Black-necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Grebes (Podicipedidae) · Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
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In quizzes, players most often confuse Black-necked Grebe with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Slavonian Grebe Podiceps auritus | 144 |
| Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis | 132 |
| Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus | 74 |
| Red-necked Grebe Podiceps grisegena | 45 |
| Western Grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis | 11 |
Family
Grebes () are aquatic diving birds in the order Podicipediformes (). Grebes are widely distributed freshwater birds, with some species also found in marine habitats during migration and winter. Most grebes fly, although some flightless species exist, most notably in stable lakes.
Order
Grebes () are aquatic diving birds in the order Podicipediformes (). Grebes are widely distributed freshwater birds, with some species also found in marine habitats during migration and winter. Most grebes fly, although some flightless species exist, most notably in stable lakes.