Grand Grèbe

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (oiseau)

Order

Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)

Family

Podicipedidae

Genus

Podiceps

Species

Podiceps major (Grand Grèbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオカイツブリ

Chinese 大鸊鷈

Spanish Zambullidor Grande

French Grand Grèbe

German Magellantaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-grande

Russian Магелланова поганка

Similar Species in Podiceps

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Grèbe à cou noir

Podiceps nigricollis

Endangered

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Grèbe aux belles joues

Podiceps occipitalis

Least Concern

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Grèbe des Andes

Podiceps andinus

Extinct

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Grèbe de Taczanowski

Podiceps taczanowskii

Endangered

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Grèbe esclavon

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable

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grèbe huppé

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern

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Grèbe jougris

Podiceps grisegena

Not Evaluated

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Grèbe mitré

Podiceps gallardoi

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grand Grèbe?

The scientific name of Grand Grèbe is Podiceps major. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.

What is the conservation status of Grand Grèbe?

Grand Grèbe (Podiceps major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grand Grèbe live?

Grand Grèbe is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Grand Grèbe belong to?

Grand Grèbe (Podiceps major) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is Grand Grèbe endangered?

No, Grand Grèbe (Podiceps major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Grand Grèbe belong to?

Grand Grèbe (Podiceps major) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Grand Grèbe?

The closest relatives of Grand Grèbe in the genus Podiceps include Grèbe à cou noir, Grèbe aux belles joues, Grèbe des Andes, Grèbe de Taczanowski, Grèbe esclavon.