Red-necked Grebe vs Atitlan Grebe
Podiceps grisegena compared with Podilymbus gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-necked Grebe | Atitlan Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps grisegena | Podilymbus gigas |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 1120.6666666666667 g (39.53 oz) | 682.6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-necked Grebe
Extinct
Atitlan Grebe
About These Birds
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.
Atitlan Grebe
Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is an extinct large flightless grebe formerly endemic to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Similar to Pied-billed Grebe but larger, with heavier bill and flightless wings. Extirpated by the 1980s due to introduced bass predating chicks, reed-bed destruction, and hunting. Last confirmed individuals died in the early 1990s.