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The species Colombian Grebe is extinct.

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Podiceps andinus

[edit] Identification

Extinct. Last confirmed record 1977. Subsequent surveys in the early 80's failed to find the species.

Chestnut foreneck and upper breast, dark-golden auricular fan.

[edit] Distribution

Colombia.

[edit] Taxonomy

Monotypic.

[edit] Habitat

Freshwater wetlands, pools and lakes.

[edit] Behaviour

[edit] References

The Extinction Website

[edit] External Links