Colombian Grebe vs Madagascar Grebe
Podiceps andinus comparado con Tachybaptus pelzelnii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Colombian Grebe | Madagascar Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Podiceps andinus | Tachybaptus pelzelnii |
| Orden | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Familia | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Estado de conservación | Extinct | Endangered |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Peso | — | 172,75 g (6.09 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Endangered
Madagascar 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.
Madagascar Grebe
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.