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Last update: 05/10/2026 23:40:22

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Mexico

General Information

México is a country located in the southeast of North America, bordered to the north by the United States, to the south and southeast by Guatemala and Belize, and to the west and southwest by the Pacific Ocean. To the east, the country has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The geography of México is very diverse, with a wide range of ecoregions and environments, from deserts and mountains to forests and coastlines. The country has a large number of protected natural areas, such as national parks, biosphere reserves, and areas for the protection of flora and fauna.

The geographical location of México allows it to have a wide range of climates, from the warm and humid climate of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea coasts, to the dry and warm climate of the northern deserts. The western and eastern sierra madres are two of the most important mountain ranges in the country, and offer a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems. The Yucatán Peninsula is a unique region, with characteristic geology and vegetation. The most important rivers in México are the Bravo River, the Grande River, the Usumacinta River, and the Grijalva River, which offer a wide range of aquatic habitats.

To access México, there are several transportation options, including international flights to the airports of Mexico City, Cancún, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, among others. It is also possible to arrive by land, through the borders with the United States, Guatemala, and Belize. Once inside the country, there is a network of roads and highways that connect the main cities and regions. The roads and trails in natural areas can be more difficult to navigate, and it is recommended to hire a guide or use specialized transportation services. It is essential to check the schedules and weather conditions before embarking on a trip, as they can vary depending on the region and time of year.

In terms of infrastructure and services, México has a wide range of options, from hotels and restaurants to shops and markets. In natural areas, it is possible to find basic services, such as accommodation and food, in nearby towns and communities. However, it is essential to plan ahead and verify the availability of services in the region to be visited. It is recommended to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations to access protected natural areas, and to respect the regulations and restrictions established to protect the environment.

The geography and climate of México offer a wide range of opportunities to observe nature, from birdwatching and mammal observation to the exploration of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The diversity of landscapes and ecosystems in the country makes it an attractive destination for those who seek to experience the natural richness of the region. It is essential to plan ahead and respect the environment and local communities to ensure a safe and enriching experience.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 20/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AnseriformesAnatidaeRuddy DuckPato Zambullidor GrandeOxyura jamaicensisNative
 LC 
2Blue-winged TealPato Media LunaMarreca-de-asa-azulSpatula discorsNative
 LC 
3Cinnamon TealPato ColoradoMarreca-coloradaSpatula cyanopteraNative
 LC 
4Northern ShovelerPato Cuchara BorealSpatula clypeataNative
 LC 
5GalliformesCracidaeRufous-bellied ChachalacaChachalaca VentricastañaOrtalis wagleriNative
 LC 
6PodicipediformesPodicipedidaePied-billed GrebeMacá Pico GruesoMergulhão-caçadorPodilymbus podicepsNative
 LC 
7Black-necked GrebeZampullín CuellinegroPodiceps nigricollisNative
 LC 
8ColumbiformesColumbidaeWhite-winged DovePaloma Ala BlancaZenaida asiaticaNative
 LC 
9GruiformesRallidaeAmerican CootFocha AmericanaFulica americanaNative
 LC 
10CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
11CharadriidaeSemipalmated PloverChorlito PalmadoBatuíra-de-bandoCharadrius semipalmatusNative
 LC 
12JacanidaeNorthern JacanaGallito de AguaJacana spinosaNative
 LC 
13ScolopacidaeWilson´s SnipeAgachona de WilsonGallinago delicataNative
 LC 
14Spotted SandpiperPlayerito ManchadoMaçarico-pintadoActitis maculariusNative
 LC 
15WilletPlayero Ala BlancaMaçarico-de-asa-brancaTringa semipalmataNative
 LC 
16LaridaeBlack TernGaviotín NegroTrinta-réis-negroChlidonias nigerNative
 LC 
17Royal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
18Bonaparte´s GullGaviota de BonaparteChroicocephalus philadelphiaNative
 LC 
19Heermann´s GullGaviota MexicanaLarus heermanniNative
 NT 
20Ring-billed GullGaviota de DelawareGaivota-de-bico-manchadoLarus delawarensisNative
 LC 
21European Herring GullGaviota ArgénteaLarus argentatusNot listed
 LC 
22PhaethontiformesPhaethontidaeRed-billed TropicbirdAve del Trópico de Pico RojoRabo-de-palha-de-bico-vermelhoPhaethon aethereusNative
 LC 
23SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
24SulidaeBrown BoobyPiquero PardoAtobá-pardoSula leucogasterNative
 LC 
25Blue-footed BoobyPiquero Patas AzulesSula nebouxiiNative
 LC 
26PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
27PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
28ArdeidaeYellow-crowned Night HeronGarza NocturnaSavacu-de-coroaNyctanassa violaceaNative
 LC 
29Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
30Great Blue HeronGarza CenizaGarça-azul-grandeArdea herodiasNative
 LC 
31ApodiformesTrochilidaeBroad-billed HummingbirdColibrí PiquianchoCynanthus latirostrisNative
 LC 
32Golden-crowned EmeraldEsmeralda MexicanaCynanthus auricepsNative
 LC 
33CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
34AccipitriformesAccipitridaeCooper´s HawkGavilán de CooperAstur cooperiiNative
 LC 
35Short-tailed HawkAguilucho Cola CortaGavião-de-cauda-curtaButeo brachyurusNative
 LC 
36Red-tailed HawkGavilán de Cola RojaButeo jamaicensisNative
 LC 
37CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeGreen KingfisherMartín Pescador ChicoMartim-pescador-pequenoChloroceryle americanaNative
 LC 
38PiciformesPicidaeGila WoodpeckerCarpintero DesérticoMelanerpes uropygialisNative
 LC 
39FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
40PasseriformesTyrannidaeNorthern Beardless TyrannuletMosquerito ImberbeCamptostoma imberbeNative
 LC 
41Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
42Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
43Western KingbirdTirano OccidentalTyrannus verticalisNative
 LC 
44Vermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
45VireonidaePlumbeous VireoVireo PlomizoVireo plumbeusNative
 LC 
46CorvidaeSinaloa CrowCuervo SinaloenseCorvus sinaloaeNative
 LC 
47HirundinidaeMangrove SwallowGolondrina de ManglarTachycineta albilineaNative
 LC 
48Northern Rough-winged SwallowGolondrina AserradaStelgidopteryx serripennisNative
 LC 
49PolioptilidaeWhite-browed GnatcatcherPolioptila bilineataNative
  
50TroglodytidaeHappy WrenChivirín FelizPheugopedius felixNative
 LC 
51FringillidaeHouse FinchPinzón MexicanoHaemorhous mexicanusNative
 LC 
52PasserellidaeLincoln´s SparrowGorrión De LincolnMelospiza lincolniiNative
 LC 
53IcteridaeYellow-breasted ChatReinita GrandeIcteria virensNative
 LC 
54Streak-backed OrioleBolsero DorsilistadoIcterus pustulatusNative
 LC 
55Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
56ParulidaeTropical ParulaPitiayumíMariquitaSetophaga pitiayumiNative
  
57Yellow-rumped WarblerReinita CoronadaSetophaga coronataNative
 LC 
58Black-throated Grey WarblerReinita GrisSetophaga nigrescensNative
 LC 
59ThraupidaeBlue-black GrassquitVolatineroTiziuVolatinia jacarinaNative
 LC 
60Cinnamon-bellied SaltatorSaltador Gris MesoamericanoSaltator grandisNative
  
61Cinnamon-rumped SeedeaterEspiguero CollarejoSporophila torqueolaNative
 LC 
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