New Zealand Grebe
Poliocephalus rufopectus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="poliocephalus-rufopectus"></birdfyi-bird>The New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.2 cm and a weight of 230.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 22,2 cm | 8.7 in |
| Масса | 230,5 g | 8.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Семейство | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Poliocephalus |
| Виды | Poliocephalus rufopectus |
Distribution
New Zealand Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family