Junin Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps taczanowskii compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Junin Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps taczanowskii | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 391.5 g (13.81 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Junin Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian 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.
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.