Black-necked Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps nigricollis | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 414.3333333333333 g (14.62 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-8 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian 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.
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.