Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 80,808
- Most observed in
- 🇷🇺 Russia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The great crested grebe 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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Great crested grebe”.