This is a list of the bird species recorded in Argentina. The avifauna of Argentina has 1052 confirmed species, of which 18 are endemic, nine have been introduced by humans, 74 are rare or vagrants, two are thought to be extinct, and five have been extirpated. An additional 53 species are unconfirmed (see below). Except as an entry is cited otherwise, the list of species is that of the South American Classification Committee (SACC) of the American Ornithological Society.Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, D. F. Lane, L, N. Naka, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 25 July 2026. Species Lists of Birds for South American Countries and Territories. South American Classification Committee associated with the International Ornithologists' Union. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCCountryLists.htm retrieved 25 July 2026 Five species are added from other sources and are not included in the above counts; these reports have not been confirmed by the SACC.Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, D. F. Lane, L, N. Naka, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 25 July 2026. A classification of the bird species of South America. South American Classification Committee associated with the International Ornithologists' Union. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline.htm retrieved 25 July 2026

The list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families, and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) are also those of the SACC unless noted otherwise. However, capitalization within English names follows Wikipedia practice, i.e. only the first word of a name is capitalized unless a place name such as São Paulo is used.

The following tags have been used to highlight several categories.

(V) Vagrant - a species that rarely or accidentally occurs in Argentina (E) Endemic - a species endemic to Argentina (I) Introduced - a species introduced to Argentina as a consequence, direct or indirect, of human actions (U) Unconfirmed - a species recorded but with "no tangible evidence" according to the SACC (UC) Unconfirmed - a record from a non-SACC source and unconfirmed by the SACC

Rheas

Order: StruthioniformesFamily: Rheidae

The rheas are large flightless birds native to South America. Their feet have three toes rather than four which allows them to run faster.

Greater rhea, Rhea americana Lesser rhea, Pterocnemia pennata

Tinamous

Order: TinamiformesFamily: Tinamidae

The tinamous are one of the most ancient groups of bird. Although they look similar to other ground-dwelling birds like quail and grouse, they have no close relatives and are classified as a single family, Tinamidae, within their own order, the Tinamiformes.

Solitary tinamou, Tinamus solitarius Brown tinamou, Crypturellus obsoletus Undulated tinamou, Crypturellus undulatus Small-billed tinamou, Crypturellus parvirostris Tataupa tinamou, Crypturellus tataupa Red-winged tinamou, Rhynchotus rufescens Huayco tinamou, Rhynchotus maculicollis Ornate tinamou, Nothoprocta ornata Brushland tinamou, Nothoprocta cinerascens Andean tinamou, Nothoprocta pentlandii Darwin's nothura, Nothura darwinii Spotted nothura, Nothura maculosa Dwarf tinamou, Taoniscus nanus Elegant crested-tinamou, Eudromia elegans Quebracho crested-tinamou, Eudromia formosa Puna tinamou, Tinamotis pentlandii Patagonian tinamou, Tinamotis ingoufi

Screamers

Order: AnseriformesFamily: Anhimidae

The screamers are a small family of birds related to the ducks. They are large, bulky birds, with a small downy head, long legs and large feet which are only partially webbed. They have large spurs on their wings which are used in fights over mates and in territorial disputes.

Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta Southern screamer, Chauna torquata

Ducks

Order: AnseriformesFamily: Anatidae

Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These birds are adapted to an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating.

Fulvous whistling-duck, Dendrocygna bicolor White-faced whistling-duck, Dendrocygna viduata Black-bellied whistling-duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis Graylag goose, Anser anser (I) Black-necked swan, Cygnus melancoryphus Coscoroba swan, Coscoroba coscoroba Orinoco goose, Oressochen jubatus Andean goose, Oressochen melanopterus Upland goose, Chloephaga picta Kelp goose, Chloephaga hybrida Ashy-headed goose, Chloephaga poliocephala Ruddy-headed goose, Chloephaga rubidiceps Ruddy shelduck, Tadorna ferruginea (UC)(V) Muscovy duck, Cairina moschata Comb duck, Sarkidiornis sylvicola Ringed teal, Callonetta leucophrys Brazilian teal, Amazonetta brasiliensis Torrent duck, Merganetta armata Flying steamer-duck, Tachyeres patachonicus Flightless steamer-duck, Tachyeres pteneres White-headed steamer-duck, Tachyeres leucocephalus (E) Crested duck, Lophonetta specularioides Spectacled duck, Speculanas specularis Puna teal, Spatula puna Silver teal, Spatula versicolor Red shoveler, Spatula platalea Northern shoveler, Spatula clypeata (V) Blue-winged teal, Spatula discors (V) Cinnamon teal, Spatula cyanoptera Chiloe wigeon, Mareca sibilatrix White-cheeked pintail, Anas bahamensis Yellow-billed pintail, Anas georgica Yellow-billed teal, Anas flavirostris Southern pochard, Netta erythrophthalma (U) Rosy-billed pochard, Netta peposaca Brazilian merganser, Mergus octosetaceus (extirpated) Black-headed duck, Heteronetta atricapilla Masked duck, Nomonyx dominicus Ruddy duck, Oxyura jamaicensis Lake duck, Oxyura vittata

Guans

Order: GalliformesFamily: Cracidae

The Cracidae are large birds, similar in general appearance to turkeys. The guans and curassows live in trees, but the smaller chachalacas are found in more open scrubby habitats. They are generally dull-plumaged, but the curassows and some guans have colorful facial ornaments.

