Colombian Grebe vs Southern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps andinus so với Podiceps occipitalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Colombian Grebe Southern Silvery Grebe
Tên Khoa Học Podiceps andinus Podiceps occipitalis
Bộ Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Họ Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Extinct Least Concern
Chiều Dài
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 25,2 cm (9.9 in)
Khối Lượng 333,0 g (11.75 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn -- --
Số Trứng -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Colombian Grebe only

Không

Southern Silvery Grebe only

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

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.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family