Australasian Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae compared with Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australasian Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra Grebe
About These Birds
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.
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.