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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
1CuculiformesCuculidaeGuira CuckooPirinchoAnu-brancoGuira guiraNative
 LC 
2Common Squirrel CuckooTingazúAlma-de-gatoPiaya cayanaNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeGrey-fronted DoveYerutí ColoradaJuriti-gemedeiraLeptotila rufaxillaNative
 LC 
4Pale-vented PigeonPaloma ColoradaPomba-galegaPatagioenas cayennensisNative
 LC 
5GruiformesRallidaeGrey-cowled Wood RailChiricoteSaracura-três-potesAramides cajaneusNative
 LC 
6Slaty-breasted Wood RailSaracuraSaracura-do-matoAramides saracuraNative
 LC 
7Common GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
8CharadriiformesLaridaeKelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
9SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
10SulidaeBrown BoobyPiquero PardoAtobá-pardoSula leucogasterNative
 LC 
11PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
12PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
13ArdeidaeBlack-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
14Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
15ApodiformesTrochilidaeViolet-capped WoodnymphPicaflor Corona VioláceaBeija-flor-de-fronte-violetaThalurania glaucopisNative
 LC 
16Swallow-tailed HummingbirdPicaflor TijeretaBeija-flor-tesouraEupetomena macrouraNative
 LC 
17Glittering-throated EmeraldDiamante GargantiverdeBeija-flor-de-garganta-verdeChionomesa fimbriataNative
 LC 
18CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
19Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
20AccipitriformesAccipitridaeSwallow-tailed KiteMilano TijeretaGavião-tesouraElanoides forficatusNative
 LC 
21Roadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
22PiciformesRamphastidaeChannel-billed ToucanTucán de Pico AcanaladoTucano-de-bico-pretoRamphastos vitellinusNative
 LC 
23PsittaciformesPsittacidaeTurquoise-fronted AmazonLoro HabladorPapagaio-verdadeiroAmazona aestivaNative
 NT 
24PasseriformesTyrannidaeCattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
25Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
26Variegated FlycatcherTuquito RayadoPeiticaEmpidonomus variusNative
 LC 
27Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
28ThamnophilidaePlain AntvireoChoca AmarillaChoquinha-lisaDysithamnus mentalisNative
 LC 
29Squamate AntbirdHormiguero EscamosoFormigueiro-de-grotaMyrmoderus squamosusNative
 LC 
30FurnariidaePlain-winged WoodcreeperArapasúArapaçu-lisoDendrocincla turdinaNative
 LC 
31Black-capped Foliage-gleanerTicotico Cabeza NegraLimpa-folha-coroadoPhilydor atricapillusNative
 LC 
32Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleanerTicotico OcráceoLimpa-folha-ocráceoAnabacerthia lichtensteiniNative
 LC 
33Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
34CorvidaeAzure JayUrraca AzulGralha-azulCyanocorax coeruleusNative
 NT 
35TurdidaePale-breasted ThrushZorzal SabiáSabiá-barrancoTurdus leucomelasNative
 LC 
36PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
37IcteridaeVariable OrioleBoyeritoEncontroIcterus pyrrhopterusNative
 LC 
38ThraupidaeBlue DacnisSaí AzulSaí-azulDacnis cayanaNative
 LC 
39Rufous-headed TanagerSaíra Cabeza RufaSaíra-ferrugemHemithraupis ruficapillaNative
 LC 
40Ruby-crowned TanagerFrutero CoronadoTiê-pretoTachyphonus coronatusNative
 LC 
41Bicolored ConebillSaí de ManglarFiguinha-do-mangueConirostrum bicolorNative
 NT 
42Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
43BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
44Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
45Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
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