Australasian Grebe
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tachybaptus-novaehollandiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 190.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Peso | 190,5 g | 6.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-9
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Família | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Tachybaptus |
| Espécies | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Australasian Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family