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, one species has been recorded in Sri Lanka.
| Name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Little Grebe | Tachybaptus ruficollis | Resident |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Sri Lanka