AnAge entry for Podiceps grisegena

Classification (HAGRID: 01436)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Podicipediformes
                Family: Podicipedidae
                    Genus: Podiceps
Species
Podiceps grisegena
Common name
Red-necked grebe

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
11 years (wild)
Source
ref. 427
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

Not much is known about the longevity of these animals as a relatively low number of birds has been banded, though they have been known to live up to 11 years [0427]. Probably they have a high annual adult survival rate and can live much longer, though [0445].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
365 days
Male sexual maturity
365 days
Incubation
22 days
Clutch size
4.5 (oviparous)
Clutches per year
1
Weight at hatching
Adult weight
1,100 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 174479
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 80367
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