Australasian Grebe vs Little Grebe
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae compared with Tachybaptus ruficollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australasian Grebe | Little Grebe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae | Tachybaptus ruficollis |
| Order | Podicipediformes | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Podicipedidae | Podicipedidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) | 150.66666666666666 g (5.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-9 | 2-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australasian Grebe
Least Concern
Little Grebe
About These Birds
Australasian Grebe
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) is a small 23–25 cm grebe of Australia, New Guinea, and many Pacific islands. Dark brown in breeding plumage with rich chestnut face sides and pale spot at base of bill. Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Very common across Australia.
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.