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Birds of Argentina
Lore covers 983 bird species that have been recorded in Argentina, and 711 of them are regular birds you can reasonably expect to see. You learn them from real photos taken by birders, one question at a time: pick the right name, earn points and keep a daily streak. It is free and it works in your browser, no app needed.
The most common birds in Argentina
These are the birds you will meet first. Lore starts every guide with the common species, so you learn what you actually see in the field.
- Crested CaracaraResident
Caracara plancus - Great KiskadeeResident
Pitangus sulphuratus - Rufous-collared SparrowResident
Zonotrichia capensis - Chimango CaracaraResident
Daptrius chimango - Rufous HorneroResident
Furnarius rufus - Chalk-browed MockingbirdResident
Mimus saturninus - Eared DoveResident
Zenaida auriculata - Southern LapwingResident
Vanellus chilensis - Saffron FinchResident
Sicalis flaveola - Monk ParakeetResident
Myiopsitta monachus - Shiny CowbirdResident
Molothrus bonariensis - Neotropic CormorantResident
Nannopterum brasilianum - Rufous-bellied ThrushResident
Turdus rufiventris - Green-barred WoodpeckerResident
Colaptes melanochloros - Red-crested CardinalResident
Paroaria coronata - Picazuro PigeonResident
Patagioenas picazuro - Harris's HawkResident
Parabuteo unicinctus - Burrowing OwlResident
Athene cunicularia - Yellow-billed TealResident
Anas flavirostris - Grayish BaywingResident
Agelaioides badius - Great EgretResident
Ardea alba - Southern House WrenResident
Troglodytes musculus - Cattle TyrantResident
Machetornis rixosa - House SparrowResident
Passer domesticus - Spectacled TyrantResident
Hymenops perspicillatus - Hooded SiskinResident
Spinus magellanicus - Roadside HawkResident
Rupornis magnirostris - American KestrelResident
Falco sparverius - Vermilion FlycatcherResident
Pyrocephalus rubinus - Fork-tailed FlycatcherSummer visitor
Tyrannus savana - Cocoi HeronResident
Ardea cocoi - Magellanic PenguinResident
Spheniscus magellanicus - Glittering-bellied EmeraldSummer visitor
Chlorostilbon lucidus - Snowy EgretResident
Egretta thula - Black-necked StiltResident
Himantopus mexicanus - Masked GnatcatcherResident
Polioptila dumicola
Birds in Argentina through the year
Of the 711 regular birds in Argentina, Lore counts 566 resident species that stay all year, 94 summer visitors, 8 winter visitors and 6 passage migrants. The rest are partly migratory or irregular.
Most species are present in November (697 regular birds) and the fewest in June (596). Lore's guides follow the seasons, so you can learn the birds that are around this month, or the ones that arrive next month.
Regular birds present per month.
Which bird families are most common in Argentina?
The families with the most regular species in Argentina are Tyrant Flycatchers (94), Tanagers and Allies (77), Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (67), Ducks, Geese, and Swans (33) and Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (25).
How Lore teaches you the birds
- Real photos. Every picture was taken by a birder and credited in the game.
- Guides for your region. Common birds, year-round birds, summer and winter visitors, birds by family, and more.
- A daily mystery bird. Clues first, the photo last.
- Challenges. Play the same birds as your friends in a group, or join the open Ultimate Birders' Challenge.
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Frequently asked questions
How many birds can I learn in Argentina? Lore has 983 species for Argentina, of which 711 are regular. The most common are the Crested Caracara, Great Kiskadee and Rufous-collared Sparrow.
Is Lore free? Yes. Lore is free, has no ads and is made as a hobby. You do not need an account to start.
Where do the photos and data come from? Photos come from iNaturalist and Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences, and rarity and names come from eBird. See the photo credits.
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