Horned Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps auritus compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Horned Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps auritus | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 414.6666666666667 g (14.63 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-8 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Horned Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
Horned Grebe
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) is a medium 31–38 cm grebe of the Holarctic. Breeding: black and chestnut body with golden-buff 'horn' tufts on sides of head; red neck. Winters grey and white on coastal seas. Breeds on ponds and lakes in boreal and temperate zones; migratory. Wingspan to 65 cm. Vulnerable in Europe due to lake eutrophication.
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.