Colombian Grebe vs Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps andinus verglichen mit Podiceps grisegena

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Colombian Grebe Red-necked Grebe
Wissenschaftlicher Name Podiceps andinus Podiceps grisegena
Ordnung Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Familie Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Erhaltungsstatus Extinct Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 33,4 cm (13.1 in)
Gewicht 1120,6666666666667 g (39.53 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Colombian Grebe only

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Red-necked Grebe only

Erhaltungsstatus

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Red-necked Grebe

About These Birds

Colombian Grebe

Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.

Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a medium 40–50 cm grebe of Eurasia and North America. Breeding plumage: rich chestnut-red neck and breast; grey-white cheeks; black cap; yellow-based bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 85 cm. Migratory; breeds in boreal zone, winters on coastal waters.

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