Hooded Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi compared with Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps gallardoi | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 580.0 g (20.46 oz) | 134.75 g (4.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Hooded Grebe
Least Concern
Least 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.
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.