What Does Dabchicks Mean?

The little grebe, also known as dabchick, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The genus name is from Ancient Greek takhus "fast" and bapto "to sink under". The specific ruficollis is from Latin rufus "red" and Modern Latin -collis, "-necked", itself derived from Latin collum "neck".

What is another name for a Dabchick?

The little grebe or dabchick (Podiceps albipennis) is another species that lays in July or August. The larger birds are the wood-pigeon, moorhen, dabchick, and to these the carrion crow may now be added as a breeding species.

What is a Didapper?

: a dabchick or other small grebe.