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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
1GalliformesCracidaeRusty-margined GuanYacupoíJacupembaPenelope superciliarisNative
 NT 
2Scaled ChachalacaCharata EscamadaAracuã-escamosoOrtalis squamataNative
 LC 
3CuculiformesCuculidaeSmooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
4GruiformesRallidaeCommon GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
5CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
6HaematopodidaeAmerican OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
7CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
8Collared PloverChorlito de CollarBatuíra-de-coleiraAnarhynchus collarisNative
 LC 
9JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
10LaridaeLittle TernCharrancito ComúnSternula albifronsNot listed
 LC 
11Brown-hooded GullGaviota Capucho CaféGaivota-maria-velhaChroicocephalus maculipennisNative
 LC 
12SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
13SulidaeBrown BoobyPiquero PardoAtobá-pardoSula leucogasterNative
 LC 
14PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
15PelecaniformesArdeidaeLittle Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
16Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
17Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
18Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
19Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
20ApodiformesTrochilidaeViolet-capped WoodnymphPicaflor Corona VioláceaBeija-flor-de-fronte-violetaThalurania glaucopisNative
 LC 
21Gilded SapphirePicaflor BronceadoBeija-flor-douradoHylocharis chrysuraNative
 LC 
22CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
23TrogoniformesTrogonidaeSurucua TrogonSurucuá ComúnSurucuá-variadoTrogon surrucuraNative
 LC 
24CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeAmazon KingfisherMartín Pescador MedianoMartim-pescador-verdeChloroceryle amazonaNative
 LC 
25FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
26PasseriformesTyrannidaeGreat KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
27Masked Water TyrantViudita EnmascaradaLavadeira-mascaradaFluvicola nengetaNative
 LC 
28FurnariidaeOlivaceous WoodcreeperTareferoArapaçu-verdeSittasomus griseicapillusNative
 LC 
29Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
30TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
31TurdidaeRufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
32PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
33ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
34BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
35Pampa FinchVerdónSabiá-do-banhadoEmbernagra platensisNative
 LC 
36Fawn-breasted TanagerSaíra de AntifazSaíra-viúvaPipraeidea melanonotaNative
 LC 
37Blue-and-yellow TanagerNaranjeroSanhaçu-papa-laranjaRauenia bonariensisNative
 LC 
38Burnished-buff TanagerSaíra Pecho NegroSaíra-amarelaStilpnia cayanaNative
 LC 
39Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
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