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New Zealand Grebe
Poliocephalus rufopectus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
22,2 cm
Peso
230,5 g
Familia
Podicipedidae
Orden
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,2 cm | 8.7 in |
| Peso | 230,5 g | 8.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Podicipediformes (Somormujos y Zampullines) |
| Familia | Podicipedidae (Zampullines) |
| Genus | Poliocephalus |
| Especies | Poliocephalus rufopectus |
Distribution
New Zealand Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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