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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
1AnseriformesAnhimidaeHorned ScreamerArucoAnhumaAnhima cornutaNative
 LC 
2GruiformesRallidaeAzure GallinulePollona CelesteFrango-d´água-pequenoPorphyrio flavirostrisNative
 LC 
3Grey-breasted CrakeBurrito Pecho GrisSanã-do-capimLaterallus exilisNative
 LC 
4CharadriiformesScolopacidaePantanal SnipeBecasina ComúnNarcejaGallinago paraguaiaeNative
 LC 
5CiconiiformesCiconiidaeMaguari StorkCigüeña AmericanaMaguariCiconia maguariNative
 LC 
6PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeRoseate SpoonbillEspátula RosadaColhereiroPlatalea ajajaNative
 LC 
7ArdeidaeStripe-backed BitternMirasol ComúnSocoí-amareloBotaurus involucrisNative
 LC 
8CaprimulgiformesCaprimulgidaeLittle NightjarAtajacaminos ChicoBacurau-chintãSetopagis parvulaNative
 LC 
9Nacunda NighthawkÑacundáCorucãoChordeiles nacundaNative
 LC 
10ApodiformesApodidaeBiscutate SwiftVencejo Nuca BlancaTaperuçu-de-coleira-falhaStreptoprocne biscutataNative
 LC 
11Sooty SwiftVencejo NegruzcoTaperuçu-pretoCypseloides fumigatusNative
 LC 
12TrochilidaeViolet-capped WoodnymphPicaflor Corona VioláceaBeija-flor-de-fronte-violetaThalurania glaucopisNative
 LC 
13Swallow-tailed HummingbirdPicaflor TijeretaBeija-flor-tesouraEupetomena macrouraNative
 LC 
14StrigiformesStrigidaeStygian OwlLechuzón NegruzcoMocho-diaboAsio stygiusNative
 LC 
15Striped OwlLechuzón OrejudoCoruja-orelhudaAsio clamatorNative
 LC 
16Tawny-browed OwlLechuzón Mocho ChicoMurucututu-de-barriga-amarelaPulsatrix koeniswaldianaNative
 LC 
17Rusty-barred OwlLechuza ListadaCoruja-listradaStrix hylophilaNative
 LC 
18AccipitriformesPandionidaeOspreyÁguila PescadoraÁguia-pescadoraPandion haliaetusNative
 LC 
19AccipitridaeSwallow-tailed KiteMilano TijeretaGavião-tesouraElanoides forficatusNative
 LC 
20Black Hawk-EagleÁguila Crestuda NegraGavião-pega-macacoSpizaetus tyrannusNative
 LC 
21Black-and-white Hawk-EagleÁguila ViudaGavião-patoSpizaetus melanoleucusNative
 LC 
22Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
23Short-tailed HawkAguilucho Cola CortaGavião-de-cauda-curtaButeo brachyurusNative
 LC 
24TrogoniformesTrogonidaeAtlantic Black-throated TrogonSurucuá AmarilloSurucuá-de-barriga-amarelaTrogon chrysochlorosNative
 LC 
25PiciformesPicidaeOchre-collared PiculetCarpinterito Cuello CanelaPica-pau-anão-de-coleiraPicumnus temminckiiNative
 LC 
26Robust WoodpeckerCarpintero GrandePica-pau-reiCampephilus robustusNative
 LC 
27Yellow-fronted WoodpeckerCarpintero ArcoirisBenedito-de-testa-amarelaMelanerpes flavifronsNative
 LC 
28FalconiformesFalconidaeCollared Forest FalconHalcón Montés GrandeFalcão-relógioMicrastur semitorquatusNative
 LC 
29Crested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
30Yellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
31Bat FalconHalcón Negro ChicoCauréFalco rufigularisNative
 LC 
32PasseriformesCotingidaeRed-ruffed FruitcrowYacutoroPavóPyroderus scutatusNative
 LC 
33TyrannidaeAntioquia Bristle TyrantMosqueta Oreja NegraNão-pode-pararPogonotriccus lanyoniNative
 NT 
34White-headed Marsh TyrantLavanderaFreirinhaArundinicola leucocephalaNative
 LC 
35ThamnophilidaeLarge-tailed AntshrikeBatará PintadoBorralhara-assobiadoraMackenziaena leachiiNative
 LC 
36PolioptilidaeMasked GnatcatcherTacuarita AzulBalança-rabo-de-máscaraPolioptila dumicolaNative
 LC 
37IcteridaeUnicolored BlackbirdVarillero NegroCarretãoAgelasticus cyanopusNative
 LC 
38ThraupidaeYellow-billed CardinalCardenillaCavalariaParoaria capitataNative
 LC 
39Chestnut-bellied Seed FinchCurióCurióSporophila angolensisNative
 LC 
40White-bellied SeedeaterCorbatita BlancoChorãoSporophila leucopteraNative
 LC 
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