Great Crested Grebe vs Least Grebe
Podiceps cristatus в сравнении с Tachybaptus dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Great Crested Grebe | Least Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Podiceps cristatus | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Отряд | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Семейство | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 36,7 cm (14.4 in) | 19,4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Масса | 843,8333333333334 g (29.77 oz) | 134,75 g (4.75 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-5 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Great Crested Grebe
Least Grebe
About These Birds
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a large 46–51 cm, elegant grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Breeding plumage: elaborate chestnut and black head crest and ruff; white face; reddish-pink bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes and reservoirs; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 90 cm. Famous for mirror-display courtship dance.
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.