Colombian Grebe vs Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps andinus 비교 대상 Podiceps cristatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Colombian Grebe Great Crested Grebe
학명 Podiceps andinus Podiceps cristatus
Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
보전 상태 Extinct Least Concern
체장
날개 폭 36.7 cm (14.4 in)
체중 843.8333333333334 g (29.77 oz)
식성 -- --
산란 수 -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Colombian Grebe only

없음

Great Crested Grebe only

보전 상태

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Great Crested 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.

Great Crested Grebe

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a large 46–51 cm, elegant grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Breeding plumage: elaborate chestnut and black head crest and ruff; white face; reddish-pink bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes and reservoirs; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 90 cm. Famous for mirror-display courtship dance.

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