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Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
20,0 cm
Berat
150,66666666666666 g
Famili
Podicipedidae
Ordo
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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 20,0 cm 7.9 in
Berat 150,66666666666666 g 5.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2-10

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famili Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Tachybaptus
Spesies Tachybaptus ruficollis

Distribution

Little Grebe has been recorded in 5 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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