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Grèbe aux belles joues

Podiceps occipitalis

Least Concern
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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

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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Grand Grèbe
Podiceps major
Least Concern
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Grèbe à cou noir
Podiceps nigricollis
Endangered
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Grèbe des Andes
Podiceps andinus
Extinct
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Grèbe de Taczanowski
Podiceps taczanowskii
Endangered
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Grèbe esclavon
Podiceps auritus
Vulnerable
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grèbe huppé
Podiceps cristatus
Least Concern
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Grèbe jougris
Podiceps grisegena
Not Evaluated
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Grèbe mitré
Podiceps gallardoi
Critically Endangered
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Podicipediformes
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Podicipedidae
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Podiceps
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grèbe aux belles joues?
The scientific name of Grèbe aux belles joues is Podiceps occipitalis. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.
What is the conservation status of Grèbe aux belles joues?
Grèbe aux belles joues (Podiceps occipitalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Grèbe aux belles joues live?
Grèbe aux belles joues is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Grèbe aux belles joues belong to?
Grèbe aux belles joues (Podiceps occipitalis) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.
Is Grèbe aux belles joues endangered?
No, Grèbe aux belles joues (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 Grèbe aux belles joues belong to?
Grèbe aux belles joues (Podiceps occipitalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Grèbe aux belles joues?
The closest relatives of Grèbe aux belles joues in the genus Podiceps include Grand Grèbe, Grèbe à cou noir, Grèbe des Andes, Grèbe de Taczanowski, Grèbe esclavon.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Podiceps — 9 Species

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Grand Grèbe
Podiceps major
LC 🐾
Grèbe à cou noir
Podiceps nigricollis
EN
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Grèbe aux belles joues
Podiceps occipitalis
LC
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Grèbe des Andes
Podiceps andinus
EX 🐾
Grèbe de Taczanowski
Podiceps taczanowskii
EN 🐾
Grèbe esclavon
Podiceps auritus
VU 🐾
grèbe huppé
Podiceps cristatus
LC 🐾
Grèbe jougris
Podiceps grisegena
NE 🐾
Grèbe mitré
Podiceps gallardoi
CR
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