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Madagascar Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Endangered
翼開長
18.9 cm
体重
172.75 g
Podicipedidae
Podicipediformes

The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 172.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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について

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
翼開長 18.9 cm 7.4 in
体重 172.75 g 6.09 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL.

一腹卵数

3-4

分類学

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

Distribution

Madagascar Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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