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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeBlack-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
2Ashy-headed GooseCauquén RealChloephaga poliocephalaNative
 LC 
3Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
4Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
5CuculiformesCuculidaeSmooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
6GruiformesRallidaeRed-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
7CharadriiformesLaridaeKelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
8SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
9PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
10Bare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
11ArdeidaeRufescent Tiger HeronHocó ColoradoSocó-boiTigrisoma lineatumNative
 LC 
12Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
13ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
14StrigiformesStrigidaeStriped OwlLechuzón OrejudoCoruja-orelhudaAsio clamatorNative
 LC 
15PiciformesRamphastidaeChestnut-eared AracariArasarí FajadoAraçari-castanhoPteroglossus castanotisNative
 LC 
16PicidaeGreen-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
17Checkered WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz ChicoPica-pau-chorãoVeniliornis mixtusNative
 LC 
18FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
19Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
20American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
21PsittaciformesPsittacidaeYellow-chevroned ParakeetCatita ChiriríPeriquito-de-encontro-amareloBrotogeris chiririNative
 LC 
22Austral ParakeetCachañaEnicognathus ferrugineusNative
 LC 
23PasseriformesTyrannidaeWhite-crested ElaeniaFiofío SilbónGuaracava-de-crista-brancaElaenia albicepsNative
 LC 
24Streaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
25Yellow-browed TyrantSuirirí AmarilloSuiriri-pequenoSatrapa icterophrysNative
 LC 
26RhinocryptidaeChucao TapaculoChucaoScelorchilus rubeculaNative
 LC 
27Black-throated Huet-huetHuet-huet ComúnPteroptochos tarniiNative
 LC 
28FurnariidaeDark-bellied CinclodesRemolinera AraucanaCinclodes patagonicusNative
 LC 
29Thorn-tailed RayaditoRayaditoAphrastura spinicaudaNative
 LC 
30TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
31FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
32IcteridaeVariable OrioleBoyeritoEncontroIcterus pyrrhopterusNative
 LC 
33Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
34Chopi BlackbirdChopíGraúnaGnorimopsar chopiNative
 LC 
35CardinalidaeHepatic TanagerFueguero ComúnSanhaçu-de-fogoPiranga flavaNative
 LC 
36ThraupidaePatagonian Sierra FinchComesebo PatagónicoPhrygilus patagonicusNative
 LC 
37Yellow-billed CardinalCardenillaCavalariaParoaria capitataNative
 LC 
38Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
39Black-and-rufous Warbling FinchSietevestidos ComúnQuem-te-vestiuPoospiza nigrorufaNative
 LC 
40Blue-and-yellow TanagerNaranjeroSanhaçu-papa-laranjaRauenia bonariensisNative
 LC 
41Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
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