New Zealand Grebe vs Alaotra Grebe

Poliocephalus rufopectus в сравнении с Tachybaptus rufolavatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

New Zealand Grebe only

Нет

Alaotra Grebe only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

New Zealand Grebe

Extinct

Alaotra Grebe

About These Birds

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.

Alaotra Grebe

Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is an extinct small grebe formerly endemic to Lake Alaotra, Madagascar. Pale buff-brown, weak-winged, likely flightless or near-flightless. Last confirmed record 1985; declared extinct in 2010.

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