The Little Grebe is a medium-sized waterbird with a compact, rounded body. Its plumage is predominantly black with green and brown highlights, while its bill is red with a yellow tip. Its diet is varied and consists of aquatic plants, insects, and small vertebrates. It prefers wetland habitats such as ponds, slow-moving rivers, and marshes. It nests between spring and summer, building its nest among dense vegetation near the water.