Colombian Grebe
Podiceps andinus
Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) — Grebes, Loons & Flamingos of South America.
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The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is a member of the Podicipedidae family found in South America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Podicipediformes
- Family Podicipedidae Grebes
- Genus Podiceps
- Species andinus
Quick facts
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Order
- Podicipediformes
Biology & behaviour
The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) belongs to the Podicipedidae family of the order Podicipediformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA montane wetlands of Bogotá area (e Andes, c Colombia).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Colombian Grebe live?
The Colombian Grebe is found across South America with a range covering SA montane wetlands of Bogotá area (e Andes, c Colombia).
What family does the Colombian Grebe belong to?
The Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) belongs to the Podicipedidae family, in the order Podicipediformes.
Is the Colombian Grebe endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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