Phoenicopterus chilensis
The city of Rio Gallegos has one of the greatest riches of animals, both inside and on its outskirts. Birds in the area include the thrush, rhea, "chingolo" (rufous-collared sparrow), Chilean flamingo, upland goose and black-necked swan. Grey foxes are predators on the sheep ranched in the city. Other animals found in the area include the guanaco.