Colombian Grebe vs White-tufted Grebe
Podiceps andinus compared with Rollandia rolland
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Colombian Grebe | White-tufted Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps andinus | Rollandia rolland |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | — | 336.0 g (11.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Least Concern
White-tufted 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.
White-tufted Grebe
White-tufted Grebe (Rollandia rolland) is a small 22–27 cm grebe of southern South America, from Peru and Bolivia south to Tierra del Fuego. Dark brown with distinctive white facial tufts extending from cheeks; chestnut neck sides. Inhabits freshwater lakes, bogs, and slow rivers. Partially migratory; nomadic in austral winter.