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Junin Grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii
Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) — Grebes, Loons & Flamingos of South America.
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The Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) is a member of the Podicipedidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 390 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Podicipediformes
- Family Podicipedidae Grebes
- Genus Podiceps
- Species taczanowskii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 390 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Order
- Podicipediformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Junin Grebe hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Junin Grebe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) is a species of bird in the Podicipedidae family, part of the order Podicipediformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA Lake Junín (=Chinchaycocha, wc Peru).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 390 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 3.1 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 131 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Junin Grebe?
The Junin Grebe is a large bird that weighs around 390 g.
Where does the Junin Grebe live?
The Junin Grebe is found across South America with a range covering SA Lake Junín (=Chinchaycocha, wc Peru), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Junin Grebe belong to?
The Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the Podicipedidae family, in the order Podicipediformes.
What does the Junin Grebe eat?
The Junin Grebe hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Junin Grebe migrate?
The Junin Grebe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Junin Grebe endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Junin Grebe make?
1 real field recording of the Junin Grebe — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Junin Grebe's range?
The Junin Grebe has a mapped global range of about 131 km².
Conservation
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