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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
1RheiformesRheidaeLesser RheaChoiqueRhea pennataNative
 LC 
2TinamiformesTinamidaeElegant Crested TinamouMartineta ComúnEudromia elegansNative
 LC 
3AnseriformesAnatidaeRuddy DuckPato Zambullidor GrandeOxyura jamaicensisNative
 LC 
4Black-necked SwanCisne Cuello NegroCisne-de-pescoço-pretoCygnus melancoryphusNative
 LC 
5Ashy-headed GooseCauquén RealChloephaga poliocephalaNative
 LC 
6Upland GooseCauquén ComúnGanso-de-magalhãesChloephaga pictaNative
 LC 
7Flying Steamer DuckQuetro VoladorTachyeres patachonicusNative
 LC 
8Red ShovelerPato CucharaMarreca-colhereiraSpatula plataleaNative
 LC 
9Chiloe WigeonPato OveroMarreca-oveiraMareca sibilatrixNative
 LC 
10Yellow-billed PintailPato MaiceroMarreca-pardaAnas georgicaNative
 LC 
11Yellow-billed TealPato BarcinoMarreca-pardinhaAnas flavirostrisNative
 LC 
12PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeChilean FlamingoFlamenco AustralFlamingo-chilenoPhoenicopterus chilensisNative
 NT 
13PodicipediformesPodicipedidaeWhite-tufted GrebeMacá ComúnMergulhão-de-orelha-brancaRollandia rollandNative
 LC 
14Silvery GrebeMacá PlateadoMergulhão-de-orelha-amarelaPodiceps occipitalisNative
 LC 
15CuculiformesCuculidaeGuira CuckooPirinchoAnu-brancoGuira guiraNative
 LC 
16ColumbiformesColumbidaeBlack-winged Ground DovePalomita CordilleranaMetriopelia melanopteraNative
 LC 
17Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
18Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
19GruiformesRallidaeWhite-winged CootGallareta ChicaCarqueja-de-bico-amareloFulica leucopteraNative
 LC 
20CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
21CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
22ThinocoridaeLeast SeedsnipeAgachona ChicaAgachadeira-mirimThinocorus rumicivorusNative
  
23LaridaeAndean GullGaviota AndinaChroicocephalus serranusNative
 LC 
24Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
25SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
26PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBlack-faced IbisBandurria AustralTheristicus melanopisNative
 LC 
27ApodiformesTrochilidaeGreen-backed FirecrownPicaflor RubíSephanoides sephaniodesNative
 LC 
28StrigiformesTytonidaeAmerican Barn OwlLechuza de CampanarioSuindaraTyto furcataNative
 LC 
29StrigidaeAustral Pygmy OwlCaburé GrandeGlaucidium nanaNative
 LC 
30Rufous-legged OwlLechuza Bataraz AustralStrix rufipesNative
 LC 
31CathartiformesCathartidaeAndean CondorCóndor AndinoCondor-dos-andesVultur gryphusNative
 VU 
32Black VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
33Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
34AccipitriformesAccipitridaeChilean HawkEsparvero PatagónicoAstur chilensisNative
  
35Cinereous HarrierGavilán CenicientoGavião-cinzaCircus cinereusNative
 LC 
36Black-chested Buzzard-EagleÁguila MoraÁguia-chilenaGeranoaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
37Variable HawkAguilucho ComúnGavião-de-costas-vermelhasGeranoaetus polyosomaNative
 LC 
38White-throated HawkAguilucho AndinoButeo albigulaNative
 LC 
39Rufous-tailed HawkAguilucho Cola RojizaButeo ventralisNative
 VU 
40PiciformesPicidaeChilean FlickerCarpintero PitíoColaptes pitiusNative
 LC 
41FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
42Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
43American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
44PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
45Austral ParakeetCachañaEnicognathus ferrugineusNative
 LC 
46Burrowing ParrotLoro BarranqueroCyanoliseus patagonusNative
 LC 
47PasseriformesTyrannidaeTufted Tit-TyrantCachudito Pico NegroAnairetes parulusNative
 LC 
48Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
49Patagonian TyrantPeutrénColorhamphus parvirostrisNative
 LC 
50Dark-faced Ground TyrantDormilona Cara NegraGaúcha-de-cara-sujaMuscisaxicola maclovianusNative
 LC 
51Austral NegritoSobrepuesto ComúnColegialLessonia rufaNative
 LC 
52Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
53White-winged Black TyrantViudita ComúnMaria-preta-bate-raboKnipolegus aterrimusNative
  
54Fire-eyed DiuconDiucónPyrope pyropeNative
 LC 
55Rusty-backed MonjitaMonjita CastañaNoivinha-castanhaNeoxolmis rubetraNative
 LC 
56Great Shrike-TyrantGaucho GrandeAgriornis lividusNative
 LC 
57Grey-bellied Shrike-TyrantGaucho ComúnAgriornis micropterusNative
 LC 
58RhinocryptidaeChucao TapaculoChucaoScelorchilus rubeculaNative
 LC 
59FurnariidaeCreamy-rumped MinerCaminera GrandeGeositta isabellinaNative
 LC 
60White-throated TreerunnerPicolezna PatagónicoPygarrhichas albogularisNative
 LC 
61Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
62Buff-winged CinclodesRemolinera ComúnPedreiro-dos-andesCinclodes fuscusNative
 LC 
63Plain-mantled Tit-SpinetailColudito Cola NegraLeptasthenura aegithaloidesNative
  
64HirundinidaeChilean SwallowGolondrina PatagónicaAndorinha-chilenaTachycineta leucopygaNative
 LC 
65Southern MartinGolondrina NegraAndorinha-do-sulProgne elegansNative
 LC 
66TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
67MimidaePatagonian MockingbirdCalandria MoraMimus patagonicusNative
 LC 
68Chalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
69TurdidaeChiguanco ThrushZorzal ChiguancoTurdus chiguancoNative
 LC 
70IcteridaeLong-tailed MeadowlarkLoica ComúnLeistes loycaNative
 LC 
71Austral BlackbirdTordo PatagónicoCuraeus curaeusNative
 LC 
72ThraupidaePatagonian Sierra FinchComesebo PatagónicoPhrygilus patagonicusNative
 LC 
73Grey-hooded Sierra FinchComesebo AndinoPhrygilus gayiNative
 LC 
74Mourning Sierra FinchYal NegroCanário-andino-negroRhopospina fruticetiNative
 LC 
75CarnivoraCanidaeCulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNative
 LC 
76South American Gray FoxZorro Gris ChicoLycalopex griseaNative
 LC 
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