WeweiaNew Zealand Dabchick
- Conservation status
- In some trouble
Similar to their cousin, the Australasian grebe, the New Zealand grebe (or dabchick) bases itself on ponds and lakes. Interestingly, they have no tail and hold their rump high when swimming. Knowing that their eggs are under high predation, they cover their nests with weeds when they have to dash out to the shops for a quick bite.
Photo: Craig McKenzie