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The species Colombian Grebe is extinct. |
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- Podiceps andinus
Identification
- Chestnut foreneck and upper breast
- Dark-golden auricular fan
Distribution
South America: formerly Andes of Colombia. Extinct; last reported 1977
Subsequent surveys in the early 80's failed to find the species.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Freshwater wetlands, pools and lakes.
Behaviour
References
- Clements, JF. 2010. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2010. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/Clements%206.5.xls/view
- The Extinction Website
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Colombian Grebe. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 3 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Colombian_Grebe
