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


Flag of Argentina Argentina

Birds 31 - Systematic Listing


Number of records: 40

Last update: 04/10/2026 11:40:27

User: Luis Scarrone 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
1RheiformesRheidaeGreater RheaÑandúEmaRhea americanaNative
 NT 
2TinamiformesTinamidaeElegant Crested TinamouMartineta ComúnEudromia elegansNative
 LC 
3PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeAndean FlamingoParina GrandeFlamingo-grande-dos-andesPhoenicoparrus andinusNative
 VU 
4CuculiformesCuculidaeGuira CuckooPirinchoAnu-brancoGuira guiraNative
 LC 
5ColumbiformesColumbidaePicui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
6West Peruvian DoveTorcaza Ala BlancaZenaida melodaNative
 LC 
7Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
8Spot-winged PigeonPaloma ManchadaPomba-do-orvalhoPatagioenas maculosaNative
 LC 
9CharadriiformesCharadriidaeTwo-banded PloverChorlito Doble CollarBatuíra-de-coleira-duplaAnarhynchus falklandicusNative
 LC 
10PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBuff-necked IbisBandurria BorealCuricacaTheristicus caudatusNative
 LC 
11AccipitriformesAccipitridaeHarris´s HawkGavilán MixtoGavião-asa-de-telhaParabuteo unicinctusNative
 LC 
12Black-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
13PiciformesPicidaeGreen-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
14Cream-backed WoodpeckerCarpintero Lomo BlancoPica-pau-de-barriga-pretaCampephilus leucopogonNative
 LC 
15FalconiformesFalconidaeSpot-winged FalconetHalconcito GrisFalcãozinho-cinzaSpiziapteryx circumcinctaNative
 LC 
16PasseriformesCotingidaeWhite-tipped PlantcutterCortarramasCorta-ramosPhytotoma rutilaNative
 LC 
17TyrannidaeLesser Shrike-TyrantGaucho ChicoGauchinhoAgriornis murinusNative
 LC 
18Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
19FurnariidaeStraight-billed EarthcreeperBandurrita Pico RectoOchetorhynchus ruficaudusNative
 LC 
20Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
21TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
22SturnidaeCommon StarlingEstornino PintoEstorninho-malhadoSturnus vulgarisExotic
 LC 
23PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
24FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
25Black SiskinNegrilloSpinus atratusNative
 LC 
26Yellow-rumped SiskinCabecitanegra AndinoSpinus uropygialisNative
 LC 
27IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
28Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
29ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
30Pampa FinchVerdónSabiá-do-banhadoEmbernagra platensisNative
 LC 
31Golden-billed SaltatorPepitero de CollarBico-duroSaltator aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
⬇️ Download