Least Grebe vs Little Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus compared with Tachybaptus ruficollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Least Grebe | Little Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachybaptus dominicus | Tachybaptus ruficollis |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 134.75 g (4.75 oz) | 150.66666666666666 g (5.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Grebe
Little Grebe
About These Birds
Least Grebe
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.
Little Grebe
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a small 23–29 cm, compact diving bird of Eurasia and Africa. Breeding plumage: chestnut neck and cheeks, dark brown body, pale yellow gape patch. Inhabits still and slow freshwater bodies across a huge range from Britain to Japan and south to South Africa. Dives frequently for small fish and invertebrates.