Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) | Project Noah

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Photo by Kalee Vidanapathirana

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Description:

The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as Dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. At 23 to 29 cm in length it is the smallest European member of its family. It is commonly found in open bodies of water across most of its range.

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Kalee Vidanapathirana

thank you Ashley and Sarala akke :)

Sarala Jeevanthi Gamage

Very nice

I love grebes, and this is an exceptionally beautiful species! Love the young guy in the second photo, so cute :)

Kalee Vidanapathirana

thank you Alice :)

alicelongmartin

Very nice!

Kalee Vidanapathirana

thanks :)

stunning! great captures mate!

Kalee Vidanapathirana

thank you Nuwan ayya :)

NuwanChathuranga

lovely series!

Kalee Vidanapathirana

it really is one beautiful bird, and very shy actually :)

What a beautiful bird! I love the green by the beak!

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