Clark's Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Clark's Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aechmophorus clarkii | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.1 cm (15.4 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 1137.6666666666667 g (40.13 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Clark's Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian 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.
Australasian Grebe
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.