Clark's Grebe vs Colombian Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii compared with Podiceps andinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Clark's Grebe | Colombian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aechmophorus clarkii | Podiceps andinus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.1 cm (15.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 1137.6666666666667 g (40.13 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Clark's Grebe
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
About These Birds
Clark's Grebe
Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) is a large 55–74 cm grebe of western North America, recently split from Western Grebe. White surrounds red eye (vs. black in Western Grebe); bright orange-yellow bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes with tule and cattail margins; winters on coastal seas. Performs identical rushing-water display with mate.
Colombian Grebe
Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.