Least Grebe vs Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus comparé à Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Least Grebe Australasian Grebe
Nom scientifique Tachybaptus dominicus Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Ordre Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Famille Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 19,4 cm (7.6 in) 20,4 cm (8.0 in)
Poids 134,75 g (4.75 oz) 190,5 g (6.72 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 4-6 1-9
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Least Grebe only

Aucun(e)

Australasian Grebe only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Least Grebe

Least Concern

Australasian Grebe

About These Birds

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.

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.

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