Colombian Grebe vs Titicaca Grebe
Podiceps andinus compared with Rollandia microptera
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Colombian Grebe | Titicaca Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps andinus | Rollandia microptera |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 23.5 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | — | 706.0 g (24.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Endangered
Titicaca 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.
Titicaca Grebe
Titicaca Grebe (Rollandia microptera) is a large 28–45 cm flightless grebe endemic to Lake Titicaca on the Peru-Bolivia border at 3,800 m elevation. Brown with rufous neck; greatly reduced wings. Largest of its genus. Endangered; population ~2,000 birds; declining from gill-net drowning, egg collection, and reed-bed reduction. IUCN Endangered.