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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
1LepidopteraHesperiidaeTalides sergestusNative
  
2NymphalidaeAlmond-eyed OwlMariposa BúhoCaligo brasiliensisNative
  
3AnseriformesAnatidaeBrazilian TealPato CutiríMarreca-ananaíAmazonetta brasiliensisNative
 LC 
4ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
5Picazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
6GruiformesRallidaeCommon GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
7CharadriiformesHaematopodidaeAmerican OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
8CharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
9JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 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 
15Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
16Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
17CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
18Amazon KingfisherMartín Pescador MedianoMartim-pescador-verdeChloroceryle amazonaNative
 LC 
19Green KingfisherMartín Pescador ChicoMartim-pescador-pequenoChloroceryle americanaNative
 LC 
20GalbuliformesGalbulidaeRufous-tailed JacamarJacamar RabirrufoAriramba-de-cauda-ruivaGalbula ruficaudaNative
 LC 
21PiciformesPicidaeYellow-fronted WoodpeckerCarpintero ArcoirisBenedito-de-testa-amarelaMelanerpes flavifronsNative
 LC 
22FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
23Yellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
24PsittaciformesPsittacidaeScaly-headed ParrotLoro MaitacaMaitaca-verdePionus maximilianiNative
 LC 
25PasseriformesPipridaeBlue ManakinBailarín AzulTangaráChiroxiphia caudataNative
 LC 
26White-bearded ManakinBailarín BlancoRendeiraManacus manacusNative
 LC 
27TityridaeChestnut-crowned BecardAnambé CastañoCaneleiroPachyramphus castaneusNative
 LC 
28TyrannidaeSepia-capped FlycatcherMosqueta Corona PardaCabeçudoLeptopogon amaurocephalusNative
 LC 
29Yellow-lored Tody-FlycatcherTeque-tequeTeque-tequeTodirostrum poliocephalumNative
 LC 
30Cliff FlycatcherBirro ComúnGibão-de-couroHirundinea ferrugineaNative
 LC 
31Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
32Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
33Masked Water TyrantViudita EnmascaradaLavadeira-mascaradaFluvicola nengetaNative
 LC 
34ThamnophilidaeBlack-hooded AntwrenHormiguerito EncapuchadoFormigueiro-de-cabeça-negraFormicivora erythronotosNative
 EN 
35Plain AntvireoChoca AmarillaChoquinha-lisaDysithamnus mentalisNative
 LC 
36Chestnut-backed AntshrikeBatará DorsicastañoChoca-listradaThamnophilus palliatusNative
 LC 
37White-shouldered Fire-eyeBatará NegroPapa-taoca-do-sulPyriglena leucopteraNative
 LC 
38FurnariidaeBand-tailed HorneroHornero ColibandeadoCasaca-de-couro-da-lamaFurnarius figulusNative
 LC 
39Orange-eyed ThornbirdEspinero OjirrojoJoão-botina-da-mataPhacellodomus erythrophthalmusNative
 LC 
40TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
41TurdidaeRufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
42PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
43FringillidaeChestnut-bellied EuphoniaTangará AlcaldeFerro-velhoEuphonia pectoralisNative
 LC 
44Hooded SiskinCabecitanegra ComúnPintassilgoSpinus magellanicusNative
 LC 
45ThraupidaeFlame-crested TanagerTangara CrestiflamaTiê-galoLoriotus cristatusNative
 LC 
46Brazilian TanagerFueguero EscarlataTiê-sangueRamphocelus bresiliaNative
 LC 
47Bicolored ConebillSaí de ManglarFiguinha-do-mangueConirostrum bicolorNative
 NT 
48Saffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
49BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
50Double-collared SeedeaterCorbatita ComúnColeirinhoSporophila caerulescensNative
 LC 
51Lined SeedeaterCorbatita OveroBigodinhoSporophila lineolaNative
 LC 
52Red-necked TanagerTangara Cuello CastañoSaíra-militarTangara cyanocephalaNative
 LC 
53Green-headed TanagerSaíra ArcoirisSaíra-sete-coresTangara seledonNative
 LC 
54Golden-chevroned TanagerAzulejo de Cabrio DoradoSanhaço-de-encontro-amareloThraupis ornataNative
 LC 
55Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
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