Black-necked Grebe vs Atitlan Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis compared with Podilymbus gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Grebe | Atitlan Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podiceps nigricollis | Podilymbus gigas |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 414.3333333333333 g (14.62 oz) | 682.6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-8 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Grebe
Extinct
Atitlan 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.
Atitlan Grebe
Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is an extinct large flightless grebe formerly endemic to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Similar to Pied-billed Grebe but larger, with heavier bill and flightless wings. Extirpated by the 1980s due to introduced bass predating chicks, reed-bed destruction, and hunting. Last confirmed individuals died in the early 1990s.