Hooded Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Podiceps gallardoi compared with Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps gallardoi | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 580.0 g (20.46 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Hooded Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra 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.
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.