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Little Grebe 16.10.2020

cientific name: Tachybaptus ruficollis
Bird family: Grebes
UK conservation status: Green
Protected by The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981...
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cientific name: Tachybaptus ruficollis
Bird family: Grebes
UK conservation status: Green
Protected by The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
The little grebe is a small, dumpy grebe which often appears to have a 'fluffy' rear end. It readily dives when disturbed, surfacing unseen some distance away. In summer it has a bright chestnut throat and cheeks and a pale gape patch at the base of the bill. It can be noisy, with a distinctive whinnying trill.

What they eat:
Insects, larvae and small fish.

Measurements:
Length: 25-29cm
Wingspan: 40-45cm
Weight: 100-140gPopulation:
UK breeding: 3,650-7,300 pairs
UK wintering: 15,500 individuals

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