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Junin Grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1894
390 gWeight
The Junin grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii), also known as Junin flightless grebe or puna grebe, is a flightless species of grebe endemic to Lake Junin in the Andean highlands of Junin in west-central Peru.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Junin grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii), also known as Junin flightless grebe or puna grebe, is a flightless species of grebe endemic to Lake Junin in the Andean highlands of Junin in west-central Peru. An endangered species, the current population is estimated at 300–400 individuals, including 140–320 adults.
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Questions
How big is the Junin Grebe?
The Junin Grebe weighs around 390 g.
Where does the Junin Grebe live?
Its breeding range: South America: Lake Junín (=Chinchaycocha, west-central Peru).
Is the Junin Grebe endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Junin Grebe as Endangered.
What does the Junin Grebe eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Junin Grebe in?
It belongs to the family Grebes (Podicipedidae), order Podicipediformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 390 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- On the water surface
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 120 mm
- Tail
- 30 mm
- Bill
- 37 mm
- Tarsus
- 45 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Lake Junín (=Chinchaycocha, west-central Peru)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Podicipediformes
- Family
- Grebes Podicipedidae
- Genus
- Podiceps
Other birds in the genus Podiceps
Great GrebePodiceps major
Red-necked GrebePodiceps grisegena
Great Crested GrebePodiceps cristatus
Horned GrebePodiceps auritus
Black-necked GrebePodiceps nigricollis
Silvery GrebePodiceps occipitalis
Hooded GrebePodiceps gallardoi
Little GrebeTachybaptus ruficollis
Australasian GrebeTachybaptus novaehollandiae
Madagascar GrebeTachybaptus pelzelnii
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