Species: Tachybaptus ruficollis
English Name: Little Grebe
Chinese Name: 小鸊鷉
Family: Podicipediae
Description:
The little grebe is a small waterbird (23-29 cm in length) with a fluffy rear end and yellow gape. In the summer, adults have a rufous neck that is replaced by a brownish one in the winter. This is a resident species in Macau who occurs in lakes, swamps and reservoirs.
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.