Australasian Grebe

Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Least Concern
翼展
20.4 cm
体重
190.5 g
Podicipedidae
Podicipediformes

The Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 190.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 20.4 cm 8.0 in
体重 190.5 g 6.72 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.

产卵数

1-9

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Tachybaptus
物种 Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Distribution

Australasian Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Australasian Grebe endangered?
The Australasian Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.
How big is the Australasian Grebe?
The Australasian Grebe has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 190.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Grebe belong to?
The Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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