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Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Least Concern
Envergure
20,0 cm
Poids
150,66666666666666 g
Famille
Podicipedidae
Ordre
Podicipediformes

The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a bird species in the family Podicipedidae (grebes), within the order Podicipediformes (grebes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20 cm and a weight of 150.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 20,0 cm 7.9 in
Poids 150,66666666666666 g 5.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 44-48 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-10

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famille Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Tachybaptus
Espèces Tachybaptus ruficollis

Distribution

Little Grebe has been recorded in 5 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Little Grebe endangered?
The Little Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 44-48 days.
How big is the Little Grebe?
The Little Grebe has a wingspan of 20.0 cm, weight of 150.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Little Grebe belong to?
The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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