The Tachybaptusruficollis (scientific name: Tachybaptusruficollis) is a species of diving bird in the genus Grebe in the family Grebe. Body length 25-29 cm, wingspan 40-4

The Tachybaptus ruficollis (scientific name: Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a species of diving bird in the genus Grebe in the family Grebe. Body length 25-29 cm, wingspan 40-45 cm, weight 100-200 g, lifespan 13 years. The occipital part has a black-brown crown; Adults have a black-brown, variegated brown crumpled collar on their upper necks; The upper body is black brown and the lower body is white.

It inhabits lakes, ponds, canals, ponds and swamps, but also in slow-flowing rivers and coastal reed swamps. Good at swimming and diving, often diving for food, feeding on aquatic insects and their larvae, fish, shrimp, etc. Usually alone or in small, scattered groups. When breeding, they chase each other on the water and make a sound, and have the habit of occupying a certain territory. During the breeding period, it nests in swamps, ponds, lakes and other places such as reeds, rushes, cattails, etc., and lays 4-7 eggs per clutch, with a blunt and round ovate shape, dirty white, and males and females take turns to incubate eggs. Resident birds and some migratory birds.