Clark's Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii comparé à Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Clark's Grebe | Alaotra Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Aechmophorus clarkii | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Ordre | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Famille | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 39,1 cm (15.4 in) | — |
| Poids | 1137,6666666666667 g (40.13 oz) | — |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Clark's Grebe
Extinct
Alaotra Grebe
About These Birds
Clark's Grebe
Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) is a large 55–74 cm grebe of western North America, recently split from Western Grebe. White surrounds red eye (vs. black in Western Grebe); bright orange-yellow bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes with tule and cattail margins; winters on coastal seas. Performs identical rushing-water display with mate.
Alaotra Grebe
Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is an extinct small grebe formerly endemic to Lake Alaotra, Madagascar. Pale buff-brown, weak-winged, likely flightless or near-flightless. Last confirmed record 1985; declared extinct in 2010.