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Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
25,1 cm
Ağırlık
407,0 g
Familya
Podicipedidae
Takım
Podicipediformes

Hakkında

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) is a stocky 30–38 cm grebe of the Americas. Brown overall; distinctive thick bill with black band in breeding season (giving the 'pied' name). Inhabits freshwater ponds, marshes, and slow rivers from Canada to Argentina. Dives readily; can sink below surface without diving.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 25,1 cm 9.9 in
Ağırlık 407,0 g 14.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 25-62 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-10

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Familya Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podilymbus
Türler Podilymbus podiceps

Distribution

Pied-billed Grebe has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Pied-billed Grebe endangered?
The Pied-billed Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pied-billed Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 25-62 days.
How big is the Pied-billed Grebe?
The Pied-billed Grebe has a wingspan of 25.1 cm, weight of 407.0 g.
What order and family does the Pied-billed Grebe belong to?
The Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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