The Titicaca Grebe is a flightless grebe of high-altitude lakes around Lake Titicaca. In breeding plumage, its yellow-orange bill and white cheeks stand out; it dives for fish in shallow, vegetated water.
In breeding plumage, the yellow-orange bill and white cheeks contrast with brown and grey feathers. The wings are greatly reduced, so it cannot fly.
It lives in shallow high-altitude lakes with aquatic vegetation and dives for fish. Unable to fly, it can run across the water to escape danger.
It nests alone or in loose colonies. The nest is a floating platform of vegetation, with 1–4 eggs, usually 2.
Chicks have gray down with rufous and white stripes on the head and neck. Young birds may stay with their parents for an extended period and help feed chicks in the next brood.
The sexes have similar plumage. Nonbreeding adults and juveniles have a less developed crown, reduced facial plumes, and duller colors overall.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.