Least grebe

The Least Grebe ranges in length from 21–27 cm and in weight from 112–180 g . Like all grebes, its legs are set far back on its body and it cannot walk well, though it is an excellent swimmer and diver. Small and plump, with a fairly short, sharp-pointed beak and bright yellow eyes, it typically appears quite dark all over.

The Least grebe is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Year-round range of the Least Grebe in North and Central America and the Caribbean. The Least Grebe, the smallest New World grebe, is widely distributed in suitable bodies of fresh and brackish water in tropical and subtropical zones from southern Texas to northern Argentina. The low wing loading of these birds, their generalized feeding habits, and their high reproductive rate allow them to use temporary bodies of fresh water as well as large permanent ones. More

The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus), 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 Chile and Argentina, and also on Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles. More

The Least Grebe, however, was in my sights only for a brief time on just one day. Consequently, there are proportionately fewer photos of the Least Grebe, and public worthy pair of photos are effectively the first drops of goodness to fall through my filter. Least Grebe was a life bird for me. And they are cute beyond measure. Tiny, energetic, noisy things, they were pairing up in anticipation of nesting and all things spring. More

Least Grebe: Smallest of North America's grebes. Eyes dark yellow , plumage is dark black-gray, white undertail coverts and white wing patch in flight. In winter shows white throat, in summer a dark throat. Seldom fly and rarely leave nesting places. When not nesting found in small flocks. Females similar, juveniles are glossy brown-black with striping on head. More

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Least Grebe Range MapView dynamic map of eBird sightings Field MarksHelp - * Adult breedingPopOutZoom In Adult breeding * © Greg W.Lasley / CLO * Adult nonbreedingPopOutZoom In Adult nonbreeding * © Kevin T. More

The Least Grebe ranges in length from 21–27 cm (roughly 8.25–10.5 inches, depending on the subspecies) and in weight from 112–180 g (3.95–6.35 oz). Like all grebes, its legs are set far back on its body and it cannot walk well, though it is an excellent swimmer and diver. Small and plump, with a fairly short, sharp-pointed beak and bright yellow eyes, it typically appears quite dark all over. The breeding adult is brownish grey above with a darker blackish crown and throat. More

Least GrebeThe Least Grebe, Tachybaptus dominicus, is the smallest member of the grebe family of water birds. It occurs in the New World from the southwestern USA and Mexico south to Chile and Argentina, and also on Trinidad, Tobago, the Bahamas and Greater Antilles. It lacks the chestnut colouring on the neck of the four Old World species in the same genus, and has formerly been placed in at least three other genera. More

The Least Grebe is the smallest grebe in North America, and occupies portions of southern Texas, although most of its range lies south of the U.S. The small size of the Least Grebe, and its ability to take off from water more rapidly than other grebes allows it to use even small, temporary bodies of water. Least Grebes form pairs during the breeding season, family groups in the fall, and may occur in small flocks in the winter. More

Home Guide to Birds of North America Least Grebe Description Description - BREEDING MALE - The Least Grebe is very small with grayish plumage and yellow eyes. Blackish crown and throat. least grebe Female - Sexes similar. Seasonal change in appearance - Least Grebes are somewhat dingier and browner in the winter, and have whitish throats. More

name suggests, the Least Grebe is overall the smallest member of the grebe family. It is the only member of its genus found in the New World; the four other members of the genus Tachybaptus reside in the Old World and Australiasia. Habitat and range Least Grebes are found in a wide variety of wetland habitats, including freshwater ponds, lakes, and marshes, slow-flowing streams and rivers, roadside ditches, and mangrove swamps. More

This is the second summer in which Least Grebes have shown up in North-central Texas. There are other sightings this summer season, including observations at the Village Creek Drying Beds. Photo by Ken Nanney Least Grebe - (Tachybaptus dominicus) Village Creek Drying Beds. Arlington, Texas. 26 May 2008. Tarrant County These are the first records of Least Grebe that we have in the NCTX area. There were as many as four observed on June 19th. More

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Least Grebe can be distinguished from Pied-billed Grebe by its thinner bill, golden eye, and contrasting (and sharply demarked) dark crown. These buoyant birds often show tufts of white feathers in the rear of the bird. More

Least Grebe was found at Centerton State Fish Hatchery on August 3, 2008. ArkansasBirder — 4 août 2008 — This Arkansas first state record Least Grebe was found at Centerton State Fish Hatchery on August 3, 2008. More

7 Least Grebes have been born from two different clutches-a third one i... f3films — 25 août 2008 — On a small pond in Austin-TX, a total of 7 Least Grebes have been born from two different clutches-a third one is on the way. As many as 10 of these fantastic diving birds have been here at once. More

Least grebeBirds in Suriname = - Least grebe Least grebe, young in Suriname Photos of a least grebe, made by Foek Chin Joe on the Suriname river near Overbridge on January 25 2007 (above) and below one by Pascal Dubois in French Guyane (C More