Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aechmophorus-clarkii"></birdfyi-bird>The Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (lappentaucher), within the order Podicipediformes (lappentaucher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.1 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) is a large 55–74 cm grebe of western North America, recently split from Western Grebe. White surrounds red eye (vs. black in Western Grebe); bright orange-yellow bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes with tule and cattail margins; winters on coastal seas. Performs identical rushing-water display with mate.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 39,1 cm | 15.4 in |
| Gewicht | 1137,6666666666667 g | 40.13 oz |
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Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 63-77 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Podicipediformes (Lappentaucher) |
| Familie | Podicipedidae (Lappentaucher) |
| Genus | Aechmophorus |
| Arten | Aechmophorus clarkii |
Distribution
Clark's Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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