Listen to the great crested grebe
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About the great crested grebe
The great crested grebe is a bird in the family Podicipedidae (order Podicipediformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults have a wingspan of about 88 cm and weigh around 830 g.
What does the great crested grebe sound like?
Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.
From Wikipedia
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds. The bird is characterised by its distinctive appearance, featuring striking black, orange-brown, and white plumage, and elaborate courtship display that involves synchronised dances and displays.
More from the family Podicipedidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a great crested grebe sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the great crested grebe on this page. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.
Is the great crested grebe endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the great crested grebe as “least concern”.
What family does the great crested grebe belong to?
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) belongs to the family Podicipedidae in the order Podicipediformes.
Sources & credits
- Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) (W1CDR0001488 BD4) – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q25422 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Great crested grebe – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by caroline legg – CC BY 2.0