Great Grebe vs Australasian Grebe
Podiceps major в сравнении с Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Great Grebe | Australasian Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Podiceps major | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Отряд | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Семейство | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 36,3 cm (14.3 in) | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Масса | 1388,5 g (48.98 oz) | 190,5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-6 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Great Grebe
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
About These Birds
Great Grebe
Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is the largest New World grebe at 70–77 cm. Long neck with chestnut-red sides in breeding plumage; dark brown above; long pointed bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal bays along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America from Peru and Brazil to Argentina. Feeds on fish by diving.
Australasian Grebe
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.