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SSR IUCN · EN · Endangered Podicipediformes Podicipedidae

Titicaca Grebe

Rollandia microptera

Titicaca Grebe · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
28–45 cm
Body Mass
706 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 604

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 604).

DEF 463

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 463).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: montane lakes from Lake Titicaca and nearby lakes (Southeastern Peru) to lakes Uru Uru and Poopó (West-central Bolivia) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Rollandia microptera

Which family does it belong to?

Grebes (Podicipedidae)

Where is it found?

South America: montane lakes from Lake Titicaca and nearby lakes (Southeastern Peru) to lakes Uru Uru and Poopó (West-central Bolivia)

Sources & credits

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