Colombian Grebe vs Southern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps andinus ile kıyaslandığında Podiceps occipitalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik Colombian Grebe Southern Silvery Grebe
Bilimsel Ad Podiceps andinus Podiceps occipitalis
Takım Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Familya Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Koruma Durumu Extinct Least Concern
Uzunluk
Kanat Açıklığı 25,2 cm (9.9 in)
Ağırlık 333,0 g (11.75 oz)
Beslenme -- --
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Colombian Grebe only

Hiçbiri

Southern Silvery Grebe only

Koruma Durumu

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Southern Silvery Grebe

About These Birds

Colombian Grebe

Colombian Grebe (Podiceps andinus) is an extinct small to medium grebe formerly endemic to Lake Tota in the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,000 m. Related to Black-necked Grebe; had chestnut neck and facial tufts. Declared extinct in 1977 following drainage of much of Lake Tota, hunting, and pesticide use.

Southern Silvery Grebe

Southern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) is a small 28–34 cm Andean and sub-Antarctic grebe. Pale silvery-grey face and neck contrast with darker grey cap; yellow eye. Inhabits high-altitude Andean lakes in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, also Falkland Islands. Locally common at altitude. Feeds on small invertebrates and fish.

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