Colombian Grebe vs Black-necked Grebe
Podiceps andinus compared with Podiceps nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Colombian Grebe | Black-necked Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps andinus | Podiceps nigricollis |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 414.3333333333333 g (14.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Least Concern
Black-necked 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.
Black-necked Grebe
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is a small 28–34 cm grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. Breeding: black neck and head with golden fan-shaped ear-tufts; red eye. Inhabits alkaline and freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Migratory.