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Southern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps occipitalis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
25,2 cm
Khối Lượng
333,0 g
Họ
Podicipedidae
Bộ
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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 25,2 cm 9.9 in
Khối Lượng 333,0 g 11.75 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18 days.

Số Trứng

1-6

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Southern Silvery Grebe has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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