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Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Taxonomy

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

About

The pied-billed grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) is a species of the grebe family of water birds. Since the Atitlán grebe (Podilymbus gigas) has become extinct, it is the sole extant member of the genus Podilymbus. The pied-billed grebe is primarily found in ponds throughout the Americas. Other names of this grebe include American dabchick, dabchick, Carolina grebe, devil-diver, dive-dapper, dipper, hell-diver, pied-billed dabchick, pied-bill, thick-billed grebe, and water witch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pied-billed Grebe?
The scientific name of Pied-billed Grebe is Podilymbus podiceps.
What kingdom does Pied-billed Grebe belong to?
Pied-billed Grebe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pied-billed Grebe belong to?
Pied-billed Grebe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pied-billed Grebe belong to?
Pied-billed Grebe belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Pied-billed Grebe belong to?
Pied-billed Grebe belongs to the order Podicipediformes.
What family does Pied-billed Grebe belong to?
Pied-billed Grebe belongs to the family Podicipedidae.
What genus does Pied-billed Grebe belong to?
Pied-billed Grebe belongs to the genus Podilymbus.