Colombian Grebe vs Little Grebe

Podiceps andinus в сравнении с Tachybaptus ruficollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Colombian Grebe Little Grebe
Научное название Podiceps andinus Tachybaptus ruficollis
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 20,0 cm (7.9 in)
Масса 150,66666666666666 g (5.31 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 2-10
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Colombian Grebe only

Нет

Little Grebe only

Охранный статус

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Little 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.

Little Grebe

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a small 23–29 cm, compact diving bird of Eurasia and Africa. Breeding plumage: chestnut neck and cheeks, dark brown body, pale yellow gape patch. Inhabits still and slow freshwater bodies across a huge range from Britain to Japan and south to South Africa. Dives frequently for small fish and invertebrates.

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