Silvery Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Grebes (Podicipedidae)
- Order
- Podicipediformes
Overview
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.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Silvery grebe
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
