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Madagascar Grebe
Tachybaptus pelzelnii
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Endangered
طول الجناح
18,9 cm
الوزن
172,75 g
الفصيلة
Podicipedidae
الرتبة
Podicipediformes
حول
Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a small 25–29 cm grebe endemic to freshwater lakes and wetlands in Madagascar. Pale brown with rufous neck sides; paler than Little Grebe. Inhabits lakes and reservoirs including Lake Alaotra and Lake Ihotry.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 18,9 cm | 7.4 in |
| الوزن | 172,75 g | 6.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Endangered
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| الفصيلة | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Tachybaptus |
| الأنواع | Tachybaptus pelzelnii |
Distribution
Madagascar Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Madagascar Grebe endangered?
The Madagascar Grebe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Madagascar Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Grebe?
The Madagascar Grebe has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 172.75 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Grebe belong to?
The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.
Similar Birds
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Pied-billed Grebe
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Alaotra Grebe
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Extinct