Great Crested Grebe vs Atitlan Grebe
Podiceps cristatus compared with Podilymbus gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Crested Grebe | Atitlan Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps cristatus | Podilymbus gigas |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 843.8333333333334 g (29.77 oz) | 682.6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Great Crested Grebe
Atitlan Grebe
About These Birds
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a large 46–51 cm, elegant grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Breeding plumage: elaborate chestnut and black head crest and ruff; white face; reddish-pink bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes and reservoirs; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 90 cm. Famous for mirror-display courtship dance.
Atitlan Grebe
Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is an extinct large flightless grebe formerly endemic to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Similar to Pied-billed Grebe but larger, with heavier bill and flightless wings. Extirpated by the 1980s due to introduced bass predating chicks, reed-bed destruction, and hunting. Last confirmed individuals died in the early 1990s.