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Europe
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
About this species
The Great Crested Grebe (Podicipedidae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours wetland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Great Crested Grebe is part of the order Podicipediformes and the Podicipedidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Podicipedidae family and Podicipediformes order.