Colombian Grebe vs Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps andinus 비교 대상 Podiceps grisegena

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Colombian Grebe Red-necked Grebe
학명 Podiceps andinus Podiceps grisegena
Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
보전 상태 Extinct Least Concern
체장
날개 폭 33.4 cm (13.1 in)
체중 1120.6666666666667 g (39.53 oz)
식성 -- --
산란 수 -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Colombian Grebe only

없음

Red-necked Grebe only

보전 상태

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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