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Brazil

General Information

Brazil is located in the central-east of South America, being the largest and most populous country on the continent. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and shares borders with all countries in South America, except Chile and Ecuador. Its geographical position is unique, as it covers a large part of the South American territory, from the Amazon rainforest in the north to the pampas in the south. Brazil is a federal country, divided into 26 states and over 5,500 municipalities, which reflects its great geographical and cultural diversity.

As for how to get to Brazil, there are several transportation options. The country has a network of well-connected international airports, with the main ones being São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport. Additionally, Brazil has an extensive network of highways and roads that connect the main cities and regions of the country. The cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are the main transportation hubs, and from there you can take flights, buses, or cars to reach other parts of the country. It is essential to note that, depending on the region and time of year, some roads and highways may be closed or difficult to access due to adverse weather conditions.

Brazil is a country with a great diversity of natural environments and landscapes. The Amazon rainforest, which covers a large part of the north of the country, is one of the richest and most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. In the south, the pampas and fields offer a more open and rolling landscape. The Brazilian coast, which stretches for over 7,000 kilometers, offers a wide variety of beaches, bays, and cliffs. In the interior of the country, there are mountains, plateaus, and valleys, which offer a more rugged and diverse landscape. The vegetation in Brazil is also very varied, from the dense tropical rainforest to the grasslands and savannas. The climate in Brazil is tropical in most of the country, with warm temperatures and high humidity levels throughout the year.

In terms of logistics for visiting and exploring Brazil, it is essential to consider that the country is very large and diverse, and each region has its own characteristics and challenges. In general, the larger and more touristy cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, offer good infrastructure for visitors, with hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. However, in more remote and rural areas, the infrastructure may be more limited, and it is essential to plan ahead and be prepared for more basic conditions. It is recommended to research and plan ahead, especially if you plan to visit more remote areas or during the rainy season. Additionally, it is essential to respect local norms and regulations, especially in protected areas and national parks.

In summary, Brazil is a country with great geographical and cultural diversity, offering a wide variety of landscapes and natural environments. With good planning and preparation, it is possible to explore and enjoy the beauty and richness of this country, from the Amazon rainforest to the beaches and mountains of the south.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1GalliformesCracidaeWhite-throated Piping GuanPava GoliblancaPipile grayiNative
 NT 
2Chestnut-bellied GuanPava VentrirrufaJacu-de-barriga-castanhaPenelope ochrogasterNative
 VU 
3Bare-faced CurassowMuitúMutum-de-penachoCrax fasciolataNative
 VU 
4Chaco ChachalacaCharataAracuã-do-pantanalOrtalis canicollisNative
 LC 
5ColumbiformesColumbidaePale-vented PigeonPaloma ColoradaPomba-galegaPatagioenas cayennensisNative
 LC 
6CharadriiformesCharadriidaePied PloverChorlo de EspolónBatuíra-de-esporãoHoploxypterus cayanusNative
 LC 
7LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
8Large-billed TernAtíTrinta-réis-grandePhaetusa simplexNative
 LC 
9CiconiiformesCiconiidaeJabiruYabirúTuiuiúJabiru mycteriaNative
 LC 
10SuliformesAnhingidaeAnhingaAningaBiguatingaAnhinga anhingaNative
 LC 
11PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBuff-necked IbisBandurria BorealCuricacaTheristicus caudatusNative
 LC 
12Green IbisTapicurúCoró-coróMesembrinibis cayennensisNative
 LC 
13ArdeidaeBoat-billed HeronGarza CucharonaArapapáCochlearius cochleariusNative
 LC 
14Capped HeronGarcita RealGarça-realPilherodius pileatusNative
 LC 
15Little Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
16NyctibiiformesNyctibiidaeGreat PotooNictibio GrandeMãe-da-lua-giganteNyctibius grandisNative
 LC 
17Common PotooUrutaú ComúnUrutauNyctibius griseusNative
 LC 
18StrigiformesStrigidaeGreat Horned OwlÑacurutúJacurutuBubo virginianusNative
 LC 
19CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
20Lesser Yellow-headed VultureJote Cabeza AmarillaUrubu-de-cabeça-amarelaCathartes burrovianusNative
 LC 
21AccipitriformesAccipitridaeBlack-collared HawkAguilucho PampaGavião-beloBusarellus nigricollisNative
 LC 
22Roadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
23CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
24GalbuliformesGalbulidaeRufous-tailed JacamarJacamar RabirrufoAriramba-de-cauda-ruivaGalbula ruficaudaNative
 LC 
25PiciformesRamphastidaeToco ToucanTucán GrandeTucanuçuRamphastos tocoNative
 LC 
26Chestnut-eared AracariArasarí FajadoAraçari-castanhoPteroglossus castanotisNative
 LC 
27PicidaeCream-backed WoodpeckerCarpintero Lomo BlancoPica-pau-de-barriga-pretaCampephilus leucopogonNative
 LC 
28CariamiformesCariamidaeRed-legged SeriemaChuña Patas RojasSeriemaCariama cristataNative
 LC 
29FalconiformesFalconidaeLaughing FalconGuaicurúAcauãHerpetotheres cachinnansNative
 LC 
30PsittaciformesPsittacidaeTurquoise-fronted AmazonLoro HabladorPapagaio-verdadeiroAmazona aestivaNative
 NT 
31Hyacinth MacawGuacamayo JacintoArara-azul-grandeAnodorhynchus hyacinthinusNative
 VU 
32Blue-and-yellow MacawGuacamayo AzulamarilloArara-canindéAra araraunaNative
 LC 
33PasseriformesTyrannidaeGreat KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
34White-headed Marsh TyrantLavanderaFreirinhaArundinicola leucocephalaNative
 LC 
35CorvidaePurplish JayUrraca MoradaGralha-do-pantanalCyanocorax cyanomelasNative
 LC 
36DonacobiidaeBlack-capped DonacobiusAngúJapacanimDonacobius atricapillaNative
 LC 
37HirundinidaeWhite-winged SwallowGolondrina Ala BlancaAndorinha-do-rioTachycineta albiventerNative
 LC 
38TroglodytidaeThrush-like WrenRatona GrandeCatatauCampylorhynchus turdinusNative
 LC 
39IcteridaeYellow-rumped CaciqueCacique LomiamarilloXexéuCacicus celaNative
 LC 
40Giant CowbirdTordo GiganteIraúna-grandeMolothrus oryzivorusNative
 LC 
41ThraupidaeYellow-billed CardinalCardenillaCavalariaParoaria capitataNative
 LC 
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