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.
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With a size of approximately 35 cm (14 in), the Junin grebe has a dark grey crown extending down the back of its neck to a black back. It has white lower parts of the face, neck and underparts, with a narrow grey bill. Perhaps the most striking feature is its bright red eyes. On the side of the head of adults there are silvery grey feathers, which are absent on non-breeding adults and juveniles. The Junin grebe closely resembles the smaller, shorter-necked and shorter-billed northern silvery grebe, which also is found in Lake Junin.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Hooded GrebePodiceps gallardoiThe main features of the hooded grebe's appearance which can be used for identification.
Silvery GrebePodiceps occipitalisThe silvery grebe is about 28 cm (11 in) in length.
Great GrebePodiceps majorThis is a very large grebe, with proportions more like a goose or a cormorant than a typical grebe.
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