Colombian Grebe vs Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps andinus в сравнении с Podiceps grisegena

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Colombian Grebe Red-necked Grebe
Научное название Podiceps andinus Podiceps grisegena
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 33,4 cm (13.1 in)
Масса 1120,6666666666667 g (39.53 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Colombian Grebe only

Нет

Red-necked Grebe only

Охранный статус

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Red-necked 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.

Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a medium 40–50 cm grebe of Eurasia and North America. Breeding plumage: rich chestnut-red neck and breast; grey-white cheeks; black cap; yellow-based bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 85 cm. Migratory; breeds in boreal zone, winters on coastal waters.

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