Red-necked Grebe
Red-necked Grebe (<em>Podiceps grisegena</em>) is a species of Grebes (<em>Podicipedidae</em>) in the order Grebes.
Overview
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a species of Grebes (Podicipedidae) in the order Grebes. A large gray grebe with a chestnut neck in summer; a powerful diver feeding on fish; winters on coastal bays; nests among reeds on northern lakes.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Podiceps; binomial: Podiceps grisegena; authority: (Boddaert, 1783). Typical size: 40-50cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
