Key information
The little grebe is a small, dumpy grebe which often appears to have a 'fluffy' rear end. It readily dives when disturbed, surfacing unseen some distance away. In summer it has a bright chestnut throat and cheeks and a pale gape patch at the base of the bill. It can be noisy, with a distinctive whinnying trill.
What they eat:
Insects, larvae and small fish.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 25-29cm
- Wingspan:
- 40-45cm
- Weight:
- 100-140g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 5,300 pairs
- UK wintering:
- 16,000 individuals
Identifying features:
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
Little grebe (summer plumage)
Little grebe (winter plumage)
