Little Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis compared with Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachybaptus ruficollis | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 150.66666666666666 g (5.31 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-10 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra Grebe
About These Birds
Little Grebe
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a small 23–29 cm, compact diving bird of Eurasia and Africa. Breeding plumage: chestnut neck and cheeks, dark brown body, pale yellow gape patch. Inhabits still and slow freshwater bodies across a huge range from Britain to Japan and south to South Africa. Dives frequently for small fish and invertebrates.
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.