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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Podicipediformes Podicipedidae

New Zealand Grebe

Poliocephalus rufopectus

New Zealand Grebe · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
249 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 119

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 119).

DEF 78

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 78).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: North I. (New Zealand) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Poliocephalus rufopectus

Which family does it belong to?

Grebes (Podicipedidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: North I. (New Zealand)

Sources & credits

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