Southern Silvery Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Silvery Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps occipitalis | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 333.0 g (11.75 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Silvery Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
Southern Silvery Grebe
Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.
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.