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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
1GalliformesCracidaeRed-throated Piping GuanPava CuyubíPipile cujubiNative
 VU 
2Spix´s GuanPava AmazónicaJacu-de-spixPenelope jacquacuNative
 LC 
3Bare-faced CurassowMuitúMutum-de-penachoCrax fasciolataNative
 VU 
4Razor-billed CurassowPaují TuberosoMitu tuberosumNative
 NT 
5CuculiformesCuculidaeGreater AniAnó GrandeAnu-corocaCrotophaga majorNative
 LC 
6Smooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
7ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
8GruiformesRallidaeGrey-cowled Wood RailChiricoteSaracura-três-potesAramides cajaneusNative
 LC 
9CharadriiformesCharadriidaePied PloverChorlo de EspolónBatuíra-de-esporãoHoploxypterus cayanusNative
 LC 
10LaridaeLarge-billed TernAtíTrinta-réis-grandePhaetusa simplexNative
 LC 
11CiconiiformesCiconiidaeJabiruYabirúTuiuiúJabiru mycteriaNative
 LC 
12SuliformesAnhingidaeAnhingaAningaBiguatingaAnhinga anhingaNative
 LC 
13PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
14PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeSharp-tailed IbisTarotaroTrombeteiroCercibis oxycercaNative
 LC 
15CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
16Lesser Yellow-headed VultureJote Cabeza AmarillaUrubu-de-cabeça-amarelaCathartes burrovianusNative
 LC 
17AccipitriformesAccipitridaePlumbeous KiteMilano PlomizoSoviIctinia plumbeaNative
 LC 
18TrogoniformesTrogonidaeBlue-crowned TrogonSurucuá AuroraSurucuá-de-barriga-vermelhaTrogon curucuiNative
 LC 
19CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeAmazon KingfisherMartín Pescador MedianoMartim-pescador-verdeChloroceryle amazonaNative
 LC 
20GalbuliformesGalbulidaeParadise JacamarJacamará ColilargoAriramba-do-paraísoGalbula deaNative
 LC 
21BucconidaeSwallow-winged PuffbirdBuco GolondrinaUrubuzinhoChelidoptera tenebrosaNative
 LC 
22Black-fronted NunbirdBati BatiChora-chuva-pretoMonasa nigrifronsNative
 LC 
23PiciformesRamphastidaeWhite-throated ToucanTucán PechiblancoTucano-grande-de-papo-brancoRamphastos tucanusNative
 LC 
24Chestnut-eared AracariArasarí FajadoAraçari-castanhoPteroglossus castanotisNative
 LC 
25PicidaeBar-breasted PiculetTelegrafista PechirayadoPica-pau-anão-douradoPicumnus aurifronsNative
 LC 
26Lineated WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta EstriadaPica-pau-de-banda-brancaDryocopus lineatusNative
 LC 
27Yellow-tufted WoodpeckerCarpintero PenachiamarilloBenedito-de-testa-vermelhaMelanerpes cruentatusNative
 LC 
28FalconiformesFalconidaeBlack CaracaraCaracara NegroGavião-de-antaDaptrius aterNative
 LC 
29PsittaciformesPsittacidaeBlue-headed ParrotLoro CabeciazulMaitaca-de-cabeça-azulPionus menstruusNative
 LC 
30Blue-and-yellow MacawGuacamayo AzulamarilloArara-canindéAra araraunaNative
 LC 
31Scarlet MacawGuacamayo MacaoAraracangaAra macaoNative
 LC 
32Red-and-green MacawGuacamayo RojoArara-vermelha-grandeAra chloropterusNative
 LC 
33White-eyed ParakeetCalancate Ala RojaPeriquitão-maracanãPsittacara leucophthalmusNative
 LC 
34PasseriformesCotingidaeScreaming PihaGuardabosques GritónCricrióLipaugus vociferansNative
 LC 
35TyrannidaeShort-crested FlycatcherBurlisto Pico NegroMaria-cavaleiraMyiarchus feroxNative
 LC 
36Piratic FlycatcherTuquito ChicoBem-te-vi-pirataLegatus leucophaiusNative
 LC 
37White-throated KingbirdTirano GoliblancoSuiriri-de-garganta-brancaTyrannus albogularisNative
 LC 
38Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
39Drab Water TyrantPitajo RibereñoMaria-da-praiaOchthornis littoralisNative
 LC 
40FurnariidaeCinnamon-throated WoodcreeperTrepatroncos GorgicaneloArapaçu-galinhaDendrexetastes rufigulaNative
 LC 
41HirundinidaeWhite-winged SwallowGolondrina Ala BlancaAndorinha-do-rioTachycineta albiventerNative
 LC 
42Brown-chested MartinGolondrina PardaAndorinha-do-campoProgne taperaNative
 LC 
43White-banded SwallowGolondrina FajiblancaPeitorilAtticora fasciataNative
 LC 
44Black-collared SwallowGolondrina de CollarAndorinha-de-coleiraPygochelidon melanoleucaNative
 LC 
45TroglodytidaeThrush-like WrenRatona GrandeCatatauCampylorhynchus turdinusNative
 LC 
46MotacillidaeYellowish PipitCachirla ChicaCaminheiro-zumbidorAnthus chiiNative
 LC 
47PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
48IcteridaeGolden-winged CaciqueBoyero Ala AmarillaTecelãoCacicus chrysopterusNative
 LC 
49Yellow-rumped CaciqueCacique LomiamarilloXexéuCacicus celaNative
 LC 
50ThraupidaeYellow-backed TanagerTangara GorjigualdaSaíra-galegaHemithraupis flavicollisNative
 LC 
51Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
52Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
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