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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
1AnseriformesAnatidaeRedheadPorrón AmericanoAythya americanaNative
 LC 
2CuculiformesCuculidaeGroove-billed AniAnó Pico SurcadoCrotophaga sulcirostrisNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeInca DoveTortolita MexicanaColumbina incaNative
 LC 
4White-winged DovePaloma Ala BlancaZenaida asiaticaNative
 LC 
5Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
6CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
7HaematopodidaeAmerican OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
8ScolopacidaeLong-billed CurlewZarapito AmericanoNumenius americanusNative
 LC 
9Marbled GodwitPicopando CaneloMaçarico-marmóreoLimosa fedoaNative
 VU 
10Spotted SandpiperPlayerito ManchadoMaçarico-pintadoActitis maculariusNative
 LC 
11WilletPlayero Ala BlancaMaçarico-de-asa-brancaTringa semipalmataNative
 LC 
12SanderlingPlayerito BlancoMaçarico-brancoCalidris albaNative
 LC 
13LaridaeLeast TernGaviotín Chico BorealTrinta-réis-miúdoSternula antillarumNative
 LC 
14Caspian TernPagaza PiquirrojaHydroprogne caspiaNative
 LC 
15Elegant TernGaviotín EleganteThalasseus elegansNative
 NT 
16Royal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
17Common TernGaviotín GolondrinaTrinta-réis-borealSterna hirundoNative
 LC 
18Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
19Heermann´s GullGaviota MexicanaLarus heermanniNative
 NT 
20Ring-billed GullGaviota de DelawareGaivota-de-bico-manchadoLarus delawarensisNative
 LC 
21Western GullGaviota OccidentalLarus occidentalisNative
 LC 
22CiconiiformesCiconiidaeWood StorkTuyuyúCabeça-secaMycteria americanaNative
 LC 
23SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
24PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
25Double-crested CormorantCormorán OrejudoNannopterum auritumNative
 LC 
26PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeAmerican White IbisIbis BlancoÍbis-brancoEudocimus albusNative
 LC 
27PelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
28ArdeidaeLittle Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
29Tricolored HeronGarceta TricolorGarça-tricolorEgretta tricolorNative
 LC 
30Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
31Yellow-crowned Night HeronGarza NocturnaSavacu-de-coroaNyctanassa violaceaNative
 LC 
32Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
33Great Blue HeronGarza CenizaGarça-azul-grandeArdea herodiasNative
 LC 
34CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
35Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
36AccipitriformesPandionidaeOspreyÁguila PescadoraÁguia-pescadoraPandion haliaetusNative
 LC 
37AccipitridaeCommon Black HawkGavilán CangrejeroGavião-caranguejeiro-negroButeogallus anthracinusNative
 LC 
38CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeBelted KingfisherMartín Pescador NorteñoMegaceryle alcyonNative
 LC 
39PiciformesPicidaeGila WoodpeckerCarpintero DesérticoMelanerpes uropygialisNative
 LC 
40FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
41American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
42PasseriformesTyrannidaeGreat KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
43Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
44Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
45CorvidaeNorthern RavenCuervoCorvus coraxNative
 LC 
46HirundinidaeMangrove SwallowGolondrina de ManglarTachycineta albilineaNative
 LC 
47Barn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
48PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
49FringillidaeHouse FinchPinzón MexicanoHaemorhous mexicanusNative
 LC 
50IcteridaeStreak-backed OrioleBolsero DorsilistadoIcterus pustulatusNative
 LC 
51Great-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
52ParulidaeYellow-rumped WarblerReinita CoronadaSetophaga coronataNative
 LC 
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