The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds noted for its elaborate mating display. The scientific name comes from Latin. Podiceps is from podicis, "vent" and pes, "foot", and is a reference to the placement of a grebe's legs towards the rear of its body, and the species name, cristatus means "crested".
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Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
- Observations in the area
- 10
- Last sighting
- 1 March 2025
- Category
- Birds
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Where it has been observed
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