Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aechmophorus-occidentalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.9 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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