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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
36,9 cm
الوزن
1302,5 g
الفصيلة
Podicipedidae
الرتبة
Podicipediformes

حول

Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a large 55–75 cm grebe of western North America. Elegant black and white pattern; long sinuous neck; long yellow-green bill; red eye. Inhabits large freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Famous for synchronized rushing-water courtship display. Feeds mainly on fish. Wingspan to 102 cm.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 36,9 cm 14.5 in
الوزن 1302,5 g 45.94 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 70 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

3-4

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Podicipediformes (Grebes)
الفصيلة Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Aechmophorus
الأنواع Aechmophorus occidentalis

Distribution

Western Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Western Grebe endangered?
The Western Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Western Grebe?
The Western Grebe has a wingspan of 36.9 cm, weight of 1302.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Grebe belong to?
The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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