Colombian Grebe vs New Zealand Grebe

Podiceps andinus в сравнении с Poliocephalus rufopectus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Colombian Grebe New Zealand Grebe
Научное название Podiceps andinus Poliocephalus rufopectus
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 22,2 cm (8.7 in)
Масса 230,5 g (8.13 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Colombian Grebe only

Нет

New Zealand Grebe only

Нет

Охранный статус

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

New Zealand 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.

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.

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