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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Australasian Grebe , Dabchick , Little Grebe Tachybaptus novaehollandiae | |
Australiasian Grebe Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Grebes" Podicipedidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 25cm. Diving bird, eats aquatic insects and plants. May join Hoary-headed Grebes in mixed flocks in winter. Has a shrill and chittering voice. |
| Typical Habitat : | Mostly fresh water including temporary pools and farm dams. |
| Distribution : | Moderatrly common Australia wide. Eastern Australia and western coast. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. Town Common and Magnetic Island. Main breeding season, October to April. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (20) .. observations (42) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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