About the Junin Grebe
The Junin grebe, also known as Junin flightless grebe or puna grebe, is a flightless species of grebe endemic to Lake Junin in the Andean highlands of Junin in west-central Peru. An endangered species, the current population is estimated at 300–400 individuals, including 140–320 adults.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Podiceps taczanowskii |
| Species Codes | jungre1, JUGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Junin Grebe belong to?
The Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Junin Grebe?
The Junin grebe, also known as Junin flightless grebe or puna grebe, is a flightless species of grebe endemic to Lake Junin in the Andean highlands of Junin in west-central Peru. An endangered species, the current population is estimated at 300–400 individuals, including 140–320 adults....
Where can I report a Junin Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Junin Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jungre1, or on iNaturalist.
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