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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
1AlismatalesAlismataceaeGiant ArrowheadSaetaSagittaria montevidensisNative
  
2ApialesApiaceaeSerrucheta FinaEryngium elegansNative
  
3AsteralesAsteraceaeWhite ThoroughwortChilca de OlorChilca-brancaAustroeupatorium inulifoliumNative
  
4SunchilloPascalia glaucaNative
  
5CaryophyllalesPhytolaccaceaeOmbuOmbúUmbúPhytolacca dioicaNative
  
6MalvalesMalvaceaeMalva-viscoAbutilon pauciflorumNative
  
7Malva De BosquePavonia sepiumNative
  
8MyrtalesOnagraceaeDuraznillo De AguaLudwigia bonariensisNative
  
9PoalesTyphaceaeBulrushTotoraTypha domingensisNative
  
10RosalesCannabaceaeDesert HackberryTalaCeltis talaNative
  
11LepidopteraNymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
12Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
13Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
14HemipteraPyrrhocoridaeChinche TricolorDysdercus albofasciatusNative
  
15MesogastropodaAmpullariidaeApple SnailAmpulariaPomacea canaliculataNative
  
16TestudinesChelidaeTortuga de LagunaPhrynops hilariiNative
  
17AnseriformesAnatidaeBrazilian TealPato CutiríMarreca-ananaíAmazonetta brasiliensisNative
 LC 
18Yellow-billed TealPato BarcinoMarreca-pardinhaAnas flavirostrisNative
 LC 
19ColumbiformesColumbidaePicui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
20GruiformesRallidaeCommon GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
21SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
22PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
23ArdeidaeSnowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
24Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
25ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
26StrigiformesStrigidaeStriped OwlLechuzón OrejudoCoruja-orelhudaAsio clamatorNative
 LC 
27AccipitriformesAccipitridaeHarris´s HawkGavilán MixtoGavião-asa-de-telhaParabuteo unicinctusNative
 LC 
28FalconiformesFalconidaeChimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
29PasseriformesTyrannidaeStreaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
30HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
31Brown-chested MartinGolondrina PardaAndorinha-do-campoProgne taperaNative
 LC 
32TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
33TurdidaeCreamy-bellied ThrushZorzal ChalchaleroSabiá-pocaTurdus amaurochalinusNative
 LC 
34ParulidaeGolden-crowned WarblerArañero Coronado ChicoPula-pulaBasileuterus culicivorusNative
 LC 
35ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
36Black-and-rufous Warbling FinchSietevestidos ComúnQuem-te-vestiuPoospiza nigrorufaNative
 LC 
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