Western Grebe vs Least Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis so với Tachybaptus dominicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Western Grebe Least Grebe
Tên Khoa Học Aechmophorus occidentalis Tachybaptus dominicus
Bộ Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Họ Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 36,9 cm (14.5 in) 19,4 cm (7.6 in)
Khối Lượng 1302,5 g (45.94 oz) 134,75 g (4.75 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng 3-4 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Western Grebe only

Không

Least Grebe only

Không

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

Western Grebe

Least Concern

Least Grebe

About These Birds

Western Grebe

Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a large 55–75 cm grebe of western North America. Elegant black and white pattern; long sinuous neck; long yellow-green bill; red eye. Inhabits large freshwater lakes; winters on coastal seas. Famous for synchronized rushing-water courtship display. Feeds mainly on fish. Wingspan to 102 cm.

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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