Colombian Grebe vs Least Grebe

Podiceps andinus ile kıyaslandığında Tachybaptus dominicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik Colombian Grebe Least Grebe
Bilimsel Ad Podiceps andinus Tachybaptus dominicus
Takım Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Familya Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Koruma Durumu Extinct Least Concern
Uzunluk
Kanat Açıklığı 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
Ağırlık 134,75 g (4.75 oz)
Beslenme -- --
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü -- 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Colombian Grebe only

Hiçbiri

Least Grebe only

Koruma Durumu

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

Least 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.

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.

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