{"id":16745,"date":"2026-03-26T09:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/?p=16745"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:32:47","slug":"little-grebe-gundmuluka-%e0%b2%97%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%82%e0%b2%a1%e0%b3%8d%e0%b2%ae%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%b2%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/little-grebe-gundmuluka-%e0%b2%97%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%82%e0%b2%a1%e0%b3%8d%e0%b2%ae%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%b2%e0%b3%81%e0%b2%95\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Grebe \u2014 Gundmuluka (\u0c97\u0cc1\u0c82\u0ca1\u0ccd\u0cae\u0cc1\u0cb2\u0cc1\u0c95)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>The Little Grebe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tachybaptus ruficollis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), locally known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gundmuluka<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0c97\u0cc1\u0c82\u0ca1\u0ccd\u0cae\u0cc1\u0cb2\u0cc1\u0c95), is a small, compact waterbird commonly found in ponds, lakes, and wetlands across South Asia. It is famous for its diving ability, often disappearing underwater in an instant when disturbed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Taxonomy and Systematics<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kingdom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Animalia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phylum:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chordata<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Class:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Order:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Podicipediformes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Family:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Podicipedidae<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genus:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tachybaptus<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Species:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T. ruficollis<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Description<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Little Grebe is one of the smallest grebes, measuring about <\/span><b>23\u201329 cm in length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breeding plumage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rich dark brown body with a <\/span><b>chestnut neck and cheeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a small pale patch at the base of the bill<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-breeding plumage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paler, with a whitish throat and duller tones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Body:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rounded and compact, often appearing \u201cfluffy\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tail:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Almost absent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bill:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Short and pointed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lobed toes (not webbed), adapted for swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often seen low in the water, with only its head and back visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Distribution and Habitat<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Little Grebe is widely distributed across:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pakistan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangladesh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myanmar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It prefers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshwater ponds and lakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marshes and wetlands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow-moving rivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Village tanks and irrigation reservoirs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Kodagu, it is commonly seen in small ponds and agricultural water bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Behaviour and Ecology<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Little Grebe is an <\/span><b>excellent diver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and spends much of its time in water.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dives frequently to catch prey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeds on insects, small fish, tadpoles, and aquatic invertebrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually seen alone or in pairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emits a distinctive <\/span><b>trilling or whinnying call<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When alarmed, it prefers diving over flying.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Breeding<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breeding season typically aligns with <\/span><b>monsoon and post-monsoon periods<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Builds floating nests made of aquatic vegetation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nests are often anchored to submerged plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lays <\/span><b>3\u20136 eggs<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicks often ride on the parent\u2019s back for protection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Cultural and Local Significance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gundmuluka<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0c97\u0cc1\u0c82\u0ca1\u0ccd\u0cae\u0cc1\u0cb2\u0cc1\u0c95) in Kodava and Kannada-speaking regions, the bird is associated with village ponds and quiet waters. Its constant diving behavior makes it easily recognizable to locals, especially in agrarian landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conservation Status<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Status:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Least Concern (according to International Union for Conservation of Nature)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Threats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wetland pollution, habitat loss, and human disturbance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these threats, it remains widespread and common.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Interesting Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicknamed \u201c<\/span><b>dabchick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d due to its diving habit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can stay underwater for extended periods to avoid predators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicks have <\/span><b>striped patterns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping them camouflage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often builds nests that look like floating debris<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), locally known as Gundmuluka (\u0c97\u0cc1\u0c82\u0ca1\u0ccd\u0cae\u0cc1\u0cb2\u0cc1\u0c95), is a small, compact waterbird commonly found in ponds, lakes, and wetlands across South Asia. 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