Great crested grebe
| Great crested grebe | |
|---|---|
| P. c. cristatus in Villepinte, France | |
| Call of P. c. cristatus recorded in Surrey, England | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Podicipediformes |
| Family: | Podicipedidae |
| Genus: | Podiceps |
| Species: | P. cristatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Podiceps cristatus | |
| Range of P. cristatus
Breeding
Resident
Non-breeding | |
| Synonyms | |
|
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.