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Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds noted for its elaborate mating display. The scientific name comes from Latin. Podiceps is from podicis, "vent" and pes, "foot", and is a reference to the placement of a grebe's legs towards the rear of its body, and the species name, cristatus means "crested".

Frequently Asked Questions

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