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Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern

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Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)

Species

Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カンムリカイツブリ

Chinese 冠鸊鷈

Spanish Somormujo lavanco

French grèbe huppé

German Haubentaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-de-poupa

Russian Чомга

Thai นกเป็ดผีใหญ่

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Podiceps taczanowskii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Crested Grebe?

The scientific name of Great Crested Grebe is Podiceps cristatus. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.

What is the conservation status of Great Crested Grebe?

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Great Crested Grebe live?

Great Crested Grebe is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Great Crested Grebe belong to?

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is Great Crested Grebe endangered?

No, Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Great Crested Grebe belong to?

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Great Crested Grebe?

The closest relatives of Great Crested Grebe in the genus Podiceps include Black-Necked Grebe, Colombian Grebe, Great Grebe, Hooded Grebe, Horned Grebe.