Colombian Grebe vs Hooded Grebe
Podiceps andinus compared with Podiceps gallardoi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Colombian Grebe | Hooded Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps andinus | Podiceps gallardoi |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | — | 580.0 g (20.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Critically Endangered
Hooded Grebe
About These Birds
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.
Hooded Grebe
Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) is a medium 32–38 cm grebe endemic to the Patagonian plateau lakes of Argentina. Striking black and white head with pale reddish-orange crown and crest. Critically Endangered; population declined from ~3,000 to ~800 since the 1980s.