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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 
2PhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridaeAmerican FlamingoFlamenco del CaribeFlamingoPhoenicopterus ruberNative
 LC 
3CuculiformesCuculidaeSmooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
4ColumbiformesColumbidaeCommon Ground DoveRolitaRolinha-cinzentaColumbina passerinaNative
 LC 
5Scaled DoveTorcacita EscamadaFogo-apagouColumbina squammataNative
 LC 
6Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
7CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
8CharadriidaeCollared PloverChorlito de CollarBatuíra-de-coleiraAnarhynchus collarisNative
 LC 
9LaridaeRoyal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
10Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
11SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
12SulidaeBrown BoobyPiquero PardoAtobá-pardoSula leucogasterNative
 LC 
13Masked BoobyPiquero EnmascaradoAtobá-grandeSula dactylatraNative
 LC 
14PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
15PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
16ArdeidaeTricolored HeronGarceta TricolorGarça-tricolorEgretta tricolorNative
 LC 
17Yellow-crowned Night HeronGarza NocturnaSavacu-de-coroaNyctanassa violaceaNative
 LC 
18Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
19Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
20Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
21Great Blue HeronGarza CenizaGarça-azul-grandeArdea herodiasNative
 LC 
22ApodiformesTrochilidaeBlue-tailed EmeraldEsmeralda ColiazulEsmeralda-de-cauda-azulChlorostilbon mellisugusNative
 LC 
23Buffy HummingbirdColibrí AnteadoLeucippus fallaxNative
 LC 
24StrigiformesStrigidaeBurrowing OwlLechucita VizcacheraCoruja-buraqueiraAthene cuniculariaNative
 LC 
25CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
26Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
27PiciformesPicidaeRed-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
28FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
29PsittaciformesPsittacidaeBrown-throated ParakeetLorito Cara SuciaPeriquito-de-bochecha-pardaEupsittula pertinaxNative
 LC 
30Blue-crowned ParakeetCalancate ComúnAratinga-de-testa-azulThectocercus acuticaudatusNative
 LC 
31PasseriformesTyrannidaeTropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
32Grey KingbirdPitirreSuiriri-cinzaTyrannus dominicensisNative
 LC 
33ThamnophilidaeBarred AntshrikeChoca ListadaChoca-barradaThamnophilus doliatusNative
 LC 
34PolioptilidaeTropical GnatcatcherPerlita TropicalBalança-rabo-de-chapéu-pretoPolioptila plumbeaNative
 LC 
35MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
36IcteridaeYellow OrioleTurpial AmarilloJoão-pinto-amareloIcterus nigrogularisNative
 LC 
37Carib GrackleTordito NegroIraúna-do-norteQuiscalus lugubrisNative
 LC 
38ParulidaeAmerican Yellow WarblerReinita NorteamericanaSetophaga aestivaNative
  
39CardinalidaeVermilion CardinalCardenal BermejoCardinalis phoeniceusNative
 LC 
40ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
41BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
42Black-faced GrassquitSemillerito BicolorMelanospiza bicolorNative
 LC 
43Glaucous TanagerAzulejo VerdevicheThraupis glaucocolpaNative
 LC 
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