About the Red-necked Grebe
The red-necked grebe is an aquatic bird found in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. A migratory bird, its wintering habitat is largely restricted to calm waters just beyond the waves around ocean coasts, although some birds may winter on large lakes. Grebes prefer shallow bodies of fresh water such as lakes, marshes or fish-ponds as breeding sites.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Podiceps grisegena |
| Species Codes | rengre, RNGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-necked Grebe belong to?
The Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Red-necked Grebe?
The red-necked grebe is an aquatic bird found in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. A migratory bird, its wintering habitat is largely restricted to calm waters just beyond the waves around ocean coasts, although some birds may winter on large lakes. Grebes prefer shallow bodies of fr...
Where can I report a Red-necked Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-necked Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rengre, or on iNaturalist.
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