Atitlan Grebe vs New Zealand Grebe

Podilymbus gigas в сравнении с Poliocephalus rufopectus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Atitlan Grebe New Zealand Grebe
Научное название Podilymbus gigas Poliocephalus rufopectus
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Extinct Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 22,2 cm (8.7 in)
Масса 682,6666666666666 g (24.08 oz) 230,5 g (8.13 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-5 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Atitlan Grebe only

Нет

New Zealand Grebe only

Нет

Охранный статус

Extinct

Atitlan Grebe

Least Concern

New Zealand Grebe

About These Birds

Atitlan Grebe

Atitlan Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) is an extinct large flightless grebe formerly endemic to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Similar to Pied-billed Grebe but larger, with heavier bill and flightless wings. Extirpated by the 1980s due to introduced bass predating chicks, reed-bed destruction, and hunting. Last confirmed individuals died in the early 1990s.

New Zealand Grebe

New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a small 27–29 cm grebe endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Dark cap; chestnut neck; whitish cheeks. Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater lakes and ponds. Endangered; population only ~1,900 birds and declining.

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