Don't want to see ads? Sign up...


Flag of Argentina Argentina

Birds 29 - Systematic Listing


Number of records: 30

Last update: 30/10/2026 23:40:23

User: Tomas Lartigau Remove this filter

View my possible LIFERs
See more...

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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeRinged TealPato de CollarMarreca-de-coleiraCallonetta leucophrysNative
 LC 
2CuculiformesCuculidaeGreater AniAnó GrandeAnu-corocaCrotophaga majorNative
 LC 
3Smooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
4ColumbiformesColumbidaeSpot-winged PigeonPaloma ManchadaPomba-do-orvalhoPatagioenas maculosaNative
 LC 
5PelecaniformesArdeidaeBlack-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
6NyctibiiformesNyctibiidaeCommon PotooUrutaú ComúnUrutauNyctibius griseusNative
 LC 
7ApodiformesTrochilidaeWhite-throated HummingbirdPicaflor Garganta BlancaBeija-flor-de-papo-brancoLeucochloris albicollisNative
 LC 
8AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBlack-collared HawkAguilucho PampaGavião-beloBusarellus nigricollisNative
 LC 
9Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
10Great Black HawkÁguila NegraGaviao-pretoButeogallus urubitingaNative
 LC 
11CoraciiformesMomotidaeRufous-capped MotmotYeruváJuruva-verdeBaryphthengus ruficapillusNative
 LC 
12AlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
13Amazon KingfisherMartín Pescador MedianoMartim-pescador-verdeChloroceryle amazonaNative
 LC 
14Green KingfisherMartín Pescador ChicoMartim-pescador-pequenoChloroceryle americanaNative
 LC 
15PiciformesRamphastidaeToco ToucanTucán GrandeTucanuçuRamphastos tocoNative
 LC 
16Spot-billed ToucanetArasarí ChicoAraçari-pocaSelenidera maculirostrisNative
 LC 
17PicidaeBlond-crested WoodpeckerCarpintero Copete AmarilloPica-pau-de-cabeça-amarelaCeleus flavescensNative
 LC 
18Campo FlickerCarpintero CampestrePica-pau-do-campoColaptes campestrisNative
 LC 
19Yellow-fronted WoodpeckerCarpintero ArcoirisBenedito-de-testa-amarelaMelanerpes flavifronsNative
 LC 
20Checkered WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz ChicoPica-pau-chorãoVeniliornis mixtusNative
 LC 
21FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
22PasseriformesTyrannidaeGreat KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
23Blue-billed Black TyrantViudita Pico CelesteMaria-preta-de-bico-azuladoKnipolegus cyanirostrisNative
 LC 
24MimidaeChalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
25ParulidaeTropical ParulaPitiayumíMariquitaSetophaga pitiayumiNative
  
26ThraupidaeBlue DacnisSaí AzulSaí-azulDacnis cayanaNative
 LC 
27Red Pileated FinchBrasita de FuegoTico-tico-rei-vermelhoCoryphospingus cucullatusNative
 LC 
28Magpie TanagerFrutero OveroTietingaCissopis leverianusNative
 LC 
29Blue-and-yellow TanagerNaranjeroSanhaçu-papa-laranjaRauenia bonariensisNative
 LC 
⬇️ Download