Great Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps major comparé à Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Podiceps major | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Ordre | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Famille | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,3 cm (14.3 in) | 19,4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Poids | 1388,5 g (48.98 oz) | 134,75 g (4.75 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Great Grebe
Least Concern
Least Grebe
About These Birds
Great Grebe
Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is the largest New World grebe at 70–77 cm. Long neck with chestnut-red sides in breeding plumage; dark brown above; long pointed bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal bays along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America from Peru and Brazil to Argentina. Feeds on fish by diving.
Least Grebe
Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.