Colombian Grebe vs Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps andinus 比較対象 Podiceps grisegena

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Colombian Grebe Red-necked Grebe
学名 Podiceps andinus Podiceps grisegena
Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
保全状況 Extinct Least Concern
体長
翼開長 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
体重 1120.6666666666667 g (39.53 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Colombian Grebe only

None

Red-necked Grebe only

保全状況

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Red-necked Grebe

About These Birds

Colombian Grebe

Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.

Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a medium 40–50 cm grebe of Eurasia and North America. Breeding plumage: rich chestnut-red neck and breast; grey-white cheeks; black cap; yellow-based bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 85 cm. Migratory; breeds in boreal zone, winters on coastal waters.

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