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| Great crested grebe | |
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| P. c. cristatus in Villepinte, France | |
| Call of P. c. cristatus recorded in Surrey, England | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Podicipediformes |
| Family: | Podicipedidae |
| Genus: | Podiceps |
| Species: | P. cristatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Podiceps cristatus | |
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| Range of P. cristatus
Breeding
Resident
Non-breeding
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| Synonyms | |
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Colymbus cristatus Linnaeus, 1758 | |
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.
- ^ BirdLife International (2019). "Podiceps cristatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T22696602A154250080. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T22696602A154250080.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.