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Poliocephalus (grebe)

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Podicipediformes

Scientific name
  
Poliocephalus

Rank
  
Genus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Podicipedidae

Higher classification
  
Grebe

Poliocephalus (grebe)

Lower classifications
  
Hoary‑headed grebe, New Zealand grebe

Poliocephalus is a small genus of birds in the grebe family. Its two members are found in Australia and New Zealand. They are:

  • Hoary-headed grebe, Poliocephalus poliocephalus
  • New Zealand grebe, Poliocephalus rufopectus

    • References

    Poliocephalus (grebe) Wikipedia
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