Colombian Grebe vs Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps andinus से तुलना Podiceps grisegena

Side-by-Side Comparison

विशेषता Colombian Grebe Red-necked Grebe
वैज्ञानिक नाम Podiceps andinus Podiceps grisegena
गण Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
कुल Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
संरक्षण स्थिति Extinct Least Concern
लंबाई
पंखों का फैलाव 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
वजन 1120.6666666666667 g (39.53 oz)
आहार -- --
अंडों की संख्या -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

साझा आवास

Colombian Grebe only

कोई नहीं

Red-necked Grebe only

संरक्षण स्थिति

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Red-necked Grebe

About These Birds

Colombian Grebe

Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.

Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a medium 40–50 cm grebe of Eurasia and North America. Breeding plumage: rich chestnut-red neck and breast; grey-white cheeks; black cap; yellow-based bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 85 cm. Migratory; breeds in boreal zone, winters on coastal waters.

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