Great Crested Grebe vs Horned Grebe
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Great Crested Grebe
0.51 m
Human
1.75 m
Horned Grebe
0.38 m
| Great Crested Grebe | Horned Grebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6–1.5 kg | 0.3–0.6 kg |
| Length | 46–51 cm | 31–38 cm |
| Wingspan | 85–90 cm | 46–55 cm |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–15 yrs | 3–5 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 24 days |
| Offspring | 3–5 | 3–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Piscivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River, Coast | Wetland, Lake, Coast, Ocean |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |