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Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Podicipediformes ›Family: Podicipedidae ›Genus: Podiceps

About

The black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), known in North America as the eared grebe, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. It was described in 1831 by Christian Ludwig Brehm. There are currently three accepted subspecies, including the nominate subspecies. Its breeding plumage features a distinctive ochre-coloured plumage that extends behind its eye and over its ear coverts. The rest of the upper parts, including the head, neck, and breast, are coloured black to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eared Grebe?
The scientific name of Eared Grebe is Podiceps nigricollis.
What kingdom does Eared Grebe belong to?
Eared Grebe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eared Grebe belong to?
Eared Grebe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eared Grebe belong to?
Eared Grebe belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Eared Grebe belong to?
Eared Grebe belongs to the order Podicipediformes.
What family does Eared Grebe belong to?
Eared Grebe belongs to the family Podicipedidae.
What genus does Eared Grebe belong to?
Eared Grebe belongs to the genus Podiceps.