New Zealand Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Poliocephalus rufopectus compared with Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poliocephalus rufopectus | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.2 cm (8.7 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 230.5 g (8.13 oz) | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
New Zealand Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
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.
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.