Grebes

Podicipedidae

Species 6
Size range 23 - 51 cm
Threatened Species 0

Family Distribution

Notable Species

Red-necked Grebe
Heaviest
Red-necked Grebe
Largest Wingspan
Great Crested Grebe
Longest Living

Attribute Champions

Most Agile
85

The Black-necked Grebe demonstrates remarkable agility in water, with excellent swimming and diving abilities. Their capacity to submerge for up to 30 seconds and perform elaborate synchronized swimming displays during courtship indicates high manoeuvrability and control.

Strongest
60

Whilst not exceptionally strong for their size, Great Crested Grebes possess sufficient strength to dive and catch fish. Their ability to carry chicks on their backs also indicates moderate strength.

Most Adaptable
90

Highly adaptable species thriving across diverse freshwater habitats from sea level to 3,100 metres. Their ability to control buoyancy, survive in various climates, and adjust their behaviour for different prey demonstrates remarkable adaptability.

Most Aggressive
55

Great Crested Grebes are generally not highly aggressive, but they do exhibit territorial behaviour during breeding season. Their elaborate courtship displays suggest a preference for ritual over aggression in mate selection.

Highest Endurance
80

Horned Grebes exhibit high endurance, evidenced by their long-distance migrations, ability to dive for 30-40 seconds at a time, and capacity to breed in challenging northern environments. Their chicks' early diving abilities also suggest inherent endurance.

Species

Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Least Concern
Great Crested Grebe

Great Crested Grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern
Horned Grebe

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable
Little Grebe

Little Grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Least Concern
Pied-billed Grebe

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Least Concern
Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

Least Concern