Birds of the Sundarban

Little Grebe
Binomial Name: Tachybaptus ruficollis
The Little Grebe is an uncommon resident aquatic bird of Bangladesh. Even a fewdecades ago, the bird was an easy sight. They used to be seen in most parts of the
country, but not so much now. In almost all regions of our country, the extensive marsh,swampland, pond, or river usually wanders in pairs or small groups. Although they swim
in the water, they search for food by diving—that is, they prefer to catch prey by sinkingand have no appetite for floating prey. Food includes fish, frogs, toads, insects, and
small shrimp. During the breeding season from April to October, they build their nests
in piles of weeds or floating plants near the water.

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resident

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