New Zealand Grebe

The New Zealand dabchick (Poliocephalus rufopectus), also known as the New Zealand grebe or by its Māori name weweia, is a member of the grebe family endemic to New Zealand.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of New Zealand Grebe being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Poliocephalus poliocephalus
• Tachybaptus dominicus
• Podiceps major
• Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
• Tachybaptus ruficollis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Podicipediformes

Family

Podicipedidae

Genus

Poliocephalus

Species

Poliocephalus rufopectus

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