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Hooded Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi
Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) — Grebes, Loons & Flamingos of South America.
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The Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) is a member of the Podicipedidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 575 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Podicipediformes
- Family Podicipedidae Grebes
- Genus Podiceps
- Species gallardoi
Where it lives
Submontane lakes of western Santa Cruz Province, southwestern Argentina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 575 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Order
- Podicipediformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hooded 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 Hooded Grebe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) is a member of the Podicipedidae family, within the order Podicipediformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA submontane lakes of w Santa Cruz Province, sw Argentina.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 575 g, with a wing length of about 14.1 cm and a tail of around 2.9 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 46,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hooded Grebe?
The Hooded Grebe is a large bird that weighs around 575 g.
Where does the Hooded Grebe live?
The Hooded Grebe is found across South America with a range covering SA submontane lakes of w Santa Cruz Province, sw Argentina, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Hooded Grebe belong to?
The Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) belongs to the Podicipedidae family, in the order Podicipediformes.
What does the Hooded Grebe eat?
The Hooded Grebe hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Hooded Grebe migrate?
The Hooded Grebe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Hooded Grebe endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Hooded Grebe make?
1 real field recording of the Hooded 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 Hooded Grebe's range?
The Hooded Grebe has a mapped global range of about 46,000 km².
Conservation
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