Great Crested Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps cristatus compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Crested Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps cristatus | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 843.8333333333334 g (29.77 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great Crested Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian 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.
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.