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Ohrentaucher

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable

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Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Podicipediformes (Lappentaucher)

Species

Podiceps auritus (Ohrentaucher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミミカイツブリ

Chinese 角䴙䴘

Spanish Zambullidor cornudo

French Grèbe esclavon

German Ohrentaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-de-penachos

Russian Красношейная поганка

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Podiceps taczanowskii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ohrentaucher?

The scientific name of Ohrentaucher is Podiceps auritus. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.

What is the conservation status of Ohrentaucher?

Ohrentaucher (Podiceps auritus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ohrentaucher live?

Ohrentaucher is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Ohrentaucher belong to?

Ohrentaucher (Podiceps auritus) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is Ohrentaucher endangered?

Yes, Ohrentaucher (Podiceps auritus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ohrentaucher belong to?

Ohrentaucher (Podiceps auritus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Ohrentaucher?

The closest relatives of Ohrentaucher in the genus Podiceps include Andentaucher, Goldscheiteltaucher, Haubentaucher, Magellantaucher, Punataucher.