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Madagascar Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Endangered
翼展
18.9 cm
体重
172.75 g
Podicipedidae
Podicipediformes

The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 172.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) is a small 25–29 cm grebe endemic to freshwater lakes and wetlands in Madagascar. Pale brown with rufous neck sides; paler than Little Grebe. Inhabits lakes and reservoirs including Lake Alaotra and Lake Ihotry.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 18.9 cm 7.4 in
体重 172.75 g 6.09 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL.

产卵数

3-4

分类学

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

Distribution

Madagascar Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Madagascar Grebe endangered?
The Madagascar Grebe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Madagascar Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Grebe?
The Madagascar Grebe has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 172.75 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Grebe belong to?
The Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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