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(635 speciess + 6 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

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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
601PasseriformesThraupidaeYellow-billed CardinalCardenillaCavalariaParoaria capitataNative
 LC 
602Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
603Cinnamon Warbling FinchMonterita CanelaPoospiza ornataNative
 LC 
604Black-and-chestnut Warbling FinchSietevestidos SerranoPoospiza whitiiNative
 LC 
605Blue-and-yellow TanagerNaranjeroSanhaçu-papa-laranjaRauenia bonariensisNative
 LC 
606Carbonated Sierra FinchYal CarboneroRhopospina carbonariaNative
 LC 
607Mourning Sierra FinchYal NegroCanário-andino-negroRhopospina fruticetiNative
 LC 
608Golden-billed SaltatorPepitero de CollarBico-duroSaltator aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
609Bluish-grey SaltatorPepitero GrisSabiá-gongáSaltator coerulescensNative
 LC 
610Green-winged SaltatorPepitero VerdosoTrinca-ferro-verdadeiroSaltator similisNative
 LC 
611Many-colored Chaco FinchPepitero ChicoBico-de-pimenta-chaquenhoSaltatricula multicolorNative
 LC 
612Grassland Yellow FinchMistoTipioSicalis luteolaNative
 LC 
613Double-collared SeedeaterCorbatita ComúnColeirinhoSporophila caerulescensNative
 LC 
614Rusty-collared SeedeaterCorbatita DominóColeiro-do-brejoSporophila collarisNative
 LC 
615Tawny-bellied SeedeaterCapuchino CanelaCaboclinho-de-barriga-vermelhaSporophila hypoxanthaNative
 LC 
616Marsh SeedeaterCapuchino Pecho BlancoCaboclinho-de-papo-brancoSporophila palustrisNative
 EN 
617Dark-throated SeedeaterCapuchino Garganta CaféCaboclinho-de-papo-escuroSporophila ruficollisNative
 NT 
618Green-headed TanagerSaíra ArcoirisSaíra-sete-coresTangara seledonNative
 LC 
619Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
620CingulataChlamyphoridaeLarge Hairy ArmadilloPeludoChaetophractus villosusNative
 LC 
621PichiPiche PatagónicoZaedyus pichiyNative
 NT 
622PrimatesCebidaeHooded CapuchinCaí de las YungasSapajus cayNative
 LC 
623Black-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
624LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
625European RabbitConejo EuropeoOryctolagus cuniculusExotic
 EN 
626RodentiaCaviidaeSouthern Mountain CavyCuis Chico MenorMicrocavia australisNative
 LC 
627Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
628DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative
 DD 
629ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNative
 LC 
630EchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
631CarnivoraMephitidaeMolina´s Hog-nosed SkunkZorrinoConepatus chingaNative
 LC 
632PhocidaeSouthern Elephant SealElefante Marino del SurMirounga leoninaNative
 LC 
633CanidaePampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative
 LC 
634FelidaeJaguarundiJaguarundíHerpailurus yagouaroundiNative
 LC 
635PumaPumaPuma concolorNative
 LC 
636ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
637Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
638Western Red DeerCiervo ColoradoCervo-vermelhoCervus elaphusExotic
 LC 
639SuidaeEurasian Wild PigJabalíJavaliSus scrofaExotic
 LC 
640CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNative
 LC 
641BalaenidaeSouthern Right WhaleBallena Franca AustralEubalaena australisNative
 LC 
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