Least Grebe vs Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus в сравнении с Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Least Grebe Australasian Grebe
Научное название Tachybaptus dominicus Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Отряд Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Семейство Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 19,4 cm (7.6 in) 20,4 cm (8.0 in)
Масса 134,75 g (4.75 oz) 190,5 g (6.72 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 4-6 1-9
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Least Grebe only

Нет

Australasian Grebe only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Least Grebe

Least Concern

Australasian Grebe

About These Birds

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.

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.

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