Clark's Grebe vs Atitlan Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii compared with Podilymbus gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Clark's Grebe | Atitlan Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aechmophorus clarkii | Podilymbus gigas |
| 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) | 682.6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Clark's Grebe
Atitlan 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.
Atitlan Grebe
Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is an extinct large flightless grebe formerly endemic to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Similar to Pied-billed Grebe but larger, with heavier bill and flightless wings. Extirpated by the 1980s due to introduced bass predating chicks, reed-bed destruction, and hunting. Last confirmed individuals died in the early 1990s.