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Least ConcernGrebes
Little Grebe
A small, round waterbird with a chestnut neck, black crown and fluffy rear end. Little Grebes dive frequently and are often seen disappearing beneath the surface of ponds and lakes.
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Lakes Ponds Rivers Wetlands
Size
23-29 cm
Wingspan
40-45 cm
Weight
130-230 g
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Small fish, aquatic insects, crustaceans and molluscs.
Song & Call
A high-pitched, whinnying trill.
How to identify
- Small and round body
- Chestnut neck in summer
- Black crown
- Pale bill tip
Conservation
Least Concern
Common on freshwater; benefits from clean water with abundant small fish.
