Junín Grebe
NameJunín Grebe
Common NameJunín Grebe
Scientific NamePodiceps taczanowskii
FamilyPodicipedidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive black cap extending to below the eye, bright red eyes, and a white face and neck. The back is dark greyish-black, contrasting with white underparts. The bill is slender and pointed.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a silent species, but may produce soft trills or chirps, particularly during courtship or when communicating with chicks.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Lake Junín in the central Andes of Peru.
Identifying FeaturesFlightless, Black cap, White face and neck, Bright red eyes, Slender, pointed bill, Endemic to Lake Junín
Description
The Junín Grebe is a medium-sized, flightless aquatic bird endemic to Lake Junín in Peru. It spends its entire life on the water, diving to forage for small fish and aquatic invertebrates.
