Southern Silvery Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis
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Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 333.0 g | 11.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| Species | Podiceps occipitalis |
Distribution
Southern Silvery Grebe has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family