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WetlandPlatform nestMedium · 219 g
When to see the Australasian Grebe
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Australasian Grebe
The map shades 8 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Australasian Grebe
The Australasian grebe is a small waterbird common on fresh water lakes and rivers in greater Australia, New Zealand and on nearby Pacific islands. At 25–27 cm (9.8–10.6 in) in length, it is one of the smallest members of the grebe family, along with the least grebe and little grebe.
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Easily confused with
Least GrebeTachybaptus dominicusThe least grebe ranges in length from 21–27 cm (8.3–10.6 in) (depending on the subspecies) and in weight from 112–180 g (4.0–6.3 oz).
Madagascar GrebeTachybaptus pelzelniiThe Madagascar grebe is around 25 cm long.
Little GrebeTachybaptus ruficollisThe little grebe is a small water bird with a pointed bill.
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