Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 36,7 cm | 14.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 843,8333333333334 g | 29.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-31 days. Fledging: 71-79 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3-5
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Familya | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Podiceps |
| Türler | Podiceps cristatus |
Distribution
Great Crested Grebe has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Podicipedidae family