Which critically endangered bird is endemic to the high basaltic plateaus of Santa Cruz province?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Macá Tobiano (Hooded Grebe / Podiceps gallardoi), discovered only in 1974
- Step 1: The Hooded Grebe was discovered in 1974 at Laguna Los Escarchados in Santa Cruz. Step 2. It has a striking black hood, bright red eyes, and a white crest raised during courtship displays. Answer: The Macá Tobiano (Hooded Grebe / Podiceps gallardoi), discovered only in 1974. Why not the others: It numbers fewer than 800 individuals and is threatened by introduced trout and American mink.
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