At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Birds
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The hooded grebe is a rare waterbird discovered only in the 1970s, breeding on remote Patagonian lakes. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It performs an elaborate courtship dance.
Range & habitat
Remote lakes of Patagonia in Argentina.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Introduced predators (mink and gulls)
- Climate and habitat change at its lakes
- A small population
Why it matters
A recently discovered grebe already in crisis, the hooded grebe is a flagship for the fragile lake ecosystems of Patagonia.
Sources
Sources for Hooded Grebe
- IUCN Red List — look up Hooded Grebe (authoritative status)
- BirdLife International
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the hooded grebe discovered?
Remarkably, it was discovered by science only in the 1970s on remote lakes in Patagonia — yet within decades it had become Critically Endangered.
Why is the hooded grebe Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite introduced predators such as mink and gulls, climate and habitat change at its breeding lakes, and a small population. See the IUCN Red List.
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