little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as dabchickपन बुड्डी
little grebe ( Tachybaptus ruficollis ), also known as dabchick पन बुड्डी Saryuwetland Ayodhya May 21 Nikon Gears This 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. The little grebe is a small water bird with a pointed bill. The adult is unmistakable in summer, predominantly dark above with its rich, rufous colour neck, cheeks and flanks, and bright yellow gape . The rufous is replaced by a dirty brownish grey in non-breeding and juvenile birds. Juvenile birds have a yellow bill with a small black tip, and black and white streaks on the cheeks and sides of the neck as seen below. This yellow bill darkens as the juveniles age, eventually turni...