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lit·tle grebe

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dabchick, little grebe, Podiceps ruficollisnoun

    small European grebe

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  1. little grebenoun

    A small freshwater bird of Europe.

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  1. Little grebe

    The little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The genus name is from Ancient Greek takhus "fast" and bapto "to sink under". The specific ruficollis is from Latin rufus "red" and Modern Latin -collis, "-necked", itself derived from Latin collum "neck".At 23 to 29 centimetres (9 to 11+1⁄2 inches) in length it is the smallest European member of its family. It is commonly found in open bodies of water across most of its range.

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  1. little grebe

    The Little Grebe, also known as Dabchick, is a small water bird with a pointed bill. It belongs to the family Podicipedidae and is native to various parts of the world including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Noted for its small size (usually 23 to 29 cm), it is distinguished by its brown upper parts, paler under-parts, and bright yellow eyes. The Little Grebe is primarily a diver, feeding on a diet of aquatic insects, fish, and other small water-dwelling animals. It builds a floating nest and is known for its distinctive whistling call.

Wikidata

  1. Little Grebe

    The Little Grebe, also known as Dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. At 23 to 29 cm in length it is the smallest European member of its family. It is commonly found in open bodies of water across most of its range.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of little grebe in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of little grebe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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