Facts about Titicaca grebe

1. 07

   Pollution, gill-net fishing, and introduced trout species are among the primary threats driving the Titicaca grebe toward extinction.

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2. 06

   Rolland's grebe produces chicks with striped downy plumage that remains visible for approximately eight weeks before fledging into adult feathers on Lake Titicaca.

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   Vocal calls of the Titicaca grebe include a distinctive loud wailing sound used to defend territory and communicate across the lake's open waters during breeding season.

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   Nest construction by Titicaca grebes involves anchoring floating vegetation platforms to submerged aquatic plants in shallow lake bays, protecting eggs from wave action.

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5. 03

   Synchronized diving displays between male and female Titicaca grebes involve coordinated underwater performances lasting up to 30 seconds, reinforcing pair bonds during breeding season.

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   Fewer than 250 breeding pairs of Titicaca grebes remain in the wild, making this flightless bird one of the world's rarest aquatic species.

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7. 01

   The Titicaca grebe, endemic to South America's highest lake at 3,812 meters elevation, weighs only 400 grams and is flightless.

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