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Titicaca Grebe

Rollandia microptera

Endangered
Envergure
23,5 cm
Poids
706,0 g
Famille
Podicipedidae
Ordre
Podicipediformes

À propos

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
Envergure 23,5 cm 9.3 in
Poids 706,0 g 24.90 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

1-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famille Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Rollandia
Espèces Rollandia microptera

Distribution

Titicaca Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Titicaca Grebe endangered?
The Titicaca Grebe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Titicaca Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Titicaca Grebe?
The Titicaca Grebe has a wingspan of 23.5 cm, weight of 706.0 g.
What order and family does the Titicaca Grebe belong to?
The Titicaca Grebe (Rollandia microptera) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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