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Small ducklike bird that rides low in the water.
Not listed
Indigenous: Dhiinbin, Australian Little Grebe, Australian Dabchick, Little Grebe, Black-Throated Dabchick, Black-Throated Diver, White-Bellied Diver, Diver, Red-Necked Grebe, Dabchick
At a glance
FamilyGrebes
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeReported across most months, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
9437visible hotspots
474727visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
In non-breeding plumage it is much paler, with the dark cap not extending below the eye (compare with Hoary-headed Grebe).
Behavior
Small ducklike bird that rides low in the water. Can be abundant; typically on freshwater ponds and lakes.
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