Grebe Species
New Zealand contains 4 of Grebe species. These include Australasian Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Hoary-headed Grebe, and New Zealand Grebe.
Australasian Grebe
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
The Australasian grebe is a small, charming waterbird that has recently established itself in New Zealand. About the siz...
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
The Great crested grebe is a majestic waterbird native to New Zealand's South Island. About the size of a small duck, th...
Hoary-headed Grebe
Poliocephalus poliocephalus
The Hoary-headed grebe or Taihoropī is a small, aquatic bird occasionally spotted in New Zealand waters. This compact sw...
New Zealand Grebe
Poliocephalus rufopectus
The New Zealand grebe, or Weweia, is a charming native waterbird found only in New Zealand. This small, dark-feathered d...