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They are part of the grebes family. Their toes are widened by webbing. That's why grebes are agile and can move extremely fast in the water . The gifted divers usually forage for food underwater. In imminent danger, they attempt to escape by diving.
On the water's edge, the Little Grebe builds a free-swimming nest out of plant material. This is reminiscent of a small raft and is usually anchored on riverbank vegetation. The gradually decomposing nest material turns the white eggs a brownish camouflage colour.
Scientific Surname | Tachybaptus ruficollis |
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Order | Podicipediformes |
Family | Podicipedidae |
Size | 25–29 cm |
Weight | 230 g |
Reproduction | breeding period: 20-25 days, 2-7 eggs |
Distribution | Europe, Africa, Asia |
Habitat | waters |
Food | aquatic plant , Wassertiere, kleine Fische |
Livestock | secured |
Lifespan | 10 Years |