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Madagascar Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Endangered
Размах крыльев
18,9 cm
Масса
172,75 g
Семейство
Podicipedidae
Отряд
Podicipediformes

The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 172.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a small 25–29 cm grebe endemic to freshwater lakes and wetlands in Madagascar. Pale brown with rufous neck sides; paler than Little Grebe. Inhabits lakes and reservoirs including Lake Alaotra and Lake Ihotry.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Масса 172,75 g 6.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PL.

Размер кладки

3-4

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Семейство Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Tachybaptus
Виды Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Distribution

Madagascar Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Madagascar Grebe endangered?
The Madagascar Grebe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Madagascar Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Grebe?
The Madagascar Grebe has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 172.75 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Grebe belong to?
The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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