StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height30 cm
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"Hoary-headed Grebes are among the quietest grebes, rarely making any sound except for weak, rolling calls during courtship."
Field Guide
Hoary-headed Grebe
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The Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) is a small, aquatic bird found across most of Australia and Tasmania, most often seen gliding low in the water on open lakes and wetlands. This species is well known for gathering in large flocks, especially outside the breeding season, and for its ability to quickly appear in temporary wetlands after heavy rains.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Hoary-headed Grebe has been recorded.
- Lake Thetis🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 20 days ago
- St Kilda Pier🔥 ActiveVictoria · 2 species · 6 sightings · seen 18 days ago
- Tennant Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 21 species · 33 sightings · seen 17 days ago
- Alcoa Wellard WetlandsWestern Australia
- Banyule Flats ReserveVictoria · 40 species · 53 sightings · seen 76 days ago
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