Red-necked Grebe vs Least Grebe

Podiceps grisegena в сравнении с Tachybaptus dominicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Red-necked Grebe Least Grebe
Научное название Podiceps grisegena Tachybaptus dominicus
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 33,4 cm (13.1 in) 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
Масса 1120,6666666666667 g (39.53 oz) 134,75 g (4.75 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-5 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Red-necked Grebe only

Нет

Least Grebe only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Red-necked Grebe

Least Concern

Least Grebe

About These Birds

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.

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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