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.
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