New Zealand Dabchick | Weweia (Poliocephalus rufopectus)

Also known as the New Zealand Grebe or Weweia, the New Zealand Dabchick is a small, flightless grebe native to New Zealand. They are excellent swimmers and divers, often foraging for small fish and aquatic invertebrates beneath the water’s surface. These charming birds play a vital role in the delicate balance of New Zealand’s freshwater ecosystems.