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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
1PerciformesCichlidaeOscarAstronotus crassipinnisNot listed
  
2PleuronectiformesAchiridaeAmerican SoleLenguado de RíoCatathyridium jenynsiiNative
  
3SquamataColubridaeGolden LiophisCulebra AcuáticaCobra Preta de BanhadoErythrolamprus semiaureusNative
  
4Ñacanina de BañadoHydrodynastes gigasNative
  
5Culebra de OlfersPhilodryas olfersiiNative
  
6Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
7Günther´s Green RacerCulebra AreneraPhilodryas psammophideaNative
  
8Ringed Hognose SnakeFalsa Yarará ÑataNarigudaXenodon dorbignyiNative
  
9Toad-Eating SnakeFalsa YararáXenodon merremiiNative
  
10ViperidaeYarará ChicaBothrops diporusNative
  
11TinamiformesTinamidaeAndean TinamouInambú SilbónNothoprocta pentlandiiNative
 LC 
12CuculiformesCuculidaeStriped CuckooCrespínSaciTapera naeviaNative
 LC 
13ColumbiformesColumbidaeWhite-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
14Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
15Picazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
16ApodiformesApodidaeWhite-collared SwiftVencejo de CollarTaperuçu-de-coleira-brancaStreptoprocne zonarisNative
 LC 
17TrochilidaeRed-tailed CometPicaflor CometaSappho sparganurusNative
  
18Blue-tufted StarthroatPicaflor de BarbijoBico-reto-azulHeliomaster furciferNative
 LC 
19Glittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
20CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
21PiciformesPicidaeWhite-barred PiculetCarpinterito ComúnPica-pau-anão-barradoPicumnus cirratusNative
 LC 
22Black-bodied WoodpeckerCarpintero NegroDryocopus schulziiNative
 NT 
23Green-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
24PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
25PasseriformesTyrannidaeSmall-billed ElaeniaFiofío Pico CortoGuaracava-de-bico-curtoElaenia parvirostrisNative
 LC 
26Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
27MelanopareiidaeOlive-crowned CrescentchestGallito de CollarMelanopareia maximilianiNative
 LC 
28FurnariidaeRufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
29Brown CacholoteCacholote CastañoCoperetePseudoseisura lophotesNative
 LC 
30Stripe-crowned SpinetailCurutié BlancoArredioCranioleuca pyrrhophiaNative
 LC 
31Sooty-fronted SpinetailPijuí Frente GrisPetrimSynallaxis frontalisNative
 LC 
32TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
33TurdidaeRufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
34PilosaMyrmecophagidaeGiant AnteaterOso Hormiguero GiganteMyrmecophaga tridactylaNative
 VU 
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