Colombian Grebe vs Hooded Grebe
Podiceps andinus comparé à Podiceps gallardoi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Colombian Grebe | Hooded Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Podiceps andinus | Podiceps gallardoi |
| Ordre | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Famille | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 28,3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Poids | — | 580,0 g (20.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Critically Endangered
Hooded 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.
Hooded Grebe
Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) is a medium 32–38 cm grebe endemic to the Patagonian plateau lakes of Argentina. Striking black and white head with pale reddish-orange crown and crest. Critically Endangered; population declined from ~3,000 to ~800 since the 1980s.