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Venezuela

General Information

Venezuela is located in the northern part of South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the west. The country´s geography is very diverse, with a wide range of ecosystems and environments, from the beaches and mangroves of the Caribbean coast to the mountains and valleys of the Andes, and the plains and savannas of the interior. The Andes mountain range runs through the western part of the country, while the Gran Sabana, a region of plateaus and tepuis, is located in the southeast. The climate varies depending on the region, with a tropical climate on the coast and a cooler climate in the mountains.

The transportation network in Venezuela is extensive, with roads connecting the main cities and towns, although the condition of the roads can vary depending on the region. The country has several international airports, such as Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, which offers flights to destinations in the Americas and Europe. The seaports, such as La Guaira and Puerto Cabello, are also important for the transportation of goods and passengers. To access more remote areas, it is possible to use public transportation services, such as buses and taxis, or rent vehicles. However, it is essential to consider that the country´s political and economic situation can affect the availability and cost of these services.

Regarding the infrastructure for nature observation, Venezuela has several national parks and natural reserves, such as Canaima National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Henri Pittier National Park, which offers opportunities to observe the country´s biodiversity. The Gran Sabana is another region of interest, with its unique landscapes and opportunities to explore nature. In general, it is recommended to plan ahead and obtain the necessary permits to access these areas, as some may require special authorizations. The best time to visit Venezuela depends on the region and weather conditions, but in general, the dry season, which runs from December to May, is the most favorable for nature observation.

The vegetation in Venezuela is very varied, with tropical forests, savannas, and páramos, among others. The country´s relief is equally diverse, with mountains, valleys, and plains that offer a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems. The rivers and lakes are also important, with the Orinoco River being the most notable, and Lake Maracaibo, which is the largest in the country. The Venezuelan coast is also notable, with beaches and cliffs that offer opportunities to observe marine life. In general, Venezuela is a country with a great natural wealth and a wide range of ecosystems, making it an attractive destination for those interested in nature observation.

In summary, Venezuela is a country with a great geographical and ecological diversity, offering many opportunities for nature observation. The transportation network and infrastructure for nature observation are adequate, although it is essential to plan ahead and obtain the necessary permits. The best time to visit the country depends on the region and weather conditions, but in general, the dry season is the most favorable. The vegetation, relief, and bodies of water in Venezuela are very varied, offering a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems to explore.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 21/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1GalliformesCracidaeRufous-vented ChachalacaGuacharacaOrtalis ruficaudaNative
 LC 
2CuculiformesCuculidaeSmooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
4Scaled DoveTorcacita EscamadaFogo-apagouColumbina squammataNative
 LC 
5Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
6CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
7JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
8LaridaeLarge-billed TernAtíTrinta-réis-grandePhaetusa simplexNative
 LC 
9Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
10SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
11PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
12PelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
13ArdeidaeWestern Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
14ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-throated EmeraldDiamante GargantiverdeBeija-flor-de-garganta-verdeChionomesa fimbriataNative
 LC 
15StrigiformesStrigidaeFerruginous Pygmy OwlCaburé ChicoCaburéGlaucidium brasilianumNative
 LC 
16CathartiformesCathartidaeTurkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
17AccipitriformesAccipitridaeRoadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
18Zone-tailed HawkAguilucho NegroGavião-de-rabo-barradoButeo albonotatusNative
 LC 
19Short-tailed HawkAguilucho Cola CortaGavião-de-cauda-curtaButeo brachyurusNative
 LC 
20CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
21PiciformesPicidaeLineated WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta EstriadaPica-pau-de-banda-brancaDryocopus lineatusNative
 LC 
22Spot-breasted WoodpeckerCarpintero de Pecho PunteadoPica-pau-de-peito-pontilhadoColaptes punctigulaNative
 LC 
23Red-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
24FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
25Bat FalconHalcón Negro ChicoCauréFalco rufigularisNative
 LC 
26Aplomado FalconHalcón PlomizoFalcão-de-coleiraFalco femoralisNative
 LC 
27PsittaciformesPsittacidaeGreen-rumped ParrotletCotorrita CuliverdeTuim-santoForpus passerinusNative
 LC 
28Orange-chinned ParakeetPeriquito BarbinaranjaBrotogeris jugularisNative
 LC 
29Yellow-crowned AmazonLoro Real AmazónicoPapagaio-campeiroAmazona ochrocephalaNative
 LC 
30Chestnut-fronted MacawGuacamayo SeveroMaracanã-guaçuAra severusNative
 LC 
31Brown-throated ParakeetLorito Cara SuciaPeriquito-de-bochecha-pardaEupsittula pertinaxNative
 LC 
32Red-shouldered MacawGuacamayo de HahnMaracanã-pequenaDiopsittaca nobilisNative
 LC 
33Scarlet-fronted ParakeetPerico de Frente EscarlataPsittacara wagleriNative
 NT 
34PasseriformesTyrannidaeYellow-bellied ElaeniaFiofío CopetónGuaracava-de-barriga-amarelaElaenia flavogasterNative
 LC 
35Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
36Rusty-margined FlycatcherBenteveo Ala RojizaBentevizinho-de-asa-ferrugíneaMyiozetetes cayanensisNative
 LC 
37Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
38Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
39Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
40Grey KingbirdPitirreSuiriri-cinzaTyrannus dominicensisNative
 LC 
41Vermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
42HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
43TroglodytidaeStripe-backed WrenCucarachero ChocorocoyCampylorhynchus nuchalisNative
 LC 
44Southern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
45MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
46TurdidaeSpectacled ThrushMirlo OjipeladoCaraxuéTurdus nudigenisNative
 LC 
47FringillidaeGolden-rumped EuphoniaTangará Cabeza CelesteGaturamo-reiChlorophonia cyanocephalaNative
 LC 
48Trinidad EuphoniaCarruñatá SaucitoEuphonia trinitatisNative
 LC 
49IcteridaeCrested OropendolaYapúJapuPsarocolius decumanusNative
 LC 
50Yellow OrioleTurpial AmarilloJoão-pinto-amareloIcterus nigrogularisNative
 LC 
51Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
52Carib GrackleTordito NegroIraúna-do-norteQuiscalus lugubrisNative
 LC 
53Oriole BlackbirdChango OriolinoIratauá-grandeGymnomystax mexicanusNative
 LC 
54ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
55BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
56Olive-grey SaltatorPepitero OliváceoSaltator olivascensNative
  
57Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
58Glaucous TanagerAzulejo VerdevicheThraupis glaucocolpaNative
 LC 
59Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
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