Madagascar Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Tachybaptus pelzelnii compared with Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachybaptus pelzelnii | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 172.75 g (6.09 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra Grebe
About These Birds
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.
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.