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Great Grebe

Podiceps major

Least Concern
Envergure
36,3 cm
Poids
1388,5 g
Famille
Podicipedidae
Ordre
Podicipediformes

The Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.3 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is the largest New World grebe at 70–77 cm. Long neck with chestnut-red sides in breeding plumage; dark brown above; long pointed bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal bays along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America from Peru and Brazil to Argentina. Feeds on fish by diving.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 36,3 cm 14.3 in
Poids 1388,5 g 48.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-6

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famille Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Espèces Podiceps major

Distribution

Great Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Great Grebe endangered?
The Great Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
How big is the Great Grebe?
The Great Grebe has a wingspan of 36.3 cm, weight of 1388.5 g.
What order and family does the Great Grebe belong to?
The Great Grebe (Podiceps major) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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