Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Grebes (Podicipedidae) · Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Western Grebe with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Clark's Grebe Aechmophorus clarkii | 6 |
| Black-necked Grebe Podiceps nigricollis | 3 |
| Red-necked Grebe Podiceps grisegena | 2 |
| Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope | 1 |
| Least Grebe Tachybaptus dominicus | 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.