Atitlan Grebe

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Atitlan Grebe (<em>Podilymbus gigas</em>) is a species of Grebes (<em>Podicipedidae</em>) in the order Grebes.

Overview

Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is a species of Grebes (Podicipedidae) in the order Grebes.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Podilymbus; binomial: Podilymbus gigas; authority: Griscom, 1929.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Atitlan Grebe is genetically nested within Pied-billed Grebe (Fjeldså, unpubl.).

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