Little Grebe

The little grebe, or dabchick, is the smallest European, Asian and African member of its family at 23 to 29 cm, and is common on open water across most of its range. Ten subspecies are recognised, separated mainly by size, eye colour and the extent of white on the wing (Wikipedia, general species account).

Only the general taxonomy and size were readable for this entry, so no behaviour or breeding detail is given. Nationally Least Concern (Sri Lanka National Red List 2012).