Hooded Grebe vs Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi compared with Podiceps grisegena
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Grebe | Red-necked Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps gallardoi | Podiceps grisegena |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | 580.0 g (20.46 oz) | 1120.6666666666667 g (39.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Hooded Grebe
Least Concern
Red-necked Grebe
About These Birds
Hooded Grebe
Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) is a medium 32–38 cm grebe endemic to the Patagonian plateau lakes of Argentina. Striking black and white head with pale reddish-orange crown and crest. Critically Endangered; population declined from ~3,000 to ~800 since the 1980s.
Red-necked Grebe
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a medium 40–50 cm grebe of Eurasia and North America. Breeding plumage: rich chestnut-red neck and breast; grey-white cheeks; black cap; yellow-based bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 85 cm. Migratory; breeds in boreal zone, winters on coastal waters.