Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 5,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Destruction and conversion of habitat for rice cultivation and cash crops are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Small fish and crustaceans, but probably mainly insects.
Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) [XC294167]
by Peter Boesman from Toamasina Province; Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Mantadia, Madagascar (song)
Madagascar Grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii) [XC536738]
by Ken Behrens from Bemenavika, Madagascar (call)
Nest
A floating structure of aquatic plants, anchored to offshore vegetation, particularly waterliles.