Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tachybaptus-ruficollis"></birdfyi-bird>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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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 20,0 cm | 7.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 150,66666666666666 g | 5.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 44-48 days.
Số Trứng
2-10
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Họ | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Tachybaptus |
| Loài | Tachybaptus ruficollis |
Distribution
Little Grebe has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family