White-tufted Grebe
Rollandia rolland
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rollandia-rolland"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (zampullines), within the order Podicipediformes (somormujos y zampullines). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.9 cm and a weight of 336 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland) is a small 22–27 cm grebe of southern South America, from Peru and Bolivia south to Tierra del Fuego. Dark brown with distinctive white facial tufts extending from cheeks; chestnut neck sides. Inhabits freshwater lakes, bogs, and slow rivers. Partially migratory; nomadic in austral winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 26,9 cm | 10.6 in |
| Peso | 336,0 g | 11.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Podicipediformes (Somormujos y Zampullines) |
| Familia | Podicipedidae (Zampullines) |
| Genus | Rollandia |
| Especies | Rollandia rolland |
Distribution
White-tufted Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family