Madagascar Grebe
Tachybaptus pelzelnii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tachybaptus-pelzelnii"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (zampullines), within the order Podicipediformes (somormujos y zampullines). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 172.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a small 25–29 cm grebe endemic to freshwater lakes and wetlands in Madagascar. Pale brown with rufous neck sides; paler than Little Grebe. Inhabits lakes and reservoirs including Lake Alaotra and Lake Ihotry.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 18,9 cm | 7.4 in |
| Peso | 172,75 g | 6.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Podicipediformes (Somormujos y Zampullines) |
| Familia | Podicipedidae (Zampullines) |
| Genus | Tachybaptus |
| Especies | Tachybaptus pelzelnii |
Distribution
Madagascar Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family