Hooded Grebe

Podiceps gallardoi

Critically Endangered

The Hooded Grebe is a diving waterbird of Patagonian steppe lakes. It swims low on the water, dives for fish and aquatic invertebrates, and often builds a floating nest among reeds or lake vegetation. Many grebes perform elegant courtship displays with raised crests and synchronized movements.

Family

Podicipedidae

Group

Grebes

Range

Hooded Grebe Range — Resident or seasonal range in Patagonian steppe lakes

Population

≈ 800-1.2K

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