Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern

The Great Crested Grebe is a diving waterbird of freshwater lakes, marshes, and sheltered coasts. It swims low on the water, dives for fish and aquatic invertebrates, and often builds a floating nest among reeds or lake vegetation. Many grebes perform elegant courtship displays with raised crests and synchronized movements.

Family

Podicipedidae

Group

Grebes

Range

Great Crested Grebe Range — Resident or seasonal range in freshwater lakes, marshes, and sheltered coasts

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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