Breeding Location:
Marshes, freshwater, Swamps, Marshes, Ponds, shallow, Ponds
Breeding Type:
Monogamous, Loose colonies
Breeding Population:
Egg Color:
White to pale blue green, nest stained
Number of Eggs:
2 - 7
Incubation Days:
21
Egg Incubator:
Both sexes
Nest Material:
Floating nest of decaying vegetation.
Migration:
Nonmigratory
Recommended Products:
Whole Sunflower Hearts (6610)
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 Loved by all songbirds, these are the "gold" of sunflower foods. It takes 75 lbs. of sunflower seed in the shell to yield 25 lbs. of these super-clean, whole hearts; avoid time-consuming clean-up and take advantage of this great value-per-pound!
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Champion Squirrel Blocker (1744) |
 Duncraft's indestructible all-metal platform is designed to entice birds of all sizes, block out squirrels and prevent animal damage! Spread a layer of black oil sunflower seed in the bottom tray. The two-grid system creates a permanent barrier between squirrels and your seed. They can't maneuver their paws through the grids to pull out even one single seed. It's brilliant. And the indestructible metal offers excellent squirrel protection and will keep its great look for years. Can be hung or pole mounted. 5-year Guarantee. Holds 1 lb. of black oil seed. Bottom tray measures 12 x 14-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches, roof is 16 x 13- 3/4.
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Suet Selective Feeder (1675) |
 We've calculated the precise distance from the Havenguard fencing to the suet cake to put it just out of paws' reach. Downy woodpeckers, chickadees and other suet loving clingers can eat in peace. All-metal feeder. Lift top to fill, spring lock keeps squirrels out. Holds 2 suet cakes. 10-1/2 inches diameter, 11-1/2 inches tall.
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Overview
Least Grebe: Smallest of North America's grebes. Eyes dark yellow , plumage is dark black-gray, white undertail coverts and white wing patch in flight. Black bill. In winter shows white throat, in summer a dark throat. Seldom fly, rarely leave nesting places. When not nesting found in small flocks.
Range and Habitat
Least Grebe: Found in southern Texas, Mexico, Rio Grande valley, Baja California, Arizona, Louisiana, South Florida, Central America and northern Argentina. Habitats include fresh and brackish water, from small ponds to lakes, ditches, marshes and slower moving parts of rivers.
Breeding and Nesting
Least Grebe: Multi-brooded, will nest in any season if conditions are suitable. Lays two to seven white to pale blue green eggs. Builds a floating nest of vegetation anchored to reeds. Incubation lasts for 21 days and is carried out by both parents.
Foraging and Feeding
Least Grebe: Eats insects, primarily aquatic, small fish, tadpoles, snails, and above water insects. Like all grebes, also eat their own feathers, which may protect the gastrointestinal track from sharp fish bones.
Readily Eats
Vocalization
Least Grebe: Emits a loud, nasal, high pitched "beeeek" or high pitched buzzy, chattering "vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv."
Similar Species
Least Grebe: Pied-billed Grebe is smilar but has a thicker bill and brown crown, nape and back and darker eyes. Other grebes are larger and have very different plumage.
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