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Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Description:

The Great Crested Grebe is 46–51 centimetres (18–20 in) long with a 59–73 centimetres (23–29 in) wingspan. It is an excellent swimmer and diver, and pursues its fish prey underwater. The adults are unmistakable in summer with head and neck decorations. In winter, this is whiter than most grebes, with white above the eye, and a pink bill. It is the largest European grebe.

Habitat:

The Great Crested Grebe breeds in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes

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2 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Very nice!

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 12 years ago

Beautiful! The colors are great! Wonderful shots!

ClaraCorreia
Spotted by
ClaraCorreia

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Jul 12, 2011
Submitted on Jul 12, 2011

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