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(109 speciess + 2 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 129

Last update: 11/10/2026 23:40:22

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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
1TinamiformesTinamidaeBrushland TinamouInambú MontarazCodorna-cinzentaNothoprocta cinerascensNative
 LC 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeBlack-bellied Whistling DuckSirirí Vientre NegroMarreca-caboclaDendrocygna autumnalisNative
 LC 
3Ringed TealPato de CollarMarreca-de-coleiraCallonetta leucophrysNative
 LC 
4Muscovy DuckPato RealPato-do-matoCairina moschataNative
 LC 
5GalliformesCracidaeChaco ChachalacaCharataAracuã-do-pantanalOrtalis canicollisNative
 LC 
6CuculiformesCuculidaeGuira CuckooPirinchoAnu-brancoGuira guiraNative
 LC 
7Greater AniAnó GrandeAnu-corocaCrotophaga majorNative
 LC 
8Dark-billed CuckooCuclillo CanelaPapa-lagarta-acaneladoCoccyzus melacoryphusNative
 LC 
9Yellow-billed CuckooCuclillo Pico AmarilloPapa-lagarta-de-asa-vermelhaCoccyzus americanusNative
 LC 
10ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
11Picui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
12White-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
13Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
14Pale-vented PigeonPaloma ColoradaPomba-galegaPatagioenas cayennensisNative
 LC 
15Picazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
16GruiformesRallidaePurple GallinulePollona AzulFrango-d´água-azulPorphyrio martinicaNative
 LC 
17CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
18Collared PloverChorlito de CollarBatuíra-de-coleiraAnarhynchus collarisNative
 LC 
19JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
20ScolopacidaeUpland SandpiperBatitúMaçarico-do-campoBartramia longicaudaNative
 LC 
21Solitary SandpiperPitotoy SolitarioMaçarico-solitárioTringa solitariaNative
 LC 
22LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
23PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaePlumbeous IbisBandurria MoraMaçarico-realTheristicus caerulescensNative
 LC 
24Buff-necked IbisBandurria BorealCuricacaTheristicus caudatusNative
 LC 
25ArdeidaeStriated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
26Western Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
27CaprimulgiformesCaprimulgidaeNacunda NighthawkÑacundáCorucãoChordeiles nacundaNative
 LC 
28ApodiformesTrochilidaeBlue-tufted StarthroatPicaflor de BarbijoBico-reto-azulHeliomaster furciferNative
 LC 
29Glittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
30CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
31Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
32Lesser Yellow-headed VultureJote Cabeza AmarillaUrubu-de-cabeça-amarelaCathartes burrovianusNative
 LC 
33AccipitriformesAccipitridaeCrane HawkGavilán Patas LargasGavião-pernilongoGeranospiza caerulescensNative
 LC 
34Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
35Roadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
36Harris´s HawkGavilán MixtoGavião-asa-de-telhaParabuteo unicinctusNative
 LC 
37GalbuliformesBucconidaeSpot-backed PuffbirdDurmilíRapazinho-dos-velhosNystalus maculatusNative
 LC 
38PiciformesPicidaeWhite-barred PiculetCarpinterito ComúnPica-pau-anão-barradoPicumnus cirratusNative
 LC 
39Green-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
40Campo FlickerCarpintero CampestrePica-pau-do-campoColaptes campestrisNative
 LC 
41Cream-backed WoodpeckerCarpintero Lomo BlancoPica-pau-de-barriga-pretaCampephilus leucopogonNative
 LC 
42White-fronted WoodpeckerCarpintero del CardónPica-pau-de-testa-brancaMelanerpes cactorumNative
 LC 
43Checkered WoodpeckerCarpintero Bataraz ChicoPica-pau-chorãoVeniliornis mixtusNative
 LC 
44Little WoodpeckerCarpintero Oliva ChicoPicapauzinho-anãoVeniliornis passerinusNative
 LC 
45FalconiformesFalconidaeLaughing FalconGuaicurúAcauãHerpetotheres cachinnansNative
 LC 
46Crested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
47American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
48PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMonk ParakeetCotorraCaturritaMyiopsitta monachusNative
 LC 
49Turquoise-fronted AmazonLoro HabladorPapagaio-verdadeiroAmazona aestivaNative
 NT 
50Blue-crowned ParakeetCalancate ComúnAratinga-de-testa-azulThectocercus acuticaudatusNative
 LC 
51PasseriformesTyrannidaeSerpophaga sp ´subcristata-griseicapilla´Not listed
  
