Colombian Grebe vs Least Grebe

Podiceps andinus в сравнении с Tachybaptus dominicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Colombian Grebe Least Grebe
Научное название Podiceps andinus Tachybaptus dominicus
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
Масса 134,75 g (4.75 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Colombian Grebe only

Нет

Least Grebe only

Охранный статус

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Least 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.

Least Grebe

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.

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