About the Australasian Grebe
The Australasian grebe is a small waterbird common on fresh water lakes and rivers in greater Australia, New Zealand and on nearby Pacific islands. At 25–27 cm (9.8–10.6 in) in length, it is one of the smallest members of the grebe family, along with the least grebe and little grebe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Tachybaptus novaehollandiae |
| Species Codes | ausgre1, ALGR, AUGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australasian Grebe belong to?
The Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Australasian Grebe?
The Australasian grebe is a small waterbird common on fresh water lakes and rivers in greater Australia, New Zealand and on nearby Pacific islands. At 25–27 cm (9.8–10.6 in) in length, it is one of the smallest members of the grebe family, along with the least grebe and little grebe....
Where can I report a Australasian Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Australasian Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausgre1, or on iNaturalist.
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