Colombian Grebe vs Southern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps andinus в сравнении с Podiceps occipitalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Colombian Grebe Southern Silvery Grebe
Научное название Podiceps andinus Podiceps occipitalis
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 25,2 cm (9.9 in)
Масса 333,0 g (11.75 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Colombian Grebe only

Нет

Southern Silvery Grebe only

Охранный статус

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Southern Silvery 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.

Southern Silvery Grebe

Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.

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