Grebes
Order: Podicipediformes. Family: Podicipedidae
Grebes are small to medium-sized diving birds. They breed on fresh water, but often visit the sea whilst migrating and in winter. They have lobed toes and are excellent swimmers and divers; however, their feet are placed far back on their bodies, making them quite ungainly on land. There are 19 species worldwide. Of these, three species have been recorded in Madagascar. One, the Alaotra Grebe, is now confirmed as extinct.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alaotra Grebe* | Tachybaltus rufolavatus | Extinct, EX |
| Little Grebe | Tachybaptus ruficollis | Locally common resident, LC |
| Madagascar Grebe* | Tachybaptus pelzelnii | Uncommon resident, VU |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar