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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
1TinamiformesTinamidaeRed-winged TinamouColoradaPerdizRhynchotus rufescensNative
 LC 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeBlack-headed DuckPato Cabeza NegraMarreca-de-cabeça-pretaHeteronetta atricapillaNative
 LC 
3Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
4White-cheeked PintailPato GargantillaMarreca-toicinhoAnas bahamensisNative
 LC 
5PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeSilvery GrebeMacá PlateadoMergulhão-de-orelha-amarelaPodiceps occipitalisNative
 LC 
6GruiformesAramidaeLimpkinCarauCarãoAramus guaraunaNative
 LC 
7RallidaeRufous-sided CrakeBurrito ComúnSanã-pardaLaterallus melanophaiusNative
 LC 
8Dot-winged CrakeBurrito NegruzcoSanã-cinzaLaterallus spilopteraNative
 VU 
9CharadriiformesCharadriidaeRufous-chested DotterelChorlito Pecho CanelaBatuíra-de-peito-tijoloZonibyx modestusNative
 LC 
10Collared PloverChorlito de CollarBatuíra-de-coleiraAnarhynchus collarisNative
 LC 
11ScolopacidaeBaird´s SandpiperPlayerito UnicolorMaçarico-de-bico-finoCalidris bairdiiNative
 LC 
12LaridaeGull-billed TernGaviotín Pico GruesoTrinta-réis-de-bico-pretoGelochelidon niloticaNative
 LC 
13AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBlack-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
14Swainson´s HawkAguilucho LangosteroGavião-papa-gafanhotoButeo swainsoniNative
 LC 
15PasseriformesCotingidaeWhite-tipped PlantcutterCortarramasCorta-ramosPhytotoma rutilaNative
 LC 
16TityridaeWhite-naped XenopsarisTijerillaTijerilaXenopsaris albinuchaNative
 LC 
17TyrannidaeLesser Shrike-TyrantGaucho ChicoGauchinhoAgriornis murinusNative
 LC 
18Subtropical DoraditoDoradito OliváceoTricolino-oliváceoPseudocolopteryx acutipennisNative
 LC 
19Swainson´s FlycatcherBurlisto Pico CanelaIrréMyiarchus swainsoniNative
 LC 
20Bran-colored FlycatcherMosqueta EstriadaFilipeMyiophobus fasciatusNative
 LC 
21Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
22Blue-billed Black TyrantViudita Pico CelesteMaria-preta-de-bico-azuladoKnipolegus cyanirostrisNative
 LC 
23HirundinidaeWhite-rumped SwallowGolondrina Ceja BlancaAndorinha-de-sobre-brancoTachycineta leucorrhoaNative
 LC 
24TroglodytidaeGrass WrenRatona AperdizadaCorruíra-do-campoCistothorus platensisNative
 LC 
25PasserellidaeGrassland SparrowCachilo Ceja AmarillaTico-tico-do-campoAmmodramus humeralisNative
 LC 
26ThraupidaeRinged Warbling FinchMonterita de CollarMicrospingus torquatusNative
 LC 
27Blue-and-yellow TanagerNaranjeroSanhaçu-papa-laranjaRauenia bonariensisNative
 LC 
28Tawny-bellied SeedeaterCapuchino CanelaCaboclinho-de-barriga-vermelhaSporophila hypoxanthaNative
 LC 
29Diademed TanagerFrutero AzulSanhaçu-fradeStephanophorus diadematusNative
 LC 
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