Qatar Bird Observation Group

Little Grebe (capensis)

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Adult Breeding (©Mohammed AlThani)

Adult Winter Right, Adult Summer Left (©Sameh Odeh)

Adult Winter (©Mohammed AlThani)

Adult Winter (©Mohammed AlThani)

Adult Summer (©Mohammed AlThani)

Chicks (©Mohammed AlThani)

Chick (©Mohammed AlThani)

At Nest (©Mohammed AlThani)

Voice

Little Grebe

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Voice Description Song

1. Length
2. 27 cm
1. Wingspan
2. 43 cm
LC

English Name
Little Grebe

Scientific Name
Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis

Local Name
غطاس

Arabic Name
الغطاس الصغير

Family Name
Grebes

Parent English Name
Little Grebe

Parent Latin Name
Tachybaptus ruficollis

In Qatar
- Resident breeder
- Common

Description
A tiny duck-like creature of ponds and lakes that was first observed in Qatar as recently as 1980. It feeds in open water by diving for small fish and amphibious insects. However, it is a shy breeder, nesting in dense reeds and vegetation. In summer it displays rich red colouration on the head and neck, while winter plumage is black, grey and white. Its drawn-out trilling call is often the first indication of the species' presence.

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