Argentina
Argentina stretches from the subtropical north to the sub-Antarctic south, with the Andes forming its western boundary and the Atlantic shaping its eastern side. The landscape changes from the dry Puna and Andean valleys through the Chaco and vast Pampas to the wetlands of the Iberá and the forests of Misiones. Farther south, Patagonia becomes increasingly dry and windswept, while the Andes support temperate forests, glaciers and extensive lakes. Tierra del Fuego marks the southern end of the country, with a distinctly sub-Antarctic landscape of mountains, forests and coastline. The country's great north–south extent creates pronounced climatic and ecological differences, while the Andes produce further contrasts between the arid west and more humid eastern lowlands.
Overview
Argentina is particularly strong for southern South American birds, wetlands and open-country species, with an enormous geographic range to explore. Iberá Wetlands are one of the country's premier birding areas, supporting large numbers of waterbirds alongside species such as Greater Rhea, Southern Screamers and Strange-tailed Tyrant. The forests of Misiones, including Iguazú National Park, are important for Atlantic Forest species and add toucans, parrots and antbirds. Patagonia offers a very different avifauna, with Andean Condor, Magellanic Penguin, Rheas and numerous seabirds. Tierra del Fuego is especially good for southern species and marine birds. The Andes and northwest add high-altitude specialists and flamingos. Argentina's extensive road network makes many regions suitable for independent travel, although Patagonia and remote northern wetlands involve substantial distances.
Top 10 target species
| Species | Annual frequency | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus | 46.7% | 40.0% | 39.0% | 40.5% | 47.9% | 52.5% | 55.6% | 52.3% | 53.5% | 48.9% | 45.5% | 42.4% | 42.3% |
| Rufous Hornero Furnarius rufus | 46.0% | 39.8% | 40.3% | 42.0% | 48.4% | 51.3% | 53.4% | 50.0% | 51.3% | 47.9% | 43.9% | 40.9% | 42.4% |
| Rufous-collared Sparrow Zonotrichia capensis | 44.1% | 46.2% | 38.3% | 34.6% | 38.5% | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.8% | 46.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Eared Dove Zenaida auriculata | 43.5% | 44.1% | 43.6% | 40.9% | 37.3% | 35.1% | 41.4% | 43.0% | 48.3% | 50.2% | 46.9% | 45.2% | 45.7% |
| Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis | 39.8% | 36.4% | 35.4% | 34.1% | 36.1% | 37.5% | 38.9% | 41.1% | 44.7% | 47.6% | 44.7% | 41.0% | 39.9% |
| Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus | 38.5% | 34.5% | 34.0% | 33.9% | 39.3% | 43.5% | 45.0% | 41.6% | 43.3% | 41.2% | 35.7% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| Southern House Wren Troglodytes musculus | 37.6% | 34.8% | 29.6% | 31.6% | 38.6% | 39.8% | 37.2% | 34.3% | 38.6% | 41.5% | 43.0% | 41.2% | 40.4% |
| Chimango Caracara Daptrius chimango | 35.5% | 33.6% | 28.8% | 28.5% | 34.2% | 36.5% | 38.9% | 39.2% | 37.8% | 38.0% | 36.2% | 37.2% | 37.1% |
| Picazuro Pigeon Patagioenas picazuro | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.3% | 28.0% | 31.3% | 36.9% | 39.2% | 38.9% | 40.6% | 37.5% | 34.3% | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| Crested Caracara Caracara plancus | 32.3% | 24.9% | 25.0% | 27.9% | 33.4% | 36.5% | 38.1% | 38.0% | 37.8% | 36.1% | 33.0% | 29.8% | 27.6% |