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Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
36,7 cm
Berat
843,8333333333334 g
Famili
Podicipedidae
Ordo
Podicipediformes

Tentang

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a large 46–51 cm, elegant grebe of Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Breeding plumage: elaborate chestnut and black head crest and ruff; white face; reddish-pink bill. Inhabits large freshwater lakes and reservoirs; winters on coastal seas. Wingspan to 90 cm. Famous for mirror-display courtship dance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 36,7 cm 14.4 in
Berat 843,8333333333334 g 29.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-31 days. Fledging: 71-79 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Famili Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Spesies Podiceps cristatus

Distribution

Great Crested Grebe has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Great Crested Grebe endangered?
The Great Crested Grebe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Crested Grebe nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-31 days. Fledging: 71-79 days.
How big is the Great Crested Grebe?
The Great Crested Grebe has a wingspan of 36.7 cm, weight of 843.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Great Crested Grebe belong to?
The Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.

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