Grebes
Grebes are little to medium-expansive freshwater jumping feathered creatures. They have lobed toes and are magnificent swimmers and jumpers. Be that as it may, they have their feet set far back on the body, making them entirely awkward ashore. There are 20 species worldwide and 5 species which happen in Afghanistan.Grebes have tight wings, and a few species are hesitant to fly; to be sure, two South American species are totally flightless. They react to peril by plunging instead of flying, and are regardless a great deal less watchful than ducks. Surviving species range in size from minimal grebe, at 120 grams (4.3 oz) and 23.5 cm (9.3 inches), to the immense grebe, at 1.7 kg (3.8 lbs) and 71 cm (28 inches).
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1. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) also known as dabchick- The little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), otherwise called dabchick, is an individual from the grebe group of water winged creatures. At 23 to 29 cm (9.1 to 11.4 in) long it is the littlest European individual from its family. It is normally found in open waterways crosswise over the vast majority of its reach.
2. Red-Necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena)
- The red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a transient sea-going flying creature found in the calm districts of the northern half of the globe. Its wintering natural surroundings is to a great extent limited to quiet waters just past the waves around sea coasts, albeit a few winged creatures may winter on vast lakes. Grebes favor shallow assemblages of new water, for example, lakes, bogs or fish-lakes as rearing locales.
3. Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
- The considerable peaked grebe is the biggest individual from the grebe family found in the Old World, with some bigger species dwelling in the Americas. They measure 46–51 cm (18–20 in) long with a 59–73 cm (23–29 in) wingspan and measure 0.9 to 1.5 kg (2.0 to 3.3 lb). It is a phenomenal swimmer and jumper, and seeks after its fish prey submerged. The grown-ups are unmistakable in summer with head and neck embellishments. In winter, this is more white than most grebes, with white over the eye, and a pink bill.
4. Hornet Grebe (Podiceps auritus)
- The horned grebe is an individual from the grebe group of water feathered creatures. It is otherwise called the Slavonian grebe. It is a phenomenal swimmer and jumper, and seeks after its fish prey submerged.
5. Black-Necked Greebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
- The Black-necked grebe , known in North America as the eared grebe, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. It occurs on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
A grebe is an individual from the request Podicipediformes and the main kind of feathered creature connected with this request. Grebes are a broadly appropriated request of freshwater plunging winged creatures, some of which visit the ocean while moving and in winter.
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