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Hooded Grebe

Podiceps gallardoi

Critically Endangered
Envergure
28,3 cm
Poids
580,0 g
Famille
Podicipedidae
Ordre
Podicipediformes

À propos

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
Envergure 28,3 cm 11.1 in
Poids 580,0 g 20.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famille Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Espèces Podiceps gallardoi

Distribution

Hooded Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Hooded Grebe endangered?
The Hooded Grebe has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Hooded Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Hooded Grebe?
The Hooded Grebe has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 580.0 g.
What order and family does the Hooded Grebe belong to?
The Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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