Pied-billed Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps compared with Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied-billed Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podilymbus podiceps | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 407.0 g (14.36 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-10 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pied-billed Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra Grebe
About These Birds
Pied-billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) is a stocky 30–38 cm grebe of the Americas. Brown overall; distinctive thick bill with black band in breeding season (giving the 'pied' name). Inhabits freshwater ponds, marshes, and slow rivers from Canada to Argentina. Dives readily; can sink below surface without diving.
Alaotra Grebe
Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is an extinct small grebe formerly endemic to Lake Alaotra, Madagascar. Pale buff-brown, weak-winged, likely flightless or near-flightless. Last confirmed record 1985; declared extinct in 2010.