Western Grebe vs Least Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis مقارنةً بـ Tachybaptus dominicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Western Grebe Least Grebe
الاسم العلمي Aechmophorus occidentalis Tachybaptus dominicus
الرتبة Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
الفصيلة Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 36,9 cm (14.5 in) 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
الوزن 1302,5 g (45.94 oz) 134,75 g (4.75 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 3-4 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Western Grebe only

بلا

Least Grebe only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Western Grebe

Least Concern

Least Grebe

About These Birds

Western Grebe

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.

Least Grebe

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.

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