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Titicaca Grebe

Rollandia microptera

Endangered
翼開長
23.5 cm
体重
706.0 g
Podicipedidae
Podicipediformes

について

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
翼開長 23.5 cm 9.3 in
体重 706.0 g 24.90 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL.

一腹卵数

1-4

分類学

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

Distribution

Titicaca Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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