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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
1TinamiformesTinamidaeRed-winged TinamouColoradaPerdizRhynchotus rufescensNative
 LC 
2AnseriformesAnatidaeBrazilian TealPato CutiríMarreca-ananaíAmazonetta brasiliensisNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
4Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
5Picazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
6CharadriiformesHaematopodidaeAmerican OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
7CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
8LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
9Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
10CiconiiformesCiconiidaeMaguari StorkCigüeña AmericanaMaguariCiconia maguariNative
 LC 
11SuliformesPhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
12PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBuff-necked IbisBandurria BorealCuricacaTheristicus caudatusNative
 LC 
13Bare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
14ArdeidaeWhistling HeronChiflónMaria-faceiraSyrigma sibilatrixNative
 LC 
15Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
16Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
17Western Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
18ApodiformesApodidaeWhite-collared SwiftVencejo de CollarTaperuçu-de-coleira-brancaStreptoprocne zonarisNative
 LC 
19TrochilidaeGlittering-bellied EmeraldPicaflor ComúnBesourinho-de-bico-vermelhoChlorostilbon lucidusNative
 LC 
20CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
21Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
22AccipitriformesAccipitridaeSwallow-tailed KiteMilano TijeretaGavião-tesouraElanoides forficatusNative
 LC 
23Snail KiteCaracoleroGavião-caramujeiroRostrhamus sociabilisNative
 LC 
24CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
25PiciformesPicidaeGreen-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
26Campo FlickerCarpintero CampestrePica-pau-do-campoColaptes campestrisNative
 LC 
27FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
28Chimango CaracaraChimangoChimangoDaptrius chimangoNative
 LC 
29American KestrelHalconcito ColoradoQuiriquiriFalco sparveriusNative
 LC 
30PsittaciformesPsittacidaeMaroon-bellied ParakeetChiripepé Cabeza VerdeTiriba-de-testa-vermelhaPyrrhura frontalisNative
 LC 
31PasseriformesTyrannidaeGreat KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
32Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
33Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
34Vermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
35Crested Black TyrantViudita CopetonaMaria-preta-de-penachoKnipolegus lophotesNative
 LC 
36Velvety Black TyrantViudita AterciopeladaMaria-preta-de-garganta-vermelhaKnipolegus nigerrimusNative
 LC 
37FurnariidaeRufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
38Long-tailed CinclodesPedreiroPedreiroCinclodes pabstiNative
 NT 
39Spix´s SpinetailPijuí PlomizoJoão-tenenémSynallaxis spixiNative
 LC 
40HirundinidaeWhite-winged SwallowGolondrina Ala BlancaAndorinha-do-rioTachycineta albiventerNative
 LC 
41White-rumped SwallowGolondrina Ceja BlancaAndorinha-de-sobre-brancoTachycineta leucorrhoaNative
 LC 
42Brown-chested MartinGolondrina PardaAndorinha-do-campoProgne taperaNative
 LC 
43Southern Rough-winged SwallowGolondrina RibereñaAndorinha-serradoraStelgidopteryx ruficollisNative
 LC 
44Blue-and-white SwallowGolondrina BarranqueraAndorinha-pequena-de-casaPygochelidon cyanoleucaNative
 LC 
45TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
46MimidaeChalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
47TurdidaeRufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
48PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
49MotacillidaeYellowish PipitCachirla ChicaCaminheiro-zumbidorAnthus chiiNative
 LC 
50FringillidaeHooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
51PasserellidaeRufous-collared SparrowChingoloTico-ticoZonotrichia capensisNative
 LC 
52IcteridaeYellow-rumped MarshbirdPecho Amarillo GrandeChopim-do-brejoPseudoleistes guirahuroNative
 LC 
53ThraupidaeBlue-black GrassquitVolatineroTiziuVolatinia jacarinaNative
 LC 
54Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
55Long-tailed Reed FinchCachilo CanelaTico-tico-do-banhadoDonacospiza albifronsNative
 LC 
56Lesser Grass FinchColudo ChicoCanário-do-brejoEmberizoides ypiranganusNative
 LC 
57Pampa FinchVerdónSabiá-do-banhadoEmbernagra platensisNative
 LC 
58Double-collared SeedeaterCorbatita ComúnColeirinhoSporophila caerulescensNative
 LC 
59Black-bellied SeedeaterCapuchino Vientre NegroCaboclinho-de-barriga-pretaSporophila melanogasterNative
 NT 
60Diademed TanagerFrutero AzulSanhaçu-fradeStephanophorus diadematusNative
 LC 
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