Great Grebe
Podiceps major
Grebes (Podicipedidae) · Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Great Grebe with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Least Grebe Tachybaptus dominicus | 1 |
| Hooded Grebe Podiceps gallardoi | 1 |
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.