Hooded Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="podiceps-gallardoi"></birdfyi-bird>The Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 580 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) is a medium 32–38 cm grebe endemic to the Patagonian plateau lakes of Argentina. Striking black and white head with pale reddish-orange crown and crest. Critically Endangered; population declined from ~3,000 to ~800 since the 1980s.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 580.0 g | 20.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| Species | Podiceps gallardoi |
Distribution
Hooded Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family