Grebe Facts: it's a WEIRD BIRD 🦆 Animal Fact Files

A grebe (pronounced "greeb") is a diving bird somewhat like a loon, however grebes are currently believed to be most closely related to flamingos! Learn more grebe facts on this Animal Fact Files episode!

Scientific Name: Family - Podicipedidae
Range: worldwide except Antarctica
Habitat: lakes, rivers, swamps, coasts, etc.
Size: less than a foot to over 2 feet (30-60 cm) long
Diet: fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic vegetation, etc.
Threats: gulls, coots, other birds, as well as raccoons
Lifespan: 5-10 years on average

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Grebe HABITAT 0:00
Grebe APPEARNACE 0:43
Grebe DIET 1:13
Grebe NESTING 1:48
Grebe THREATS 2:31
Grebe FLYING 2:59
Grebe BEHAVIOR 3:26
Grebe CALL 3:59
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Research Credits:
https://nhpbs.org/wild/podicipedidae.asp
https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/speci...
https://www.utep.edu/leb/pleistnm/tax...
https://www.oiseaux-birds.com/page-fa...
https://www.audubon.org/news/grebes-t...

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