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Southern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps occipitalis

Least Concern
翼開長
25.2 cm
体重
333.0 g
Podicipedidae
Podicipediformes

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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について

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
翼開長 25.2 cm 9.9 in
体重 333.0 g 11.75 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18 days.

一腹卵数

1-6

分類学

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

Distribution

Southern Silvery Grebe has been recorded in 3 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Southern Silvery Grebe endangered?
The Southern Silvery Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Southern Silvery Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18 days.
How big is the Southern Silvery Grebe?
The Southern Silvery Grebe has a wingspan of 25.2 cm, weight of 333.0 g.
What order and family does the Southern Silvery Grebe belong to?
The Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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