Colombian Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps andinus comparado con Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Colombian Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Podiceps andinus | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Orden | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Familia | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Estado de conservación | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 19,4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Peso | — | 134,75 g (4.75 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Least Concern
Least 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.
Least Grebe
Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.