Silvery Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPodicipediformes (Grebes)
- FamilyPodicipedidae (Grebes)
- GenusPodiceps (Typical Grebes)
- SpeciesPodiceps occipitalis (Silvery Grebe)
About the Silvery Grebe
The silvery grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a species of grebe in the family Podicipedidae. It is found in the western and southern part of South America where it inhabits lakes and other types of open wetlands. There are two subspecies, which by some recent authorities are considered separate species.
There are two subspecies, although some authorities such as the IUCN recognizes them as separate species: Northern silvery grebe, P. o. juninensis, (von Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1894) – Andean highlands at altitudes of 3,000–5,000 m (9,800–16,400 ft) from Colombia to north-west Argentina and northern Chile.
Southern silvery grebe, P. o. occipitalis, (Garnot, 1826) – at altitudes up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) in central & southern parts of Chile and Argentina, and in the Falkland Islands. Partially migratory, with wintering range as far north as southern Brazil, southern Bolivia and Paraguay.
The silvery grebe is about 28 cm (11 in) in length. There are two different subspecies which differ in the colouring on their head and facial plumes. In the southern form, the ear plumes are yellowish and the side of the head and throat are grey. In the northern... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Silvery Grebe in Lauca National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 3 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Península Valdés | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 6 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 7 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 8 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 9 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 10 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 11 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 12 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Silvery Grebe in Lauca National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Silvery Grebe sighting in Lauca National Park, based on 436 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Silvery Grebe in Lauca National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Silvery Grebe in Lauca National Park in our monthly data.