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Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
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Least Concern
翼展
36.9 cm
体重
1302.5 g
科
Podicipedidae
目
Podicipediformes
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关于
西方䴙䴘（Aechmophorus occidentalis）是一种大型䴙䴘，体长55-75厘米，分布于北美西部。黑白相间，颈部修长，喙黄绿色。属䴙䴘科（Podicipedidae），以捕鱼为食，求偶时进行著名的"奔跑"仪式。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 36.9 cm | 14.5 in |
| 体重 | 1302.5 g | 45.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 70 days.
产卵数
3-4
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| 科 | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Aechmophorus |
| 物种 | Aechmophorus occidentalis |
Distribution
Western Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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出现
Not recorded
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常见问题
Is the Western Grebe endangered?
The Western Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Western Grebe?
The Western Grebe has a wingspan of 36.9 cm, weight of 1302.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Grebe belong to?
The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.
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