New Zealand Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Poliocephalus rufopectus comparado com Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | New Zealand Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Poliocephalus rufopectus | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Ordem | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Família | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 22,2 cm (8.7 in) | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Peso | 230,5 g (8.13 oz) | 190,5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-3 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
New Zealand Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
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.
Australasian Grebe
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.