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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 
2Greater AniAnó GrandeAnu-corocaCrotophaga majorNative
 LC 
3Smooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
4Common Squirrel CuckooTingazúAlma-de-gatoPiaya cayanaNative
 LC 
5Dark-billed CuckooCuclillo CanelaPapa-lagarta-acaneladoCoccyzus melacoryphusNative
 LC 
6ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
7Picui Ground DoveTorcacita ComúnRolinha-picuiColumbina picuiNative
  
8White-tipped DoveYerutí ComúnJuriti-pupuLeptotila verreauxiNative
 LC 
9Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
10Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
11CharadriiformesJacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
12PelecaniformesArdeidaeStriated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
13ApodiformesApodidaeGrey-rumped SwiftVencejo ChicoAndorinhão-de-sobre-cinzentoChaetura cinereiventrisNative
 LC 
14TrochilidaeBlack-throated MangoPicaflor Vientre NegroBeija-flor-de-veste-pretaAnthracothorax nigricollisNative
 LC 
15Gilded SapphirePicaflor BronceadoBeija-flor-douradoHylocharis chrysuraNative
 LC 
16CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
17AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBlack-collared HawkAguilucho PampaGavião-beloBusarellus nigricollisNative
 LC 
18Great Black HawkÁguila NegraGaviao-pretoButeogallus urubitingaNative
 LC 
19TrogoniformesTrogonidaeBlue-crowned TrogonSurucuá AuroraSurucuá-de-barriga-vermelhaTrogon curucuiNative
 LC 
20PiciformesPicidaeWhite-barred PiculetCarpinterito ComúnPica-pau-anão-barradoPicumnus cirratusNative
 LC 
21Pale-crested WoodpeckerCarpintero Copete PajizoPica-pau-louroCeleus lugubrisNative
 LC 
22Golden-green WoodpeckerCarpintero Dorado ComúnPica-pau-dourado-escuroPiculus chrysochlorosNative
 LC 
23Green-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
24White WoodpeckerCarpintero BlancoPica-pau-brancoMelanerpes candidusNative
 LC 
25Little WoodpeckerCarpintero Oliva ChicoPicapauzinho-anãoVeniliornis passerinusNative
 LC 
26FalconiformesFalconidaeAmerican KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
27PsittaciformesPsittacidaeCobalt-rumped ParrotletCatita EnanaTuimForpus xanthopterygiusNative
 LC 
28Yellow-chevroned ParakeetCatita ChiriríPeriquito-de-encontro-amareloBrotogeris chiririNative
 LC 
29Blue-crowned ParakeetCalancate ComúnAratinga-de-testa-azulThectocercus acuticaudatusNative
 LC 
30PasseriformesTityridaeCrested BecardAnambé GrandeCaneleiro-de-chapéu-pretoPachyramphus validusNative
 LC 
31TyrannidaeSouthern AntpipitMosquiteroEstaladorCorythopis delalandiNative
 LC 
32Sepia-capped FlycatcherMosqueta Corona PardaCabeçudoLeptopogon amaurocephalusNative
 LC 
33Eared Pygmy TyrantMosqueta EnanaMiudinhoMyiornis auricularisNative
 LC 
34Suiriri FlycatcherSuirirí ComúnSuiriri-cinzentoSuiriri suiririNative
 LC 
35White-crested TyrannuletPiojito ComúnAlegrinhoSerpophaga subcristataNative
 LC 
36Rufous CasiornisBurlisto CastañoMaria-ferrugemCasiornis rufusNative
 LC 
37Swainson´s FlycatcherBurlisto Pico CanelaIrréMyiarchus swainsoniNative
 LC 
38Short-crested FlycatcherBurlisto Pico NegroMaria-cavaleiraMyiarchus feroxNative
 LC 
39Cattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
40Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
41Boat-billed FlycatcherPitanguáNeineiMegarynchus pitanguaNative
 LC 
42Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
43ThamnophilidaeBarred AntshrikeChoca ListadaChoca-barradaThamnophilus doliatusNative
 LC 
44FurnariidaeNarrow-billed WoodcreeperChinchero ChicoArapaçu-de-cerradoLepidocolaptes angustirostrisNative
 LC 
45Buff-fronted Foliage-gleanerTicotico GrandeLimpa-folha-de-testa-baiaDendroma rufaNative
 LC 
46White-eyed Foliage-gleanerTicotico Ojo BlancoBarranqueiro-de-olho-brancoAutomolus leucophthalmusNative
 LC 
47Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
48Greater ThornbirdEspinero GrandeGraveteiroPhacellodomus ruberNative
 LC 
49VireonidaeRufous-browed PeppershrikeJuan ChiviroPitiguariCyclarhis gujanensisNative
 LC 
50Chivi VireoChiví ComúnJuruviaraVireo chiviNative
 LC 
51CorvidaePlush-crested JayUrraca ComúnGralha-picaçaCyanocorax chrysopsNative
 LC 
52HirundinidaeBrown-chested MartinGolondrina PardaAndorinha-do-campoProgne taperaNative
 LC 
53PolioptilidaeMasked GnatcatcherTacuarita AzulBalança-rabo-de-máscaraPolioptila dumicolaNative
 LC 
54TroglodytidaeThrush-like WrenRatona GrandeCatatauCampylorhynchus turdinusNative
 LC 
55Southern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
56TurdidaeCreamy-bellied ThrushZorzal ChalchaleroSabiá-pocaTurdus amaurochalinusNative
 LC 
57White-necked ThrushZorzal Collar BlancoSabiá-coleiraTurdus albicollisNative
 LC 
58Pale-breasted ThrushZorzal SabiáSabiá-barrancoTurdus leucomelasNative
 LC 
59Rufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
60PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
61FringillidaeGolden-rumped EuphoniaTangará Cabeza CelesteGaturamo-reiChlorophonia cyanocephalaNative
 LC 
62IcteridaeVariable OrioleBoyeritoEncontroIcterus pyrrhopterusNative
 LC 
63Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
64ThraupidaeHooded TanagerFrutero Cabeza NegraSaíra-de-chapéu-pretoNemosia pileataNative
 LC 
65Chestnut-vented ConebillSaí ComúnFiguinha-de-rabo-castanhoConirostrum speciosumNative
 LC 
66Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
67Yellow-billed CardinalCardenillaCavalariaParoaria capitataNative
 LC 
68Red-crested CardinalCardenal ComúnCardealParoaria coronataNative
 LC 
69Bluish-grey SaltatorPepitero GrisSabiá-gongáSaltator coerulescensNative
 LC 
70White-bellied SeedeaterCorbatita BlancoChorãoSporophila leucopteraNative
 LC 
71Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
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