Southern Silvery Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps occipitalis comparé à Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Southern Silvery Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Podiceps occipitalis | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Ordre | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Famille | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 25,2 cm (9.9 in) | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Poids | 333,0 g (11.75 oz) | 190,5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Southern Silvery Grebe only
Aucun(e)
Australasian Grebe only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Southern Silvery Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
Southern Silvery Grebe
Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.
Australasian Grebe
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.