Colombian Grebe

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Colombian Grebe (<em>Podiceps andinus</em>) is a species of Grebes (<em>Podicipedidae</em>) in the order Grebes.

Overview

Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is a species of Grebes (Podicipedidae) in the order Grebes.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Podiceps; binomial: Podiceps andinus; authority: (Meyer de Schauensee, 1959).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Podiceps andinus (extinct) is genetically nested within P. nigricollis (Fjeldså, pers. comm.).

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