About the Clark's Grebe
Clark's grebe is a North American waterbird species in the grebe family. Until the 1980s, it was thought to be a pale morph of the western grebe, which it resembles in size, range, and behavior. Intermediates between the two species are known.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Aechmophorus clarkii |
| Species Codes | clagre, CLGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Clark's Grebe belong to?
The Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Clark's Grebe?
Clark's grebe is a North American waterbird species in the grebe family. Until the 1980s, it was thought to be a pale morph of the western grebe, which it resembles in size, range, and behavior. Intermediates between the two species are known....
Where can I report a Clark's Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Clark's Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code clagre, or on iNaturalist.
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