Atitlan Grebe vs Madagascar Grebe
Podilymbus gigas compared with Tachybaptus pelzelnii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atitlan Grebe | Madagascar Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podilymbus gigas | Tachybaptus pelzelnii |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 682.6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) | 172.75 g (6.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Atitlan Grebe
Endangered
Madagascar Grebe
About These Birds
Atitlan Grebe
Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is an extinct large flightless grebe formerly endemic to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Similar to Pied-billed Grebe but larger, with heavier bill and flightless wings. Extirpated by the 1980s due to introduced bass predating chicks, reed-bed destruction, and hunting. Last confirmed individuals died in the early 1990s.
Madagascar Grebe
Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a small 25–29 cm grebe endemic to freshwater lakes and wetlands in Madagascar. Pale brown with rufous neck sides; paler than Little Grebe. Inhabits lakes and reservoirs including Lake Alaotra and Lake Ihotry.