dabchick

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena ave aquática da família dos podicipedídeos, especialmente a espécie europeia Tachybaptus ruficollis, também chamada de mergulhão-pequeno.

A noun referring to a small European grebe, a type of waterbird.

1. Small European GrebeC1formalbritish

   A small water bird of the grebe family, known for its ability to dive and swim underwater.

   Mergulhão-pequeno

   • The dabchick is often seen diving for small fish in ponds.
   • We spotted a dabchick swimming near the reeds.
   • The dabchick's nest is built among floating vegetation.

   Sinônimoslittle grebe