Little Grebe
pikku-uikku · Tachybaptus ruficollis
Photo: Andreas Trepte, CC BY-SA 2.5
Family: Podicipedidae (Uikut) · Size: 23–29 cm
The little grebe, also known as the dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The genus name is from Ancient Greek takhus "fast" and bapto "to sink under". The specific ruficollis is from Latin rufus "red" and Modern Latin -collis, "-necked", itself derived from Latin collum "neck".
Where and when to see it
This is a sensitive species: FinBIF hides when and where most of its sightings were made, so no places are suggested.