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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
1TinamiformesTinamidaeAndean TinamouInambú SilbónNothoprocta pentlandiiNative
 LC 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeLake DuckPato Zambullidor ChicoMarreca-pé-na-bundaOxyura vittataNative
 LC 
3Coscoroba SwanCoscorobaCapororocaCoscoroba coscorobaNative
 LC 
4Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
5Rosy-billed PochardPato PicazoMarrecãoNetta peposacaNative
 LC 
6Brazilian TealPato CutiríMarreca-ananaíAmazonetta brasiliensisNative
 LC 
7PodicipediformesPodicipedidaePied-billed GrebeMacá Pico GruesoMergulhão-caçadorPodilymbus podicepsNative
 LC 
8Great GrebeMacá GrandeMergulhao-grande o choronaPodiceps majorNative
 LC 
9CuculiformesCuculidaeSmooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
10GruiformesRallidaeCommon GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
11Red-gartered CootGallareta Ligas RojasCarqueja-de-bico-manchadoFulica armillataNative
 LC 
12CharadriiformesLaridaeGrey GullGaviota GarumaGaivota-de-garumaLeucophaeus modestusNative
 LC 
13PelecaniformesArdeidaeBlack-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
14Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
15ApodiformesApodidaeGreat Dusky SwiftVencejo de CascadaTaperuçu-velhoCypseloides senexNative
 LC 
16TrochilidaeRed-tailed CometPicaflor CometaSappho sparganurusNative
  
17CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
18AccipitriformesAccipitridaeSavanna HawkAguilucho ColoradoGaviao-cabocloButeogallus meridionalisNative
 LC 
19CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeGreen KingfisherMartín Pescador ChicoMartim-pescador-pequenoChloroceryle americanaNative
 LC 
20PiciformesRamphastidaeToco ToucanTucán GrandeTucanuçuRamphastos tocoNative
 LC 
21PsittaciformesPsittacidaeBlue-crowned ParakeetCalancate ComúnAratinga-de-testa-azulThectocercus acuticaudatusNative
 LC 
22PasseriformesPipridaeBlue ManakinBailarín AzulTangaráChiroxiphia caudataNative
 LC 
23Band-tailed ManakinBailarín NaranjaUirapuru-laranjaPipra fasciicaudaNative
 LC 
24CotingidaeWhite-tipped PlantcutterCortarramasCorta-ramosPhytotoma rutilaNative
 LC 
25TyrannidaeYellow-bellied ElaeniaFiofío CopetónGuaracava-de-barriga-amarelaElaenia flavogasterNative
 LC 
26Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
27Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
28FurnariidaeRufous-banded MinerCaminera ColoradaGeositta rufipennisNative
 LC 
29Brown CacholoteCacholote CastañoCoperetePseudoseisura lophotesNative
 LC 
30VireonidaeRufous-browed PeppershrikeJuan ChiviroPitiguariCyclarhis gujanensisNative
 LC 
31CorvidaePlush-crested JayUrraca ComúnGralha-picaçaCyanocorax chrysopsNative
 LC 
32MimidaeChalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
33TurdidaeChiguanco ThrushZorzal ChiguancoTurdus chiguancoNative
 LC 
34Pale-breasted ThrushZorzal SabiáSabiá-barrancoTurdus leucomelasNative
 LC 
35IcteridaeRed-rumped CaciqueBoyero CaciqueGuaxeCacicus haemorrhousNative
 LC 
36CardinalidaeRed-crowned Ant TanagerFueguero MoradoTiê-do-mato-grossoHabia rubicaNative
 LC 
37ThraupidaeBlack-capped Warbling FinchMonterita Cabeza NegraCapacetinhoMicrospingus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
38Golden-billed SaltatorPepitero de CollarBico-duroSaltator aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
39Green-winged SaltatorPepitero VerdosoTrinca-ferro-verdadeiroSaltator similisNative
 LC 
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