New Zealand Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Poliocephalus rufopectus compared with Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poliocephalus rufopectus | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.2 cm (8.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 230.5 g (8.13 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
New Zealand Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra 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.
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.