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Madagascar Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
18,9 cm
Berat
172,75 g
Famili
Podicipedidae
Ordo
Podicipediformes

Tentang

Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a small 25–29 cm grebe endemic to freshwater lakes and wetlands in Madagascar. Pale brown with rufous neck sides; paler than Little Grebe. Inhabits lakes and reservoirs including Lake Alaotra and Lake Ihotry.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Berat 172,75 g 6.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

3-4

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Madagascar Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Madagascar Grebe endangered?
The Madagascar Grebe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Madagascar Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Grebe?
The Madagascar Grebe has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 172.75 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Grebe belong to?
The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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