Australasian Grebe vs Tricolored Grebe
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae compared with Tachybaptus tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australasian Grebe | Tricolored Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae | Tachybaptus tricolor |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-9 | 2-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
Not Evaluated
Tricolored 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.
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.