Least Grebe vs Tricolored Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus compared with Tachybaptus tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Least Grebe | Tricolored Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachybaptus dominicus | Tachybaptus tricolor |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 134.75 g (4.75 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Least Grebe
Not Evaluated
Tricolored Grebe
About These Birds
Least Grebe
Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Tricolored Grebe
Tricolored Grebe (Tachybaptus tricolor) is a small 22–25 cm grebe of the Moluccas and western Pacific islands. Named for its tri-toned appearance: dark brown above, chestnut sides, white underparts. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow rivers. Restricted to islands including Sulawesi, the Moluccas, the Solomons, and New Britain.