Great Crested Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps cristatus compared with Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Crested Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps cristatus | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 843.8333333333334 g (29.77 oz) | 134.75 g (4.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Great Crested Grebe
Least 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.
Least Grebe
Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.