Silbertaucher

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 (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Podicipediformes (Lappentaucher)

Family

Podicipedidae

Genus

Podiceps

Species

Podiceps occipitalis (Silbertaucher)

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

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Andentaucher

Podiceps andinus

Extinct

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Goldscheiteltaucher

Podiceps gallardoi

Critically Endangered

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Haubentaucher

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern

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Magellantaucher

Podiceps major

Least Concern

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Ohrentaucher

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable

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Punataucher

Podiceps taczanowskii

Endangered

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Rothalstaucher

Podiceps grisegena

Not Evaluated

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Schwarzhalstaucher

Podiceps nigricollis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silbertaucher?

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

What is the conservation status of Silbertaucher?

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

Where does Silbertaucher live?

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

What family does Silbertaucher belong to?

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

Is Silbertaucher endangered?

No, Silbertaucher (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 Silbertaucher belong to?

Silbertaucher (Podiceps occipitalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Silbertaucher?

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