Little Grebe - Tachybaptus ruficollis

I cant help but think that evolution forgot about this ducks messy backside of feathers, some times I would love to get a comb or brush and and tidy up this little birds rear feathers when ever I see one. This is the smallest European grebe that has a very distinctive high pitch call with a rapid till that will fade away. Can be sometimes mistaken for a Black-Necked grebe when in its winter plumage. Prefers fresh water and will dive to catch small fish, molluscs and insects.

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