Animals in Uruguay

• Petrel

  Petrels are a diverse group of seabirds belonging to the order Procellariiformes, closely related to... see more

  
• Gecko

  Geckos are a large and diverse group of lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae, found in warm cl... see more

  
• Eagle

  Eagles are large, powerful birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, known for their stron... see more

  
• Falcon

  Falcons are a genus (Falco) of highly agile and fast birds of prey, found almost worldwide. They are... see more

  
• Owl

  Owls are nocturnal birds of prey, recognized by their upright posture, broad heads, keen eyesight, p... see more

  
• Swan

  Swans are large, elegant waterfowl belonging to the duck family (Anatidae), known for their long, gr... see more

  
• Cougar

  The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as puma, mountain lion, or catamount, is a large, solitary wi... see more

  
• Armadillo

  Armadillos are unique mammals native to the Americas, characterized by their leathery, armored shell... see more

  
• Caiman

  Caimans are crocodilians belonging to the alligator family, native to Central and South America. The... see more

  
• Capybara

  The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent in the world, native to South ... see more

  
• Hornero

  The Hornero (Furnarius rufus) is a small passerine bird, approximately 18-20 cm (7-8 inches) long, r... see more

  
• Monk Parakeet

  The Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Quaker Parrot, is a highly adaptable and ... see more

  
• Opossum

  Opossums are marsupials native to the Americas, characterized by their prehensile tails, bare ears, ... see more

  
• Rattlesnake

  Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous pit vipers native to the Americas, famously known for the disti... see more

  
• Rhea

  Rheas are large, flightless birds native to South America, resembling ostriches or emus. There are t... see more

  
• Southern Lapwing

  The Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) is a widespread and common wader bird found throughout muc... see more

  
• Wren

  Wrens are small, active birds known for their energetic movements, often holding their short tails c... see more

  
• Yellow Anaconda

  The yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus) is a large non-venomous constrictor snake native to South Ame... see more

  
• Lancehead

  Lanceheads (genus Bothrops) are highly venomous pit vipers found throughout Central and South Americ... see more

  
• Marsh Deer

  The marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) is the largest deer species in South America, primarily foun... see more

  
• Pampas Deer

  The pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) is a medium-sized deer native to the grasslands of South Am... see more

  
• Southern Caracara

  The southern caracara (Caracara plancus) is a large bird of prey in the falcon family, common in Sou... see more

  
• Rufous-bellied Thrush

  The rufous-bellied thrush (Turdus rufiventris) is a medium-sized songbird native to Brazil and widel... see more

  
• Barn Owl

  The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is the most widespread species of owl, found on every continent except Anta... see more

  
• Hummingbird

  Hummingbirds are tiny birds native to the Americas, known for their dazzling iridescent plumage, inc... see more

  
• Ocelot

  The Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized wild cat native to the southwestern United States,... see more

  
• Parrot

  Parrots are a diverse order of birds found in most tropical and subtropical regions around the world... see more