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Poliocephalus (bird)
Poliocephalus is a small genus of birds in the grebe family. Its two members are found in Australia and New Zealand.
| Poliocephalus | |
|---|---|
| Hoary-headed grebe, Poliocephalus poliocephalus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Podicipediformes |
| Family: | Podicipedidae |
| Genus: | Poliocephalus Selby, 1840 |
| Type species | |
| Podiceps nestor[1] Gould, 1836 | |
| Species | |
Species edit
There are two species in the genus:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poliocephalus poliocephalus | Hoary-headed grebe | Australia and Tasmania | |
| Poliocephalus rufopectus | New Zealand grebe | New Zealand. |
References edit
- ^ "Podicipedidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- Birdlife International