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Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Photo by LeanneGardner
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Field Notes

Description:

The smallest of the Grebes. 23-25cm. Likely to dive than to flee danger by flying. Bare skin forms a yellow face spot at gape, eye golden-yellow.

Habitat:

Found on fresh water, usually in pairs.

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Australasian Grebe

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
Leanna,Lovely pic of this cute bird. They have expressive eyes!! Watch the video in this spotting. You might like it!!

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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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