Black-necked Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis compared with Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps nigricollis | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 414.3333333333333 g (14.62 oz) | 134.75 g (4.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-8 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Grebe
Least Concern
Least Grebe
About These Birds
Black-necked Grebe
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is a small 28–34 cm grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. Breeding: black neck and head with golden fan-shaped ear-tufts; red eye. Inhabits alkaline and freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Migratory.
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.