Titicaca Grebe
Rollandia microptera
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Titicaca Grebe (Rollandia microptera) is a large 28–45 cm flightless grebe endemic to Lake Titicaca on the Peru-Bolivia border at 3,800 m elevation. Brown with rufous neck; greatly reduced wings. Largest of its genus. Endangered; population ~2,000 birds; declining from gill-net drowning, egg collection, and reed-bed reduction. IUCN Endangered.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.5 cm | 9.3 in |
| Weight | 706.0 g | 24.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Rollandia |
| Species | Rollandia microptera |
Distribution
Titicaca Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family