucán Pico VerdeTucano-de-bico-verdeRamphastos dicolorusNative
 LC 
13Saffron ToucanetArasarí BananaAraçari-bananaPteroglossus bailloniNative
 NT 
14PicidaeHelmeted WoodpeckerCarpintero Cara CanelaPica-pau-de-cara-canelaCeleus galeatusNative
 VU 
15PsittaciformesPsittacidaePileated ParrotCatita Cabeza RojaCuiú-cuiúPionopsitta pileataNative
 LC 
16PasseriformesPipridaeBlue ManakinBailarín AzulTangaráChiroxiphia caudataNative
 LC 
17CotingidaeRed-ruffed FruitcrowYacutoroPavóPyroderus scutatusNative
 LC 
18TyrannidaeWing-barred PipritesBailarín VerdePapinho-amareloPiprites chlorisNative
 LC 
19White-throated SpadebillPicochato EnanoPatinhoPlatyrinchus mystaceusNative
 LC 
20Southern Bristle TyrantMosqueta Media LunaBarbudinhoPogonotriccus eximiusNative
 NT 
21Drab-breasted Bamboo TyrantMosqueta de AnteojosOlho-falsoHemitriccus diopsNative
 LC 
22Black-and-white MonjitaMonjita DominicaNoivinha-de-rabo-pretoHeteroxolmis dominicanaNative
 VU 
23FurnariidaeWhite-throated WoodcreeperTrepador Garganta BlancaArapaçu-de-garganta-brancaXiphocolaptes albicollisNative
 LC 
24Scalloped WoodcreeperChinchero EscamadoArapaçu-escamado-do-sulLepidocolaptes falcinellusNative
 LC 
25MimidaeBrown-backed MockingbirdCalandria CastañaMimus dorsalisNative
 LC 
26FringillidaeBlue-naped ChlorophoniaTangará BonitoGaturamo-bandeiraChlorophonia cyaneaNative
 LC 
27ThraupidaeBlack-hooded Sierra FinchComesebo Cabeza NegraPhrygilus atricepsNative
 LC 
28Magpie TanagerFrutero OveroTietingaCissopis leverianusNative
 LC 
29Black-and-rufous Warbling FinchSietevestidos ComúnQuem-te-vestiuPoospiza nigrorufaNative
 LC 
30Chestnut-headed TanagerPioróCabecinha-castanhaThlypopsis pyrrhocomaNative
 LC 
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