Colombian Grebe vs New Zealand Grebe

Podiceps andinus 对比 Poliocephalus rufopectus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Colombian Grebe New Zealand Grebe
学名 Podiceps andinus Poliocephalus rufopectus
Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
保护状况 Extinct Least Concern
体长
翼展 22.2 cm (8.7 in)
体重 230.5 g (8.13 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Colombian Grebe only

New Zealand Grebe only

保护状况

Extinct

Colombian Grebe

Least Concern

New Zealand 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.

New Zealand Grebe

New Zealand Grebe (Poliocephalus rufopectus) is a small 27–29 cm grebe endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Dark cap; chestnut neck; whitish cheeks. Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater lakes and ponds. Endangered; population only ~1,900 birds and declining.

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