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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
1AnseriformesAnhimidaeSouthern ScreamerChajáTachãChauna torquataNative
 LC 
2AnatidaeAndean GooseGuayataChloephaga melanopteraNative
 LC 
3Brazilian TealPato CutiríMarreca-ananaíAmazonetta brasiliensisNative
 LC 
4PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
5GruiformesRallidaeAsh-throated CrakeBurrito GrandeSanã-carijóMustelirallus albicollisNative
 LC 
6CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
7ThinocoridaeLeast SeedsnipeAgachona ChicaAgachadeira-mirimThinocorus rumicivorusNative
  
8ScolopacidaeWhite-rumped SandpiperPlayerito Rabadilla BlancaMaçarico-de-sobre-brancoCalidris fuscicollisNative
 VU 
9LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
10Franklin´s GullGaviota ChicaGaivota-de-franklinLeucophaeus pipixcanNative
 LC 
11SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeImperial ShagCormorán ImperialLeucocarbo atricepsNative
 LC 
12PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBuff-necked IbisBandurria BorealCuricacaTheristicus caudatusNative
 LC 
13ArdeidaeWhistling HeronChiflónMaria-faceiraSyrigma sibilatrixNative
 LC 
14Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
15ApodiformesTrochilidaeBlack JacobinPicaflor NegroBeija-flor-pretoFlorisuga fuscaNative
 LC 
16Fork-tailed WoodnymphPicaflor ZafiroBeija-flor-tesoura-verdeThalurania furcataNative
 LC 
17GalbuliformesBucconidaeWhite-eared PuffbirdChacurú Cara NegraJoão-boboNystalus chacuruNative
 LC 
18PiciformesRamphastidaeRed-breasted ToucanTucán Pico VerdeTucano-de-bico-verdeRamphastos dicolorusNative
 LC 
19PicidaeMagellanic WoodpeckerCarpintero GiganteCampephilus magellanicusNative
 LC 
20PasseriformesTyrannidaeBlack-crowned MonjitaMonjita CoronadaNoivinha-coroadaNeoxolmis coronatusNative
 LC 
21Great Shrike-TyrantGaucho GrandeAgriornis lividusNative
 LC 
22FurnariidaeWhite-throated CacholoteCacholote PardoPseudoseisura gutturalisNative
 LC 
23MimidaePatagonian MockingbirdCalandria MoraMimus patagonicusNative
 LC 
24IcteridaeVariable OrioleBoyeritoEncontroIcterus pyrrhopterusNative
 LC 
25Orange-backed TroupialMaticoJoão-pintoIcterus croconotusNative
 LC 
26Yellow-rumped MarshbirdPecho Amarillo GrandeChopim-do-brejoPseudoleistes guirahuroNative
 LC 
27ThraupidaeBananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
28Bluish-grey SaltatorPepitero GrisSabiá-gongáSaltator coerulescensNative
 LC 
29Chestnut SeedeaterCapuchino Corona GrisCaboclinho-de-chapéu-cinzentoSporophila cinnamomeaNative
 VU 
30Rusty-collared SeedeaterCorbatita DominóColeiro-do-brejoSporophila collarisNative
 LC 
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