Western Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis dibandingkan dengan Tachybaptus rufolavatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Western Grebe Alaotra Grebe
Nama Ilmiah Aechmophorus occidentalis Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Ordo Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Famili Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Extinct
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 36,9 cm (14.5 in)
Berat 1302,5 g (45.94 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 3-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Western Grebe only

Alaotra Grebe only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Western Grebe

Extinct

Alaotra Grebe

About These Birds

Western Grebe

Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a large 55–75 cm grebe of western North America. Elegant black and white pattern; long sinuous neck; long yellow-green bill; red eye. Inhabits large freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Famous for synchronized rushing-water courtship display. Feeds mainly on fish. Wingspan to 102 cm.

Alaotra Grebe

Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is an extinct small grebe formerly endemic to Lake Alaotra, Madagascar. Pale buff-brown, weak-winged, likely flightless or near-flightless. Last confirmed record 1985; declared extinct in 2010.

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