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Great Crested Grebe
鳳頭鸊鷉 · 凤头䴙䴘 · 鳳頭鸊鷉 · Grèbe huppé · Somormujo lavanco
Podiceps cristatus
An elegant water bird with a punky black-and-orange head crest. Pairs do an amazing "weed dance" on water in spring — they bring waterweed to each other as a gift!
Size
Medium · 50 cm
Latin name
Podiceps cristatus
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Lakes and reservoirs
- Slow rivers
- Coastal bays in winter