Grebe

usgb/ɡriːb/
noun

A small diving bird with a pointed bill, living mostly on water.

We spotted a grebe floating on the lake.
Visual representation of "grebe" - A small diving bird with a pointed bill, living mostly on water.

Often appears as...

  • diving grebe
  • red-necked grebe
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Bird Identification

Grebes are recognized by their diving behavior and habitat on water. Useful in biology or bird-watching contexts.

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This guidebook illustrates how to distinguish a grebe from other water birds.
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Species Variation

There are different species of grebes with varying neck colors and features, each with its own name.

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Birdwatchers enjoy identifying species like the horned grebe and the eared grebe.
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Natural Habitat

Grebes are often found in freshwater lakes, ponds or marshes and are not sea birds.

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While kayaking, we observed several grebes diving in the freshwater marsh.
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