Australasian Grebe
In greater Australia, New Zealand
and on nearby Pacific islands...one
of the smallest grebes.
and on nearby Pacific islands...one
of the smallest grebes.
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
(L 9.8-10.6")
Daintree River
15Oct2015
Tachybaptus is Greek for fast
dipper; novaehollandia in Mod
Latin means New Holland, 17th
& 18th C. name for eastern
Australia.
dipper; novaehollandia in Mod
Latin means New Holland, 17th
& 18th C. name for eastern
Australia.
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