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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Least Concern

पंखों का फैलाव

36.9 cm

वजन

1302.5 g

कुल

Podicipedidae

गण

Podicipediformes

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Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a large 55–75 cm grebe of western North America. Elegant black and white pattern; long sinuous neck; long yellow-green bill; red eye. Inhabits large freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Famous for synchronized rushing-water courtship display. Feeds mainly on fish. Wingspan to 102 cm.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव	36.9 cm	14.5 in
वजन	1302.5 g	45.94 oz

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 70 days.

अंडों की संख्या

3-4

वर्गिकी

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
गण	Podicipediformes (Grebes)
कुल	Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus	Aechmophorus
प्रजातियां	Aechmophorus occidentalis

Distribution

Western Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded