Colombian Grebe vs Junin Grebe
Podiceps andinus so với Podiceps taczanowskii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Colombian Grebe | Junin Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Podiceps andinus | Podiceps taczanowskii |
| Bộ | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Họ | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Extinct | Endangered |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | — | 24,0 cm (9.4 in) |
| Khối Lượng | — | 391,5 g (13.81 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Extinct
Colombian Grebe
Endangered
Junin 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.
Junin Grebe
Junin Grebe (Podiceps taczanowskii) is a medium 30–36 cm flightless grebe endemic to Lake Junin in the Peruvian Andes at 4,080 m. Grey and white; reduced wings; heavy bill. Critically Endangered; fewer than 250 individuals remain. Threatened by water pollution from mining operations, fluctuating lake levels, and gill-net entanglement.