Colombian Grebe vs New Zealand Grebe

Podiceps andinus comparado com Poliocephalus rufopectus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Colombian Grebe New Zealand Grebe
Nome científico Podiceps andinus Poliocephalus rufopectus
Ordem Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Família Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Estado de conservação Extinct Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 22,2 cm (8.7 in)
Peso 230,5 g (8.13 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Colombian Grebe only

Nenhum

New Zealand Grebe only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

New Zealand 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.

New Zealand Grebe

New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a small 27–29 cm grebe endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Dark cap; chestnut neck; whitish cheeks. Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater lakes and ponds. Endangered; population only ~1,900 birds and declining.

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