Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Grebes :: Madagascar Grebe

Madagascar Grebe Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Described by: Hartlaub (1861)
Alternate common name(s): Madagascar Little Grebe, Pelzeln's Grebe, Madagascar Dabchick
Old scientific name(s): Podiceps pelzelni

Photographs

near Andasibe, Madagascar - Dec, 2006 © Jean-Michel Fenerole  near Andasibe, Madagascar - Dec, 2006 © Jean-Michel Fenerole 
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Range

Madagascar;
Mostly in w. and n. Madagascar in the Mahavavy River delta and on the high plateau. In s. Madagascar, it occurs on Lake Anony, Lake Erombo and the Mangoky River delta.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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