Least Grebe vs Madagascar Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus в сравнении с Tachybaptus pelzelnii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Least Grebe | Madagascar Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Tachybaptus dominicus | Tachybaptus pelzelnii |
| Отряд | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Семейство | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 19,4 cm (7.6 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Масса | 134,75 g (4.75 oz) | 172,75 g (6.09 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 4-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Least Grebe
Endangered
Madagascar 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.
Madagascar Grebe
Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a small 25–29 cm grebe endemic to freshwater lakes and wetlands in Madagascar. Pale brown with rufous neck sides; paler than Little Grebe. Inhabits lakes and reservoirs including Lake Alaotra and Lake Ihotry.