Colombian Grebe vs Great Grebe
Podiceps andinus comparado com Podiceps major
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Colombian Grebe | Great Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Podiceps andinus | Podiceps major |
| Ordem | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Família | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Estado de conservação | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 36,3 cm (14.3 in) |
| Peso | — | 1388,5 g (48.98 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Least Concern
Great 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 Grebe
Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is the largest New World grebe at 70–77 cm. Long neck with chestnut-red sides in breeding plumage; dark brown above; long pointed bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal bays along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America from Peru and Brazil to Argentina. Feeds on fish by diving.