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Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Least Concern

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Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)

Species

Tachybaptus ruficollis (Little Grebe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カイツブリ

Chinese 小䴙䴘

Spanish Zampullín común

French Grèbe castagneux

German Zwergtaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-pequeno-castanho

Russian Малая поганка

Arabic الغطاس الصغير

Thai นกเป็ดผีเล็ก

Similar Species in Tachybaptus

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Alaotra Grebe

Tachybaptus rufolavatus

Extinct

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Australasian Grebe

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Least Concern

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Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

Least Concern

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Madagascan Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Grebe?

The scientific name of Little Grebe is Tachybaptus ruficollis. It belongs to the genus Tachybaptus.

What is the conservation status of Little Grebe?

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Little Grebe live?

Little Grebe is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Little Grebe belong to?

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) belongs to the genus Tachybaptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is Little Grebe endangered?

No, Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Little Grebe belong to?

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Little Grebe?

The closest relatives of Little Grebe in the genus Tachybaptus include Alaotra Grebe, Australasian Grebe, Least Grebe, Madagascan Grebe.