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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeWhite-faced Whistling DuckSirirí PampaIrerêDendrocygna viduataNative
 LC 
2Masked DuckPato FierroMarreca-de-bico-roxoNomonyx dominicusNative
 LC 
3Coscoroba SwanCoscorobaCapororocaCoscoroba coscorobaNative
 LC 
4Silver TealPato CapuchinoMarreca-cricriSpatula versicolorNative
 LC 
5Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
6Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
7PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
8GruiformesAramidaeLimpkinCarauCarãoAramus guaraunaNative
 LC 
9RallidaeGiant Wood RailIpacaáSaracuruçuAramides ypecahaNative
 LC 
10Common GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
11CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
12JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
13ScolopacidaeSolitary SandpiperPitotoy SolitarioMaçarico-solitárioTringa solitariaNative
 LC 
14Lesser YellowlegsPitotoy ChicoMaçarico-de-perna-amarelaTringa flavipesNative
 VU 
15LaridaeBrown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
16SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
17PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeWhite-faced IbisCuervillo de CañadaCaraúnaPlegadis chihiNative
 LC 
18ArdeidaeStripe-backed BitternMirasol ComúnSocoí-amareloBotaurus involucrisNative
 LC 
19Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
20Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
21ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
22StrigiformesStrigidaeGreat Horned OwlÑacurutúJacurutuBubo virginianusNative
 LC 
23CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
24AccipitriformesAccipitridaeSnail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
25CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeGreen KingfisherMartín Pescador ChicoMartim-pescador-pequenoChloroceryle americanaNative
 LC 
26PiciformesPicidaeGreen-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
27Checkered WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz ChicoPica-pau-chorãoVeniliornis mixtusNative
 LC 
28PasseriformesTityridaeWhite-winged BecardAnambé ComúnCaneleiro-pretoPachyramphus polychopterusNative
 LC 
29TyrannidaeBlack-backed Water TyrantViudita BlancaLavadeira-de-cara-brancaFluvicola albiventerNative
 LC 
30FurnariidaeWren-like RushbirdJunqueroBate-bicoPhleocryptes melanopsNative
 LC 
31Freckle-breasted ThornbirdEspinero Pecho ManchadoTio-tioPhacellodomus striaticollisNative
 LC 
32Chotoy SpinetailChotoyBichoitaSchoeniophylax phryganophilusNative
 LC 
33CorvidaePlush-crested JayUrraca ComúnGralha-picaçaCyanocorax chrysopsNative
 LC 
34TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
35ParulidaeGolden-crowned WarblerArañero Coronado ChicoPula-pulaBasileuterus culicivorusNative
 LC 
36ThraupidaeLong-tailed Reed FinchCachilo CanelaTico-tico-do-banhadoDonacospiza albifronsNative
 LC 
37Yellow CardinalCardenal AmarilloCardeal-amareloGubernatrix cristataNative
 EN 
38Grey-throated Warbling FinchMonterita LitoraleñaTico-tico-da-taquaraMicrospingus cabanisiNative
 LC 
39Black-capped Warbling FinchMonterita Cabeza NegraCapacetinhoMicrospingus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
40Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
41Black-and-rufous Warbling FinchSietevestidos ComúnQuem-te-vestiuPoospiza nigrorufaNative
 LC 
42Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
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