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New Zealand Grebe

Poliocephalus rufopectus

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
22.2 cm
वजन
230.5 g
कुल
Podicipedidae
गण
Podicipediformes

के बारे में

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 22.2 cm 8.7 in
वजन 230.5 g 8.13 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2-3

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Podicipediformes (Grebes)
कुल Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Poliocephalus
प्रजातियां Poliocephalus rufopectus

Distribution

New Zealand Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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External Databases

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the New Zealand Grebe endangered?
The New Zealand Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Zealand Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
How big is the New Zealand Grebe?
The New Zealand Grebe has a wingspan of 22.2 cm, weight of 230.5 g.
What order and family does the New Zealand Grebe belong to?
The New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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