BirdUp · Species
Hoary-headed Grebe
Poliocephalus poliocephalus(Jardine & Selby, 1827)
Least ConcernNative
- Order
- PODICIPEDIFORMES
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Genus
- Poliocephalus
- Conservation
- Least Concern
- Commonness
- Very common
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The hoary-headed grebe is a member of the grebe family. It breeds in southern parts of Australia; it winters throughout the island of Tasmania. The bird takes its name from the silvery-white streaking on its black head. It is common in Australia, with a population of about 500,000. Its habitat is similar to that of the Australasian grebe.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- South-west and south-east Australia and Tasmania
- Non-breeding range
- Australia and Tasmania (except far north-east, south-central)
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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