New Zealand Grebe vs Least Grebe

Poliocephalus rufopectus comparé à Tachybaptus dominicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut New Zealand Grebe Least Grebe
Nom scientifique Poliocephalus rufopectus Tachybaptus dominicus
Ordre Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Famille Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 22,2 cm (8.7 in) 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
Poids 230,5 g (8.13 oz) 134,75 g (4.75 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

New Zealand Grebe only

Aucun(e)

Least Grebe only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

New Zealand Grebe

Least Concern

Least Grebe

About These Birds

New Zealand Grebe

New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a small 27–29 cm grebe endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Dark cap; chestnut neck; whitish cheeks. Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater lakes and ponds. Endangered; population only ~1,900 birds and declining.

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.

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