54,560 observationsLeast Concern
Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Podicipediformes ›Family: Podicipedidae ›Genus: Tachybaptus
About
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".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Little Grebe is Tachybaptus ruficollis.
- Little Grebe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Little Grebe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Little Grebe belongs to the class Aves.
- Little Grebe belongs to the order Podicipediformes.
- Little Grebe belongs to the family Podicipedidae.
- Little Grebe belongs to the genus Tachybaptus.