Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Australasian Grebe

The Australasian Grebe, Tachybaptus novaehollandiae is a tiny waterbird common on fresh water lakes and rivers in greater Australia, New Zealand and on nearby Pacific islands. At 25-27 cm in length, it is one of the smallest members of the grebe family (see also Little, Least Grebe).
It is an excellent swimmer and diver, and usually dives immediately when alarmed and swims away under water.

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