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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
1TinamiformesTinamidaeTataupa TinamouTataupá ComúnInhambu-chintãCrypturellus tataupaNative
 LC 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeAndean GooseGuayataChloephaga melanopteraNative
 LC 
3CuculiformesCuculidaeCommon Squirrel CuckooTingazúAlma-de-gatoPiaya cayanaNative
 LC 
4ColumbiformesColumbidaeYungas DoveYerutí YungueñaLeptotila megaluraNative
 LC 
5ApodiformesTrochilidaeRed-tailed CometPicaflor CometaSappho sparganurusNative
  
6AccipitriformesAccipitridaeCinereous HarrierGavilán CenicientoGavião-cinzaCircus cinereusNative
 LC 
7Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
8PiciformesPicidaeWhite-barred PiculetCarpinterito ComúnPica-pau-anão-barradoPicumnus cirratusNative
 LC 
9Golden-olive WoodpeckerCarpintero Dorado GrisPica-pau-oliváceoColaptes rubiginosusNative
 LC 
10Cream-backed WoodpeckerCarpintero Lomo BlancoPica-pau-de-barriga-pretaCampephilus leucopogonNative
 LC 
11Dot-fronted WoodpeckerCarpintero Oliva YungueñoVeniliornis frontalisNative
 LC 
12PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMitred ParakeetCalancate Cara RojaPsittacara mitratusNative
 LC 
13PasseriformesTyrannidaeTropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
14White-browed Chat-TyrantPitajo GrisOchthoeca leucophrysNative
 LC 
15ThamnophilidaeGiant AntshrikeBatará GiganteMatracãoBatara cinereaNative
 LC 
16Rufous-capped AntshrikeChoca Corona RojizaChoca-de-chapéu-vermelhoThamnophilus ruficapillusNative
 LC 
17RhinocryptidaeSandy GallitoGallito ArenaTeledromas fuscusNative
 LC 
18FurnariidaeBuff-browed Foliage-gleanerTicotico ComúnTrepador-quieteSyndactyla rufosuperciliataNative
 LC 
19Brown-capped Tit-SpinetailColudito CanelaLeptasthenura fuliginicepsNative
 LC 
20Stripe-crowned SpinetailCurutié BlancoArredioCranioleuca pyrrhophiaNative
 LC 
21TurdidaeChiguanco ThrushZorzal ChiguancoTurdus chiguancoNative
 LC 
22MotacillidaeYellowish PipitCachirla ChicaCaminheiro-zumbidorAnthus chiiNative
 LC 
23IcteridaeGolden-winged CaciqueBoyero Ala AmarillaTecelãoCacicus chrysopterusNative
 LC 
24ParulidaeBrown-capped WhitestartArañero Corona RojizaMariquita-de-cabeça-cinzaMyioborus brunnicepsNative
 LC 
25CardinalidaeBlack-backed GrosbeakRey del BosqueRei-do-bosquePheucticus aureoventrisNative
 LC 
26ThraupidaeDull-colored GrassquitEspiguero PardoCigarra-pardaAsemospiza obscuraNative
 LC 
27Rufous-bellied Mountain TanagerPepitero ColoradoPseudosaltator rufiventrisNative
 LC 
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