Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
About the Great Crested Grebe
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.
A real field recording of the Great Crested Grebe. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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2 recordings on this page · licensed Public Domain / CC0 ×2 · mirrored on this server, free for commercial reuse · recorded in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark and elsewhere · xeno-canto lists 461 recordings for this species in total.
Similar species
- Black-necked GrebePodiceps nigricollisprofile
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- Red-necked GrebePodiceps grisegenaprofile
Species grouped by shared genus, family and range.