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 |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
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.
What is the conservation status of the Junin Grebe?
The Junin Grebe is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
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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