Colombian Grebe vs Pied-billed Grebe

Podiceps andinus से तुलना Podilymbus podiceps

Side-by-Side Comparison

विशेषता Colombian Grebe Pied-billed Grebe
वैज्ञानिक नाम Podiceps andinus Podilymbus podiceps
गण Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
कुल Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
संरक्षण स्थिति Extinct Least Concern
लंबाई
पंखों का फैलाव 25.1 cm (9.9 in)
वजन 407.0 g (14.36 oz)
आहार -- --
अंडों की संख्या -- 2-10
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

साझा आवास

Colombian Grebe only

कोई नहीं

Pied-billed Grebe only

संरक्षण स्थिति

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Pied-billed 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.

Pied-billed Grebe

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) is a stocky 30–38 cm grebe of the Americas. Brown overall; distinctive thick bill with black band in breeding season (giving the 'pied' name). Inhabits freshwater ponds, marshes, and slow rivers from Canada to Argentina. Dives readily; can sink below surface without diving.

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