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Madagascar Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Endangered
Envergure
18,9 cm
Poids
172,75 g
Famille
Podicipedidae
Ordre
Podicipediformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Poids 172,75 g 6.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Madagascar Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Madagascar Grebe endangered?
The Madagascar Grebe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Madagascar Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Grebe?
The Madagascar Grebe has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 172.75 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Grebe belong to?
The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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