StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height55 cm
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"Great Crested Grebes swallow their own feathers, which helps protect their digestive tract from sharp fish bones."
Field Guide
Great Crested Grebe
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The Great Crested Grebe is a large waterbird found on lakes, reservoirs, and slow-moving rivers across much of Australia, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. Renowned for its elaborate courtship dances and aquatic lifestyle. They are well-adapted to life on open water, often seen gliding low in the water or diving for fish.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Great Crested Grebe has been recorded.
- Herdsman Lake🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 57 species · 156 sightings · seen 15 days ago
- Lake Wallace🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 8 days ago
- Lysterfield Park🔥 ActiveVictoria · 14 species · seen 4 days ago
- St Kilda Pier🔥 ActiveVictoria · 2 species · 6 sightings · seen 18 days ago
- Alfred Cove Nature ReserveWestern Australia
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