Pied-billed Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps comparado con Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Pied-billed Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Podilymbus podiceps | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Orden | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Familia | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 25,1 cm (9.9 in) | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Peso | 407,0 g (14.36 oz) | 190,5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-10 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Pied-billed Grebe only
Ninguno
Australasian Grebe only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Pied-billed Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
Pied-billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) is a stocky 30–38 cm grebe of the Americas. Brown overall; distinctive thick bill with black band in breeding season (giving the 'pied' name). Inhabits freshwater ponds, marshes, and slow rivers from Canada to Argentina. Dives readily; can sink below surface without diving.
Australasian Grebe
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.