Atitlan Grebe vs New Zealand Grebe
Podilymbus gigas compared with Poliocephalus rufopectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atitlan Grebe | New Zealand Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podilymbus gigas | Poliocephalus rufopectus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.2 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 682.6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) | 230.5 g (8.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Atitlan Grebe
Least Concern
New Zealand Grebe
About These Birds
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.
New Zealand Grebe
New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a small 27–29 cm grebe endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Dark cap; chestnut neck; whitish cheeks. Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater lakes and ponds. Endangered; population only ~1,900 birds and declining.