Colombian Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe

Podiceps andinus comparé à Tachybaptus rufolavatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Colombian Grebe Alaotra Grebe
Nom scientifique Podiceps andinus Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Ordre Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Famille Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Statut de conservation Extinct Extinct
Longueur
Envergure
Poids
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Colombian Grebe only

Aucun(e)

Alaotra Grebe only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Extinct

Alaotra 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.

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.

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