Little Grebe
BIRDING ARAGÓNLittle Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
ES: Zampullín común/chico
Description
L:25-29cm; W: 40-45cm;
Anatidae of small size, in breeding plumage it is dark brown, with a chestnut face and neck; base of bill black with a pale spot. In winter and juveniles light coloured, brown above and almost white below; no light spot at base of bill. Both sexes are of similar plumage, if anything the females duller than the males. Juveniles with traces of chicken scratching on the sides of the head and neck; cheeks and back of neck with light streaking; dark iris.
- Observation difficulty: Easy
- Status: Resident.
- Optimal Season:Dec-Jan
- Conservation Status: Protected species
- Hábitat: Wetlands
Best places to see in Aragón
PROVINCES
Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
Hoya de Huesca; Monegros; Bajo Cinca; Cinco Villas; Bajo Aragón; Caspe; Campo de Daroca y Jiloca; Comunidad de Teruel
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
ESTEPAS DE BELCHITE – EL PLANERÓN – LA LOMAZA. LAGUNA DE SARIÑENA Y BALSA DE LA ESTACIÓN. EMBALSE DEL PAS Y SANTA RITA. MATARRAÑA – AIGUABARREIX. DESFILADEROS DEL RÍO MARTÍN. RÍO GUADALOPE – MAESTRAZGO
