by Peter Rowland | Thursday, October 15, 2020
Australasian Grebe Scientific Name: Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Size: 25-27cm What does it look like? The Australasian Grebe has two distinct plumage phases. The non-breeding plumage of both the male and female is dark grey-brown above and mostly silvergrey below,...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Grebes (Family Podicipedidae) Grebes have fleshy feet set well back on the body, adapted for underwater manoeuvrability, but are impractical for walking on land. Four species of these specialised waterbirds have been recorded in Australia. The Hoary-headed Grebe...
