Bird · GBIF taxon 2482054
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatusGreat Crested Grebes are long-necked diving birds with white faces and slender pointed bills. Breeding adults develop black crests and chestnut facial ruffs displayed during elaborate synchronized courtship.
diving birdcourtship displayfreshwater
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- small fish
- aquatic insects
- crustaceans
Predators
- large gulls
- pike
- foxes
ThreatsEntanglement, polluted water, shoreline disturbance, fluctuating water levels, and severe weather
HabitatsLakes, reservoirs, slow rivers, flooded pits, and sheltered coasts outside breeding season
Life spanOften six to ten years, with some marked birds surviving longer
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPodicipedidae
- SpeciesPodiceps cristatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Keep boats away from floating nests and adults carrying striped chicks.
Responsible observation
- Watch: Courtship pairs may mirror head movements and rise together on the water.
- Identify: Note the long white neck, pointed bill, and double black crest.
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