Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Podiceps major |
| Codes | gregre1, GRGR |
Identification
The Great Grebe (Podiceps major) is a member of the Grebes family within the order Podicipediformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Podiceps major
Family: Grebes
Order: Podicipediformes
eBird Code: gregre1