Hoary-headed Grebe
Poliocephalus poliocephalus
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Grebes
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About the Hoary-headed Grebe
Small ducklike bird that rides low in the water. In breeding plumage note distinctive streaked head and pale neck. In non-breeding plumage it is much paler, with the dark cap extending to just below the eye (compare with Australasian Grebe). Can form very large flocks; typically found on ponds and lakes, including estuaries.
Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made
Where it has been recorded
Recorded in 2 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.
