Colombian Grebe vs Little Grebe
Podiceps andinus comparado com Tachybaptus ruficollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Colombian Grebe | Little Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Podiceps andinus | Tachybaptus ruficollis |
| Ordem | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Família | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Estado de conservação | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 20,0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Peso | — | 150,66666666666666 g (5.31 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Least Concern
Little 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.
Little Grebe
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a small 23–29 cm, compact diving bird of Eurasia and Africa. Breeding plumage: chestnut neck and cheeks, dark brown body, pale yellow gape patch. Inhabits still and slow freshwater bodies across a huge range from Britain to Japan and south to South Africa. Dives frequently for small fish and invertebrates.