Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Podicipediformes · Podicipedidae

About

The least grebe, an aquatic bird, is the smallest member of the grebe family. It occurs in the New World from the southwestern United States and Mexico to Argentina, and also on Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles.

Fun Fact

The least grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus), an aquatic bird, is the smallest member of the grebe family.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a wide variety of wetland habitats, including freshwater ponds, lakes, and marshes, slow-flowing streams and rivers, roadside ditches, and mangrove swamps.

Diet

Eats a variety of aquatic life, including small fish, crustaceans, frogs and aquatic insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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