Colombian Grebe vs Southern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps andinus 比較対象 Podiceps occipitalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Colombian Grebe Southern Silvery Grebe
学名 Podiceps andinus Podiceps occipitalis
Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
保全状況 Extinct Least Concern
体長
翼開長 25.2 cm (9.9 in)
体重 333.0 g (11.75 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Colombian Grebe only

None

Southern Silvery Grebe only

保全状況

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Southern Silvery 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.

Southern Silvery Grebe

Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.

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