Australasian Grebe

Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
20,4 cm
Berat
190,5 g
Famili
Podicipedidae
Ordo
Podicipediformes
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Tentang

Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 20,4 cm 8.0 in
Berat 190,5 g 6.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-9

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famili Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Tachybaptus
Spesies Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Distribution

Australasian Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Australasian Grebe endangered?
The Australasian Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.
How big is the Australasian Grebe?
The Australasian Grebe has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 190.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Grebe belong to?
The Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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