Least grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

The least grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus), an aquatic bird, is the smallest member of the grebe family.

Family: Podicipedidae Order: Podicipediformes Conservation: Least Concern
Least grebe

About the Least grebe

The least grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus), an aquatic bird, is the smallest member of the grebe family. It occurs in the New World from the southwestern United States and Mexico to Argentina, and also on Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles.

Fun Facts About Least grebe

  • The least grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus), an aquatic bird, is the smallest member of the grebe family.

Conservation Status

The Least grebe is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPodicipediformes
FamilyPodicipedidae
GenusTachybaptus
SpeciesTachybaptus dominicus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Least grebe

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Related Species

Other species in the Podicipedidae family: