Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Podicipediformes · Podicipedidae

About

The little grebe, also known as the dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The genus name is from Ancient Greek takhus "fast" and bapto "to sink under". The specific ruficollis is from Latin rufus "red" and Modern Latin -collis, "-necked", itself derived from Latin collum "neck".

Fun Fact

Little Grebes eat their own feathers and feed them to chicks, which forms a plug in the stomach believed to protect against fish bones.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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