Huntable species in Paraguay
22 species are listed as huntable in Paraguay in Huntify. Open one for identification, habitat and hunting tips.
- Azara's agoutiDasyprocta azarae
Inhabits dense forest, open woodlands, and scrubby vegetation in lowlands to moderate elevations.
- Black-bellied whistling-duckDendrocygna autumnalis
Black-bellied whistling-ducks inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands, marshes, ponds, and shallow lakes with emergent vegetation.
- Brazilian tealAmazonetta brasiliensis
Brazilian teals inhabit shallow freshwater wetlands, marshes, oxbow lakes, and flooded grasslands from lowland areas up to moderate elevations.
- CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Capybaras inhabit wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks in warm, humid lowland regions.
- Chaco chachalacaOrtalis canicollis
Dry scrubland, thorn forest, and semi-arid grassland with low brush cover, typically below 1,500 m elevation.
- Collared peccaryPecari tajacu
Collared peccaries inhabit arid and semi-arid scrublands, desert washes, and thorny brush country from sea level to 1,500 m elevation.
- Dusky-legged guanPenelope obscura
Inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges from 600 to 2,600 m elevation.
- Eared doveZenaida auriculata
Open and semi-open grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and scrublands from sea level to approximately 3,000 m elevation.
- Elegant crested tinamouEudromia elegans
Occupies arid and semi-arid scrubland, grassland, and open woodland in Patagonia and central Argentina, typically between 500–2,500 m elevation.
- Gray brocketMazama gouazoubira
Occurs in humid forests, gallery forests, and dense scrubland from sea level to approximately 2,000 m elevation.
- Muscovy duckCairina moschata
Muscovy ducks favor freshwater wetlands, ponds, marshes, and riverine corridors with dense riparian vegetation.
- PacaCuniculus paca
Pacas inhabit tropical and subtropical forests from lowland humid areas to montane regions, typically near water sources such as rivers, streams, and wetlands.
- Picazuro pigeonPatagioenas picazuro
Inhabits open woodlands, scrublands, and cultivated areas from lowland savannas to montane forests up to 2,500 m elevation.
- Red brocketMazama americana
Red brocket inhabit dense tropical and subtropical forests, preferring humid lowland and foothill areas from sea level to approximately 2,000 m elevation.
- Red-winged tinamouRhynchotus rufescens
Open and semi-open grassland, scrubland, and low woodland in subtropical and tropical regions.
- Rosy-billed pochardNetta peposaca
Freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal lagoons with open water and emergent vegetation.
- Spot-winged pigeonPatagioenas maculosa
Inhabits montane and foothill forests of the Andes, typically between 1,500–3,500 m elevation.
- Spotted nothuraNothura maculosa
Open and semi-open grasslands, scrubland, and agricultural terrain in South America, typically from lowlands to around 2000 m elevation.
- White-faced whistling-duckDendrocygna viduata
Favours shallow freshwater wetlands, marshes, and open water with scattered vegetation.
- White-lipped peccaryTayassu pecari
White-lipped peccaries inhabit tropical and subtropical forests, preferring humid lowland rainforests and deciduous forests from sea level to 2,500 m elevation.
- Wild boarSus scrofa
Wild boar inhabit mixed woodland, scrubland, and agricultural areas with dense cover and water access.
- Yellow-billed pintailAnas georgica
Shallow freshwater and brackish wetlands, coastal lagoons, and inland lakes with minimal emergent vegetation, throughout temperate South America.
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