Colombian Grebe vs New Zealand Grebe

Podiceps andinus comparé à Poliocephalus rufopectus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Colombian Grebe New Zealand Grebe
Nom scientifique Podiceps andinus Poliocephalus rufopectus
Ordre Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Famille Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Statut de conservation Extinct Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 22,2 cm (8.7 in)
Poids 230,5 g (8.13 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Colombian Grebe only

Aucun(e)

New Zealand Grebe only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

New Zealand 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.

New Zealand Grebe

New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a small 27–29 cm grebe endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Dark cap; chestnut neck; whitish cheeks. Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater lakes and ponds. Endangered; population only ~1,900 birds and declining.

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