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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 134.75 g | 4.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21 days.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Tachybaptus |
| Species | Tachybaptus dominicus |
Distribution
Least Grebe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family