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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.3 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 1388.5 g | 48.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| Species | Podiceps major |
Distribution
Great Grebe has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family