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Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
19.4 cm
น้ำหนัก
134.75 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Podicipedidae
อันดับ
Podicipediformes

เกี่ยวกับเรา

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
กว้างปีก 19.4 cm 7.6 in
น้ำหนัก 134.75 g 4.75 oz

Habitat & Range

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21 days.

จำนวนไข่

4-6

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Podicipediformes (Grebes)
วงศ์ตระกูล Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Tachybaptus
ชนิดพันธุ์ Tachybaptus dominicus

Distribution

Least Grebe has been recorded in 4 countries.

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พบ Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the Least Grebe endangered?
The Least Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Least Grebe?
The Least Grebe has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 134.75 g.
What order and family does the Least Grebe belong to?
The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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