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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Order
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Family
Grebes (Podicipedidae)
Code 4
RNGR
Code 6
PODGRI
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Dagger
Eye Color:
Dark brown with a narrow outer ring of straw yellow.
Head pattern:
Capped, Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Gray-black and red-brown.
Throat Color:
Red-brown and white.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
43-48 cm (17-19 in)
Weight:
1000 g (35.27 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
Gray, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
Gray
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
76-81 cm (30-32 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Gray
Leg Color:
Dark gray to black.
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X