Hoary-headed Grebe
Poliocephalus poliocephalus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
The hoary-headed grebe is a member of the grebe family. It breeds in southern parts of Australia; it winters throughout the island of Tasmania. The bird takes its name from the silvery-white streaking on its black head. It is common in Australia, with a population of about 500,000. Its habitat is similar to that of the Australasian grebe.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Podicipediformes
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Genus
- Poliocephalus