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Hoary-headed Grebe
Poliocephalus poliocephalus(Jardine & Selby, 1827)
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- Order
- PODICIPEDIFORMES
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Genus
- Poliocephalus
At a glance
The Hoary-headed Grebe is a medium-sized bird, about 29–31 cm long, listed as Least Concern and native to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 29–31 cm
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Origin
- Native
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Very common
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Hoary-headed Grebe look like?
The Hoary-headed Grebe is a medium-sized bird, about 29–31 cm long and weighing 190–311 g.
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
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Hoary-headed Grebe?
The Hoary-headed Grebe is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Hoary-headed Grebe eat?
The Hoary-headed Grebe feeds on fish/invertebrates and fish/invertebrates, usually foraging in flocks.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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