Little Grebe

Key Facts

Family: Podicipedidae

Biometrics:
Length: 25 to 29 cm, Weight: 140 to 230 g, Wingspan: 40 to 45 cm

Range:
Europe, Asia, New Guinea and Africa

Habitat:
They are visible from lowlands to mountains - variety of wetlands such as small, shallow lakes and ponds, canals, reservoirs, dams, sheltered bays, and also the vegetation on the shores of large lakes. Outside breeding season, they are more often observed in open waters