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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Least Concern
翼開長
36.9 cm
体重
1302.5 g
Podicipedidae
Podicipediformes

について

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 36.9 cm 14.5 in
体重 1302.5 g 45.94 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 70 days.

一腹卵数

3-4

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Aechmophorus
Aechmophorus occidentalis

Distribution

Western Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the Western Grebe endangered?
The Western Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Western Grebe?
The Western Grebe has a wingspan of 36.9 cm, weight of 1302.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Grebe belong to?
The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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