52Pearly-vented Tody-TyrantMosqueta Ojo DoradoSebinho-de-olho-de-ouroHemitriccus margaritaceiventerNative
 LC 
53Greater Wagtail-TyrantCalandritaAlegrinho-balança-raboStigmatura budytoidesNative
 LC 
54Plain IneziaPiojito PicudoAlegrinho-do-chacoInezia inornataNative
 LC 
55Large ElaeniaFiofío GrandeGuaracava-grandeElaenia spectabilisNative
 LC 
56Suiriri FlycatcherSuirirí ComúnSuiriri-cinzentoSuiriri suiririNative
 LC 
57Rufous CasiornisBurlisto CastañoMaria-ferrugemCasiornis rufusNative
 LC 
58Short-crested FlycatcherBurlisto Pico NegroMaria-cavaleiraMyiarchus feroxNative
 LC 
59Brown-crested FlycatcherBurlisto Cola CastañaMaria-cavaleira-de-rabo-enferrujadoMyiarchus tyrannulusNative
 LC 
60Cattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
61Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
62Streaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
63Crowned Slaty FlycatcherTuquito GrisPeitica-de-chapéu-pretoEmpidonomus aurantioatrocristatusNative
 LC 
64Southern Scrub FlycatcherSuirirí Pico CortoGuaracava-modestaSublegatus modestusNative
 LC 
65Black-backed Water TyrantViudita BlancaLavadeira-de-cara-brancaFluvicola albiventerNative
 LC 
66Spectacled TyrantPico de PlataViuvinha-de-óculosHymenops perspicillatusNative
 LC 
67Cinereous TyrantViudita ChaqueñaMaria-preta-acinzentadaKnipolegus striaticepsNative
 LC 
68White MonjitaMonjita BlancaNoivinhaXolmis iruperoNative
 LC 
69ThamnophilidaeStripe-backed AntbirdBatará EstriadoPiu-piuMyrmorchilus strigilatusNative
 LC 
70Great AntshrikeChororóChoró-boiTaraba majorNative
 LC 
71Barred AntshrikeChoca ListadaChoca-barradaThamnophilus doliatusNative
 LC 
72Variable AntshrikeChoca ComúnChoca-da-mataThamnophilus caerulescensNative
 LC 
73FurnariidaeGreat Rufous WoodcreeperTrepador GiganteArapaçu-do-campoXiphocolaptes majorNative
 LC 
74Red-billed ScythebillPicapalo ColoradoArapaçu-beija-florCampylorhamphus trochilirostrisNative
 LC 
75Narrow-billed WoodcreeperChinchero ChicoArapaçu-de-cerradoLepidocolaptes angustirostrisNative
 LC 
76Crested HorneroHornerito CopetónFurnarius cristatusNative
 LC 
77Lark-like BrushrunnerCrestudoCorredor-crestudoCoryphistera alaudinaNative
 LC 
78Rufous-fronted ThornbirdEspinero Frente RojizaJoão-de-pauPhacellodomus rufifronsNative
 LC 
79Little ThornbirdEspinero ChicoTio-tio-pequenoPhacellodomus sibilatrixNative
 LC 
80Brown CacholoteCacholote CastañoCoperetePseudoseisura lophotesNative
 LC 
81Chotoy SpinetailChotoyBichoitaSchoeniophylax phryganophilusNative
 LC 
82Spix´s SpinetailPijuí PlomizoJoão-tenenémSynallaxis spixiNative
 LC 
83VireonidaeRufous-browed PeppershrikeJuan ChiviroPitiguariCyclarhis gujanensisNative
 LC 
84Chivi VireoChiví ComúnJuruviaraVireo chiviNative
 LC 
85CorvidaePlush-crested JayUrraca ComúnGralha-picaçaCyanocorax chrysopsNative
 LC 
86HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
87PolioptilidaeMasked GnatcatcherTacuarita AzulBalança-rabo-de-máscaraPolioptila dumicolaNative
 LC 
88TroglodytidaeThrush-like WrenRatona GrandeCatatauCampylorhynchus turdinusNative
 LC 
89Southern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
90TurdidaeCreamy-bellied ThrushZorzal ChalchaleroSabiá-pocaTurdus amaurochalinusNative
 LC 
91Rufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
92PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
93FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
94PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
95IcteridaeSolitary CaciqueBoyero NegroJapiim-pretoCacicus solitariusNative
 LC 
96Red-rumped CaciqueBoyero CaciqueGuaxeCacicus haemorrhousNative
 LC 
97Variable OrioleBoyeritoEncontroIcterus pyrrhopterusNative
 LC 
98Screaming CowbirdTordo Pico CortoVira-bosta-picumãMolothrus rufoaxillarisNative
 LC 
99Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
100Greyish BaywingTordo MúsicoAsa-de-telhaAgelaioides badiusNative
 LC 
101CardinalidaeBlack-backed GrosbeakRey del BosqueRei-do-bosquePheucticus aureoventrisNative
 LC 
102ThraupidaeSporophila sp.Native
  
103Blue-black GrassquitVolatineroTiziuVolatinia jacarinaNative
 LC 
104Red Pileated FinchBrasita de FuegoTico-tico-rei-vermelhoCoryphospingus cucullatusNative
 LC 
105Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
106Dull-colored GrassquitEspiguero PardoCigarra-pardaAsemospiza obscuraNative
 LC 
107Black-capped Warbling FinchMonterita Cabeza NegraCapacetinhoMicrospingus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
108Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
109Golden-billed SaltatorPepitero de CollarBico-duroSaltator aurantiirostrisNative
 LC 
110Double-collared SeedeaterCorbatita ComúnColeirinhoSporophila caerulescensNative
 LC 
111Lined SeedeaterCorbatita OveroBigodinhoSporophila lineolaNative
 LC 
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