The Little Grebe is another one of those birds too cute to be real. They're quite small and have stumpy (almost non-existent) tails. And yet... here they are.
Grebes are the only birds with lobed feet. They're effective swimmers because of a) those feet and b) their legs are set really far back on their bodies. The trade-off? They can't move very well on land.
This small bird, also known as a dabchick, can be found throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.
Doodled from Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide.
Bonus! Take a look at the lobed foot of a Red-Necked Grebe:
Photo from Mon@rch's Nature Blog. If you have a minute, you should check out the post this image is in -- it's a rescue story!
