little grebe

Thân thiện

A little grebe dives for small fish in a pond.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small European grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis): A small, compact waterbird found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for its short, sharp bill, fluffy rear, and distinctive breeding plumage featuring a rich chestnut neck and cheeks.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a little grebe diving for small fish in the pond.
  • The little grebe is also commonly known as the dabchick.
  • During the breeding season, the little grebe's plumage becomes much brighter.

Advanced Usage

• "dabchick": A common alternative name for the little grebe, often used in British English.
  • The pond is a good place to see moorhens and dabchicks.

Variants and Related Words

• Grebe (n): The general family of diving birds to which the little grebe belongs.
  • Other species of grebe include the great crested grebe and the pied-billed grebe.

Synonyms

• Dabchick: The most common synonym for the little grebe.

Related Phrases

• "to dive like a grebe": To submerge oneself quickly and adeptly, referencing the bird's characteristic behavior.
  • When he saw his teacher, he dove like a grebe behind the sofa.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small European grebe

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dabchick
• Podiceps ruficollis