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The little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as 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".
A – rare vagrant; has hybridised with Little grebe once Red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) A – winter visitor; has bred Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) A – resident breeder and winter visitor Slavonian grebe (Podiceps auritus) A – scarce resident breeder and winter visitor Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
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This is a list of the bird species recorded in England.The avifauna of England include a total of 625 species, of which 14 have been introduced by humans.. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of British Ornithologists' Union (BOU).
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Scotland.The avifauna of Scotland include a total of 535 species, of which 9 have been introduced by humans.. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of British Ornithologists' Union (BOU).
Common name Binomial Status Little grebe: Tachybaptus ruficollis: Uncommon to fairly common breeding Great crested grebe: Podiceps cristatus: Fairly common in winter and on passage, uncommon breeding Red-necked grebe: Podiceps grisegena: Scarce in winter and on passage Slavonian grebe: Podiceps auritus: Scarce in winter and on passage Black ...
Tachybaptus is a genus of small birds of the grebe family. The genus name means "quick diving": it is from Ancient Greek takhys "quick" and bapto "I dip". [2] It has representatives over much of the world, including the tropics.
Little grebe. Order: Podicipediformes Family: Podicipedidae. Grebes are small to medium-large freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land.