Colombian Grebe vs Southern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps andinus comparado com Podiceps occipitalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Colombian Grebe Southern Silvery Grebe
Nome científico Podiceps andinus Podiceps occipitalis
Ordem Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Família Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Estado de conservação Extinct Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 25,2 cm (9.9 in)
Peso 333,0 g (11.75 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Colombian Grebe only

Nenhum

Southern Silvery Grebe only

Estado de conservação

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Southern Silvery 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.

Southern Silvery Grebe

Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.

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