Hoary-headed Grebe vs Least Grebe

Poliocephalus poliocephalus 对比 Tachybaptus dominicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Hoary-headed Grebe Least Grebe
学名 Poliocephalus poliocephalus Tachybaptus dominicus
Podicipediformes Podicipediformes
Podicipedidae Podicipedidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 22.0 cm (8.7 in) 19.4 cm (7.6 in)
体重 243.16666666666666 g (8.58 oz) 134.75 g (4.75 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 3-5 4-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Hoary-headed Grebe only

Least Grebe only

保护状况

Least Concern

Hoary-headed Grebe

Least Concern

Least Grebe

About These Birds

Hoary-headed Grebe

Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) is a small 27–30 cm grebe endemic to Australia and southern New Guinea. Distinctive pale grey and white head with fine dark streaking giving 'hoary' appearance; chestnut neck sides. Inhabits open freshwater lakes and reservoirs. Highly nomadic, following rain across the arid interior.

Least Grebe

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.

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