Little Grebe

Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

The little grebe, also known as the dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The genus name is from Ancient Greek takhus "fast" and bapto "to sink under". The specific ruficollis is from Latin rufus "red" and Modern Latin -collis, "-necked", itself derived from Latin collum "neck".

Scientific name
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Family
Grebes
IUCN status
LC
Birds of Conservation Concern
Green