About the Hooded Grebe
The hooded grebe is a medium-sized grebe found in the southern region of Argentina. It grows to about 32 cm (13 in) in length, and is black and white in color. It is found in isolated lakes in the most remote parts of Patagonia and spends winters along the coast of the same region. In 2012 IUCN uplisted the species from Endangered to Critically Endangered.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Podiceps gallardoi |
| Species Codes | hoogre1, HOGR |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Grebe belong to?
The Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hooded Grebe?
The Hooded Grebe is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hooded Grebe?
The hooded grebe is a medium-sized grebe found in the southern region of Argentina. It grows to about 32 cm (13 in) in length, and is black and white in color. It is found in isolated lakes in the most remote parts of Patagonia and spends winters along the coast of the same region. In 2012 IUCN upli...
Where can I report a Hooded Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoogre1, or on iNaturalist.
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