Silvery Grebe

Podiceps occipitalis Garnot, 1826

28 cmLength321 gWeight

The silvery grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a species of grebe in the family Podicipedidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Chile, Ecuador, Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Silvery Grebe has been recorded at 123 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Humedal Urbano CartagenaChile1,160 records
PN Antisana – Micacocha, control y alrededoresEcuador1,017 records
Lago PiurayPeru765 records

More places

AntisanaEcuador696 records
Tranque La CadelladaChile690 records
SN Laguna BatucoChile542 records
Piletones de El ParamilloArgentina533 records
SN Laguna El PeralChile479 records
Pichilemu – Laguna PetrelChile465 records
Estero Cartagena – DesembocaduraChile409 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Chile Ecuador Argentina Peru Falkland Islands Bolivia Paraguay

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The silvery grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a species of grebe in the family Podicipedidae. It is found in the western and southern part of South America where it inhabits lakes and other types of open wetlands. There are two subspecies, which by some recent authorities are considered separate species.

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Questions

How big is the Silvery Grebe?

The Silvery Grebe is about 28 cm long and weighs around 321 g.

Where does the Silvery Grebe live?

Its breeding range: South America: montane lakes of central Andes of Colombia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina; central, southern Chile and Argentina to Tierra del Fuego; Falkland Islands. It is most often recorded in Chile, Ecuador and Argentina.

When is the best time to see the Silvery Grebe?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Silvery Grebe endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Silvery Grebe as Least Concern.

What does the Silvery Grebe eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Silvery Grebe in?

It belongs to the family Grebes (Podicipedidae), order Podicipediformes.

At a glance

Length: 28 cm
Weight: 321 g
Habitat: Wetland
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: On the water surface
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 126 mm
Tail: 29 mm
Bill: 22 mm
Tarsus: 38 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: montane lakes of central Andes of Colombia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina; central, southern Chile and Argentina to Tierra del Fuego; Falkland Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2