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New Zealand Grebe

Poliocephalus rufopectus

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
22,2 cm
Ağırlık
230,5 g
Familya
Podicipedidae
Takım
Podicipediformes

Hakkında

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 22,2 cm 8.7 in
Ağırlık 230,5 g 8.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Familya Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Poliocephalus
Türler Poliocephalus rufopectus

Distribution

New Zealand Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the New Zealand Grebe endangered?
The New Zealand Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Zealand Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-23 days.
How big is the New Zealand Grebe?
The New Zealand Grebe has a wingspan of 22.2 cm, weight of 230.5 g.
What order and family does the New Zealand Grebe belong to?
The New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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