About the Great Grebe
The great grebe is the largest species of grebe in the world. A disjunct population exists in northwestern Peru, while the main distribution is from extreme southeastern Brazil to Patagonia and central Chile. The population from southern Chile is considered a separate subspecies, P. m. navasi.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Podiceps major |
| Species Codes | gregre1, GRGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Grebe belong to?
The Great Grebe (Podiceps major) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Great Grebe?
The great grebe is the largest species of grebe in the world. A disjunct population exists in northwestern Peru, while the main distribution is from extreme southeastern Brazil to Patagonia and central Chile. The population from southern Chile is considered a separate subspecies, P. m. navasi....
Where can I report a Great Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gregre1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Grebes 22 species
Quick Stats
Spotted a Great Grebe?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!