Colombian Grebe vs Black-necked Grebe

Podiceps andinus verglichen mit Podiceps nigricollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Colombian Grebe Black-necked Grebe
Wissenschaftlicher Name Podiceps andinus Podiceps nigricollis
Ordnung Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Familie Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Erhaltungsstatus Extinct Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 25,4 cm (10.0 in)
Gewicht 414,3333333333333 g (14.62 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße -- 1-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Colombian Grebe only

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Black-necked Grebe only

Erhaltungsstatus

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Black-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.

Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is a small 28–34 cm grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. Breeding: black neck and head with golden fan-shaped ear-tufts; red eye. Inhabits alkaline and freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Migratory.

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