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.
| Silvery grebe | |
|---|---|
| Southern silvery grebe (top), Northern silvery grebe (bottom) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Podicipediformes |
| Family: | Podicipedidae |
| Genus: | Podiceps |
| Species: | P. occipitalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Podiceps occipitalis Garnot, 1826 | |
| Range of southern silvery grebe (not including northern silvery grebe, see text) | |
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