Key information
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds found across Europe and Asia.
Length : 46–61 cm
Wingspan: 59–73 cm (23–29 in)
Weight : 596–1490 g
Population : 609,999-997,000 individuals
Habitat: breeds in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes.
Diet: feeds mainly on fish, but also small crustaceans, insects small frogs and newts.
Location
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