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Tachybaptus ruficollis
| Family Name: | Podicipedidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Little Grebe, Dabchick |
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Description
| Size | 28 cm |
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| Description | Breeding adults are dark brown, with rufous coloured cheeks and neck sides. Non-breeding adults are paler brown with darker undersides. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Freshwater |
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| Distribution | Occurs in Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Indian sub-continent, east and Southeast Asia, and New Guinea. |
Status
| Species Status | Resident breeder |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Yong, D. L., Lim, K. C., & Lee, T. K. 2013. A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Singapore . United Kingdom: John Beaufoy Publishing. 176 |
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