Rusty-margined guan, Penelope superciliaris Red-faced guan, Penelope dabbenei Yungas guan, Penelope bridgesi Dusky-legged guan, Penelope obscura Black-fronted piping-guan, Pipile jacutinga Chaco chachalaca, Ortalis canicollis Bare-faced curassow, Crax fasciolata

New World quails

Order: GalliformesFamily: Odontophoridae

The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits.

California quail, Callipepla californica (I) Spot-winged wood-quail, Odontophorus capueira

Pheasants

Order: GalliformesFamily: Phasianidae

Phasianidae consists of the pheasants and their allies. These are terrestrial species, variable in size but generally plump with broad relatively short wings. Many species are gamebirds or have been domesticated as a food source for humans.

Silver pheasant, Lophura nycthemera (I)

Flamingos

Order: PhoenicopteriformesFamily: Phoenicopteridae

Flamingos are gregarious wading birds, usually tall, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Their oddly shaped beaks are specially adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they consume and, uniquely, are used upside-down.

Chilean flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis Andean flamingo, Phoenicoparrus andinus James's flamingo, Phoenicoparrus jamesi

Grebes

Order: PodicipediformesFamily: Podicipedidae

Grebes are small to medium-large freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land.

White-tufted grebe, Rollandia rolland Least grebe, Tachybaptus dominicus Pied-billed grebe, Podilymbus podiceps Great grebe, Podiceps major Silvery grebe, Podiceps occipitalis Hooded grebe, Podiceps gallardoi (E)

Pigeons

Order: ColumbiformesFamily: Columbidae

Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere.

Rock pigeon, Columba livia (I) Scaled pigeon, Patagioenas speciosa (V) Picazuro pigeon, Patagioenas picazuro Spot-winged pigeon, Patagioenas maculosa Band-tailed pigeon, Patagioenas fasciata Chilean pigeon, Patagioenas araucana Pale-vented pigeon, Patagioenas cayennensis Plumbeous pigeon, Patagioenas plumbea (V) Ruddy quail-dove, Geotrygon montana Violaceous quail-dove, Geotrygon violacea White-tipped dove, Leptotila verreauxi Gray-fronted dove, Leptotila rufaxilla Large-tailed dove, Leptotila megalura White-throated quail-dove, Zentrygon frenata West Peruvian dove, Zenaida meloda Eared dove, Zenaida auriculata Blue ground dove, Claravis pretiosa Purple-winged ground dove, Paraclaravis geoffroyi Bare-faced ground dove, Metriopelia ceciliae Bare-eyed ground dove, Metriopelia morenoi (E) Black-winged ground dove, Metriopelia melanoptera Golden-spotted ground dove, Metriopelia aymara Plain-breasted ground dove, Columbina minuta (V) Ruddy ground dove, Columbina talpacoti Scaled dove, Columbina squammata Picui ground dove, Columbina picui

Cuckoos

Order: CuculiformesFamily: Cuculidae

The family Cuculidae includes cuckoos, roadrunners and anis. These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. The Old World cuckoos are brood parasites.

Guira cuckoo, Guira guira Greater ani, Crotophaga major Smooth-billed ani, Crotophaga ani Groove-billed ani, Crotophaga sulcirostris (V) Striped cuckoo, Tapera naevia Pheasant cuckoo, Dromococcyx phasianellus Pavonine cuckoo, Dromococcyx pavoninus Ash-colored cuckoo, Coccycua cinerea Squirrel cuckoo, Piaya cayana Dark-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus melacoryphus Yellow-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus americanus Pearly-breasted cuckoo, Coccyzus euleri Black-billed cuckoo, Coccyzus erythropthalmus (V)

Potoos

Order: NyctibiiformesFamily: Nyctibiidae

The potoos (sometimes called poor-me-ones) are large near passerine birds related to the nightjars and frogmouths. They are nocturnal insectivores which lack the bristles around the mouth found in the true nightjars.

Long-tailed potoo, Nyctibius aethereus Common potoo, Nyctibius griseus

Nightjars

Order: CaprimulgiformesFamily: Caprimulgidae

Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves.

Nacunda nighthawk, Chordeiles nacunda Least nighthawk, Chordeiles pusillus Lesser nighthawk, Chordeiles acutipennis (U) Common nighthawk, Chordeiles minor Antillean nighthawk, Chordeiles gundlachii Short-tailed nighthawk, Lurocalis semitorquatus Common pauraque, Nyctidromus albicollis Lyre-tailed nightjar, Uropsalis lyra Band-winged nightjar, Systellura longirostris Sickle-winged nightjar, Eleothreptus anomalus Little nightjar, Setopagis parvulus Spot-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis maculicaudus Long-trained nightjar, Hydropsalis forcipata Scissor-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis torquata Ocellated poorwill, Nyctiphrynus ocellatus Silky-tailed nightjar, Antrostomus sericocaudatus Rufous nightjar, Antrostomus rufus

Swifts

Order: ApodiformesFamily: Apodidae

Swifts are small birds which spend the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent or boomerang.

Rothschild's swift, Cypseloides rothschildi Sooty swift, Cypseloides fumigatus Great dusky swift, Cypseloides senex White-collared swift, Streptoprocne zonaris Biscutate swift, Streptoprocne biscutata Gray-rumped swift, Chaetura cinereiventris Chimney swift, Chaetura pelagica (V) Sick's swift, Chaetura meridionalis White-tipped swift, Aeronautes montivagus Andean swift, Aeronautes andecolus Fork-tailed palm-swift, Tachornis squamata (V)

Hummingbirds

Order: ApodiformesFamily: Trochilidae