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White-tufted Grebe

Rollandia rolland

Least Concern
Envergure
26,9 cm
Poids
336,0 g
Famille
Podicipedidae
Ordre
Podicipediformes

À propos

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
Envergure 26,9 cm 10.6 in
Poids 336,0 g 11.85 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

1-6

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

White-tufted Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the White-tufted Grebe endangered?
The White-tufted Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-tufted Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the White-tufted Grebe?
The White-tufted Grebe has a wingspan of 26.9 cm, weight of 336.0 g.
What order and family does the White-tufted Grebe belong to?
The White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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