Great Crested Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Podiceps cristatus compared with Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Crested Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps cristatus | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| 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) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great Crested Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra 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.
Alaotra Grebe
Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is an extinct small grebe formerly endemic to Lake Alaotra, Madagascar. Pale buff-brown, weak-winged, likely flightless or near-flightless. Last confirmed record 1985; declared extinct in 2010.