Junin Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii compared with Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Junin Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps taczanowskii | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 391.5 g (13.81 oz) | 134.75 g (4.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Junin Grebe
Least Grebe
About These Birds
Junin Grebe
Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) is a medium 30–36 cm flightless grebe endemic to Lake Junin in the Peruvian Andes at 4,080 m. Grey and white; reduced wings; heavy bill. Critically Endangered; fewer than 250 individuals remain. Threatened by water pollution from mining operations, fluctuating lake levels, and gill-net entanglement.
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.