Colombian Grebe
Podiceps andinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="podiceps-andinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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About
Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| Species | Podiceps andinus |
Distribution
Colombian Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family