Great Grebe
Podiceps major
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Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is the largest New World grebe at 70–77 cm. Long neck with chestnut-red sides in breeding plumage; dark brown above; long pointed bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal bays along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America from Peru and Brazil to Argentina. Feeds on fish by diving.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 36,3 cm | 14.3 in |
| الوزن | 1388,5 g | 48.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-6
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| الفصيلة | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| الأنواع | Podiceps major |
Distribution
Great Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family