Southern Silvery Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="podiceps-occipitalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.2 cm and a weight of 333 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| वजन | 333.0 g | 11.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| कुल | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| प्रजातियां | Podiceps occipitalis |
Distribution
Southern Silvery Grebe has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family