Great Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps major से तुलना Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| विशेषता | Great Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| वैज्ञानिक नाम | Podiceps major | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| गण | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| कुल | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| संरक्षण स्थिति | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| लंबाई | — | — |
| पंखों का फैलाव | 36.3 cm (14.3 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| वजन | 1388.5 g (48.98 oz) | 134.75 g (4.75 oz) |
| आहार | -- | -- |
| अंडों की संख्या | 3-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
Great Grebe
Least Concern
Least Grebe
About These Birds
Great Grebe
Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is the largest New World grebe at 70–77 cm. Long neck with chestnut-red sides in breeding plumage; dark brown above; long pointed bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal bays along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America from Peru and Brazil to Argentina. Feeds on fish by diving.
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.