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Great Grebe

Podiceps major

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
36.3 cm
น้ำหนัก
1388.5 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Podicipedidae
อันดับ
Podicipediformes

เกี่ยวกับเรา

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 36.3 cm 14.3 in
น้ำหนัก 1388.5 g 48.98 oz

Habitat & Range

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

จำนวนไข่

3-6

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Podicipediformes (Grebes)
วงศ์ตระกูล Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
ชนิดพันธุ์ Podiceps major

Distribution

Great Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.

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พบ Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the Great Grebe endangered?
The Great Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
How big is the Great Grebe?
The Great Grebe has a wingspan of 36.3 cm, weight of 1388.5 g.
What order and family does the Great Grebe belong to?
The Great Grebe (Podiceps major) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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