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Great Grebe

Podiceps major

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
36,3 cm
Berat
1388,5 g
Famili
Podicipedidae
Ordo
Podicipediformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 36,3 cm 14.3 in
Berat 1388,5 g 48.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-6

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famili Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Spesies Podiceps major

Distribution

Great Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Great Grebe endangered?
The Great Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
How big is the Great Grebe?
The Great Grebe has a wingspan of 36.3 cm, weight of 1388.5 g.
What order and family does the Great Grebe belong to?
The Great Grebe (Podiceps major) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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