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(35 speciess + 2 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 64

Last update: 27/09/2026 23:40:27

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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 
2Greater AniAnó GrandeAnu-corocaCrotophaga majorNative
 LC 
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
4Scaled DoveTorcacita EscamadaFogo-apagouColumbina squammataNative
 LC 
5Picazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
6Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
7CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
8LaridaeSterna sp.Not listed
  
9South American TernGaviotín SudamericanoTrinta-réis-de-bico-vermelhoSterna hirundinaceaNative
 LC 
10Kelp GullGaviota CocineraGaivotãoLarus dominicanusNative
 LC 
11SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
12SulidaeBrown BoobyPiquero PardoAtobá-pardoSula leucogasterNative
 LC 
13PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
14PelecaniformesArdeidaeGreat EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
15ApodiformesTrochilidaeSwallow-tailed HummingbirdPicaflor TijeretaBeija-flor-tesouraEupetomena macrouraNative
 LC 
16CathartiformesCathartidaeBlack VultureJote Cabeza NegraUrubu-pretoCoragyps atratusNative
 LC 
17Turkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
18Lesser Yellow-headed VultureJote Cabeza AmarillaUrubu-de-cabeça-amarelaCathartes burrovianusNative
 LC 
19AccipitriformesAccipitridaeRoadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
20FalconiformesFalconidaeCrested CaracaraCaranchoCarcaráCaracara plancusNative
 LC 
21Yellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
22PasseriformesTyrannidaeCattle TyrantPicabueySuiriri-cavaleiroMachetornis rixosaNative
 LC 
23Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
24Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
25Masked Water TyrantViudita EnmascaradaLavadeira-mascaradaFluvicola nengetaNative
 LC 
26FurnariidaeRufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
27HirundinidaeHirundinidae sp.Not listed
  
28White-winged SwallowGolondrina Ala BlancaAndorinha-do-rioTachycineta albiventerNative
 LC 
29Grey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
30TroglodytidaeSouthern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
31PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
32ParulidaeTropical ParulaPitiayumíMariquitaSetophaga pitiayumiNative
  
33Golden-crowned WarblerArañero Coronado ChicoPula-pulaBasileuterus culicivorusNative
 LC 
34ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
35BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
36Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
37Sayaca TanagerCelestino ComúnSanhaço-cinzentoThraupis sayacaNative
 LC 
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