About the Least Grebe
The least grebe, an aquatic bird, is the smallest member of the grebe family. It occurs in the New World from the southwestern United States and Mexico to Argentina, and also on Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Tachybaptus dominicus |
| Species Codes | leagre, LEGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Least Grebe belong to?
The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Least Grebe?
The least grebe, an aquatic bird, is the smallest member of the grebe family. It occurs in the New World from the southwestern United States and Mexico to Argentina, and also on Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles....
Where can I report a Least Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Least Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leagre, or on iNaturalist.
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