20,511 observationsLeast Concern
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Podicipediformes βΊFamily: Podicipedidae βΊGenus: Aechmophorus
About
The western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a species in the grebe family of water birds. Folk names include "dabchick", "swan grebe" and "swan-necked grebe".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Grebe is Aechmophorus occidentalis.
- Western Grebe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Grebe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Grebe belongs to the class Aves.
- Western Grebe belongs to the order Podicipediformes.
- Western Grebe belongs to the family Podicipedidae.
- Western Grebe belongs to the genus Aechmophorus.