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Clark's Grebe

Aechmophorus clarkii

Least Concern
Envergadura
39,1 cm
Peso
1137,6666666666667 g
Família
Podicipedidae
Ordem
Podicipediformes

The Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.1 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) is a large 55–74 cm grebe of western North America, recently split from Western Grebe. White surrounds red eye (vs. black in Western Grebe); bright orange-yellow bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes with tule and cattail margins; winters on coastal seas. Performs identical rushing-water display with mate.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 39,1 cm 15.4 in
Peso 1137,6666666666667 g 40.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 63-77 days.

Tamanho da postura

3-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Família Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Aechmophorus
Espécies Aechmophorus clarkii

Distribution

Clark's Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Clark's Grebe endangered?
The Clark's Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Clark's Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 63-77 days.
How big is the Clark's Grebe?
The Clark's Grebe has a wingspan of 39.1 cm, weight of 1137.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Clark's Grebe belong to?
The Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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