Australasian Grebe

Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Least Concern
Envergure
20,4 cm
Poids
190,5 g
Famille
Podicipedidae
Ordre
Podicipediformes
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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 20,4 cm 8.0 in
Poids 190,5 g 6.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-9

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famille Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Tachybaptus
Espèces Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Distribution

Australasian Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Australasian Grebe endangered?
The Australasian Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.
How big is the Australasian Grebe?
The Australasian Grebe has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 190.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Grebe belong to?
The Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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