Pied-billed Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps comparé à Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Pied-billed Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Podilymbus podiceps | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Ordre | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Famille | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 25,1 cm (9.9 in) | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Poids | 407,0 g (14.36 oz) | 190,5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-10 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Pied-billed Grebe only
Aucun(e)
Australasian Grebe only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Pied-billed Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
Pied-billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) is a stocky 30–38 cm grebe of the Americas. Brown overall; distinctive thick bill with black band in breeding season (giving the 'pied' name). Inhabits freshwater ponds, marshes, and slow rivers from Canada to Argentina. Dives readily; can sink below surface without diving.
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.