Great Crested Grebe vs Atitlan Grebe
Podiceps cristatus comparé à Podilymbus gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Crested Grebe | Atitlan Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Podiceps cristatus | Podilymbus gigas |
| Ordre | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Famille | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,7 cm (14.4 in) | — |
| Poids | 843,8333333333334 g (29.77 oz) | 682,6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Great Crested Grebe
Atitlan Grebe
About These Birds
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a large 46–51 cm, elegant grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Breeding plumage: elaborate chestnut and black head crest and ruff; white face; reddish-pink bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes and reservoirs; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 90 cm. Famous for mirror-display courtship dance.
Atitlan Grebe
Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is an extinct large flightless grebe formerly endemic to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Similar to Pied-billed Grebe but larger, with heavier bill and flightless wings. Extirpated by the 1980s due to introduced bass predating chicks, reed-bed destruction, and hunting. Last confirmed individuals died in the early 1990s.