Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Podiceps occipitalis |
| Codes | silgre1, SSGR, SIGR |
Identification
The Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a member of the Grebes family within the order Podicipediformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Grebes
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Podiceps occipitalis
Family: Grebes
Order: Podicipediformes
eBird Code: silgre1