About the Little Grebe
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".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Tachybaptus ruficollis |
| Species Codes | litgre1, LIGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Grebe belong to?
The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Little Grebe?
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\"....
Where can I report a Little Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litgre1, or on iNaturalist.
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