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(56 speciess + 4 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 65

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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
1AraneaeAraneidaeAraña Tejedora RojaAlpaida gallardoiNative
  
2Micrathena furvaNative
  
3Parawixia sp.Native
  
4LycosidaeLycosidae sp.Native
  
5ScytodidaeAraña EscupidoraScytodes globulaNative
  
6TheridiidaeLatrodectus sp.Native
  
7CladoceraDaphniidaePulga de AguaDaphnia sp.Native
  
8LepidopteraLycaenidaeFrotadora Oscura ComúnCalycopis cauloniaNative
  
9Green HairstreakFrotadora Esmeralda ComúnCyanophrys acasteNative
  
10YuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
11Frotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNative
  
12NymphalidaeGulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
13Hoja NaranjaFountainea glyceriumNative
  
14Pharneuptychia pharesNative
  
15ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
16PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
17PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
18RiodinidaeIrregular PatchworkColage IrregularAricoris notialisNative
  
19Danzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
20EnanitaZabuella tenellusNative
  
21HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
22AnuraBufonidaeArgentine ToadSapo ComúnSapo-cururu-argentinoRhinella arenarumNative
  
23HylidaeCordoba´s Tree-frogRana Trepadora CordobesaBoana cordobaeNative
  
24LeptodactylidaeFour-eyed Achala FrogRanita Cuatro Ojos de AchalaPleurodema kriegiNative
  
25OdontophrynidaeOdontophrynus cordobaeNative
  
26SquamataColubridaeToad-Eating SnakeFalsa YararáXenodon merremiiNative
  
27PhyllodactylidaeGekoHomonota horridaNative
  
28TropiduridaeLagarto Trepador ChaqueñoTropidurus etheridgeiNative
  
29ViperidaeYarará ChicaBothrops diporusNative
  
30ColumbiformesColumbidaeSpot-winged PigeonPaloma ManchadaPomba-do-orvalhoPatagioenas maculosaNative
 LC 
31GruiformesRallidaePlumbeous RailGallineta ComúnSaracura-do-banhadoPardirallus sanguinolentusNative
  
32Grey-cowled Wood RailChiricoteSaracura-três-potesAramides cajaneusNative
 LC 
33CiconiiformesCiconiidaeWood StorkTuyuyúCabeça-secaMycteria americanaNative
 LC 
34JabiruYabirúTuiuiúJabiru mycteriaNative
 LC 
35PelecaniformesArdeidaeStriated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
36StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
37Ferruginous Pygmy OwlCaburé ChicoCaburéGlaucidium brasilianumNative
 LC 
38Tropical Screech OwlAlilicucú ComúnCorujinha-do-matoMegascops cholibaNative
 LC 
39CathartiformesCathartidaeTurkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
40PiciformesPicidaeGreen-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
41Cream-backed WoodpeckerCarpintero Lomo BlancoPica-pau-de-barriga-pretaCampephilus leucopogonNative
 LC 
42White WoodpeckerCarpintero BlancoPica-pau-brancoMelanerpes candidusNative
 LC 
43White-fronted WoodpeckerCarpintero del CardónPica-pau-de-testa-brancaMelanerpes cactorumNative
 LC 
44FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
45PasseriformesCotingidaeWhite-tipped PlantcutterCortarramasCorta-ramosPhytotoma rutilaNative
 LC 
46TyrannidaeStreaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
47ThamnophilidaeGreat AntshrikeChororóChoró-boiTaraba majorNative
 LC 
48FurnariidaeScimitar-billed WoodcreeperChinchero GrandeArapaçu-platinoDrymornis bridgesiiNative
 LC 
49PolioptilidaeMasked GnatcatcherTacuarita AzulBalança-rabo-de-máscaraPolioptila dumicolaNative
 LC 
50TurdidaeChiguanco ThrushZorzal ChiguancoTurdus chiguancoNative
 LC 
51Austral ThrushZorzal PatagónicoTurdus falcklandiiNative
 LC 
52Rufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
53PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
54IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
55ParulidaeTropical ParulaPitiayumíMariquitaSetophaga pitiayumiNative
  
56Brown-capped WhitestartArañero Corona RojizaMariquita-de-cabeça-cinzaMyioborus brunnicepsNative
 LC 
57CardinalidaeUltramarine GrosbeakReinamora GrandeAzulao-verdadeiroCyanoloxia brissoniiNative
 LC 
58ThraupidaeBluish-grey SaltatorPepitero GrisSabiá-gongáSaltator coerulescensNative
 LC 
59RodentiaEchimyidaeCoypuCoipoRatão-do-banhadoMyocastor coypusNative
 LC 
60ArtiodactylaCervidaeCommon Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
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