StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height26 cm
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"Australasian Grebes eat their own feathers and feed them to their chicks, a behaviour believed to protect their digestive system from sharp fish bones or parasites."
Field Guide
Australasian Grebe
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The Australasian Grebe is a small waterbird commonly seen on freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers throughout Australia, New Zealand, and nearby Pacific islands. It is well known for its diving skills and ability to thrive on both permanent and temporary waterbodies. This species is often observed alone or in pairs, swimming low in the water and disappearing quickly beneath the surface when disturbed.
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