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New Zealand Grebe

Poliocephalus rufopectus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
22,2 cm
Gewicht
230,5 g
Familie
Podicipedidae
Ordnung
Podicipediformes

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New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a small 27–29 cm grebe endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Dark cap; chestnut neck; whitish cheeks. Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater lakes and ponds. Endangered; population only ~1,900 birds and declining.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 22,2 cm 8.7 in
Gewicht 230,5 g 8.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.

Gelegegröße

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Podicipediformes (Lappentaucher)
Familie Podicipedidae (Lappentaucher)
Genus Poliocephalus
Arten Poliocephalus rufopectus

Distribution

New Zealand Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the New Zealand Grebe endangered?
The New Zealand Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Zealand Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
How big is the New Zealand Grebe?
The New Zealand Grebe has a wingspan of 22.2 cm, weight of 230.5 g.
What order and family does the New Zealand Grebe belong to?
The New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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