New Zealand Birds

11001-06322 Australasian little grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae novaehollandiae) a vagrant male swimming in reeds. Since early 1980's this species has bred on small ponds in Northland, expanding its range in the North Island more recently. Despite initial records from the South Island, none are currently known to be breeding there *

dabchick06322Australasianlittle grebeTachybaptusnovaehollandiaevagrantmale