Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
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Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) is a medium 31–38 cm grebe of the Holarctic. Breeding: black and chestnut body with golden-buff 'horn' tufts on sides of head; red neck. Winters grey and white on coastal seas. Breeds on ponds and lakes in boreal and temperate zones; migratory. Wingspan to 65 cm. Vulnerable in Europe due to lake eutrophication.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 414.6666666666667 g | 14.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-25 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.
Clutch Size
1-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| Species | Podiceps auritus |
Distribution
Horned Grebe has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family