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Paraguay

General Information

Paraguay is a country located in the center of South America, bordered by Argentina to the south, Brazil to the east and north, and Bolivia to the northwest. Its territory covers an area of approximately 406,752 square kilometers, with a variety of ecoregions and environments ranging from tropical forests to savannas and wetlands. The country´s geography is characterized by being mostly flat, with some hills and mountains in the north and east. The Paraguay River, which runs through the country from north to south, is the main waterway and plays a crucial role in the country´s economy and ecology.

Paraguay´s geographical location makes it a strategic place for nature observations, as it is located at the intersection of several ecoregions and has a wide range of environments. The country has a network of roads and highways that connect the main cities and towns, making it easy to access different natural areas. The capital, Asunción, is the main entry point to the country and has an international airport that receives flights from several cities in America and Europe. From there, buses or taxis can be taken to reach other parts of the country.

The climate in Paraguay varies by region, with higher temperatures in the north and east, and lower temperatures in the south. The rainy season runs from October to March, and is the best time to visit the country if you want to observe nature in its fullest splendor. However, it is essential to consider that during this time, roads may be flooded, and access to some areas may be limited. In terms of infrastructure, Paraguay has a network of hotels and accommodations that range from budget-friendly options to luxury resorts, especially in the most popular tourist areas.

The vegetation in Paraguay is diverse and adapts to the different climatic and geographical conditions of the country. Tropical forests are found in the north and east, while savannas and grasslands dominate the landscape in the south and center. The country also has a large number of wetlands and protected areas, such as the Paraguayan Pantanal, which is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. To access these areas, it is necessary to obtain permits and authorizations from the relevant authorities, especially if you plan to conduct research or nature observation activities.

In terms of services, Paraguay has a network of guides and tour operators that offer excursion and safari services in different natural areas of the country. These services can include transportation, accommodation, and food, and are designed to meet the needs of visitors who want to explore Paraguayan nature. However, it is crucial to research and plan ahead, as some of these services may have restrictions or require advance reservations.

In summary, Paraguay is a country with a wide range of ecoregions and environments, offering unique opportunities for nature observations. The country´s geographical location, climate, and infrastructure make it an attractive destination for nature lovers, and its friendly and hospitable people guarantee an unforgettable experience for visitors.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 21/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1CuculiformesCuculidaeGuira CuckooPirinchoAnu-brancoGuira guiraNative
 LC 
2Smooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
4Scaled DoveTorcacita EscamadaFogo-apagouColumbina squammataNative
 LC 
5White-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
6Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
7Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
8CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
9JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
10LaridaeLarge-billed TernAtíTrinta-réis-grandePhaetusa simplexNative
 LC 
11SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
12PelecaniformesArdeidaeSnowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
13Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
14Western Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
15Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
16CaprimulgiformesCaprimulgidaeNacunda NighthawkÑacundáCorucãoChordeiles nacundaNative
 LC 
17StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
18AccipitriformesAccipitridaeWhite-tailed KiteMilano BlancoGavião-peneiraElanus leucurusNative
 LC 
19Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
20CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
21Amazon KingfisherMartín Pescador MedianoMartim-pescador-verdeChloroceryle amazonaNative
 LC 
22PiciformesPicidaeWhite-barred PiculetCarpinterito ComúnPica-pau-anão-barradoPicumnus cirratusNative
 LC 
23Green-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
24Campo FlickerCarpintero CampestrePica-pau-do-campoColaptes campestrisNative
 LC 
25FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
26PsittaciformesPsittacidaeCobalt-rumped ParrotletCatita EnanaTuimForpus xanthopterygiusNative
 LC 
27Yellow-chevroned ParakeetCatita ChiriríPeriquito-de-encontro-amareloBrotogeris chiririNative
 LC 
28Turquoise-fronted AmazonLoro HabladorPapagaio-verdadeiroAmazona aestivaNative
 NT 
29PasseriformesTyrannidaeCattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
30Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
31Boat-billed FlycatcherPitanguáNeineiMegarynchus pitanguaNative
 LC 
32Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
33FurnariidaeNarrow-billed WoodcreeperChinchero ChicoArapaçu-de-cerradoLepidocolaptes angustirostrisNative
 LC 
34Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
35HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
36TroglodytidaeThrush-like WrenRatona GrandeCatatauCampylorhynchus turdinusNative
 LC 
37Southern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
38MimidaeChalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
39TurdidaeCreamy-bellied ThrushZorzal ChalchaleroSabiá-pocaTurdus amaurochalinusNative
 LC 
40Pale-breasted ThrushZorzal SabiáSabiá-barrancoTurdus leucomelasNative
 LC 
41Rufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
42PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
43FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
44IcteridaeShiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
45Greyish BaywingTordo MúsicoAsa-de-telhaAgelaioides badiusNative
 LC 
46Yellow-rumped MarshbirdPecho Amarillo GrandeChopim-do-brejoPseudoleistes guirahuroNative
 LC 
47ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
48Yellow-billed CardinalCardenillaCavalariaParoaria capitataNative
 LC 
49Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
50Bluish-grey SaltatorPepitero GrisSabiá-gongáSaltator coerulescensNative
 LC 
51Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
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