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Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern
Envergadura
36,7 cm
Peso
843,8333333333334 g
Família
Podicipedidae
Ordem
Podicipediformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 36,7 cm 14.4 in
Peso 843,8333333333334 g 29.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

3-5

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Família Podicipedidae (Grebes)
Genus Podiceps
Espécies Podiceps cristatus

Distribution

Great Crested Grebe has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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