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Colombian Grebe

Podiceps andinus

Extinct
Podicipedidae
Podicipediformes

The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Extinct
IUCN Red List

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Podiceps andinus

Distribution

Colombian Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Colombian Grebe endangered?
The Colombian Grebe has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Colombian Grebe belong to?
The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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