List of Birds of Russia - Grebes

Grebes

Order: Podicipediformes. Family: Podicipedidae

Grebes are small to medium-large sized freshwater diving birds. They have lobed toes, and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, they have their feet placed far back on the body, making them quite ungainly on land. There are 20 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Russia.

  • Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis
  • Red-necked Grebe Podiceps grisegena
  • Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus
  • Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus
  • Eared Grebe Podiceps nigricollis

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