Least Grebe
Tachybaptus dominicus
Grebes (Podicipedidae) · Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Least Grebe with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps | 5 |
| Spruce Grouse Canachites canadensis | 1 |
| Great Grebe Podiceps major | 1 |
| Western Grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis | 1 |
| Crowned Woodnymph Thalurania colombica | 1 |
Family
Grebes () are aquatic diving birds in the order Podicipediformes (). Grebes are widely distributed freshwater birds, with some species also found in marine habitats during migration and winter. Most grebes fly, although some flightless species exist, most notably in stable lakes.
Order
Grebes () are aquatic diving birds in the order Podicipediformes (). Grebes are widely distributed freshwater birds, with some species also found in marine habitats during migration and winter. Most grebes fly, although some flightless species exist, most notably in stable lakes.