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Great Crested Grebe

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Great Crested Grebe

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Also known as Podiceps cristatus, tippet grebe, gaunt

species of bird

OverviewAI-generated

The Great Crested Grebe (*Podiceps cristatus*) is a species of bird in the family Podicipedidae and order Podicipediformes. Described by Linnaeus in 1758, it belongs to the class Aves and phylum Chordata. The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN and has received the Bird of the Year award. Its common names include Haubentaucher, Grèbe huppé, and Somormujo lavanco.

This wetland inhabitant also occupies marine and freshwater environments. Its range includes Hefei, the Nanling Mountains, and Africa. The Great Crested Grebe has a wingspan of 88, a mass of 920, and an egg incubation period of 28. The average litter size is 3.9.

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Species

great crested grebe

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassAves
  3. OrderPodicipediformes
  4. FamilyPodicipedidae
Habitatmarine, freshwater
Observations105,470

Maximum longevity: 19.2 years (wild) Observations: Maximum longevity from banding studies is 19.2 years (http://www.euring.org/data_and_codes/longevity.htm).

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Podiceps
Award
Bird of the Year
Mass
830
Image
Podiceps cristatus (eating crab).jpg
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
taxon name
Podiceps cristatus
Commons category
Podiceps cristatus
Commons gallery
Podiceps cristatus
described by source
Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary
wingspan
88
litter size
3.9
egg incubation period
28
taxon common name
mergulhão-de-crista
taxon range
Africa
short name
P. cristatus
habitat
wetland
taxon author citation
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Encyclopedic overview

The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The bird is characterised by its distinctive appearance, featuring striking black, orange-brown, and white plumage, and elaborate courtship display that involves synchronised dances and displays.

Taxonomy

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