Least Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus
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Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is the smallest New World grebe at 21–27 cm. Dark grey overall in breeding plumage with yellow eye, blackish cap, and short bill. Inhabits small freshwater ponds, ditches, and marshes from the southern USA through Central and South America to northern Argentina. Feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 19,4 cm | 7.6 in |
| الوزن | 134,75 g | 4.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
4-6
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| الفصيلة | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Tachybaptus |
| الأنواع | Tachybaptus dominicus |
Distribution
Least Grebe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family