Black-fronted piping guan

Listed as Endangered by the IUCN, this bird is found by the Iguazu Falls. They have a white wing patch with three rows of black dots, and red feet and legs.

Blond-crested woodpecker

Found in the northeast of Argentina in lowland forests, these birds are dazzling with their blonde plumage. They have two toes facing forwards and two backwards, as well as central tail feathers.

Rufous hornero

Also known as the red ovenbird, the Rufous hornero is the national bird of Argentina. Found in savannahs and scrubland, they sing in duets and beat their wings at their sides in time with their trills.

Rosy-billed pochard

These diving ducks boast a distinctive red bill on males (slate-grey on females), black plumage, and a white stripe on their outstretched wings. Rosy-billed pochards from Argentina migrate north for winter.

Sparkling violet-ear

Found in the highlands of northern Argentina, this dazzling hummingbird is common near coniferous or evergreen eucalyptus forests. At up to 15cm (6in) long, it is the largest violet-ear and extremely territorial.