Silvery Grebe

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Aves (طيور)

Order

Podicipediformes (غطاسيات)

Family

Podicipedidae

Genus

Podiceps

Species

Podiceps occipitalis (Silvery Grebe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ギンカイツブリ

Chinese 銀鸊鷈

Spanish Zambullidor Plateado

French Grèbe aux belles joues

German Silbertaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-de-orelha-amarela

Russian Серебристая поганка

Similar Species in Podiceps

🐾

Black-Necked Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Endangered

🐾

Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern

🐾

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable

🐾

Red-Necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

Not Evaluated

🐾

Junin Grebe

Podiceps taczanowskii

Endangered

🐾

Hooded Grebe

Podiceps gallardoi

Critically Endangered

🐾

Great Grebe

Podiceps major

Least Concern

🐾

Colombian Grebe

Podiceps andinus

Extinct

View all species in Podiceps →

Explore More

ki…

حيوانات

Kingdom

ph…

حبليات

Phylum

cl…

طيور

Class

or…

غطاسيات

Order

fa…

Podicipedidae

Family

ge…

Podiceps

Genus

Compare Species

vs Black-Necked Grebe vs Great Crested Grebe vs Horned Grebe vs Red-Necked Grebe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silvery Grebe?

The scientific name of Silvery Grebe is Podiceps occipitalis. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.

What is the conservation status of Silvery Grebe?

Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Silvery Grebe live?

Silvery Grebe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Silvery Grebe belong to?

Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is Silvery Grebe endangered?

No, Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Silvery Grebe belong to?

Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Silvery Grebe?

The closest relatives of Silvery Grebe in the genus Podiceps include Black-Necked Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Horned Grebe, Red-Necked Grebe, Junin Grebe.