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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
1ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
2Grey-fronted DoveYerutí ColoradaJuriti-gemedeiraLeptotila rufaxillaNative
 LC 
3Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
4GruiformesRallidaeGrey-cowled Wood RailChiricoteSaracura-três-potesAramides cajaneusNative
 LC 
5Common GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
6CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
7LaridaeRoyal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
8Common TernGaviotín GolondrinaTrinta-réis-borealSterna hirundoNative
 LC 
9Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
10SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
11SulidaeBrown BoobyPiquero PardoAtobá-pardoSula leucogasterNative
 LC 
12PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
13PelecaniformesArdeidaeLittle Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
14Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
15Black-crowned Night HeronGarza BrujaSocó-dorminhocoNycticorax nycticoraxNative
 LC 
16Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
17Cocoi HeronGarza MoraGarça-mouraArdea cocoiNative
 LC 
18ApodiformesTrochilidaeBlack JacobinPicaflor NegroBeija-flor-pretoFlorisuga fuscaNative
 LC 
19Violet-capped WoodnymphPicaflor Corona VioláceaBeija-flor-de-fronte-violetaThalurania glaucopisNative
 LC 
20CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
21CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
22PiciformesRamphastidaeChannel-billed ToucanTucán de Pico AcanaladoTucano-de-bico-pretoRamphastos vitellinusNative
 LC 
23PsittaciformesPsittacidaePlain ParakeetCatita TiricaPeriquito-ricoBrotogeris tiricaNative
 LC 
24Maroon-bellied ParakeetChiripepé Cabeza VerdeTiriba-de-testa-vermelhaPyrrhura frontalisNative
 LC 
25PasseriformesPipridaeBlue ManakinBailarín AzulTangaráChiroxiphia caudataNative
 LC 
26TyrannidaeCliff FlycatcherBirro ComúnGibão-de-couroHirundinea ferrugineaNative
 LC 
27Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
28Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
29Masked Water TyrantViudita EnmascaradaLavadeira-mascaradaFluvicola nengetaNative
 LC 
30ConopophagidaeBlack-cheeked GnateaterChupadientes EnmascaradoCuspidor-de-máscara-pretaConopophaga melanopsNative
 LC 
31FurnariidaeLesser WoodcreeperChinchero EnanoArapaçu-rajadoXiphorhynchus fuscusNative
 LC 
32Rufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
33HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
34TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
35TurdidaePale-breasted ThrushZorzal SabiáSabiá-barrancoTurdus leucomelasNative
 LC 
36PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
37PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
38IcteridaeShiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
39ThraupidaeBlue DacnisSaí AzulSaí-azulDacnis cayanaNative
 LC 
40Brazilian TanagerFueguero EscarlataTiê-sangueRamphocelus bresiliaNative
 LC 
41Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
42BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
43Double-collared SeedeaterCorbatita ComúnColeirinhoSporophila caerulescensNative
 LC 
44Red-necked TanagerTangara Cuello CastañoSaíra-militarTangara cyanocephalaNative
 LC 
45Green-headed TanagerSaíra ArcoirisSaíra-sete-coresTangara seledonNative
 LC 
46Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
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