Hooded Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps gallardoi | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 580.0 g (20.46 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Hooded Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian 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.
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.